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Advanced Balance Exercises

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem8
Catalogue Number
BC.200.Ad95
Current Revision Date
November-03-2010
Language
English
Status
Pending or under revision
Description
Information on exercises to improve balance.
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Catalogue Number
BC.200.Ad95
Current Revision Date
November-03-2010
Language
English
Status
Pending or under revision
Description
Information on exercises to improve balance.
Format
Factsheet
Topic
Healthy Living
Subject
Fitness & Exercise
Keywords
rehabilitation
Fitness
physiotherapy
physical activities
workouts
stability
regimen
Reading Level
0
Date Issued
September-13-2006
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Angioplalsty Stent Insertion

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem4163
Catalogue Number
EC.306.A54
Current Revision Date
21-Apr-2021
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
A brief description of the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions, and information on who to contact if experiencing problems.
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Catalogue Number
EC.306.A54
Current Revision Date
21-Apr-2021
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
A brief description of the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions, and information on who to contact if experiencing problems.
Format
Brochure
Topic
Procedures, Treatments & Tests
Subject
Angioplasty
Keywords
blood vessels
balloon
blockage
tube
radiologist
imaging
aftercare
complications
dye
catheter
activities
Follow-up
artery
arteriosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
medical
Interventional
LML
x-ray
ultrasound
Radiology
fluoroscopy
heart
Cardiac
insert
insertion
coronary
Reading Level
6.5
Date Issued
21-Apr-2021
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Anti-Coagulant: Apixaban (Eliquis)

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem3923
Catalogue Number
EA.485.A65
Current Revision Date
October-01-2019
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on the anticoagulant Apixaban (Eliquis) a medicine used to thin the blood so blood clots will not form.
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Catalogue Number
EA.485.A65
Current Revision Date
October-01-2019
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on the anticoagulant Apixaban (Eliquis) a medicine used to thin the blood so blood clots will not form.
Format
Booklet
Topic
Medications
Subject
Blood Thinners
Blood Clots
Keywords
heart beat
atrial fibrillation
venous thromboembolism
after surgery
precautions
eating
drinking
activities of daily living
risks
instructions
anticoagulant
Reading Level
6
Date Issued
October-01-2019
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Anti-Coagulant: Dabigatran (Pradaxa)

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem3925
Catalogue Number
EA.485.D33
Current Revision Date
October-01-2019
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on the anticoagulant Dabigatran a medicine used to thin the blood so blood clots will not form.
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Catalogue Number
EA.485.D33
Current Revision Date
October-01-2019
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on the anticoagulant Dabigatran a medicine used to thin the blood so blood clots will not form.
Format
Booklet
Topic
Medications
Subject
Blood Clots
Blood Thinners
Keywords
instruction card
heart beat
atrial fibrillation
venous thromboembolism
after surgery
precautions
eating
drinking
activities of daily living
anticoagulant
Reading Level
6
Date Issued
October-01-2019
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Anti-Coagulant: Rivaroxaban (Xarelto)

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem3924
Catalogue Number
EA.485.R58
Current Revision Date
October-01-2019
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on the anticoagulant Rivaroxaban (Xarello) a medicine used to thin the blood so blood clots will not form.
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Catalogue Number
EA.485.R58
Current Revision Date
October-01-2019
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on the anticoagulant Rivaroxaban (Xarello) a medicine used to thin the blood so blood clots will not form.
Format
Booklet
Topic
Medications
Subject
Blood Clots
Blood Thinners
Keywords
instructions
heart beat
atrial fibrillation
venous thromboembolism
after surgery
precancerous
risks
activities of daily living
anticoagulant
Reading Level
6
Date Issued
October-01-2019
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Back Flexion-Exercise Regime

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem9
Catalogue Number
BC.200.B126
Current Revision Date
January-01-2013
Language
English
Status
Pending or under revision
Description
Information on exercises to strengthen back flexion.
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Catalogue Number
BC.200.B126
Current Revision Date
January-01-2013
Language
English
Status
Pending or under revision
Description
Information on exercises to strengthen back flexion.
Format
Factsheet
Topic
Healthy Living
Subject
Fitness & Exercise
Keywords
Fitness
rehabilitation
physiotherapy
programs
workouts
physical activities
Reading Level
0
Date Issued
September-01-1999
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Bone Ablation

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem3895
Catalogue Number
FE.474.A25
Current Revision Date
25-Oct-2020
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on bone ablation a procedure to treat bone tumours or osteoid osteoma.
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Catalogue Number
FE.474.A25
Current Revision Date
25-Oct-2020
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on bone ablation a procedure to treat bone tumours or osteoid osteoma.
Format
Brochure
Topic
Procedures, Treatments & Tests
Plan to Go Home from Hospital
Subject
Bone cancer
Keywords
aftercare
instructions
activities
complications
precautions
radiologist
tumours
removal
cancer
osteoid osteoma
Radiofrequency ablation
microwave ablation
cryoblation
risks
Reading Level
7
Date Issued
25-Oct-2020
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CAMU: Complex Activation Medical Unit

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem3955
Catalogue Number
JB.300.C36
Current Revision Date
November-06-2019
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
A short term convalescence program at UBC enabling the discharge of patients back to their communities.
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Catalogue Number
JB.300.C36
Current Revision Date
November-06-2019
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
A short term convalescence program at UBC enabling the discharge of patients back to their communities.
Format
Brochure
Topic
Plan for a Hospital Stay
Plan to Go Home from Hospital
Subject
Health Facilities
Keywords
Transition Program
post surgical care
sub-acute
length of stay
physiotherapist
occupational therapist
activities of daily living
equipment
discharge
clothes
valuables
Reading Level
8
Date Issued
November-06-2019
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Celiac Plexus Block

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem3959
Catalogue Number
FA.117.C45
Current Revision Date
04-Dec-2020
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on a procedure that helps ease the pain in your abdomen.
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Catalogue Number
FA.117.C45
Current Revision Date
04-Dec-2020
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on a procedure that helps ease the pain in your abdomen.
Format
Brochure
Topic
Procedures, Treatments & Tests
Plan to Go Home from Hospital
Plan for a Hospital Stay
Subject
Pain
Keywords
nerves
cancer
chronic pancreatitus
anesthesia
aftercare
instructions
radiologist
activities
injections
risks
Reading Level
7
Date Issued
November-08-2019
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Cryoablation for Lung Tumours

https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/permalink/phem4235
Catalogue Number
FE.246.C792
Current Revision Date
18-Nov-2021
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on Cryoablation, a procedure to to treat lung tumours, either benign or cancerous.
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Catalogue Number
FE.246.C792
Current Revision Date
18-Nov-2021
Language
English
Status
Available
Description
Patient information on Cryoablation, a procedure to to treat lung tumours, either benign or cancerous.
Format
Brochure
Topic
Procedures, Treatments & Tests
Discharge Instructions
Subject
Cancer
Lung Diseases
After Surgery
Surgery & Rehabilitation
Keywords
cryoblation
ablation
post operative care
post surgical care
lung problems
lung surgery
Laparoscopy
laparoscopic cryoablation
aftercare
instructions
follow up
complications
precautions
activities
removal
freeze
imaging
Interventional
CT scan
Radiology
cancer
benign
tumour
tumor
Date Issued
18-Nov-2021
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