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You and Your Brain - Understanding Cognition (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides information on what cognition is, what it includes, why it is important, factors that can impact cognition, and actions that can support a healthy brain. (English) Colour

Measuring Your Blood Pressure at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Describes when to measure and how to measure blood pressure at home. Includes a chart for recording blood pressure results. (English) Colour

After Your Ablation Procedure - Electrophysiology Lab (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information on how to care for yourself at home after an ablation procedure done by a heart rhythm specialist (electrophysiologist) to correct heart rhythm problems such as atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. Includes information on caring for the groin site, how to manage any discomfort, and what to watch for following the procedure. (English) Colour

NORMOthermia Therapy [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.

We are treating your baby with a therapy called normothermia. This is because your baby is showing signs that they may have Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Here we use the term “asphyxia” (say ah-s-fix-ee-ya). The sheet explains the therapy. (English) Colour

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

Measles (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about measles including signs and symptoms, risks, complications, treatment, prevention, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

URL:

http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/Conditio...

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HYPOthermia Therapy (Cooling Therapy) [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.

We are treating your baby with a therapy called hypothermia or cooling. This is because your baby is showing signs that they may have Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Here we use the term “asphyxia” (say ah-s-fix-ee-ya). The sheet explains this cooling therapy. (English) Colour

Improving the Vaccination Experience: What is CARD for parents and caregivers [English] Permalink Public

The CARD System (Comfort, Ask, Relax, Distract) provides groups of strategies that can be used before and during vaccination to make the experience a more positive one for you and your child. (English)

URL:

https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/CARD_P...

Preparing for Your Stay on Inpatient Rehabilitation (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

While you are waiting for a bed in one of our units, you continue to work with your care team on your recovery. Your care team continues to monitor your progress. If your care can be safely managed at home, you might go home instead and have follow-up in Outpatient Rehabilitation. (English) Colour

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Make Your Home Safe for Care Workers [English] Permalink Public

This information sheet from WorkSafeBC outlines what you should do to make your home safe for care workers who come into your home. (English)

URL:

https://www.worksafebc.com/en/resources/health-saf...

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English, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese