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Spleen Surgery (Splenectomy) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Description of surgery to remove spleen and post operative information, recovery at home.You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your spleen. The spleen sits under your ribs on the upper left side of your abdomen. This organ filters blood, removing old or damaged red blood cells. It also helps fight infection. Replaces catalogue #265485 For more information about living without a spleen, see "How to Stay Healthy Without a Spleen" (#266397) (English) Colour

Preparing for Day Surgery (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

General information of patients coming in for Day Surgery. This includes what to do to prepare, what to bring with you on the day, where to go, as well as what to expect before and after surgery. It also tells you a bit about the hospital and what is available. (English) Colour

Laparoscopic Hernia Repair - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Describes the surgery and care at home for the repair of an inguinal hernia or femoral hernia (groin), or umbilical hernia (belly button). Replaces #265497 (English) Colour

Pituitary Gland Surgery (Transsphenoidal Approach) Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery to remove a tumour from the pituitary gland. The surgery is done by going in your nose and through the sphenoid sinus to the pituitary gland. (English) Colour

Cervical Spine Surgery Your Day Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery on the neck or cervical part of your spine. This surgery is usually done to relieve pain, numbness, and/or tingling in the neck, shoulder, or arm from pressure on a spinal nerve or the spinal cord. This could be caused by a bulging disc, a degenerating disc, a herniated disc, or a thinning disc. (English) Colour

Joint Protection: Managing Activities with Hand Arthritis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Protecting a joint means changing the way you do activities to make them easier on your joints. This can reduce the pain and stress in your joint and makes your daily activities easier. You do not have to avoid doing daily activities. (English) Colour

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English (265888), Chinese - Simplified (266044), Punjabi (266043)

Joint Protection: Managing Activities with Hip, Knee, and Foot Arthritis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Protecting a joint means changing the way you do activities to make them easier on your joints. This can reduce the pain and stress in your joint and makes your daily activities easier. You do not have to avoid doing daily activities. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (265882), Chinese - Simplified (266046), Punjabi (266045)

Preparing for Day Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

General information of patients coming in for Day Surgery. This includes what to do to prepare, what to bring with you on the day, where to go, as well as what to expect before and after surgery. It also tells you a bit about the hospital and what is available. (English) Colour

How to Give Medication Through Your Central Venous Catheter (VALVED) with CADD® SOLIS Pump (w/ Med Library), Intermittent with Keep Vein Open (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This book goes together with your Introductory Book on the Fraser Health Community IV Program. This book has more information to help you care for your IV system and contact information if you need to speak to a nurse about your IV system. Always keep your ‘client information’ materials close by so you can follow the steps and for easy reference. A nurse will go through this information with you and show you how to take care of your Central Venous Catheter (CVC). (English) Colour

How to Give Medication Through Your Central Venous Catheter (VALVED) with CADD® SOLIS Pump (w/ Med Library), Continuous (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This book goes together with your Introductory Book on the Fraser Health Community IV Program. This book has more information to help you care for your IV system and contact information if you need to speak to a nurse about your IV system. Always keep your ‘client information’ materials close by so you can follow the steps and for easy reference. A nurse will go through this information with you and show you how to take care of your Central Venous Catheter (CVC). (English) Colour