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Cast or Splint Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A cast or splint supports and protects an injured part of your body. The cast or splint keeps the injured area from moving, so it can heal faster. How long you need the cast or splint depends on the type of injury. (English) Colour

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Getting Ready for Your Surgery (Surrey Memorial Hospital, Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This summarizes all you need to do to get ready for your surgery. (English) Colour

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Why Clean Your Mouth Regularly (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

It is important to keep your mouth clean while in the hospital because cleaning removes germs that can cause chest and mouth infections. (English) Colour

Take part in your recovery. [English] Permalink Public

You play an important part in your recovery from surgery. Do deep breathing, coughing, exercising in bed, and walking to prevent pneumonia and blood clots. This sheet explains how to do these important exercises: Deep breathing, Coughing, Leg exercises, and Walking. (English) Colour

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Vitamin D and Your Health [English] Permalink Public

What you need to know about Vitamin D and your health. Information on why you may need vitamin D, where you can get it from and what forms it can be taken in: liquid, chewable or pill. Also indicates best food sources with vitamin D. (English)

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Caring for Your Surgical Drain [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet on surgical drains including information on the purpose of drains, when to empty them, and how to check and maintain them. The pamphlet also contains a drainage record table to enable you to keep track of the fluid emptied from your collection device. (English) Colour

Lifestyles: Posture and Your Back (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This sheet provides information on posture and how to move or lift an object. Provided at the Pain Management Clinic. (English) Colour

Clean Air for My Child and Me (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The smoke and vapour can stay in a room for hours, even if a window is open. Many of the toxic chemicals remain in the air as well as in the carpets, curtains, furniture, and clothes. Because babies and children crawl on the floor and place their hands in their mouth, they are exposed to more second-hand smoke chemicals than adults. (English) Colour

Urinary Catheter Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Going home from Emergency with a Urinary Catheter. A urinary catheter is a germ-free (or sterile) tube that goes through your urethra into your bladder. Your urinary catheter allows for urine drainage from your bladder. A small balloon on one end of the tube holds it inside your bladder. (English) Colour

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Scope of Critical Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet describes the personal and medical care a person might receive while in critical care. We explain the various tubes, machines, equipment, and tests a person might have while in critical care. It also explains how family take part in the care of that person. (English) Colour

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