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Bland Embolization: Treating Liver Tumours [English] Permalink Public

Bland embolization is a way to treat tumours in the liver. Tumours need blood to grow. Bland embolization uses x-ray dye and small particles to block the supply of blood to the tumour. This helps stop the tumour from growing. Learn about what to expect before, during, and after a bland embolization. (English) Colour

Journey Board for people having surgery or procedure (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet explains how to understand the Journey Board for people having surgery or procedure. (English) Black & White

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Medical Ambulatory Care Clinic (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

We are an outpatient clinic. We provide all of the following services: Medical Daycare, Home IV Therapy, Outpatient Parenteral Antibiotic Therapy, Cross Over Anticoagulant Therapy and Wound Care. (English) Colour

To my healthcare providers: I had a total laryngectomy with a voice prosthesis [English] Permalink Public

Share this information with your healthcare providers. It tells them about your total laryngectomy surgery with a voice prosthesis and your care needs. Also, it tells them about changes to your airway and to how you speak. The information in this factsheet helps your healthcare providers keep you safe. (English) Colour

To my healthcare providers: I had a total laryngectomy without a voice prosthesis [English] Permalink Public

Share this information with your healthcare providers. It tells them about your total laryngectomy surgery without a voice prosthesis and your care needs. Also, it tells them about changes to your airway and to how you communicate. The information in this factsheet helps your healthcare providers keep you safe. (English) Colour

Bartholin's Gland Cyst or Abscess [English] Permalink Public

This describes the differences between a Bartholin’s cyst and an abscess and how each are treated. It explains how to care for yourself after draining or surgery to treat the cyst or abscess. (English) Black & White

Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist- (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour

Suprapubic Catheter Surgery - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home [English] Permalink Public

Instructions for care at home after surgery to place a suprapubic catheter. (English) Colour

Birth Control After Surgery [English] Permalink Public

For people who use hormonal birth control to prevent pregnancy. If we gave you sugammadex (Bridon®) or aprepitant (Emend®), you will need to use backup birth control for a number of days after your surgery. (English) Colour

After a D and C (Dilatation and Curettage) [English] Permalink Public

The procedure involves stretching or dilating your cervix, then scraping the walls of the uterus with an instrument called a curette. This factsheet has information on your home care after the procedure. (English) Colour