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Patient Education Resources

1,601 Patient Education Resources

EPC (entérobactéries productrices de carbapénémases)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2344

Ce dépliant explique les modes de propagation des EPC, les raisons pour lesquelles les EPC sont préoccupantes, comment reconnaître la présence d’EPC dans le corps, et pendant combien de temps vous pouvez être porteur d’EPC. Il présente de plus les directives de prévention et de contrôle des infections pour les soins à l’hôpital et à domicile. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-0598

The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) provides safe environment to record your seizures to help us better understand your seizure disorder. This pamphlet gives details about being admitted, how to prepare for your stay, how video-EEG works, and what you can expect during your time in the hospital.

Erythropoieis-stimulating Agent (ESA) Therapy and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1493

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are a group of medications that help take the place of a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO). People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may not have enough EPO coming from their kidneys to tell their body to make more red blood cells. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication, and lists possible side effects.

Esophageal Motility Pressure Studies - VG Site

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0273

This test is done to look at your swallowing muscles and the pressure in your esophagus (tube that connects your mouth to your stomach). The pamphlet describes where you go for your test, how to get ready, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

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