Search Results

Living with a Kidney Transplant - Staying Healthy (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Looking after your overall health is essential to the health of your transplanted kidney. This sheet briefly outlines what you can do to keep you and your kidney healthy. It is especially important to look for signs of rejection or infection. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (262881), Chinese - Traditional (264068), Punjabi (264064)

First Rib Resection Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to relieve the pressure in your neck on your nerves and/or blood vessels that go into your arm. This booklet describes the surgery and recovery. COMPANION MATERIAL: Exercises After 1st Rib Surgery (266643) (English) Colour

Hysterectomy - Vaginal [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your uterus (hysterectomy). This pamphlet provides information about your surgery and recovery at home. Replaces #255701 (English) Colour

Hysterectomy - Abdominal [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) to remove your uterus (hysterectomy). This pamphlet provides information about your surgery and recovery at home. Replaces #255702 (English) Colour

Surgery Directions and Journey Board (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet explains where to register at RCH on the day of your surgery and what to expect when you register. It also explains how to understand the Surgical Journey Board so your family and friends know where to find you during your surgical journey. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (267235), Chinese - Simplified (267237), Chinese - Traditional (267238), Punjabi (267236)

Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning before Surgery [English] Permalink Public

When you clean your skin before surgery, you help reduce the chances of getting an infection. This sheet provides information on steps for cleaning your skin. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (265289), Chinese - Simplified (265804), Chinese - Traditional (265805), Punjabi (265806)

Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning Before Joint Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public

When you use these cloth wipes to clean your skin before your surgery, you reduce the chances of getting an infection after surgery. The chemical in the cloth helps to kill any harmful bacteria normally found on your skin. To work properly, you must follow these instructions completely. (English) Colour

Other Languages (See All Related)

English (264131), Chinese - Simplified (265801), Chinese - Traditional (265802), Punjabi (265803)

Pacemakers [English] Permalink Public

A pacemaker is a small electronic device that helps your heart beat at the right rate. When needed, it sends an electrical impulse to your heart, triggering a heartbeat. (English)

URL:

http://www.cardiacbc.ca/Documents/Pacemaker.pdf

Other Languages (See All Related)

English, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Farsi, French, Punjabi

After a D and C (Dilatation and Curettage) [English] Permalink Public

The procedure involves stretching or dilating your cervix, then scraping the walls of the uterus with an instrument called a curette. This factsheet has information on your home care after the procedure. (English) Colour

Getting Ready for Surgery Checklist (Eagle Ridge Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This checklist provides information to help you prepare for your surgery. (English) Colour