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Concussion (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
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254982Bathroom Equipment (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.
Provided by Occupational Therapy: Recommendations for bathroom equipment including instructions of how to obtain equipment, a list of equipment you need for your home, and pictures of the equipment. (English) Colour
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262522Managing Your Venous Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
In venous disease, the valves are weakened or damaged. This causes the blood to pool in the veins in the feet and legs which causes swelling, skin changes, and wounds or ulcers. Venous disease is a chronic condition that requires lifelong management. (English) Colour
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265569Compression Stockings (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Compression stockings are designed to prevent swelling to your legs and feet. They are prescribed by your Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Wound Care Nurse to manage venous disease. Compression stockings are available in different sizes and tightness depending on your need. They are fitted to your legs by a trained compression Stocking Fitter. (English) Colour
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265692Welcome to 4 South: Orthopedics/Trauma (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
This gives ortho/trauma patients an overview of what a typical stay on 4 South will look like. (English) Colour
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266116Trauma: Important information for your recovery at home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
A handbook for people recovering from multiple injuries. Covers general tips for recovery, what to watch for, and when to get help. Includes information on medications, bowel problems, blood clots, wound care, facial injuries, wired jaw, broken collarbone, broken ribs, pneumonia, collapsed lung, liver or spleen injury, sprains and strains, and cast care. (English) Colour
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265921Ankle Brachial Index Test (ABI) (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public
Ankle Brachial Index is a test which compares the blood pressure in your ankles to the blood pressure in your arms. This test is done in the Vascular Lab, located in our General Day Care. It is a safe and painless test that helps your medical provider determine if your legs are getting the proper amount of blood supply. (English) Colour
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266180Eating to Help Wounds Heal (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Eating healthy helps your wound heal faster and helps you fight infection. Read this factsheet for more information about eating and drinking to help your wounds heal. (English) Colour
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267478Wound Care During Hemodialysis: A service for clients of Home Health (Mission, Abbotsford) [English] Permalink Public
Offering a service to hemodialysis clients of Home Health in Abbotsford and Mission where a hemodialysis nurse does wound care that would normally be done by the community health nurse. (English) Colour
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267795Before AND After Procedural Sedation (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
We give this information out after various procedures and sometimes as part of a package for a specific procedure. Procedural sedation means we gave you medicines so we could do a test or procedure without you feeling pain. This is called ‘sedation’. The medicines will make you feel sleepy, dizzy, faint, clumsy, or unsteady. It can also cause you to not think clearly. (English) Colour
This factsheet is part of Colon Screening Program Package (268083).
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