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Preventing pressure ulcers

You’ll be lying or sitting for a long time during your hospital stay. You could develop pressure ulcers (also called bed sores). This fact sheet explains how to prevent them.

Lifestyle habits , General, Geriatrics, Internal Medicine

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Lifestyle habits

Quitting smoking during my hospital stay

For everyone's health, smoking or vaping is not allowed anywhere in the CHUM. Not smoking will be very helpful for your recovery. This sheet ex…

Lifestyle habits

Preventing Falls While in Hospital

Not falling while you’re in the hospital is very important to maintain your health. Here are some tips on how to move safely with the help of y…

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Long-Acting Opioid to Relieve Pain

Your doctor has prescribed long-acting opioids to relieve your pain. They are also called opiates.

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Taking Medication With A Portable Infusion Pump - Central Venous Cathe…

You need to take a medication using a portable infusion pump. This fact sheet explains how to do this. It also describes how to take care of th…

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Preventing pressure ulcers

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Quitting smoking during my hospital stay

Preventing Falls While in Hospital

Long-Acting Opioid to Relieve Pain

Taking Medication With A Portable Infusion Pump - Central Venous Cathe…