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Disconnecting Your Elastomeric Infusor™ from a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) (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 (PICC). (English) Colour

Sepsis - Information for patients and families [English] Permalink Public

This document provides an overview on sepsis: what it is, who is at risk, signs and symptoms, treatments, and prevention. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FF/FF.110.S47.pdf

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Frequency Asked Questions [English] Permalink Public

Answers to some commonly asked questions by people with a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC). (English) Colour

Dementia and Falling - In Hospital [English] Permalink Public

People with dementia have a greater chance of falling while in the hospital. The sheet explains what you can do to keep active and stay safe. There is also information for family and friends on how they can help keep you safe. (English) Colour

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Your Medication Plan for Sick Days [English] Permalink Public

Following this plan should help to keep you from getting sicker and coming to hospital. This plan tells you which medications to stop on sick days. (English) Colour

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Staying Healthy: Reminders for Diabetes [English] Permalink Public

For people living with diabetes to help them keep track of health checks, laboratory tests, and their results. (English) Colour

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How Food Affects Blood Sugar [English] Permalink Public

Examples of different foods and how they affect your blood sugar. For more, see On the Road to Diabetes Health booklet. (English) Colour

Low Cost 7-Day Meal Plan for Diabetes - 45 gram Carbohydrate meals [English] Permalink Public

This meal plan includes lower cost foods for meals that each have 45 gram of carbohydrate. This resource is helpful for people on a low income who have diabetes. (English) Colour

Carbohydrate Counting: Advanced [English] Permalink Public

Carbohydrate (or carbs) is the nutrient with the greatest effect on your blood sugar level. “Carbohydrate counting” is way of keeping track or counting how much carbohydrates you are eating to help manage your blood sugars. This booklet helps you match your insulin dose with the amount of carbohydrate in your meals and snacks. Only use this booklet under the direction of a Diabetes Educator or Dietitian. (English) Colour

Carbohydrate Counting - Resources (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Online resources for counting carbohydrates (English) Colour