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Geniculate Artery Embolization (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The geniculate artery is one of the arteries that supplies blood to your knee joint. Embolization is a way of treating knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. This describes the procedure and how to care for yourself afterwards. (English) Colour

Bland Embolization: Treating Liver Tumours [English] Permalink Public

Bland embolization is a way to treat tumours in the liver. Tumours need blood to grow. Bland embolization uses x-ray dye and small particles to block the supply of blood to the tumour. This helps stop the tumour from growing. Learn about what to expect before, during, and after a bland embolization. (English) Colour

Lead Shields – No Longer Routine (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

For years, we have covered reproductive organs with a lead shield. Today, we no longer need to use the lead shield. This resource explains why. (English) Colour

Magnetic Resonance Information (MRI) for Patients with Non-Conditional Implantable Cardiac Electronic Device (ICED) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We are giving you information about this procedure because you have an implantable cardiac electronic device (ICED) (permanent pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator) that has not been designed to operate in the MRI scanner. We want you to make an informed decision about consent to this scan. (English) Colour

How to do a Valsalva Maneuver [English] Permalink Public

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During your ultrasound exam, we might ask you to do as simple technique called a Valsalva maneuver. It is a way of breathing that helps us more easily see how blood is flowing. This resource explains how to do it. (English) Colour

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Having an Prenatal Ultrasound Scan at 18 at 20 Weeks [English] Permalink Public

Describes what to expect and how to prepare when having an pregnancy ultrasound around 18 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. (English) Colour

Sacroiliac Joint Injection (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic combined with steroid medication around the sacroiliac (SI) joint. The injection helps block the pain and reduces the inflammation for a short time. (English) Colour

Facet Joint Injection (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic or steroid medication around a facet joint. Facet joints are small joints on the sides of bones that make up your spine, called vertebrae. An interventional radiologist does the procedure (a doctor who specializes in image guided procedures using x-ray and fluoroscopy) (English) Black & White

Pudendal Nerve Block [English] Permalink Public

This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic, with or without steroid medication, around the pudendal nerve (the main nerve in your pelvis). The pudendal nerve carries feelings to and from the groin, the vagina (women), the scrotum (men) and lower buttocks or backside. The block is most often done for people who have pain when sitting. (English) Colour

Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

It is a procedure which involves injecting corticosteroids (steroids) and local anesthetic into the epidural space, around the spinal cord. This is a common treatment for many types of low back and leg pain. Some people need a series of injections spread of a period of time. An interventional radiologist does the procedure (a doctor who specializes in image guided procedures using x-ray, fluoroscopy, or CT scan). (English) Colour