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Clostridioides Difficile Infection (CDI) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This fact sheet explains why it is important to prevent this infection from spreading to other patients in the hospital, or to your friends and family when you go home. (English) Colour
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253976After Extracorporeal Shock-Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Extracorporeal shock-wave lithotripsy, or ESWL, refers to a procedure used to treat patients with kidney stones, prostate and urinary tract conditions. Acoustic shock waves break kidney stones into tiny pieces that are then passed in the urine. This factsheet provides instructions on what to do to encourage these tiny pieces to be flushed from your system. (English) Black & White
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104651Bladder Infection (Urinary Tract Infection) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You have an infection in your bladder. A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (or UTI). This infection is most often caused by bacteria travelling up the urethra into the bladder. (English) Colour
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254255Blood Glucose Testing - Two Tests a Day at Alternating Times (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
When in hospital, and following discharge, patients are instructed to self-monitor their blood glucose at home. They are instructed to test their blood glucose two or more times daily, before meals and before bed. This resource addresses needs of patients in the hospital, and can be used by both patients and nurses. Who else would benefit from this resource? Patients in the out-patient programs,especially patients with type 2 diabetes who are new to insulin (They are instructed to test their blood glucose twice daily, before meals and before bed.) (English) Colour
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262731Blood Glucose Targets Record (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Blood glucose testing record - test twice daily, at alternating times. (English) Colour
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262732How to Prevent Blood Clots (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
While in the hospital, there is a chance you could get a blood clot. This factsheet explains the medical term for blood clot (venous thrombo-embolism or VTE), what causes them, what to watch for, and how they are prevented. (English) Black & White
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262747Taking Medications after an Organ Transplant (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You will have learned a lot about your medications while in the hospital. This sheet is meant to summarize important points about taking your medications. You are taking medications to help keep your transplanted organ working well and to keep you healthy. When you take all your medications as directed, you give yourself the best chance of having a healthy transplanted organ for a long time. (English) Colour
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264124Pneumonia (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides an overview of pneumonia including symptoms, when to get help, home treatment, and prevention. (English) Colour
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254295Safe Disposal of Used Pain Patches at Home [English] Permalink Public
After use, pain patches still contain medicine (fentanyl) that can harm others. Learn how to safely remove and dispose of your pain patch at home to prevent harm to others. (English) Colour
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264649COPD - What to do for my condition [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet provides information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including managing your symptoms, medication, learn how to take care of yourself, keeping active, exercise,and resources available. (English) Colour
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