Showing 1 to 10 of 17 for search: *:*
What is a Transfusion? [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet explains what a transfusion is, what can be transfused, and what the associated risks are. (English) Black & White
Catalogue Number:
037Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet provides some practical information for family and visitors of ICU patients at Royal Columbian Hospital including general policy and visitation guidelines. (English) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (253924), Chinese - Simplified (266038), Chinese - Traditional (266039), Punjabi (266037)
Catalogue Number:
253924Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Burnaby 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
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (262031), Chinese - Simplified (267987), Chinese - Traditional (267988), Punjabi (267989)
Catalogue Number:
262031Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) [English] Permalink Public
About cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other medical directions: A doctor’s order can be created based on Advance Care Planning conversations between you and your doctor. You keep it and take with you to medical appointments and the hospital if you visit the emergency department or are admitted. The order provides information to health care providers about your wishes and health care goals. (English) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (262736), Chinese - Simplified (262741), Chinese - Traditional (262742), Hindi (262740), Japanese (268413), Punjabi (262739)
Catalogue Number:
262736Aboriginal Health Advance Care Planning: Respecting Aboriginal Ceremonies and Rites [English] Permalink Public
Many First Nations and Aboriginal cultures view death as a natural part of our life cycle with ceremonies and rites marking them. Care and planning must be respected and sensitive to these specific medical treatments, spiritual and traditional ceremonies. What is advance care planning? What is an advance care plan? What is My Voice? Why is advance care planning important? Where can I express my specific cultural health care choices? Who do I share my advance care plan with? Need help with advance care planning? What else should I know? (English)
URL:
http://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/he...Advance Care Planning: Expressing Your Wishes and Instructions for Future Health Care Treatment [English] Permalink Public
This brochure provides an overview about advance care planning including how to start advance care planning and available options. (English)
URL:
https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/people/seniors/h...Other Languages (See All Related)
English, Chinese - Simplified, Punjabi
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
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (251875), Arabic (267753), Chinese - Simplified (262991), Chinese - Traditional (267754), Hindi (262899), Punjabi (253213)
Catalogue Number:
251875Family Guide to Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy [English] Permalink Public
This is a type of dialysis therapy. It is used to support patients with a kidney injury or kidney failure. (The medical word for kidney is ‘renal’). Informational pamphlet for family members about continuous renal replacement therapy in the intensive care setting (English) Colour
Catalogue Number:
265534Family Guide to Intra Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) [English] Permalink Under Revision
Basic information guide to intra aortic balloon pump therapy in the Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care unit (CSICU). An intra-aortic balloon pump is a machine that helps support a person’s heart to pump when the heart is weak or not working properly. (English) Colour
Catalogue Number:
265535Delirium in the Critical Care Patient [English] Permalink Public
Delirium is a state of confusion and happens often to people in critical care. This pamphlet describes delirium, why it happens, who are more likely to get delirium, how we treat it when it happens, and how essential care partners can help. (English) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (258007), Chinese - Simplified (268124), Punjabi (268125)
Catalogue Number:
258007Showing 1 to 10 of 17 for search: *:*
Narrow Search
-
Specific Collections
Critical CareLanguage
EnglishFormat
Pamphlet
Disorders and Conditions
- Heart Diseases (2)
- Older Adult Health (2)
- Blood Diseases and Disorders (1)
- Heart Failure (1)
- Kidney (Renal) Diseases and Conditions (1)
- Mental Health and Behaviour (1)
- Palliative/Hospice (1)
Body Location
- Multiple Systems (9)
- Blood, Heart and Circulation (3)
- Brain and Nerves (1)
- Kidneys and Urinary System (1)
Diagnosis and Therapy
- Rehabilitation and Recovery (6)
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies (4)
- Prevention and Wellness (3)
- Surgery and Procedures (1)
- Symptoms (1)