A suprapubic tube (often called an SP tube or a suprapubic catheter) is a soft, flexible tube placed through the skin in your lower abdomen (stomach area) into your bladder. It drains urine from your bladder into a bag outside your body.
Warfarin sodium (also known as warfarin) is a type of anticoagulant (blood thinning) medication. Anticoagulant medications make your blood less likely to clot (thicken into a clump). This pamphlet explains how to take this medication. This pamphlet is also available in French.
An MRI machine takes detailed images of the tissues in your body to help health care providers diagnose your condition. This pamphlet explains how long an MRI takes, how to get ready for your MRI, what to bring to your appointment, and what will happen during and after the MRI. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Computed Tomography (CT) scans are images made by a computer and an X-ray machine. CT scans give more detailed pictures of bones and soft-tissue organs than regular X-rays. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding or chestfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, and when to expect results. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Transitional health helps bridge the gap between hospital and home, with a focus on active recovery through the Home First philosophy and practice.
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