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Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public
Transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) involves the surgical removal of the inner portion of the prostate. A long slender lighted tube is passed through the urinary passageway (the urethra) to reach the prostate gland. A special cutting instrument is inserted through the lighted tube to remove the prostate gland. Information on home catheter care, permitted activities, and pain management are contained in this factsheet. (English) Black & White
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262677Aspen Collar (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Under Revision
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An Aspen collar is used to keep your neck in the right position while it is healing and also supports your neck muscles. This fact sheet provides information on how to use this supportive device. (English) Colour
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262287Jewett Brace (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision
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A Jewett brace is used to keep your back in the right position while it is healing (it prevents you from bending forward). This fact sheet provides information on how to use this supportive device. (English) Colour
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262288SOMI/CTO Brace (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Under Revision
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A SOMI or CTO brace is used to hold your neck in line with your spine while it is healing (it prevents you from bending and twisting your neck). This fact sheet provides information on how to use this supportive device. (English) Colour
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262292After Chest Tube Removal (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
This factsheet covers home care instructions following the removal of a chest tube. Changes to certain activities and serious warning signs are also outlined. (English) Colour
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256058Allergic Reaction (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Allergic reactions occur when you come in contact with something your body is sensitive to. Allergic reactions can be caused by food, drugs, infections, insect bites, animals, things you breathe and skin contact with irritants such as cosmetics or soaps. (English) Colour
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254317Bladder Infection (Urinary Tract Infection) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You have an infection in your bladder. A bladder infection is also called a urinary tract infection (or UTI). This infection is most often caused by bacteria travelling up the urethra into the bladder. (English) Colour
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254255Cellulitis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
You have an infection of the deepest layer of your skin. This is called cellulitis (sounds like sell-u-li-tis). It is usually caused by bacteria. (English) Colour
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254268Facts about Influenza (the Flu) [English] Permalink Public
HealthLinkBC Health File information about influenza including prevention, spread, symptoms, home treatment, when to see a doctor, and how to determine whether it is influenza or a cold. Number 12b. (English)
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Nosebleed (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Many small blood vessels line the inside of your nose. Their job is to help warm and moisten the air you breathe. These blood vessels can break and bleed. The most common kind of nosebleed is from the front of the nose. (English) Colour
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