Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for search: *:*
Pacemakers [French] Permalink Public
A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart beat at the right rate. When needed, it sends an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat. (French)
URL:
http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Pacemaker-%20PM%...Other Languages (See All Related)
English, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, French, Punjabi
Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator [French] Permalink Public
An implantable cardioverter defibrillator (or ICD, sounds like ‘eye-see-dee’) is a small electronic device that constantly checks your heart rate and rhythm. It looks for any sudden changes that can cause sudden death. When needed, it can either send an electrical impulse to your heart to trigger a heartbeat or send an electrical shock to trigger the heart rhythm back to normal. (French)
URL:
http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Implantable%20Ca...Other Languages (See All Related)
English, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, French, Punjabi
Appendectomy (Child) [French] Permalink Public
Sometimes children experience appendicitis (a swelling of the appendix due to blockage). Removal of the appendix, or an appendectomy, may be required. Audio available. (French)
URL:
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=4...Other Languages (See All Related)
English, Arabic, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, French, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu
Adenoidectomy with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Caring for Your Child After the Operation [French] Permalink Public
Your child needs an operation called an adenoidectomy (say: ADD-uh-noy-DECK-toe-mee) to take out his adenoids. Your child also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This means your child will need to be closely watched after the operation. Your child may also have to stay in hospital longer than the other children having an adenoidectomy. This website explains what to expect while your child is in the hospital and how to take care of your child at home. Audio available. (French)
URL:
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=1...Other Languages (See All Related)
Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [French] Permalink Public
This summarizes all you need to do to get ready for your surgery. (French) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (264647), Arabic (264639), Chinese - Simplified (264640), Chinese - Traditional (264641), Farsi (264643), French (267898), Hindi (267899), Korean (264642), Punjabi (264644), Spanish (267900), Vietnamese (264645)
Catalogue Number:
267898Showing 1 to 5 of 5 for search: *:*
Narrow Search
-
Format
FactsheetLanguage
FrenchDiagnosis and Therapy
Surgery and Procedures
Disorders and Conditions
- Heart Diseases (2)
- Infant/Children Illnesses and Disorders (2)
- Sleep Disorders (1)
- Surgery (1)
Body Location
- Blood, Heart and Circulation (2)
- Digestive System (1)
- Ear, Nose, and Throat (1)
- Multiple Systems (1)