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Intravenous Medication Therapy in the Community (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Information for people who will be giving themselves antibiotics at home through an intravenous. Describes how the Community Outpatient Intravenous Clinic staff at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre support people to manage this therapy on their own. (English) Colour

Preparing for Your Surgery and Hospital Stay (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet gives general information on preparing for surgery and hospital stay with the focus on the best recovery possible. Find information on how to prepare yourself in the months, weeks, and days before your surgery as well as very specific information on how to get ready the night before and morning of surgery. We also describe generally what to expect before and after surgery. Use this booklet along with the information we give you on about your specific surgery. (English) Colour

Appendix Surgery - Appendectomy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Description of what appendectomy is and post operative information. The appendix is a small, hollow pouch that hangs down from the large intestine (bowel). It is located in the lower right part of your belly. This surgery is done to remove an infected appendix (appendicitis).Replaces catalogue #265483 (English) Colour

Esophageal Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to remove part or the whole esophagus because of damage from heartburn, injury, swallowing a caustic substance or poison, or cancer. The esophagus is a muscular tube that connects the throat with the stomach. Some people call it the food pipe or gullet. If part or the whole esophagus is removed, we call it an ‘esophagectomy’. The connection between the throat and stomach is rebuilt. Replaces catalogue # 265494 (English) Colour

Stomach/Gastric Surgery (Gastrectomy) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to remove a part or all of your stomach. If only part of your stomach is removed, we call it a ‘partial gastrectomy’. The remaining part of your stomach is reconnected to your esophagus and small bowel (small intestine). If all of your stomach is removed, we call it a ‘total gastrectomy’. A new ‘stomach’ is made using part of your small bowel. Your esophagus is attached to your small bowel. Replaces catalogue #265495 (English) Colour

Joint Protection: Managing Activities with Hand Arthritis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Protecting a joint means changing the way you do activities to make them easier on your joints. This can reduce the pain and stress in your joint and makes your daily activities easier. You do not have to avoid doing daily activities. (English) Colour

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Joint Protection: Managing Activities with Hip, Knee, and Foot Arthritis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Protecting a joint means changing the way you do activities to make them easier on your joints. This can reduce the pain and stress in your joint and makes your daily activities easier. You do not have to avoid doing daily activities. (English) Colour

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English (265882), Chinese - Simplified (266046), Punjabi (266045)

How to Give Medication Through Your Central Venous Catheter (VALVED) with CADD® SOLIS Pump (w/ Med Library), Intermittent with Keep Vein Open (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This book goes together with your Introductory Book on the Fraser Health Community IV Program. This book has more information to help you care for your IV system and contact information if you need to speak to a nurse about your IV system. Always keep your ‘client information’ materials close by so you can follow the steps and for easy reference. A nurse will go through this information with you and show you how to take care of your Central Venous Catheter (CVC). (English) Colour

How to Give Medication Through Your Central Venous Catheter (VALVED) with CADD® SOLIS Pump (w/ Med Library), Continuous (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This book goes together with your Introductory Book on the Fraser Health Community IV Program. This book has more information to help you care for your IV system and contact information if you need to speak to a nurse about your IV system. Always keep your ‘client information’ materials close by so you can follow the steps and for easy reference. A nurse will go through this information with you and show you how to take care of your Central Venous Catheter (CVC). (English) Colour

How to Give Medication Through Your Central Venous Catheter (NON-Valved) with CADD® SOLIS Pump (w/ Med Library), Intermittent with Keep Vein Open (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This book goes together with your Introductory Book on the Fraser Health Community IV Program. This book has more information to help you care for your IV system and contact information if you need to speak to a nurse about your IV system. Always keep your ‘client information’ materials close by so you can follow the steps and for easy reference. A nurse will go through this information with you and show you how to take care of your Central Venous Catheter (CVC). (English) Colour