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Pain and Ways to Manage It (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Pain is an unpleasant feeling or sensation. Pain can come from any part of your body. It can be sharp or dull. Pain can come and go or be constant. You may feel pain in one part of your body or you may feel pain all over, such as when you have the flu. This booklet describes various types of pain, various ways to manage your pain including medications, what to watch for, and when to get help. (English) Colour
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265798Lumbar Surgery - Your Day Surgery & Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You are having surgery on your lumbar part of your spine. This surgery is usually done to relieve back or leg pain, numbness, and/or tingling in the back or leg, to repair broken vertebra, or treat other problems with the spine. Replaces #256098 (English) Colour
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265800Transjugular 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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266239About your specialty medical clinic appointment (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Description of the Medical Outpatient Unit process for patients referred to medical clinics and services at Peace Arch Hospital. You will receive a call from us to schedule an appointment. (English) Colour
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265870Outpatient Clinic Antibiotic Intravenous Therapy (Peace Arch 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
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265993Preventing Pressure Injuries booklet [English] Permalink Public
Information about preventing pressure injuries also know pressure ulcer, a pressure sore, or bed sore. Pressure injuries can have a dangerous effect on your health and quality of life. This booklet will give you information about pressure injuries: what they are, how to recognize early warning signs, and how to prevent them. (English)
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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FO/FO.650.P928.pdfPreventing Pressure Injuries brochure [English] Permalink Public
Brochure about preventing pressure injuries also know pressure ulcer, a pressure sore, or bed sore. Pressure injuries can have a dangerous effect on your health and quality of life. This booklet will give you information about pressure injuries: what they are, how to recognize early warning signs, and how to prevent them. (English)
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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FO/FO.650.P928B.pdfPreventing Pressure Injuries factsheet [English] Permalink Public
Fact sheet about preventing pressure injuries also know pressure ulcer, a pressure sore, or bed sore. Pressure injuries can have a dangerous effect on your health and quality of life. This booklet will give you information about pressure injuries: what they are, how to recognize early warning signs, and how to prevent them. (English)
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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FO/FO.650.P928F.pdfWhen Words Matter: How to talk about overdose prevention [English] Permalink Public
Whether you are a parent, child, friend, partner, co-worker or peer of someone who may be using substances, reaching out and having conversations about overdose prevention is a crucial step that you can take together. This guide goes over how to prepare for and begin the conversation, keep calm and focused, recover when a conversation doesn’t go well, and care for yourself as someone who is impacted by another’s substance use. (English) Colour
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258457Immunization Information on the Internet: Can you trust what you read? [English] Permalink Public
This fact sheet can help you decide if vaccine information you find on the Internet is accurate. Note: The words “immunization” and “vaccination” are often used interchangeably. (English) Colour
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