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Extreme Heat and Using Fans [English] Permalink Public
Describes when and how to use fans to cool during extreme heat. Also, describes when it is safer not to use fans. (English) Colour
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268005Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [English] Permalink Public
Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (English) Colour
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267483Summer Heat Tips for Outdoor Worker Safety [English] Permalink Public
For all outdoor workers, this sheet explains how heat affects your health, why you are more likely to be affected, when you should stop working, what you can do to stay safe, what your employer is expected to do to keep you safe, and what to do when you see someone suffering the effects of heat. (English) Colour
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268106Wildfire Smoke [English] Permalink Public
Some people are especially sensitive to the health effects of wildfire smoke. Older adults, infants and young children, people who are pregnant, and people with chronic health conditions should take extra care. This describes the effects of wildfire smoke and ways to reduce your exposure. (English) Colour
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267122Microwave Ablation: Lung (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
Microwaves are used to heat and destroy lung tumours, either benign or cancer. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and often uses CT scanning for this procedure. (English) Colour
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267151Cryoablation Lung [English] Permalink Public
Cryoablation is a way to treat growths and tumours, which are benign or cancerous. It uses extreme cold to freeze and shrink, or kill the tumour. In this case, this is a way to treat tumours in the lung. An interventional radiologist does the procedure. This doctor specializes in image-guided procedures and uses CT scanning for this procedure. (English) Colour
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