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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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http://www.bcrenal.ca/resource-gallery/Documents/V...

Treating Hip Dysplasia with the Pavlik Harness (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Describes developmental dysplasia of the hip, how it is found, and how it is treated. Includes step by step instructions for putting the Pavlik Harness on your baby and how to care for your baby with a Pavlik Harness. (English) Black & White

Cast Care: Arm or Leg Cast (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information on cast care, signs of a problem with your child's cast, and when to see a health care professional. Audio and Video available. (English)

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

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English, Chinese - Traditional, Punjabi

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

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides an overview on carpal tunnel syndrome in pregnancy including stretching, treatment and helpful tips. (English)

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http://www.bcwomens.ca/Fact-Sheets-Resources-Site/...

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)

Think you or your loved one need Long-Term Care? (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Long-Term care funded by Fraser Health is a service for adult/seniors with complex medical and/or physical conditions with or without dementia, who do not have the supports in their home to manage and require 24-hour access to nursing care. Long-Term care is not a housing option. It should only be considered after trialing all other resources while still living in your home. Fraser Health staff will work with you and your caregiver to explore options that can help you stay as independent as possible in your home. (English) Colour

Ampicillin or Amoxicillin Rash: Caring for Your Child's Rash [English] Permalink Public

Some children develop a skin irritation while taking ampicillin and amoxicillin arepenicillin antibiotics. These are ampicillin or amoxicillin rashes. They can happen any time while taking the medicine. This factsheet provides an overview including signs and symptoms, causes, risks, complications, treatment, prevention and when to seek medical assistance. (English)

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

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English, French

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