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After Chest Tube Removal (Fraser Health) [Arabic] Permalink Public

This factsheet covers home care instructions following the removal of a chest tube. Restrictions of particular activities and serious warning signs are also outlined. (Arabic) Colour

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Pneumothorax [Arabic] Permalink Public

A Pneumothorax is what is commonly called a collapsed lung. A pneumothorax happens when air enters the space between the rib cage and one of your lungs. The air causes part (or all) of the lung to collapse. (Arabic) Colour

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

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. (Arabic) Colour

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Radiologic Percutaneous Gastrostomy/Gastrojejunostomy (Lower Mainland) [Arabic] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure radiologic percutaneous gastrostomy/gastrojejunostomy including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. Radiologic Percutaneous Gastrostomy is a procedure where a special tube called a gastrostomy tube (G tube) is put into the stomach by going through the skin of the abdomen using X-ray to guide the procedure. (Arabic) Colour

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Allergic Reaction (Fraser Health) [Arabic] Permalink Public

Allergic reactions occur when you come in contact with something your body is sensitive to. Allergic reactions can be caused by food, drugs, infections, insect bites, animals, things you breathe and skin contact with irritants such as cosmetics or soaps. (Arabic) Colour

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Caring for Your Urinary Catheter at Home (Fraser Health) [Arabic] Permalink Public

You have a urinary catheter. It drains urine from your bladder into a bag through a tube. A small, water-filled balloon at the end of the tube holds it inside your bladder. The tube is connected to a bag for the urine to drain into. Having a urinary catheter can put you at risk of getting an infection. It is important to read and understand this information so you can lessen the chances of getting an infection. (Arabic) Colour

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Heart Palpitations (Fraser Health) [Arabic] Permalink Public

A heart palpitation (sounds like pal-pih-tay-shun) is when your heart feels like it is pounding, racing, or fluttering. You might feel like your heart has skipped a beat or added an extra beat. You might feel overly aware of your heartbeat. These feelings or sensation can sometimes be felt in your chest, neck, or throat. While you are having palpitations, your heart rhythm may or may not be abnormal. (Arabic) Colour

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Winter Readiness Checklist: At home and in the community [Arabic] Permalink Public

A checklist to help you and people in your community be safe and healthy in cold, wet weather. (Arabic) Colour

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Be prepared for summer heat (wallet card) [Arabic] Permalink Public

A card with helpful tips for staying cool and healthy during the heat and poor air quality events in the summer. (Arabic) Colour

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Helping Services for Young Families (Delta, Langley, Surrey) [Arabic] Permalink Public

A pamphlet listing resource information for young families in the Surrey, Delta, and Langley area. These include contact information for supports available such as public health units, hospitals, crisis lines, finding a family doctor, indigenous services, newcomer services, parenting, housing support, mental health, and sexual health. (Arabic) Colour

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