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Lung Biopsy (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure lung biopsy including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, 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. A biopsy is a way of taking a small piece of tissue from your lung. We use CT scan or Fluoroscopy to locate the spot to biopsy. The tissue sample is examined under a microscope for a diagnosis. A lung biopsy is done to check for any abnormalities seen on other tests such as chest x-ray or a CT scan. (English) Colour

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Prevent Pneumonia and Urinary Tract Infections (Medium Poster) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Poster for patients in the hospital. This poster includes 5 key activities patients can do to help prevent pneumonia and urinary tract infections following surgery. Available in 3 sizes. (English) Colour

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Prevent Pneumonia and Urinary Tract Infections (Large Poster) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Poster for patients in the hospital. This poster includes 5 key activities patients can do to help prevent pneumonia and urinary tract infections following surgery. Available in 3 sizes. (English) Colour

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PleurX® Chest Catheter Information for Patients and Families [English] Permalink Under Revision

This booklet tells you about your PleurX® Chest Catheter and how to care for it at home. This booklet also gives you helpful tips and reminders so the move from hospital to home is as easy as possible. Your Home Care nurse will help you to understand the information and how to do the care. (English) Colour

How to collect a sputum sample (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

Description of what you need and how to collect a sputum (mucous or phlegm) sample. (English) Colour

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COPD - What to do for my condition [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) including managing your symptoms, medication, learn how to take care of yourself, keeping active, exercise,and resources available. (English) Colour

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Thoracentesis (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure thoracentesis including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, 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. Thoracentesis is the removal of fluid from around a lung. A build-up of fluid around a lung can make breathing difficult. Removing the fluid should help you feel better. (English) Colour

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Safer Series Card - Screens [English] Permalink Public

Explains how screens are a safer alternative to using Brillo. Provides 3 safer ways to use in crackpipes. Also has support line numbers to call in British Columbia. (English) Colour

Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Surgery [English] Permalink Public

Information for adult surgical patients and families who have Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA).If you have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) you are at higher risk for breathing or heart problems after surgery because of the medications used for sedation or for pain. Here are some simple things you can do before and after your surgery to decrease your risk of breathing and heart problems. (English) Colour

Live Well Smoke and Vape Free: Long-Term Care Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure provides information on alternatives to smoking to help relieve any discomfort you might feel from nicotine withdrawal. (English) Colour