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To my healthcare providers: I had a total laryngectomy without a voice prosthesis [English] Permalink Public

Share this information with your healthcare providers. It tells them about your total laryngectomy surgery without a voice prosthesis and your care needs. Also, it tells them about changes to your airway and to how you communicate. The information in this factsheet helps your healthcare providers keep you safe. (English) Colour

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Endovascular Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having a procedure to repair your abdominal aortic aneurysm. Your aorta is the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body. It is about the size of a garden hose. The part that carries blood to your lower body is the abdominal aorta. (English) Colour

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation - What to Expect (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Your care team recommended Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) as the best option for you. This means having your aortic valve replaced using this procedure. To get ready for your procedure, please read this booklet and share it with your family. (English) Colour

Tonsillectomy with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation called a tonsillectomy to take out the tonsils. Your child may also need an operation called an adenoidectomy to take out the adenoids. Your child also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Your child will need closer observation while she is in the hospital. (English)

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Total Laryngectomy (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having your entire larynx removed (total laryngectomy). This booklet tell you about your surgery, how to care for your stoma, how to care for your voice prosthesis (if you have one), and helpful information so the move from hospital to home is as easy as possible. We are here to help you and your family understand what to expect as you recover from surgery. (English) Colour

Cystoscopy (Chilliwack General Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Cystoscopy is a procedure used to see inside your urinary bladder; the tube that carries urine from your bladder to the outside of your body. This pamphlet contains instructions to follow after this procedure. (English) Black & White

General Anaesthesia (Child) [English] Permalink Public

General anaesthesia (say: an-iss-THEES-ee-a) is a mix of medicines that helps your child fall into a deep sleep. This means your child will not feel pain or remember the operation. General anaesthesia may be used when your child has an operation, test, or treatment.This information will help you and your child prepare for general anaesthesia. Please read this information carefully and explain it to your child, using words he or she can understand. Knowing what to expect will help your child feel less nervous. You can also contact the pre-anaesthesia clinic to help you and your child prepare. Audio available. (English)

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

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Anterior / Posterior Repair: Vaginal Approach (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This is a surgical repair of your pelvic floor. This factsheet provides information about your surgery and recovery at home. Replaces #255575 (English) Colour

Discharge Following Cystoscopy (Peace Arch Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Cystoscopy is a procedure used to see inside your urinary bladder and urethra — the tube that carries urine from your bladder to the outside of your body. This pamphlet covers all of the instructions to follow after this procedure. (English) Black & White

Cystoscopy [English] Permalink Public

Cystoscopy is a procedure used to see inside your urinary bladder; the tube that carries urine from your bladder to the outside of your body. This pamphlet contains instructions to follow after this procedure and when to contact a doctor. (English) Black & White