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Managing Your Venous Disease (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

In venous disease, the valves are weakened or damaged. This causes the blood to pool in the veins in the feet and legs which causes swelling, skin changes, and wounds or ulcers. Venous disease is a chronic condition that requires lifelong management. (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

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

A Guide to Your Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about your heart device, as well as what to expect before, during, and after your hospital stay. Your nurse can help you understand the information and learn about how to take care of yourself when having a heart device. (English) Colour

Your Heart Surgery Journey – Recovering at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information in this book is intended as a reference for you and your family and as a guide for the next 6 to 8 weeks and beyond. The first 6 to 8 weeks after heart surgery are usually the most difficult. You might recover quite quickly if you were in good health before your surgery. However, your recovery could be slower if you were very sick before surgery or if you had a complication after surgery. (English) Colour

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Blood Work: Helping Your Child Get Ready [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an information on blood work and how to prepare your child for blood work. Audio available. (English)

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Your Heart Surgery Journey – Preparing for Surgery (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are going to have heart surgery. We break this time frame into phases: before surgery, recovery in the hospital then when you get home. When you take an active part now, you can help your recovery after surgery. (English) Colour

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Your Heart Stress Test While in Hospital [English] Permalink Public

For people having a heart stress test during a hospital stay. A heart stress test is a way of finding out if one or more of your coronary arteries are blocked. This factsheet explains the 2 parts of the test and the 4 types of heart stress tests. (English) Colour

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How to Give Medication Through Your Peripheral Intravenous (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This book goes together with your Introductory Book on the Fraser Health Community IV Program. This book has more information to help you care for your IV system and contact information if you need to speak to a nurse about your IV system. This information is for those who have a peripheral intravenous with a gravity systems and single tubing using a Flex bag. (English) Colour