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Trauma: Important information for your recovery at home (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A handbook for people recovering from multiple injuries. Covers general tips for recovery, what to watch for, and when to get help. Includes information on medications, bowel problems, blood clots, wound care, facial injuries, wired jaw, broken collarbone, broken ribs, pneumonia, collapsed lung, liver or spleen injury, sprains and strains, and cast care. (English) Colour

Safer Tripping: Magic mushrooms, LSD, and other hallucinogens [English] Permalink Public

Reduce your risk of bad trips (scary and stressful experiences), injuries from falls or accidents, and mental health problems (English)

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https://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/sites/default/files/s...

Body Cast (Hip Spica): Caring for Your Child's Cast [English] Permalink Public

A hip spica is a special type of cast that helps keep hip joints and/or the thigh in place. Audio available. Your child may need a hip spica or body cast in the following situations: to keep the ends of a broken bone (fracture) together so they can heal correctly to prevent a body part from moving after a surgery to correct a deformity like club foot or a hip displacement (English)

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

Tell us how you are feeling (Information for patients and family caregivers) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

This brochure describes how to use the Edmonton Symptom Assessment System-revised scale to describe the symptoms that you are experiencing with your illness. The brochure can also be used by your caregivers in Palliative Care. (English) Colour

Preventing and Treating Pain in Care Homes (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Information about pain in older adults when living in a care home. Includes information about pain, how pain is expressed especially when a person also has dementia, what happens to a person if pain is not treated, and different ways to treat pain. We include ways that family and friends can help. (English) Colour

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English (266293), Chinese - Simplified (266296), Chinese - Traditional (266295), Punjabi (266294)

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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English, Arabic, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Hindi, Punjabi, Tagalog

Information for families and caregivers on children's fever and pain medication [English] Permalink Public

Community and hospital pharmacies all over Canada are working with manufacturers, distributors, federal, provincial, and territorial governments, and others to address the current supply challenges affecting pediatric formulations of fever and pain medication. This tip sheet was developed in collaboration with health-care providers to offer guidance on when and how to use these products, and when you should speak with a health-care professional for advice. (English)

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https://www.pharmacists.ca/cpha-ca/assets/File/cph...

When Your Child has Sepsis: Information about Sepsis, Care and Recovery - Parent/Caregiver [Punjabi] 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. (Punjabi)

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https://childhealthbc.ca/media/472

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English, Arabic, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Hindi, Punjabi, Tagalog

When Your Child has Sepsis: Information about Sepsis, Care and Recovery - Parent/Caregiver [Arabic] 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. (Arabic)

URL:

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

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English, Arabic, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Hindi, Punjabi, Tagalog

When Your Child has Sepsis: Information about Sepsis, Care and Recovery - Parent/Caregiver [Chinese - Traditional] 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. (Chinese - Traditional)

URL:

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

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English, Arabic, Chinese - Simplified, Chinese - Traditional, Hindi, Punjabi, Tagalog