Patient Education Resources

45 Patient Education Resources

Antibodies and Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WH85-1404

Antibodies are proteins in your blood that protect you from disease. This pamphlet explains why our immune system makes antibodies, how they are tested for, and what to expect if you have them before surgery.

Blood Components, Products, and Alternatives

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WH85-1202

This pamphlet explains the blood components (parts), products, and alternatives that you may receive as part of a blood transfusion. A description, how it is given, benefits, and possible side effects of each product are given.

Blood Transfusion

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WH85-1200

This pamphlet lists symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about, as well as symptoms that need medical attention right away. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

Bone Marrow Harvest - QE II

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WH85-2499

A bone marrow harvest is a surgery to take stem cells from the bone marrow in the back of your hip bones. This pamphlet describes how this surgery is done, and what to expect before, during, and after. It also explains possible side effects and symptoms to watch for after surgery.