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Substance Use: Signs of an Opioid Overdose (Large) [English] Permalink Public

Poster illustrating the signs of an opioid overdose and what to do. 2 sizes available. (English) Colour

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Substance Use: Signs of an Opioid Overdose (Small) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Poster illustrating the signs of an opioid overdose and what to do. 2 sizes available. (Punjabi) Colour

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Substance Use: Signs of an Opioid Overdose (Large) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Poster illustrating the signs of an opioid overdose and what to do. (Punjabi) Colour

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English (264230), Punjabi (265614)

Substance Use: Signs of an Opioid Overdose (Small) [English] Permalink Public

Poster illustrating the signs of an opioid overdose and what to do. 2 sizes available. (English) Colour

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English (265247), Punjabi (265356)

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure uterine fibroid embolization including information on who will be performing procedure?, prior to procedure instructions, what happens during procedure?, will it hurt?, how long it will take?, risks or complications, what happens afterwards?, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. This is a procedure that closes off the blood supply to fibroids that are inside the uterus (called ‘embolization’). When we slow down or block the blood supply, the fibroid stops growing. Any bleeding and or pressure you have should be less or go away. (English) Colour

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Opioids for kids in pain [English] Permalink Public

For older children and youth who are prescribed an opioid for a medical reason. Describes how to take opioids safely. Information included parents and guardians as well. (English) Colour

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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How to Take Opioid Pain Medicine After Surgery (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

There are many ways you can help ease your pain. You have been prescribed an opioid medicine. This factsheet explains how to ease your pain after surgery, how to take opioids safely, and what side effects to watch for. We also give you added safety tips for opioid medicines. (English) Colour

Ovarian Vein Embolization (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure ovarian vein embolization including information on who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. (English) Colour

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Sacroiliac Joint Injection (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This procedure involves injecting a small amount of local anesthetic (similar to dental freezing) combined with steroid medication around the sacroiliac (SI) joint. The injection helps block the pain and reduces the inflammation for a short time. (English) Colour