Parenteral Nutrition in the Hospital
This pamphlet gives information about parenteral nutrition while you are in the hospital. Topics include what parenteral nutrition is, why you may need it, how and when it is given, benefits, risks, and more.
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PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Button
A PEG button is a type of feeding tube that takes the place of your PEG tube. This pamphlet explains how to use and care for a PEG button.
Prehab: Eating Well Before Surgery
Prehab (prehabilitation) is what you do to get ready for surgery. This includes healthy eating. This pamphlet explains what healthy eating before surgery is and how it can help. Topics include protein, iron, and omega-3 fats.
Ratio insuline/glucides - Diabète - Enfants et jeunes
PL-0701-FR: Cette brochure fait partie de la série sur le diabète chez les enfants et les jeunes. Utilisez un ratio insuline/glucides (RIG) pour doser la quantité d'insuline à action rapide que vous prenez avec les repas et les collations. Cela vous donne plus de flexibilité pour manger selon votre appétit.
Reducing Heartburn: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
This pamphlet explains the symptoms of GERD, what you can do to help or prevent GERD, what foods can trigger reflux or make it worse, how your primary health care provider can help, and why it is important to control your symptoms.
Safe Eating Guidelines
This pamphlet lists signs that you may have a swallowing problem. It includes Safe Swallow Guidelines everyone should follow, tips for support persons, and oral care tips, as well as symptoms that need medical attention.
Sample Meal Plan for Kidney Disease
This pamphlet gives a 14-day meal plan for people with kidney disease.
Severe Hypoglycemia
PL-1257: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet lists symptoms of severe (very bad) hypoglycemia, also called low blood glucose. Information on what to do if you have severe hypoglycemia and how to give a glucagon injection is included.
Severe Hypoglycemia [Arabic]
PL-1257-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series.
Signs of Dehydration
Dehydration means that your body does not have enough fluid. Causes and signs of dehydration are noted. Ways to stay hydrated are given. A list of symptoms that require emergency care right away are listed.