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Paracentesis (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure paracentesis including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. Paracentesis is the removal of fluid from around the organs in your abdomen. This area is called the abdominal cavity. A build-up of fluid in the abdominal cavity is called ascites. There are a number of different reasons for this fluid build-up. You might already know why this has happened or this procedure might be done to help find out why. (English) Colour
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264545Ultrasound Guided Prostate Biopsy (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
Explains what an ultrasound guided prostate biopsy is, how to prepare for the procedure, what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, as well as how to care for yourself at home. (English) Colour
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264605Having an Ultrasound-guided Breast Biopsy (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
An ultrasound-guided breast biopsy means taking one or more samples of tissue to be examined by the laboratory. This sheet tells you what to expect. (English) Colour
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264604Fistuloplasty (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure fistuloplasty including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. A fistuloplasty is a procedure to open up the narrowed blood vessel making up the fistula. We insert and slowly inflate a special balloon to slowly stretch the blood vessel. This improves blood flow, resulting in improved hemodialysis. (English) Colour
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264474Lung Biopsy (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure lung biopsy including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. A biopsy is a way of taking a small piece of tissue from your lung. We use CT scan or Fluoroscopy to locate the spot to biopsy. The tissue sample is examined under a microscope for a diagnosis. A lung biopsy is done to check for any abnormalities seen on other tests such as chest x-ray or a CT scan. (English) Colour
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264603Safe Sleeping for Babies [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information providing an overview about safe sleeping for babies. Creating a safe sleeping environment for your baby will reduce the risk of injuries and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).Number 107. (English)
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Positional Foot Deformity: Foot Turned Down and Inward [English] Permalink Public
This is a common foot condition in newborn babies. It usually happens when the baby does not have enough room in the womb to move its feet. When the baby is born, one or both of its feet might be pointing down and turning inwards. However, the foot is not fixed in this position. It can be gently moved into a normal position. This condition is also called Positional Club Foot or Positional Talipes Equinovarus. (English) Colour
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264728Positional Foot Deformity: Foot Turned Upwards to the Shin [English] Permalink Public
This is a common foot condition in newborn babies. It usually happens when the baby does not have enough room in the womb to move its feet. When the baby is born, one or both of its feet is pushed up towards the shin and the front half of the foot is turned outwards. However, the foot is not fixed in this position. It can be gently moved into a normal position. (English) Colour
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264727Seniors' Falls Can Be Prevented factsheet [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File overview about preventing seniors falls use including risks, what I can do to lower my risk of falling at home and away from home. Number 78. (English)
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Supporting a Loved One When Death is Near (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet describes the normal changes that happen as the body naturally shuts down in the days to weeks before death; what you can do to help your loved one be comfortable; and how you can prepare for these changes. (English) Colour
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