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Transitioning responsibly to adult care: Youth quiz

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114700
ONTRACBC, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1941
A list of questions to help youth manage their health and get ready for adult care.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link to view/print.
Corporate Author
ONTRACBC
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Youth Health
Abstract
A list of questions to help youth manage their health and get ready for adult care.
Notes
BCCH1941
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1941
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Threatened preterm labour information for care at home: Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120605
Antepartum Family Education Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW756_ThreatenedPretermLabour.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW756
Threatened preterm labour is a term of labour that happens at least 3 or more weeks before your expected date of birth. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW756_ThreatenedPretermLabour.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Family Education Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
Threatened preterm labour is a term of labour that happens at least 3 or more weeks before your expected date of birth. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW756
Images
URLs
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Working together: Everyone has a role

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114699
ONTRACBC, Sunney Hill Health Centre for Children, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1940_ONTRAC_AdultCare.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1940
Developed by and for youth and families, these tools will assist you in learning about, participating in and managing your transition.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1940_ONTRAC_AdultCare.pdf
Corporate Author
ONTRACBC
Sunney Hill Health Centre for Children
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Youth Health
Abstract
Developed by and for youth and families, these tools will assist you in learning about, participating in and managing your transition.
Notes
BCCH1940
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1940
URLs
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When your water breaks early: Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111954
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW734_WaterBreaksEarly.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW734
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW734_WaterBreaksEarly.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Home Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Abstract
This pamphlet answers the most frequently asked questions about when your water breaks early, also known as premature rupture of membranes or PROM.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW734
Images
URLs
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Reduced placental function (sometimes called Intrauterine Growth Restriction): Family information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111955
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW627_ReducedPlacentalFunction.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW627
Contains information for families on Reduced Placental Function. This handout answers commonly asked questions, including: What is placental function? What does this mean for the baby? What will my nurse do? When do I need to call for help?
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW627_ReducedPlacentalFunction.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Home Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
Contains information for families on Reduced Placental Function. This handout answers commonly asked questions, including: What is placental function? What does this mean for the baby? What will my nurse do? When do I need to call for help?
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW627
Images
URLs
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Seizure associated with fever - caring for your child: Advice for parents and families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106229
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1008_SeizureWithFever_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1008
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1008_SeizureWithFever_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Seizure Disorders-Children
Fever
Abstract
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1008
Images
URLs
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Car seat checklist (English): Getting ready to go home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121185
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistENGLISH.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001
Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistENGLISH.pdf
Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Passenger Restraints. Seat Belts. Car Seats
Abstract
Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001
URLs
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Car seat checklist (Punjabi): Getting ready to go home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121186
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistPun.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Pun
Punjabi language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistPun.pdf
Website Notes
Click on above link view/print pamphlet.
Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Passenger Restraints. Seat Belts. Car Seats
Abstract
Punjabi language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Pun
URLs
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Car seat checklist (Vietnamese): Getting ready to go home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121188
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistVie.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Vie
Vietnamese language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistVie.pdf
Website Notes
Click on above link view/print pamphlet.
Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Passenger Restraints. Seat Belts. Car Seats
Abstract
Vietnamese language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Vie
URLs
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Car seat checklist (Traditional Chinese): Getting ready to go home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121187
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistTch.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Tch
Traditional Chinese language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/CarSeatChecklistTch.pdf
Website Notes
Click on above link view/print pamphlet.
Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Passenger Restraints. Seat Belts. Car Seats
Abstract
Traditional Chinese language: Many injuries and deaths can be prevented with the right use of child car seats. As many as 80% to 90% of car seats are used incorrectly, so make sure you know how to install and use yours correctly.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CWBC0001-Tch
URLs
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Clostridium difficile: Patient and family pamphlet (BC Children's)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113044
Department of Nursing, PHSA Infection Control. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA400_ClostridiumDifficileInfection_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PHSA400
This pamphlet provides information about C. difficile, also known as Clostridium difficile or C.diff. It's a germ (bacteria) that can cause diarrhea.; It answers the questions about what it is, who can get it, how it's treated, how it spreads, how the hospital prevents the spread, what you can do t…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA400_ClostridiumDifficileInfection_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Department of Nursing
PHSA Infection Control
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Diarrhea
Bacterial Diseases
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about C. difficile, also known as Clostridium difficile or C.diff. It's a germ (bacteria) that can cause diarrhea.
It answers the questions about what it is, who can get it, how it's treated, how it spreads, how the hospital prevents the spread, what you can do to prevent the spread, and what to do when you go home from the hospital.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PHSA400
Images
URLs
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Caring for a child with fever: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112333
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1002_CaringForChildWithFever_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1002
This pamphlet offers advice for parents and caregivers on how to know if your child has a fever, what you can do at home, and how it's diagnosed by a doctor.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1002_CaringForChildWithFever_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Fever
Abstract
This pamphlet offers advice for parents and caregivers on how to know if your child has a fever, what you can do at home, and how it's diagnosed by a doctor.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1002
Images
URLs
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Caring for your child with croup: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112334
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1651_Croup_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1651
This pamphlet offers advice to parents and caregivers on how to care for your child with croup. It explains croup, the symptoms, what you can do at home, how it's diagnosed and also how it's treated.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1651_Croup_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
This pamphlet offers advice to parents and caregivers on how to care for your child with croup. It explains croup, the symptoms, what you can do at home, how it's diagnosed and also how it's treated.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1651
Images
URLs
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Caring for your colicky baby: Advice for parents & caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112373
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Infants
Parenting
Abstract
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
Images
URLs
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Transfusion sanguine aux adultes [Adult blood transfusion]: Answers to some common questions (French)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113362
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61116.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980F
French language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61116.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
French language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
French
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980F
URLs
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113360
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61115.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61115.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980
URLs
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113363
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61110.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980P
Punjabi language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61110.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Punjabi language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980P
URLs
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113364
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61111.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980SP
Spanish language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61111.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Spanish language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980SP
URLs
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113365
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61112.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980V
Vietnamese language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61112.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Vietnamese language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980V
URLs
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113361
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61113.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980Ch
Chinese Simplified language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61113.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Chinese Simplified language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Chinese-Simplified
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980Ch
URLs
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