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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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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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Too Fit to Fall or Fracture [English] Permalink Public

This one page guide from Osteoporosis Canada is packed with useful information to get you started thinking about ways you can safely and effectively exercise. See what the experts recommend along with real life examples of what you can do and what you should avoid. (English)

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https://osteoporosis.ca/wp-content/uploads/OC-Too-...

Getting Ready for Hip or Knee Replacement Checklist (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

A quick reference checklist to help you prepare for your hip or knee replacement surgery at Burnaby Hospital. (English) Colour

Hip or Knee Osteoarthritis? Here is what you can do! [English] Permalink Public

Strategies to cope with hip and knee osteoarthritis through education, pain management, healthy eating and exercise, self-care, and seeking support services. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/viewer?file=%2fmedia%2...

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Caring For Your Feet [English] Permalink Public

People with diabetes are at increased risk for foot problems. High blood glucose can damage the nerves and blood vessels in your feet. Following this list of things to do and not to do will help manage your foot care. (English) Colour

How to Take Short-Acting Opioid Pain Medicine: Palliative Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout has information on how to take opioid pain medicine for palliative patients. Opioids are one type of medicine used to treat pain, or to help when feeling short of breath. pioids are available in short and long-acting forms. (English) Colour

How to Take Long-Acting Opioid Pain Medicine: Palliative Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout has information on how to take opioid pain medicine. Opioids are one type of medicine used to treat pain, or to help when feeling short of breath. Opioids are available in short and long-acting forms. People taking long-acting pain medicine may need short acting pain medicine if they still have pain. (English) Colour

Frequently Asked Questions about Opioid Pain Medicine: Palliative Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This handout covers frequently asked questions about opioid pain medicine including how to get the best pain relief and how to use breakthrough medicine. (English) Colour

Chlorhexidine Skin Cleaning Before Joint Replacement Surgery [English] Permalink Public

When you use these cloth wipes to clean your skin before your surgery, you reduce the chances of getting an infection after surgery. The chemical in the cloth helps to kill any harmful bacteria normally found on your skin. To work properly, you must follow these instructions completely. (English) Colour

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