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Adenoid surgery: Caring for your child after the operation [English] Permalink Under Revision

Children may have their adenoids removed to relieve pressure or reduce infections. Learn about adenoid surgery and recovery following adenoid surgery. (English) Colour

Anal – Rectal Surgery: Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information for those who are having hemorrhoid surgery (Hemorrhoidectomy) to remove hemorrhoids (swollen veins located in the lower anus) or anal surgery for an abscess or fistula, to drain an infection (an abscess) of an anal gland, or to repair a tear in the lining of the anus. (English) Colour

Surgical Breast Biopsy - Your Surgery and Recovery at Home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A surgical breast biopsy is done in the Operating Room. You are given either a general anesthetic (medicine that puts you in a very deep sleep) or a sedative. The surgeon injects numbing medicine to ‘freeze’ the breast. The surgeon then makes a small cut (incision) in the breast and locates the mass. The tissue is removed and sent to the hospital laboratory to examine for abnormalities. Replaces catalogue #265493 (English) Black & White

Inserting Your Own Urinary Catheter - Self-Catheterization Instructions for Men (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Your family practitioner (family doctor or nurse practitioner) has told you that your bladder can not completely empty urine on its own. Because of this, you will need to learn how to drain the urine from your bladder to keep it from getting too full. We call this ‘Self-Catheterization’. The reason we want you to drain urine from your bladder regularly is to keep your kidneys and bladder healthy. It also decreases the chance of you getting a bladder or kidney infection. (English) Colour

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Inserting Your Own Urinary Catheter - Self-Catheterization Instructions for Women (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Your family practitioner (family doctor or nurse practitioner) has told you that your bladder can not completely empty urine on its own. Because of this, you will need to learn how to drain the urine from your bladder to keep it from getting too full. We call this ‘Self-Catheterization’. The reason we want you to drain urine from your bladder regularly is to keep your kidneys and bladder healthy. It also decreases the chance of you getting a bladder or kidney infection. (English) Colour

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A Guide to Your Pacemaker: Information for Patients and Families (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet tells you about your pacemaker. This booklet will tell you about what to expect before, during and after your hospital stay. Your nurse will help you to understand the information and how to take care of yourself when you are having a pacemaker. (English) Colour

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Resident Handbook - Welcome to Your New Home Eagle Ridge Manor [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides you and your family with general information about Eagle Ridge Manor, including an introduction to your Care Team and services available to you. (English) Colour

Resident Handbook - Welcome to Your New Home Fellburn Care Centre [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides you and your family with general information about Fellburn Care Centre, including an introduction to your Care Team and services available to you. (English) Colour

Cast Care Video: How to Care for your Child's Cast [English] Permalink Public

Video on how to care for your child's cast. (English)

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https://youtu.be/tP_fq26Bxz8

How to Give Medication Through Your Peripheral Intravenous (NON-Flex) (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Chilliwack General Hospital, Fraser Canyon Hospital) [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 NON-Flex bag. (English) Colour