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Giving Medicines Using a Subcutaneous Butterfly (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Information on how to give medications using a subcutaneous butterfly. (English) Colour
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264535Preventing Constipation While on Opioids in Palliative Care [English] Permalink Public
Opioids (sometimes called narcotics) are used to treat pain and shortness of breath in people who are receiving palliative care for a life-limiting illness. Opioids slow the movement of your bowels. This often causes constipation. Constipation can be prevented and managed by using laxatives regularly. (English) Colour
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264536Using Methadone for Pain in Palliative Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Methadone is an opioid (sometimes called narcotic) like morphine and codeine. Methadone is used to help treat complex pain often related to nerve pain. It should only be used when pain control is needed all the time. (English) Colour
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265791Using a Pump at Home for Medication (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Your doctor has asked that you get your medication through a small needle under your skin. The sites are usually on your chest, arms, stomach, or upper part of the legs. The medicine will be given by a pump connected to the tubing. The pump has a computer that will give medication slowly and nonstop. (English) Colour
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265813Fentanyl Patches: How to use safely (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet reviews the safe use of fentanyl patches including how and whereto apply, side effects, when to call for assistance, and safety tips. (English) Colour
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265793How to Take Short-Acting Opioid Pain Medicine: Palliative Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This handout has information on how to take opioid pain medicine for palliative patients. Opioids are one type of medicine used to treat pain, or to help when feeling short of breath. pioids are available in short and long-acting forms. (English) Colour
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265895How to Take Long-Acting Opioid Pain Medicine: Palliative Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This handout has information on how to take opioid pain medicine. Opioids are one type of medicine used to treat pain, or to help when feeling short of breath. Opioids are available in short and long-acting forms. People taking long-acting pain medicine may need short acting pain medicine if they still have pain. (English) Colour
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265814Frequently Asked Questions about Opioid Pain Medicine: Palliative Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This handout covers frequently asked questions about opioid pain medicine including how to get the best pain relief and how to use breakthrough medicine. (English) Colour
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265894Talking to Children About Medical Assistance in Dying [English] Permalink Public
Many parents and caregivers wonder how best to talk to their children about death and dying. It can be especially challenging when someone in their life chooses Medical Assistance in Dying or MAiD. While every family has their own way of talking with each other, use this as a guide to help you talk to your children. (English) Colour
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266444Helpful Hospice Resources for You and Your Family (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Helpful resources (including websites and local Hospice Societies) to support patients and their families needing hospice/palliative care. Also part of the "Care at Home" Palliative Care Binder. (English) Colour
This factsheet is part of Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267084), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267081), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267082), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267083), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267085), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267086), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267087), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267088), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267089), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267090), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (Gateway) (267091), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (Newton) (267092), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (TriCities) (267093), Care at Home: After-Hours Palliative Nursing Service Binder (267094).
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