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About Restraints - Acute Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Sometimes we need to use restraints on patients so we can give the care they need. This handout explains what restraints are and when we use them. (English) Colour

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After a Heart Catheterization and Possible Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This set of instructions contains information on how patients need to care for and protect catheterization insertion sites. Levels of permitted activity and symptoms to be aware of are included in this resource. (English) Colour

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After Your Ablation Procedure - Electrophysiology Lab (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information on how to care for yourself at home after an ablation procedure done by a heart rhythm specialist (electrophysiologist) to correct heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Includes information on caring for the groin site, how to manage any discomfort, and what to watch for following the procedure. (English) Colour

Hearts on the Mend (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This is a volunteer visiting program for patients with heart conditions. This program is a partnership between Volunteer Services, Healthy Heart Burnbaby, and FITT Cardiac Association. 'Hearts on the Mend' volunteers provide a valuable support system, educational sessions, and resource information. (English) Colour

Health Care in Your Community - Nurse Practitioner (Langley) [English] Permalink Public

Our nurse practitioner helps people in Langley get health care services they need until they get their own doctor or nurse practitioner. If you do not have your own doctor or nurse practitioner, we are here to help you if you: live on the street, live with a limited income, live with a mental illness, and/or use alcohol or drugs or both. (English) Colour

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Units in Tower 5 and 6 at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication, family spokesperson, deciding about care, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Colour

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Healthy Whole Grains (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Overview on healthy whole grains. (English) Colour

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Family guide to ECMO [English] Permalink Public

ECMO (say ‘eck-mo’) stands for ExtraCorporeal Membrane Oxygenation. ‘Extracorporeal’ means outside the body. The machine puts oxygen into the blood, and then circulates it back through the body. This therapy is used when the heart and/or lungs are not working well enough to support the body on their own. (English) Black & White

Heart Palpitations (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A heart palpitation (sounds like pal-pih-tay-shun) is when your heart feels like it is pounding, racing, or fluttering. You might feel like your heart has skipped a beat or added an extra beat. You might feel overly aware of your heartbeat. These feelings or sensation can sometimes be felt in your chest, neck, or throat. While you are having palpitations, your heart rhythm may or may not be abnormal. (English) Colour

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Hyphema (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Hyphema (sounds like ‘high-fee-ma’) is a pooling or collection of blood in the front part of the eye, in the space between the cornea and the iris. The bleeding is usually from a blow to the eye. This factsheet describes how to care for yourself at home and prevent injuries to the eyes in the future. (English) Colour

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