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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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English (254319), Arabic (262787), Chinese - Simplified (262790), Chinese - Traditional (262791), Farsi (262789), Korean (262799), Punjabi (262788), Vietnamese (262800)

Care of Your Fistula or Graft [English] Permalink Public

Caring for your fistula or graft is an important part of a kidney patient's disease management. This pamphlet provides information on keeping one's fistula/graft clean, and what to do before and after dialysis. (English)

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Added Care or Service from Outside Providers (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Guidelines for Hiring Independent Service Providers to work in Fraser Health Facilities. We provide everyone in our care with the health care they need. Sometimes, though, a person wants added care or services that we do not offer. This pamphlet explains the responsibilities involved and the steps for requesting an Independent Service Provider. (English) Colour

Air Walker Boot (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have been given a special kind of cast called an air walker boot. Like a regular cast, the boot protects your injured leg from further injury so it can heal faster. How long you need to wear the boot depends on your injury. (English) Colour

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English (262729), Arabic (262823), Chinese - Simplified (262820), Chinese - Traditional (262819), Farsi (262825), Korean (262824), Punjabi (262821), Vietnamese (262822)

Microlaryngoscopy or Esophagoscopy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

In both procedures, a thin flexible telescope called an endoscope is passed through your mouth to examine either the vocal folds (laryngoscopy) or upper part of your gastrointestinal tract (gut) as with an esophagoscopy. This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following such a procedure. (English) Black & White

Indigenous Health & Wellness Clinic (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We are similar to a doctor's office. We connect you with our team of wellness providers, coordinate your care and act as a point of contact if you need specialist care. Our Indigenous Health and Wellness Clinic is a proven approach to improving and managing the health and wellness of people. Think of us as your 'Wellness Home.' (English) Colour

Tonsillectomy and/or Adenoidectomy (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home after having your tonsils and/or adenoids removed. (English) Black & White

Nasal or Sinus Surgery (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet has information on how to care for yourself at home following surgery of this nature, including eating, pain management, and wound care. (English) Black & White

Animal and Human Bites [English] Permalink Public

Human and animal bites are more likely to get infected than other wounds. There are many germs (organisms) in animal and human mouths. (English) Colour

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English (254269), Arabic (264555), Chinese - Simplified (264556), Chinese - Traditional (264557), Farsi (264559), Korean (264558), Punjabi (264560), Vietnamese (264561)

Foot or Ankle Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout provides an overview of your foot and ankle surgery and includes information on caring for yourself at home. Replaces #265925 (English) Colour