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Geniculate Artery Embolization (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
The geniculate artery is one of the arteries that supplies blood to your knee joint. Embolization is a way of treating knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This describes the procedure and how to care for yourself afterwards. (English) Colour
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267480Bland Embolization: Treating Liver Tumours [English] Permalink Public
Bland embolization is a way to treat tumours in the liver. Tumours need blood to grow. Bland embolization uses x-ray dye and small particles to block the supply of blood to the tumour. This helps stop the tumour from growing. Learn about what to expect before, during, and after a bland embolization. (English) Colour
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267568Lead Shields – No Longer Routine (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
For years, we have covered reproductive organs with a lead shield. Today, we no longer need to use the lead shield. This resource explains why. (English) Colour
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267532Magnetic Resonance Information (MRI) for Patients with Non-Conditional Implantable Cardiac Electronic Device (ICED) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
We are giving you information about this procedure because you have an implantable cardiac electronic device (ICED) (permanent pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator) that has not been designed to operate in the MRI scanner. We want you to make an informed decision about consent to this scan. (English) Colour
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267866How to do a Valsalva Maneuver [English] Permalink Public
Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.
During your ultrasound exam, we might ask you to do as simple technique called a Valsalva maneuver. It is a way of breathing that helps us more easily see how blood is flowing. This resource explains how to do it. (English) Colour
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268048Having an Prenatal Ultrasound Scan at 18 at 20 Weeks [English] Permalink Public
Describes what to expect and how to prepare when having an pregnancy ultrasound around 18 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. (English) Colour
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268025Sacroiliac Joint Injection (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic combined with steroid medication around the sacroiliac (SI) joint. The injection helps block the pain and reduces the inflammation for a short time. (English) Colour
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266198Facet Joint Injection (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic or steroid medication around a facet joint. Facet joints are small joints on the sides of bones that make up your spine, called vertebrae. An interventional radiologist does the procedure (a doctor who specializes in image guided procedures using x-ray and fluoroscopy) (English) Black & White
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266165Pudendal Nerve Block [English] Permalink Public
This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic, with or without steroid medication, around the pudendal nerve (the main nerve in your pelvis). The pudendal nerve carries feelings to and from the groin, the vagina (women), the scrotum (men) and lower buttocks or backside. The block is most often done for people who have pain when sitting. (English) Colour
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266230Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
It is a procedure which involves injecting corticosteroids (steroids) and local anesthetic into the epidural space, around the spinal cord. This is a common treatment for many types of low back and leg pain. Some people need a series of injections spread of a period of time. An interventional radiologist does the procedure (a doctor who specializes in image guided procedures using x-ray, fluoroscopy, or CT scan). (English) Colour
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