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Exercises After 1st Rib Surgery (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet explains the exercises to do after your first rib resection surgery. The physiotherapist will review your home exercise program with you in the hospital before you go home. COMPANION MATERIAL: First Rib Resection Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (266759) (English) Colour
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266643Same Day Total Knee Replacement (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
For people on the waitlist for knee replacement surgery. Describes what to expect when able to go home the same day as the surgery. (English) Black & White
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267755Nutrition during Treatment for Esophageal Cancer [English] Permalink Public
This guide has information on how to eat enough food to meet your body’s needs, and to help you prepare for treatments and surgery. It includes tips on eating enough protein and calories, and eating when swallowing is difficult. (English) Colour
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267906Same Day Total Hip Replacement (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
There are different ways to do this surgery. Your surgeon will discuss the best approach for you. (English) Colour
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268435Same Day Total Knee Replacement (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
For people on the waitlist for knee replacement surgery. Describes what to expect when able to go home the same day as the surgery. (English) Black & White
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268436Craniotomy [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) on your brain. The medical word is craniotomy (say crane-ee-ot-oh-me). This surgery can be done for many reasons, such as: - to remove a growth (tumor or cyst) - to take a sample of tissue (biopsy) - to remove a blood clot - to repair arteries or veins - to drain pus from an infection (an abscess) - to repair a break in the skull (fracture) - to place an implant such as a shunt that helps brain fluid flow (English) Black & White
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265611Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Open Repair (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour
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265647Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You are having a procedure to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour
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265645Artery Bypass Surgery - Lower Limb (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery (an operation) on an artery in your lower body. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. The smaller arteries that carry blood from your aorta out to your arms and legs are called ‘peripheral’ arteries. (English) Colour
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265649Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) [Chinese - Simplified] 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. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour
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