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Vaginal Pessary: Living with and caring for a vaginal pessary [English] Permalink Public
A pessary is a removable device made out of medical grade silicone. It is placed in the vagina to support the bladder, uterus and/or rectum. A pessary can help women who have difficulty employing their bladders or who leak urine. The brochure explains living and caring for a vaginal pessary. (English) Black & White
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264143Have you checked your skin today? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Reminder card for people taking transplant medications to regularly check their skin for changes. Transplant medications can increase the chances of getting skin cancer. (English) Colour
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264400Continence Clinic (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Incontinence (sounds like ‘in-kon-tin-en-s’) is when you accidently leak urine (pee) or stool (poop).You cannot control or stop the leaking. (English) Colour
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255036Step by Step Guide through the Kidney Transplant Process [English] Permalink Public
Kidney transplantation is one treatment option for kidney disease. A kidney transplant can offer freedom from dialysis, improved physical and mental health, a better quality of life, and an increased lifespan. (English)
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Finding a Donor [English] Permalink Public
Finding a living donor at an early stage of your kidney disease may allow you to avoid dialysis completely. Without a living donor, you must be on dialysis before you are placed on the transplant wait list. Waiting for a kidney transplant from a deceased donor may take many years. (English)
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Caring for your kidneys - Royal City Kidney Care Centre (New Westminster) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet includes information for newly referred CKD patients on their first meeting at the Kidney Care Centre. (English) Colour
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266056Step by Step Guide for Living Kidney Donors [English] Permalink Public
There are many reasons why a transplant from a living donor may be the best option for a patient. Transplant outcomes are generally better with kidneys from living donors than for kidneys from deceased donors. With careful planning, a patient can avoid the need for dialysis and go straight to transplant from a living donor. (English)
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Caring for your kidneys - Surrey Kidney Care Centre (Surrey) [English] Permalink Public
This booklet includes information for newly referred CKD patients on their first meeting at the Kidney Care Centre. (English) Colour
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266057Prevent Bladder Infections Poster [English] Permalink Public
Poster that describes the hygiene steps needed to prevent bladder infections (English) Colour
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266285Placing a Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter [English] Permalink Public
Describes how to care for yourself after a peritoneal dialysis catheter has been put in place either in the Peritoneal Dialysis Unit or the Operating Room. (English) Colour
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