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Patient Education Resources

1,425 Patient Education Resources

Croup

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WA85-2128

This pamphlet explains what croup is, how it is spread, what symptoms it causes, how to help your child, and what to watch for if your child has the virus. It also explains how croup can be prevented. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Croup (diphtérie laryngienne) [French]

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2128

Ce dépliant explique ce qu'est le croup (la diphtérie laryngienne), comment il se propage, quels sont ses symptômes et ce qu'il faut surveiller si votre enfant a le virus. On y trouve une liste des symptômes pour lesquels vous devez emmener votre enfant au service des urgences. This pamphlet is also available in English.

CT Scan

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WN85-0067

CT scans give detailed pictures of bones and soft tissue organs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, and when to expect results. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Cyclophosphamide for Glomerulonephritis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2422

Cyclophosphamide is a medication that works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.

Cyclosporine for Glomerulonephritis

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-2418

Cyclosporine is a medication that works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WQ85-1999

The cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus found in people of all ages. People who have had a kidney transplant and are taking immunosuppressive medications are at risk. The pamphlet outlines the symptoms, how the virus is diagnosed, and how it is treated.

Cytotoxic Precautions at Home

| .pdf | PRINT CODE NSHCCP-4037

This pamphlet describes what you, your family, friends and caregivers need to know about cytotoxic precautions. This pamphlet explains what cytotoxic precautions are, what body fluids are cytotoxic, how to handle your body wastes, what to do if your body wastes spill and what to do with the garbage.

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