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Intravenous Immune Globulin (IVIg) - Common Questions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
In our blood, we have white blood cells and antibodies. Antibodies are special proteins called immune globulin (Ig). Together, they find and destroy germs such as bacteria and viruses, protecting our bodies from infection. Sometimes our natural antibodies are not enough to fight the infection. Immune globulin is often given to people whose bodies cannot make their own antibodies properly. (English) Colour
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256023Cataract Surgery Discharge Instructions With an Intraocular Lens Implant (Dr. Yu) [English] Permalink Under Revision
This pamphlet contains information about cataract removal with an intraocular lens implant. (English) Black & White
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762Eye Bank of British Columbia - Gift of Sight [English] Permalink Public
Information about the Eye Bank of BC. The Eye Bank of British Columbia is a provincial non-profit organization responsible for providing eye tissues for transplantation, education, and research. (English)
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Cataract Surgery - Discharge Instructions (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision
Following any operation on your eye, special attention is required to ensure a successful recovery at home. This sheet contains information on the use of an eye patch and eye drops, and permitted activities. (English) Black & White
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696Kidney Pre-transplant Clinic (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public
Your kidney doctor has referred you for a pre-kidney transplantation assessment. Kidney transplantation is the preferred treatment option for kidney disease. A kidney transplant is an operation (surgery) in which a healthy donated kidney is transplanted into your body. (English) Colour
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265665Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour
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257931Butting Out For Safer Surgery [English] Permalink Public
The longer you go without smoking before surgery, the greater the benefits and the less chances of complications after surgery. This pamphlet explains how smoking can affect your recovery, the advantages of quitting, and the free services available to help you quit smoking. (English) Black & White
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265982Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
Transjugular means to enter the body by way of the jugular vein. Intrahepatic means within the liver. Portosystemic means between the main portal vein and the hepatic vein. Shunt means creating a new connection for blood flow. A small mesh tube called a stent keeps the shunt open. We use this procedure to treat increased blood pressure within a group of veins in the abdomen called the portal veins (called portal hypertension). This pamphlet describes the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. (English) Colour
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266239Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters- Patient Information (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
This pamphlet describes what the filter is used for, why has it been put in place, possible unwanted effects, how long it stays in place, and contact information (English) Black & White
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266060Facet Rhizotomy (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
The facet is the joint on the side of each vertebra. A rhizotomy (say rye-zot-oh-mee) is a procedure to cut or sever the nerve root at certain facets. The procedure uses high-frequency radio waves to create a heat that destroys the nerve. We call this radiofrequency ablation (say ah-blay-shun). This pamphlet describes the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. (English) Colour
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