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Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Mission Memorial Hospital, Eagle Ridge Hospital, Peace Arch Hospital, Ridge Meadows Hospital, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Chilliwack General Hospital, Royal Columbian Hospital, Burnaby Hospital, Langley Memorial Hospital, Delta Hospital, Fraser Canyon Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
MRSA is a type of common bacteria which has become resistant to most of the antibiotics normally used to treat it. This fact sheet for patients and families discusses ways to prevent the spread of MRSA at home and in the hospital. (English) Colour
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252667Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This fact sheet explains why it is important to prevent this infection from spreading to other patients in the hospital, or to your friends and family when you go home. (English) Colour
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253976Transesophageal Echocardiogram - Generic Discharge Instructions (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) involves passing a specialized probe into a patient's esophagus (also known as the gullet) in order to provide visualization of the posterior cardiac structures. This fact sheet contains information on what one can expect following this procedure. (English) Colour
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104710Important Safety Message - When you visit a hospital [English] Permalink Public
When you visit a hospital, health care professionals will ask you for information around your health history including medications. Please ask questions about your treatment plan and your health care. Please tell us about any medication changes or changes in your condition. (English) Colour
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256488Transesophageal Echocardiogram (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) involves passing a specialized probe into a patient's esophagus (also known as the gullet) in order to provide visualization of the posterior heart structures. This fact sheet contains information on what one can expect following this procedure. (English) Colour
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262675Angina Chest Pain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
We have determined that your chest pain is coming from your heart. This is called angina (sounds like ann-j-eye-na). Angina is caused by not enough oxygen getting to your heart muscle. (English) Colour
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253981Advance Care Planning Guide: My Voice - Expressing My Wishes for Future Health Care Treatment [English] Permalink Public
What is advance care planning? How to start advance care planning. Advance care plan options. Why you should plan now. Note to Employees: This is STORES ITEM # 349976. (English)
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How to Prevent Blood Clots (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
While in the hospital, there is a chance you could get a blood clot. This factsheet explains the medical term for blood clot (venous thrombo-embolism or VTE), what causes them, what to watch for, and how they are prevented. (English) Black & White
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262747Emergency Angiogram (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Information for families of patients who have been sent to Royal Columbian Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab for an emergency angiogram, and possibly angioplasty. Briefly describes the procedures and process for waiting and follow-up contact following the procedure. (English) Colour
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262772Important Safety Message - When you visit a clinic [English] Permalink Public
When you visit a clinic, health care professionals will ask you for information around your health history including medications. Please ask questions about your treatment plan and your health care. Please tell us about any medication changes or changes in your condition. (English) Colour
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English (256562), Chinese - Simplified (262867), Punjabi (262866)
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