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Delirium - A guide for families [English] Permalink Public

This document contains information for families on delirium - definition, causes, what can be done by the health care team, and how families and friends can support the patient. It describes 3 types of behaviours: hyperactive, hypoactive, and mixed (English)

URL:

https://phc.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem3251

Welcome to Brain Injury Rehabilitation (Queens Park Care Centre) [English] Permalink Public

This unit supports rehabilitation and recovery. This booklet describes this unit, what to expect, and the care team who will be supporting you while on the unit. (English) Colour

Living with Epilepsy Before and During Pregnancy [English] Permalink Public

What to think about before you become pregnant and how to care for yourself and manage your epilepsy while pregnant so that no harm comes to your unborn baby. (English) Colour

Having an EEG (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

EEG stands for electroencephalogram. There are 2 types of EEGs: Routine and Sleep-deprived. This sheet explains how we do an EEG and how to prepare for each type. (English) Colour

Lumbar Puncture (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

A lumbar puncture is a procedure where a doctor uses a needle to withdraw fluid from the space around your spinal cord for testing purposes. This factsheet provides details on how the test is performed and what to do when you go home. (English) Black & White

NORMOthermia Therapy [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

We are treating your baby with a therapy called normothermia. This is because your baby is showing signs that they may have Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Here we use the term “asphyxia” (say ah-s-fix-ee-ya). The sheet explains the therapy. (English) Colour

HYPOthermia Therapy (Cooling Therapy) [English] Permalink Public

Someone from a specific health profession or program usually gives this resource to the person who needs it and reviews it with them. Before using this information, please review it with someone from that profession or program.

We are treating your baby with a therapy called hypothermia or cooling. This is because your baby is showing signs that they may have Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). Here we use the term “asphyxia” (say ah-s-fix-ee-ya). The sheet explains this cooling therapy. (English) Colour

Living with Epilepsy After the Birth of a Baby [English] Permalink Public

Describes cautions and actions to take to keep you and your baby safe while continuing to manage your epilepsy. (English) Colour

First Link: Your Link to Dementia Support [English] Permalink Public

First Link® dementia support includes all of the Alzheimer Society of B.C.’s services for people affected by dementia. First Link® is available throughout the progression of the disease, from diagnosis (or before) to endof-life care. (English)

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https://alzheimer.ca/sites/default/files/files/bc/...

Functional Electrical Stimulation [English] Permalink Public

Functional electrical stimulation (FES) is a treatment that helps paralyzed or partly paralyzed muscles to move again. A therapist (physiotherapist or occupational therapist) should always oversee this treatment. Includes guidelines for buying a device. (English) Colour