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Transjugular 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

About 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

Outpatient 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

Preventing 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.pdf

Preventing 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)

URL:

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FO/FO.650.P928B.pdf

Preventing 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)

URL:

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FO/FO.650.P928F.pdf

When 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

Immunization 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

Inferior 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

Welcome to Community Outpatient Services (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The Community Outpatient Services brochure outlines the services provided, our team, hours of operation, and referral process. (English) Colour