Showing 11 to 20 of 218 for search: *:*
Lumbar Puncture (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
A lumbar puncture is a procedure where a doctor uses a needle to withdraw fluid from the space around your spinal cord for testing purposes. This factsheet provides details on how the test is performed and what to do when you go home. (English) Black & White
Catalogue Number:
104728TIA Discharge [English] Permalink Under Revision
A Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), also known as a ministroke, is a temporary blockage of the blood supply to the brain caused by a blood clot and usually lasting ten minutes or less, during which dizziness, blurring of vision, numbness on one side of the body, and other symptoms of a stroke may occur. These discharge instructions can summarize medications prescribed, follow-up actions, and when you should return to the Emergency. (English) Black & White
Catalogue Number:
253847Delirium in the Older Adult: A Family Guide (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Delirium (say dah-l-ear-ee-uhm) is when a person becomes confused. It is temporary. The person’s thinking and behaviour changes. The person’s thinking and behaviour changes. It develops quickly over hours and days. It can last for a few hours or days, sometimes longer. Delirium is a serious medical problem, and common in older adults. This pamphlet provides information on delirium including causes, exhibited behaviours, and what you can do to help. (English) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (256479), Punjabi (266090)
Catalogue Number:
256479Dehydration (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Your body needs water to work properly. Water keeps your blood flow easily around your body and to your body organs such as your heart and brain. Dehydration (sounds like dee-hi-dray-shun) is when your body does not have enough water. (English) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (262727), Arabic (262911), Chinese - Simplified (262908), Chinese - Traditional (262907), Farsi (262913), Korean (262912), Punjabi (262909), Vietnamese (262910)
Catalogue Number:
262727Concussion (Minor Head Injury) in Adults (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A head injury results from a direct blow to the head that causes shaking and jarring of the brain. If the blow is hard enough to injure the brain, it is called a concussion. (English) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (254982), Arabic (262805), Chinese - Simplified (262802), Chinese - Traditional (262801), Farsi (262806), French (266823), Korean (262804), Punjabi (262803), Spanish (267807), Vietnamese (262807)
Catalogue Number:
254982Concussion (Minor Head Injury) in Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
The doctor did not find any signs of serious head injury complications and feels it is safe for your child to go home in your care. (English) Colour
Other Languages (See All Related)
English (262138), Arabic (262134), Chinese - Simplified (262133), Chinese - Traditional (262139), Farsi (262142), French (266824), Korean (262141), Punjabi (262140), Spanish (267808), Vietnamese (262135)
Catalogue Number:
262138Mercury in Fish [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information about choosing fish low in mercury including recommendations for choosing and eating fish. Number 68m. (English)
URL:
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/sites/default/files/do...Other Languages (See All Related)
English, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Vietnamese
Breath-Holding Spells (Child) [English] Permalink Public
A breath-holding spell happens when a child holds their breath for a short time, from a few seconds to a couple of minutes. The spells can occur often in a single day or only now and then. Audio available. (English)
URL:
http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...Suicide Prevention (Child/Teen) [English] Permalink Public
Suicide is something most parents would rather not talk about. Unfortunately, it is more common than most would like to think. But suicide is often not a sudden event. It is a process. As a parent, becoming aware of the warning signs and being open to talking about suicide, you may be able to prevent it from happening. If you are worried or concerned about your teen, here are some common questions you may find helpful. (English)
URL:
https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Search/Pages/AKHRes...Sedation (Child) [English] Permalink Public
Sedation is medicine to make your child sleepy or more comfortable during a hospital test or treatment. This information will help you prepare your child for his test or treatment. It describes what sedation is, what happens when your child gets sedation, and how to care for your child after the test or treatment. (English)
URL:
http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...Showing 11 to 20 of 218 for search: *:*
Narrow Search
-
Format
FactsheetBody Location
Brain and Nerves
Language
- English (84)
- Punjabi (29)
- Chinese - Traditional (24)
- Farsi (13)
- Vietnamese (13)
- Korean (11)
- Spanish (9)
- Chinese - Simplified (8)
- French (8)
- Arabic (7)
- Hindi (2)
- Japanese (2)
- Russian (2)
- Tagalog (2)
- Tigrinya (2)
- Ukrainian (2)
Disorders and Conditions
- Infant/Children Illnesses and Disorders (48)
- Immunizations (34)
- Speech or Language Disorders and Conditions (31)
- Infections (30)
- Safety and Injury (28)
- Mental Health and Behaviour (27)
- Injuries and Wounds (23)
- Brain (21)
- Diet and Nutrition Disorders and Conditions (19)
- Pain (12)
- Viral Infections (11)
- Older Adult Health (10)
- Trauma (10)
- Womens Health (9)
- Blood Diseases and Disorders (8)
- Mens Health (8)
- Stroke (6)
- Bacterial Infections (4)
- Back and Spine Injuries and Disorders (2)
- Substance Use (2)
- Alzheimer's Disease (1)
- Bone and Joint Diseases and Disorder (1)
- Diabetes Mellitus (1)
- Movement Disorders (1)
- Sleep Disorders (1)
Diagnosis and Therapy
- Prevention and Wellness (73)
- Symptoms (70)
- Rehabilitation and Recovery (66)
- Drug, Fluid and Nutrition Therapy (21)
- Complementary and Alternative Therapies (18)
- Surgery and Procedures (14)
- Diagnostic Tests and Medical Equipment (9)
Specific Collections
- Emergency (47)
- Pediatric Services (26)
- Mental Health and Substance Use (11)
- Pharmacy (10)
- Rehabilitation (9)
- Nutrition (8)
- Maternal Infant Child Youth (6)
- Medicine (6)
- Older Adult (6)
- Surgery (6)
- Virtual Health (1)