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Accidental Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

It is best to assume that all blood and body fluids are infectious. This factsheet is for anyone in the community who has been exposed. Usually given out in Emergency. Describes the types of exposure, the types of infections, how to protect the spread of possible infection, and how to prevent or treat exposure in the future. (English) Colour

How to Prevent Blood Clots (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

While in the hospital, there is a chance you could get a blood clot. This factsheet explains the medical term for blood clot (venous thrombo-embolism or VTE), what causes them, what to watch for, and how they are prevented. (English) Black & White

Restricting Fluids (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Sometimes, children with kidney problems need to limit how much fluid they drink. Healthy kidneys clean the blood and flush out unwanted fluid and chemicals through urine. Kidneys that are not working properly cannot do this. Instead, extra fluid stays in the body and builds up. If too much fluid builds up in the body it can cause the following problems: puffiness and weight gain high blood pressure trouble breathing This information will help you prepare your child for his test or treatment. It describes what sedation is, what happens when your child gets sedation, and how to care for your child after the test or treatment. (English)

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

Low Blood Pressure When Standing Up / Postural Hypotension (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Have you ever noticed that you feel light-headed, dizzy, or faint when you change position from lying down or sitting to standing? This is a type of low blood pressure. You might hear it called ‘postural hypotension’ or ‘orthostatic hypotension’. (English) Colour

Safe Skin-to-Skin With Your Baby [English] Permalink Public

Healthy babies are more likely to suffocate when we are distracted. This poster describes how to safely do skin-to-skin. (English) Colour

WHO Growth Chart - 2 To 19 Years (Girls) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

WHO Growth Chart - 2 To 19 Years. Height - for - age and Weight - for - age percentiles and Body mass index - for - age percentiles. (English) Black & White

WHO Growth Chart - 2 To 19 Years (Boys) [English] Permalink Public

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WHO Growth Chart - 2 To 19 Years. Height - for - age and Weight - for - age percentiles and Body mass index - for - age percentiles. (English)

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https://www.dietitians.ca/DietitiansOfCanada/media...

WHO Growth Chart - Birth to 24 Months - (Boys) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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WHO Growth Chart - Birth to 24 Months. Length - for - age and Weight - for age percentiles. Head circumference and weight for length. (English) Black & White

Summer Heat Safety for Seniors and People with Medical Conditions [English] Permalink Public

Explains how extreme heat can affect your health and why, what you can do to stay safe, and the signs of heat illness to watch for. Also includes ways that family and care partners can support those who are most vulnerable. Also available in a larger text size for those with vision challenges. (#267482). (English) Colour

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WHO Growth Chart - Birth to 24 Months - (Girls) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

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WHO Growth Chart - Birth to 24 Months. Length - for - age and Weight - for age percentiles. Head Circumference and Weight for Length. (English) Black & White