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Patient Education Resources

41 Patient Education Resources

Perioperative Blood Management (PBM) Program

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WH85-1396

The Perioperative Blood Management (PBM) Program helps patients before, during, and after planned surgery. Topics include what blood is made of, anemia, benefits, blood transfusions, and informed consent. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Phlebotomy

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WH85-2136

A phlebotomy is done to lower the amount of blood cells in your body. This pamphlet explains how a phlebotomy is done, how to get ready for a phlebotomy, and what will happen after the phlebotomy.

Service de gestion du sang périopératoire

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2082

La gestion du sang périopératoire aide les patients avant, pendant et après une opération planifiée. Cette brochure traite des avantages, des composants sanguins, des numérations globulaires normales, des transfusions sanguines, du consentement éclairé, et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Therapeutic Apheresis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WH85-0618

Apheresis is the process of removing blood from your body, filtering (removing) something out of the blood, and putting the filtered blood back into your body. This pamphlet outlines common types of apheresis, how apheresis is done, how to get ready for treatment, and what to expect.

Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (TTP)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WH85-0724

TTP stands for thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura. In TTP, the linings of your blood vessels are damaged. This causes very small clots to form that can block the blood flow in your body. This pamphlet looks at causes, symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent injury or bleeding problems.

Transfusion sanguine

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-1811

Le dépliant explique en quoi consiste une transfusion sanguine, pourquoi vous ou un membre de votre famille pourriez avoir besoin d’une transfusion, ce que sont les composants et les produits sanguins, et ce qui se passe au moment de la transfusion. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

Warfarin Sodium

| .pdf | PRINT CODE QV85-0373

Warfarin sodium is a type of medication called an anticoagulant. An anticoagulant makes your blood less likely to clot. This medication helps to prevent and treat abnormal blood clotting. This pamphlet explains why you may need warfarin sodium and how to take it. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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