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Symptoms You Need to Report [English] Permalink Public

There are numerous common problems encountered by kidney patients, some of which require reporting and some of which require immediate medical attention. This pamphlet provides a list of these specific problems and what one should do if they arise. (English) Colour

Dihydropyridine Calcium Channel Blockers [English] Permalink Public

Calcium Channel Blockers (DHP CCBs) are use to prevent chest pain (angina) and to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). This group of medicines include amlodipine (Norvasc®), felodipine (Renedil®, Plendil®), nifedipine (Adalat XL®). (English) Colour

Medial and Lateral Branch Block (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Under Revision

This is a pain management procedure that involves an injection of a local anesthetic onto the nerves of the spinal joints. The purpose is to help diagnose the cause and location of the pain, as well as providing pain relief. (English) Colour

Chronic Pain Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Our approach to managing chronic pain is to teach you how to care for yourself (called self-management). We offer education in individual or group settings. Classes focus on ways to improve your daily life and manage your pain. (English) Colour

Fluoroscopy (Surrey Memorial Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Fluoroscopy is a continuous x-ray that is passed through the part of the body the doctor or nurse practitioner needs to treat. This pamphlet provides information on what to expect, as well as a detailed map on where to find the pain management clinic. (English) Colour

Fluoroscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Under Revision

Fluoroscopy is a continuous x-ray that is passed through the part of the body the doctor or nurse practitioner needs to treat. This pamphlet provides information on what to expect, as well as a detailed map on where to find the pain management clinic. (English) Colour

Keep Your Move in the Tube [English] Permalink Public

Keep Your Move in the Tube is a way to move that helps you protect your breastbone (sternum) while it heals. It helps you move safely as you build up strength and recover from chest surgery. (English) Colour

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Sacroiliac Joint Injection (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic (similar to dental freezing) combined with steroid medication around the sacroiliac (SI) joint. The injection helps block the pain and reduces the inflammation for a short time. (English) Colour

Keep Your Move in the Tube [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Keep Your Move in the Tube is a way to move that helps you protect your breastbone (sternum) while it heals. It helps you move safely as you build up strength and recover from chest surgery. (Punjabi) Colour

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Keep Your Move in the Tube [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Keep Your Move in the Tube is a way to move that helps you protect your breastbone (sternum) while it heals. It helps you move safely as you build up strength and recover from chest surgery. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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English (266804), Chinese - Simplified (267583), Punjabi (267584)