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Troubleshooting Your Feeding Tube [English] Permalink Public

A person with a feeding tube could have some problems. This sheet looks at possible problems. It tells you how to prevent them and what to do if they happen. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Tube Feeding at Home (267970).

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Unclogging Your Feeding Tube [English] Permalink Public

This is a quick guide to unclogging your feeding tube. It includes why feeding tubes clog, how to prevent it, and what to do when it does clog. Two methods of unclogging are including: unclogging with water and a syringe or using an unclogging kit. (English) Colour

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Having an Prenatal Ultrasound Scan at 18 at 20 Weeks [English] Permalink Public

Describes what to expect and how to prepare when having an pregnancy ultrasound around 18 to 20 weeks of pregnancy. (English) Colour

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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A Screen Positive Result: What does it mean and what do I do now? [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet answers questions about a screen positive result. For more information, please visit, http://www.perinatalservicesbc.ca/our-services/screening-programs/prenatal-genetic-screening/resources. (English)

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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

Amniocentesis [English] Permalink Public

We do an amniocentesis (say am-nee-oh-sen-tee-sis) to take a small sample of the fluid that surrounds your baby in the womb (uterus). Many people refer to this test as an “amnio”. This sheet reviews the reasons for having an amnio, the risks, and the way we do the test. It also includes how to care for yourself afterwards, what to watch for, and who to call with concerns. (English) Colour

Ankle Brachial Index Test (ABI) (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Ankle Brachial Index is a test which compares the blood pressure in your ankles to the blood pressure in your arms. This test is done in the Vascular Lab, located in our General Day Care. It is a safe and painless test that helps your medical provider determine if your legs are getting the proper amount of blood supply. (English) Colour

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Exercise Tolerance Test [English] Permalink Public

Your doctor has recommended you have an exercise tolerance test. This test monitors the flow of blood within your heart as you exercise. This sheet explains how the test is done. (English) Colour

Urine Sample - First Catch - How to collect for Men (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A ‘first catch’ urine sample is a way of collecting the first part of your urine stream. (English) Colour

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