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About Restraints - Acute Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Sometimes we need to use restraints on patients so we can give the care they need. This handout explains what restraints are and when we use them. (English) Colour

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Before AND After Procedural Sedation (Child) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We gave you medicines so we could do a test or procedure without you feeling pain. This is called ‘sedation’. The medicines will make you feel sleepy, dizzy, faint, clumsy, or unsteady. It can also cause you to not think clearly. (English) Colour

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Household Equipment (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

Provided by Occupational Therapy: After an injury or illness it might be difficult to do your regular everyday activities. There are pieces of equipment that can help you to do these everyday activities. (English) Colour

Scope of Critical Care [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet describes the personal and medical care a person might receive while in critical care. We explain the various tubes, machines, equipment, and tests a person might have while in critical care. It also explains how family take part in the care of that person. (English) Colour

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Substance Use: Supervised Consumption Service (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

For people admitted to Surrey Memorial Hospital on a nursing unit. Describes the opportunity to use Quibble Creek safe consumption site while in the hospital. (English) Colour

Community Chronic Pain Program (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Our program focuses on your needs. We help you take control of your pain as a way to improve your health and quality of life. The program is offered once a week for 8 weeks. You learn about chronic pain and how it effects well being. (English) Colour

Fever and Pain in Children After a Procedure (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

After a procedure, your child might have pain or a fever. You can give medicines without a prescription (over the counter) to help your child feel more comfortable or bring down their fever. Use this sheet to keep track of what medicine you give, what time you give it, and how much. (English) Colour

Virtual Health: Connecting from Home Using WhatsApp (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Virtual Health allows you to see, hear, talk, and/or text to members of your healthcare team from your home. Here are some common questions about virtual health visits, how they are arranged, and risks related to using this type of technology. Specifically, it describes download and how to use WhatsApp for your scheduled Virtual Health Visits. (English) Colour

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Exercise: During and After Cancer Treatments [English] Permalink Public

Regular exercise is recommended before, during and after cancer treatments. (From the BC Cancer Agency) (English)

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/coping-and-support-site/...

Exercise: Maximizing Energy & Reducing Fatigue [English] Permalink Public

Fatigue is a feeling of tiredness or a lack of energy that can persist for an extended period of time. It is one of the most commonly reported side effects both during and after cancer treatments. (From the BC Cancer Agency) (English)

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http://www.bccancer.bc.ca/coping-and-support-site/...