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Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning before Surgery [English] Permalink Public
When you clean your skin before surgery, you help reduce the chances of getting an infection. This sheet provides information on steps for cleaning your skin. (English) Colour
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English (265289), Chinese - Simplified (265804), Chinese - Traditional (265805), Punjabi (265806)
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265289Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Surgery [English] Permalink Public
Information for adult surgical patients and families who have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).If you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) you are at higher risk for breathing or heart problems after surgery because of the medications used for sedation or for pain. Here are some simple things you can do before and after your surgery to decrease your risk of breathing and heart problems. (English) Colour
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264531Carotid Artery Surgery - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery to remove plaque (say plak) of fat and other deposits blocking your carotid artery. Your carotid artery is the main artery in your neck that supplies blood to your brain. These deposits could break free and flow into the brain causing a stroke or mini stroke. (English) Colour
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265646Angioplasty and Stenting: Lower Body - Your Procedure and Recovery at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You are having procedure to open blocked arteries that supply blood to your legs. Angioplasty (say an-gee-oh-plas-tee) uses a medical ‘balloon’ to make the artery larger. A stent is a small tube reinforced with wire that keeps the artery open. (English) Colour
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265648Same Day Total Hip Replacement (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
There are different ways to do this surgery. Your surgeon will discuss the best approach for you. (English) Colour
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265821Anterior / Posterior Repair: Vaginal Approach (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This is a surgical repair of your pelvic floor. This factsheet provides information about your surgery and recovery at home. Replaces #255575 (English) Colour
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265725Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning Before Joint Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public
When you use these cloth wipes to clean your skin before your surgery, you reduce the chances of getting an infection after surgery. The chemical in the cloth helps to kill any harmful bacteria normally found on your skin. To work properly, you must follow these instructions completely. (English) Colour
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English (264131), Chinese - Simplified (265801), Chinese - Traditional (265802), Punjabi (265803)
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264131Same Day Total Knee Replacement (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
For people on the waitlist for knee replacement surgery. Describes what to expect when able to go home the same day as the surgery. (English) Black & White
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267755Same Day Total Hip Replacement (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
There are different ways to do this surgery. Your surgeon will discuss the best approach for you. (English) Colour
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268435Same Day Total Knee Replacement (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
For people on the waitlist for knee replacement surgery. Describes what to expect when able to go home the same day as the surgery. (English) Black & White
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