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Accidental Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

It is best to assume that all blood and body fluids are infectious. This factsheet is for anyone in the community who has been exposed. Usually given out in Emergency. Describes the types of exposure, the types of infections, how to protect the spread of possible infection, and how to prevent or treat exposure in the future. (English) Colour

Taking HIV PEP (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

The Forensic Nursing Services provides care to patients reporting varying forms of interpersonal violence including sexual assault. Part of the care provision is evaluating the patients risk of contacting HIV as a result of the assault. This handout will be given to patients seen by the Forensic Nursing Service who have been started on the HIV PEP (Human Immunodeficiency Virus Post-Exposure Prophylaxis). (English) Colour

After your Transfusion: What to Watch out for [English] Permalink Public

You had a transfusion today. Sometimes, people have a reaction soon after leaving the hospital, or up to 14 days later. With this in mind, you should know what to watch for and when to get help. (English) Colour

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Pericarditis [English] Permalink Public

Information for patients diagnosed with pericarditis and being sent home. Information includes: what it is, how it is discovered, the tests done, how it is treated, and when to get help (English) Black & White

Cellulitis (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection of the deepest layer of your skin. This is called cellulitis (sounds like sell-u-li-tis). It is usually caused by bacteria. (English) Colour

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Emergency Angiogram (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Information for families of patients who have been sent to Royal Columbian Hospital Cardiac Catheterization Lab for an emergency angiogram, and possibly angioplasty. Briefly describes the procedures and process for waiting and follow-up contact following the procedure. (English) Colour

After a Cardioversion (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

You have just had the procedure called a cardioversion which means we used electrical current to restore your heart’s normal rhythm. Follow these instructions for recovery at home and when to get help if needed. (English) Colour

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Atrial Fibrillation [English] Permalink Public

Atrial Fibrillation (or A-Fib) is a common heart rhythm problem. This factsheet is for patients going home from the Emergency Department. It has information on the common treatments, what you should do for health, and when to get help. (English) Colour

Multi-Drug Resistance Organisms (MDROs) - Acute Care: How to prevent the spread of infection in hospital and at home [English] Permalink Public

This fact sheet explains why you may be tested for MDROs (Multi-Drug Resistant Organisms) in the hospital (acute care), how we do the test, what to do while waiting for results, and next steps after testing negative or positive. (English) Colour

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OPAT RCH: Outpatient Clinic Intravenous Antibiotic Therapy (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

You have an infection that is best treated with antibiotics given through an intravenous. This pamphlet gives you information about coming in to the hospital as an outpatient for antibiotic therapy on days, evenings, and weekends. It also describes how to care for your saline lock at home. (English) Colour