Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), or who are on dialysis, have anemia because their red blood cells are low. The body needs iron to help make new red blood cells. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication, and lists possible side effects.
Les injections de Botox® sont utiles pour traiter le blépharospasme (clignement rapide des yeux) et les spasmes musculaires faciaux. Ce document décrit ce qu’est le Botox®, comment il agit, comment vous préparer à votre rendez-vous, ce qui se passera pendant et après le traitement ainsi que les effets secondaires possibles. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Un stéroïde peut être injecté dans votre œil ou autour de votre œil pour traiter des troubles qui causent de l’inflammation ou de l’enflure dans l’œil. On explique comment le traitement est fait et les soins à dispenser après le traitement (au moyen de gouttes pour les yeux). This pamphlet is also available in English.
PL-0337: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. Insulin needs to be injected into the fat layer under the skin. This pamphlet explains where on the body to give an insulin injection as well as how to use an insulin pen.
PL-0337-AR This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series.
You and your doctor have decided that you need injections to manage your chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how well injections for chronic pain work, if the injections are painful, how to get ready for your injections, how an injection for chronic pain is done, and the possible side effects and risks.
Le dépliant décrit les symptômes à surveiller et à signaler à votre équipe de soins de santé après une transfusion sanguine. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.
PL-0146: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. Insulin is a hormone made by the body. It helps control blood glucose (sugar) levels. Insulin is like a key that opens the locks on the body’s cells to allow glucose to get inside. Glucose is used for energy.
PL-0146-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series.
PL-0605: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. If your insulin pump fails, or you choose to switch to subcutaneous injections for a day or more, it is important to have a plan in place to manage your diabetes.