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Suprapubic Catheter - Putting one in place in Medical Imaging (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

A brief description of the procedure, 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

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) [English] Permalink Public

A PICC is a soft flexible hollow tube that is inserted into a vein either above or slightly below the elbow with the tip placed into a large central vein. This type of catheter provides greater comfort for the patient, allowing for the delivery of fluid directly into a vein and avoiding repeated needle insertions. This pamphlet provides all the information one will need to manage the care of the catheter. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/FA/FA.200.P418.pdf

Tunnelled Drainage Catheter for Ascites (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public

This pamphlet provides a brief description of the medical imaging procedure: tunnelled Drainage Catheter for Ascites. It includes 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 type of flexible tubing that is used to drain the fluid (ascites) collecting in your belly (abdomen). One end of the catheter stays inside your body and the other end connects to a drainage container (bottle or bag). The bag drains the fluid by gravity. The bottle drains by a vacuum from within the bottle. (English) Colour

Welcome to Community Outpatient Services (Burnaby Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

The Community Outpatient Services brochure outlines the services provided, our team, hours of operation, and referral process. (English) Colour

Indigenous Health & Wellness Clinic (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

We are similar to a doctor's office. We connect you with our team of wellness providers, coordinate your care and act as a point of contact if you need specialist care. Our Indigenous Health and Wellness Clinic is a proven approach to improving and managing the health and wellness of people. Think of us as your 'Wellness Home.' (English) Colour

What is Spiritual Health? [English] Permalink Public

Spiritual Health is part of caring for the whole person. Spirituality is the part within each of us that gives our life meaning and purpose. Each person understands and expresses it differently. (English) Colour

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What is Spiritual Health? [Chinese - Simplified] Permalink Public

Spiritual Health is part of caring for the whole person. Spirituality is the part within each of us that gives our life meaning and purpose. Each person understands and expresses it differently. (Chinese - Simplified) Colour

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English (265721), Chinese - Simplified (268411), Punjabi (268412)

What is Spiritual Health? [Punjabi] Permalink Public

Spiritual Health is part of caring for the whole person. Spirituality is the part within each of us that gives our life meaning and purpose. Each person understands and expresses it differently. (Punjabi) Colour

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English (265721), Chinese - Simplified (268411), Punjabi (268412)

Intravenous Therapy in Long-Term Care (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A brief description of IV therapy and how it is offered in residential care in Fraser Health. Intravenous (IV) means ‘into the vein’. Intravenous therapy is when we insert a small flexible tube (called an ‘IV catheter’) through the skin into a vein. This allows us to give fluid or medicine right into the blood stream. Veins carry blood toward the heart. (English) Colour

Kla-how-eya Healing Place (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

A pamphlet about Kla-how-eya Healing Place which provides culturally safe, holistic and accessible quality care for Aboriginal people of all ages and their families in Fraser Health communities who have difficulty finding regular doctor’s care. (English) Colour