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Diabetes and Pregnancy (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains this type of diabetes, how to care for yourself during your pregnancy, why it is important for both you and your baby, includes food and activity log, and includes my urine ketones and blood sugar log. For pregnant women attending the Diabetes and Pregnancy Clinic at Burnaby Hospital. (English) Colour

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) A Guide to Support People Requesting MAiD [English] Permalink Public

This guide answers questions you and your loved ones might have after considering MAiD. It also gives information about what to do or think about in the days before MAiD happens. (English) Colour

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English (266462), Chinese - Simplified (266805), Chinese - Traditional (266806), French (266807), Punjabi (266808)

Nasogastric Tube Feeding - A Guide for Parents [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about how to feed your child through their nasogastric (NG) tube feedings and how to take care of the equipment. This booklet also tells you what problems to look out for and what to do if they come up. (English) Colour

Information for patients having an MRI Scan [English] Permalink Public

MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) is the name given to a technique which builds up pictures of an internal cross section of the part of the body under investigation. This booklet describes how the MRI is done and how to prepare yourself (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/EC/EC.580.I54.pdf

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English, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, French, Korean, Punjabi, Spanish, Vietnamese

Diabetes Kidney-Friendly Shopping List [English] Permalink Public

The foods listed can be enjoyed by people with diabetes and kidney disease. These foods are lower in sodium, potassium, and don’t contain phosphorus additives. (English)

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http://www.bcrenal.ca/Documents/Diabetes%20Kidney-...

Added Care or Service from Outside Providers (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Guidelines for Hiring Independent Service Providers to work in Fraser Health Facilities. We provide everyone in our care with the health care they need. Sometimes, though, a person wants added care or services that we do not offer. This pamphlet explains the responsibilities involved and the steps for requesting an Independent Service Provider. (English) Colour

How to Give Medication Through Your Central Venous Catheter (VALVED) with Gravity System and Single Tubing (NON-Flex bag): For 50mL Medication Bag + 25mL Normal Saline Bag (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Chilliwack General Hospital, Fraser Canyon Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This book has information to help you care for your IV system and contact information if you need to speak to a nurse about your IV system. This booklet is meant to help you give yourself IV medication through a Valved Central Venous Catheter (CVC) with a gravity infusion using single tubing (NON-Flex bag) when your medication comes in a 50mL bag. Instructions include how to flush your intravenous line with a 25mL Normal Saline bag. (English) Colour

Breast Surgery: Your Recovery at Home (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet describes going home from the hospital and how to care for yourself at home after having breast surgery at Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Center. (English) Colour

First Rib Resection Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to relieve the pressure in your neck on your nerves and/or blood vessels that go into your arm. This booklet describes the surgery and recovery. COMPANION MATERIAL: Exercises After 1st Rib Surgery (266643) (English) Colour

Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Lifestyle, Exercise, and Nutrition Guide for Patients and Families (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A comprehensive guide to cardiac rehabilitation recovery, including education on exercise and diet strategies to improve heart health. TRIAL - seeking feedback from those enrolled in the program (English) Colour