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Diabetes Canada: Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) [English] Permalink Public

Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a long-term complication of diabetes. Exposure to high blood glucose levels over an extended period of time causes damage to the peripheral nerves – the nerves that go to the arms, hands, legs, and feet. (English)

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How to Respond to an Opioid Overdose (Large) [English] Permalink Public

Step-by-step guide on how to inject naloxone during an opioid overdose. Poster includes signs of an overdose and what to do after the person wakes up. (English) Colour

Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Quick Reference Guide (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Quick Reference Guide is for people with renal failure who have chosen Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) as their choice of renal replacement therapy. The Guide is designed as a visual step by step to use at home to complete a Twin Bag™ exchange for CAPD. (English) Colour

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Continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) Flipchart (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The Continuous cycling peritoneal dialysis (CCPD) flipchart has been written for renal failure patients who have chosen Peritoneal Dialysis (PD) as their choice of renal replacement therapy. Also known as automated peritoneal dialysis (APD), this method uses a machine (automated cycler) that performs multiple exchanges at night while you sleep. The flipchart is designed as a step by step procedure for patients to use at home. (English) Colour

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Disconnecting Your Elastomeric Infusor™ from an Implanted Venous Access Device (IVAD) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

At the end of your chemotherapy appointment, we tell you the date and approximate time your Infusor™ will be finished. The Infusor™ is finished when the balloon inside the Infusor™ is empty (deflated). This booklet walks you through the steps for disconnecting the Infusor™ from your Implanted Venous Access Device (IVAD). (English) Colour

Meal Planner for Healthy Meals (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Meal planner information for healthy meals. Provided by the Eating Disorders Program (English) Colour

Intensive Care Unit - Visitor Information (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for family members and friends of patients in the Intensive Care Unit at Chilliwack General Hospital. Includes information on visiting guidelines, communication, family spokesperson, deciding about care, taking care of yourself, and what you can bring into the unit. (English) Colour

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Patient and Family Handbook (Langley Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The goal of this handbook is to help you and your family feel more comfortable by explaining the details of your hospital stay. (English) Colour

OPAT RCH: Outpatient Clinic Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection that is best treated with antibiotics given through an intravenous. This pamphlet gives you information about coming in to the hospital as an outpatient for antibiotic therapy on days, evenings, and weekends. It also describes how to care for your saline lock at home. (English) Colour

Finding Your Way Around Our Health Care System: A Guide for Newcomers to Canada [English] Permalink Public

For newcomers to Canada and anyone wanting to learn more about our health care system. Addresses common questions regarding our health care system, and describes specific services within Fraser Health. (English) Colour

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