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Varicocele Embolization (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure varicocele embolization including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. A varicocele is when the vein in the scrotum that drains blood from a testicle becomes enlarged. This is similar to varicose veins in the leg. A varicocele can cause pain, swelling, and affect your fertility. This procedure closes off the enlarged vein without surgery (called ‘embolization’). When the vein is blocked, your body naturally finds other veins to drain blood from the testicle. (English) Colour

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Tunnelled Drainage Catheter for Ascites (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure: tunnelled Drainage Catheter for Ascites. It includes information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. This is type of flexible tubing that is used to drain the fluid (ascites) collecting in your belly (abdomen). One end of the catheter stays inside your body and the other end connects to a drainage container (bottle or bag). The bag drains the fluid by gravity. The bottle drains by a vacuum from within the bottle. (English) Colour

Preventing Pressure Injuries brochure [English] Permalink Public

Brochure about preventing pressure injuries also know pressure ulcer, a pressure sore, or bed sore. Pressure injuries can have a dangerous effect on your health and quality of life. This booklet will give you information about pressure injuries: what they are, how to recognize early warning signs, and how to prevent them. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FO/FO.650.P928B.pdf

Managing Antibiotic Resistant Organisms in the Home (Delta, Langley, Surrey, White Rock) [English] Permalink Public

Antibiotic resistant organisms (ARO) are common bacteria, which have stopped responding to usual antibiotics. In your own home the best way to prevent the spread of these bacteria is good hand washing and household cleaning. This pamphlet contains information on other ways to manage this, and a listing of Home Health offices that can help. (English) Black & White

Primary and Community Care (Chilliwack) [English] Permalink Public

We have a team of registered nurses and licensed practical nurses who work with your local primary care provider to deliver care to you in the community. Our goal is to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time. We connect people to the services that support their health care needs. (English) Colour

Rat Prevention and Control [English] Permalink Public

Rats can be both a serious pest and a cause for public health concern. They carry and transmit disease, and they bite people and pets if provoked. This pamphlet contains extensive information on how to identify and to detect rats and rat activity, and how to rat-proof your home to help control and reduce rat population. (English) Black & White

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Therapeutic Pass: Rehabilitation Services (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

For rehabilitation services including stroke. It is time away from the hospital that allows you to practice at home what you have learned while in the hospital. When planning a pass, you and your team will decide how long the pass will be for and if you will need a family member or friend to go with you. (English) Colour

Hurt at Work? [English] Permalink Public

If you are hurt at work, you must report the injury to both your employer and to WorkSafeBC. We explain how to report the injury. We also explain that if you seek medical care, tell us it is a work-related injury, and don’t report it to WorkSafeBC, you will have to pay the cost of the medical care. (English) Colour

Welcome to the Breast Health Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This is a clinic for adults who have a lump or a change in their breast. Our clinic has a team of health professionals who have special training in the care and treatment of the breast. The aim of our clinic is to see you as quickly as possible and find the reason for the change in your breast. (English) Colour

Care after a Needle Breast Biopsy [English] Permalink Public

Your breast will be tender and a little swollen after the biopsy. You might get a bruise at the site of the biopsy. This is all normal and should go away within a few days. This pamphlet describes how to take care of yourself following the biopsy, what to watch for, and when to get help. (English) Colour