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Pediatrics: Urgent Consult Service for Children and Youth [English] Permalink Public

This sheet describes our Pediatric Urgent Consult Service. It tells you what the service is, how the appointment is arranged, where the appointment will be, what to do if your child gets sicker before the appointment, where to get help, and what to expect the day of the appointment. (English) Colour

Dehydration (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Your body needs water to work properly. Water keeps your blood flow easily around your body and to your body organs such as your heart and brain. Dehydration (sounds like dee-hi-dray-shun) is when your body does not have enough water. (English) Colour

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Embrace Clinic [English] Permalink Public

Embrace Clinic is a special medical clinic for survivors of recent violence such as sexual assault, and partner or family violence. Describes services for both survivors of recent violence and others in the public. The Strangulation Clinic is a special clinic within the Embrace Clinic for those who have been recently strangled. (English) Colour

Before AND After Procedural Sedation (Adult) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We give this information out after various procedures and sometimes as part of a package for a specific procedure. Procedural sedation means we gave you medicines so we could do a test or procedure without you feeling pain. This is called ‘sedation’. The medicines will make you feel sleepy, dizzy, faint, clumsy, or unsteady. It can also cause you to not think clearly. (English) Colour

This factsheet is part of Colon Screening Program Package (268083).

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Fever in Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Fever is a rise in body temperature. Fever is a normal and healthy reaction to an infection. Fever helps the body fight infection. (English) Colour

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When Your Child has Sepsis: Information about Sepsis, Care and Recovery - Parent/Caregiver [English] Permalink Public

This booklet provides information on what is sepsis, when your child is suspected of having, or diagnosed with sepsis, and how you can support your child's recovery. (English)

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https://childhealthbc.ca/sepsis/info_booklet/when_...

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Medical Order for Scope of Treatment (MOST) [English] Permalink Public

About cardiopulmonary resuscitation and other medical directions: A doctor’s order can be created based on Advance Care Planning conversations between you and your doctor. You keep it and take with you to medical appointments and the hospital if you visit the emergency department or are admitted. The order provides information to health care providers about your wishes and health care goals. (English) Colour

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Febrile Seizures - Children (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Febrile means ‘from a fever’. Seizure is uncontrolled muscle spasms, twitching, or jerking. A febrile seizure is a common condition brought on by a sudden rise in body temperature. (English) Colour

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Pain Resources to Help You When You Get Home [English] Permalink Public

Information on where you can find help for your chronic pain after you leave the hospital. (English) Colour

Hives in Children [English] Permalink Public

Hives are raised, itchy, red bumps (swellings) on the skin. They can be of different sizes and can appear anywhere on your child’s body. This factsheet provides an overview on hives including symptoms, causes, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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