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Intensive care unit : getting you moving : Cape Breton Regional Hospital

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number: 2069

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This pamphlet provides info about why it is so important to get moving while you are in the Intensive Care Unit. Topics include: how you can move while in the ICU, mobility progression steps, what to do if you are afraid to move, what your family can do to help, members of your movement team, how to use the movement poster in your room, and whom to ask if you have questions. Contact info for the unit is also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2148, "Unité de soins intensifs : vous fa…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2020

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document ([6] p.): digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Intensive Care Units; Pressure Ulcer - prevention & control

Subjects (LCSH): Intensive care units; Bedsores

Abstract: This pamphlet provides info about why it is so important to get moving while you are in the Intensive Care Unit. Topics include: how you can move while in the ICU, mobility progression steps, what to do if you are afraid to move, what your family can do to help, members of your movement team, how to use the movement poster in your room, and whom to ask if you have questions. Contact info for the unit is also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2148, "Unité de soins intensifs : vous faire bouger Hôpital régional Cape Breton", is also available.

Responsibility: Prepared by: ICU, CBRH

Pamphlet Number: 2069

Intensive care unit : Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number: 2072

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This pamphlet provides important info for families of loved's ones that are staying in the Intensive Care Unit. Topics include: family spokesperson, visiting, infections, what to expect (lines, monitors, alarms, equipment, getting your loved one moving), delirium, pressure ulcers (bedsores), blood clots, transfers, family waiting room, when a loved one is ready to leave the ICU, and how to take care of yourself. An FAQ section is also given. A notes section for you to record your questions is a…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Intensive Care Unit

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2020

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (8 p.): digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Intensive Care Units; Pressure Ulcer - prevention & control

Subjects (LCSH): Intensive care units; Bedsores

Abstract: This pamphlet provides important info for families of loved's ones that are staying in the Intensive Care Unit. Topics include: family spokesperson, visiting, infections, what to expect (lines, monitors, alarms, equipment, getting your loved one moving), delirium, pressure ulcers (bedsores), blood clots, transfers, family waiting room, when a loved one is ready to leave the ICU, and how to take care of yourself. An FAQ section is also given. A notes section for you to record your questions is also provided.

Responsibility: Prepared by: ICU staff, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre

Pamphlet Number: 2072

Unité de soins intensifs : vous faire bouger Hôpital régional Cape Breton

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number: 2148

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Ce dépliant explique pourquoi il est si important de bouger pendant le séjour à l'unité de soins intensifs. On y traite des sujets suivants : les façons de bouger à l'unité de soins intensifs, les étapes de la progression de la mobilité, la peur de bouger, l'aide de la famille, les membres de l'équipe de soutien à la mobilité, la façon d’utiliser l'affiche de mobilité dans la chambre et à qui s'adresser en cas de questions. On y fournit aussi les coordonnées de l’unité. ; This pamphlet is a Fre…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit

Alternate Title: Intensive care unit : getting you moving : Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2020

Format: Pamphlet

Language: French

Physical Description: 1 electronic document ([6] p.): digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Intensive Care Units; Pressure Ulcer - prevention & control

Subjects (LCSH): Intensive care units; Bedsores

Abstract: Ce dépliant explique pourquoi il est si important de bouger pendant le séjour à l'unité de soins intensifs. On y traite des sujets suivants : les façons de bouger à l'unité de soins intensifs, les étapes de la progression de la mobilité, la peur de bouger, l'aide de la famille, les membres de l'équipe de soutien à la mobilité, la façon d’utiliser l'affiche de mobilité dans la chambre et à qui s'adresser en cas de questions. On y fournit aussi les coordonnées de l’unité.; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Intensive Care Unit: Getting You Moving : Cape Breton Regional Hospital" pamphlet 2069. This pamphlet provides info about why it is so important to get moving while you are in the Intensive Care Unit. Topics include: how you can move while in the ICU, mobility progression steps, what to do if you are afraid to move, what your family can do to help, members of your movement team, how to use the movement poster in your room, and whom to ask if you have questions. Contact info for the unit is also provided.

Responsibility: Prepared by: ICU, CBRH

Pamphlet Number: 2148

The 3 Wishes Project : helping to make meaningful memories at the end of life

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. The 3 Wishes Project Staff. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 1905

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The goal of the 3 Wishes Project is to improve the end-of-life experience for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their loved ones. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and their loved ones. It also describes where the program started and which organizations support the program. Contact information is provided.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. The 3 Wishes Project Staff

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Hospice Care - psychology; Critical Care - psychology

Subjects (LCSH): Hospice care; Intensive care units

Specialty: Palliative Care

Abstract: The goal of the 3 Wishes Project is to improve the end-of-life experience for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their loved ones. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and their loved ones. It also describes where the program started and which organizations support the program. Contact information is provided.

Responsibility: Prepared by: The 3 Wishes Project staff, QEII

Pamphlet Number: 1905

Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) : Cape Breton Regional Hospital

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Coronary Care Unit. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 2311

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The Critical Care Units at Cape Breton Regional Hospital include the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU. Topics include having a family spokesperson, visiting, infection, and the members of the health care team. What will happen when your family member leaves the unit, taking care of yourself, and frequently asked questions are included. Space to keep a journal of your loved one’s st…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit; Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Coronary Care Unit

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Critical Care; Intensive Care Units; Coronary care units

Subjects (LCSH): Intensive care units; Coronary care units

Specialty: Nursing Units

Abstract: The Critical Care Units at Cape Breton Regional Hospital include the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU. Topics include having a family spokesperson, visiting, infection, and the members of the health care team. What will happen when your family member leaves the unit, taking care of yourself, and frequently asked questions are included. Space to keep a journal of your loved one’s stay and/or illness is provided. The Mi'kmaw version of this pamphlet 2360, "Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) - Cape Breton Regional Hospital (Mi'kmaw)," is also available.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Critical Care Unit (ICU/CCU) staff, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Pamphlet Number: 2311

[Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) : Cape Breton Regional Hospital]

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Coronary Care Unit. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number: 2360

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This pamphlet is a Mi'kmaw translation of the English pamphlet "Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) - Cape Breton Regional Hospital" pamphlet 2311. The Critical Care Units at Cape Breton Regional Hospital include the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU. Topics include having a family spokesperson, visiting, infection, and the members of the heal…

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit; Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Coronary Care Unit

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2022

Format: Pamphlet

Language: Mi'kmaw

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Critical Care; Intensive Care Units; Coronary care units

Subjects (LCSH): Intensive care units; Coronary care units

Specialty: Nursing Units

Abstract: This pamphlet is a Mi'kmaw translation of the English pamphlet "Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) - Cape Breton Regional Hospital" pamphlet 2311. The Critical Care Units at Cape Breton Regional Hospital include the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU. Topics include having a family spokesperson, visiting, infection, and the members of the health care team. What will happen when your family member leaves the unit, taking care of yourself, and frequently asked questions are included. Space to keep a journal of your loved one’s stay and/or illness is provided.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Critical Care Unit (ICU/CCU) staff, Cape Breton Regional Hospital

Pamphlet Number: 2360

Care in the intensive care unit (ICU) : QE II department of critical care (3A and 5.2 ICU)

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number: 1593

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This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the QE II Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Other topics include: visiting, care for loved ones and support persons, substitute decision maker (SDM), goals of care, and spiritual care services.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2023

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (16 p.): digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Intensive Care Units

Subjects (LCSH): Intensive care units

Abstract: This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the QE II Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Other topics include: visiting, care for loved ones and support persons, substitute decision maker (SDM), goals of care, and spiritual care services.

Notes: Previous title: 3A and 5.2 Intensive Care Units : information for families

Responsibility: Prepared by: 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team

Pamphlet Number: 1593

Intensive Care Unit : Valley Regional Hospital

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. ICU Pracitce Committee. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number: 2363

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This pamphlet gives important information for support persons visiting patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The pamphlet gives information about a family spokesperson, visiting the ICU, infection risks, the health care team, what to expect in the ICU, keeping patients safe and comfortable, the family waiting room, and leaving the ICU. Information about taking care of yourself and a list of frequently asked questions is also included.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. ICU Pracitce Committee

Alternate Title: ICU : VRH

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2023

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Intensive Care Units

Subjects (LCSH): Intensive care units

Specialty: Intensive Care Unit

Abstract: This pamphlet gives important information for support persons visiting patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The pamphlet gives information about a family spokesperson, visiting the ICU, infection risks, the health care team, what to expect in the ICU, keeping patients safe and comfortable, the family waiting room, and leaving the ICU. Information about taking care of yourself and a list of frequently asked questions is also included.

Responsibility: Prepared by: ICU Practice Committee, VRH

Pamphlet Number: 2363

Intensive/Coronary Care Unit : Dartmouth General Hospital

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. Dartmouth General Hospital. Intensive/Coronary Care Unit. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number: 0685

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This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your family member is admitted to the Intensive/Coronary Care Unit at the Dartmouth General Hospital.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. Dartmouth General Hospital. Intensive/Coronary Care Unit

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2024

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Intensive care units; Coronary care units

Subjects (LCSH): Intensive care units; Coronary care units

Specialty: Dartmouth General Hospital

Abstract: This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your family member is admitted to the Intensive/Coronary Care Unit at the Dartmouth General Hospital.

Responsibility: Prepared by: Intensive/Coronary Care Unit, Dartmouth General Hospital

Pamphlet Number: 0685

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1 : Halifax Infirmary

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1, Halifax Infirmary. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number: 1888

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This booklet gives helpful information to families with a loved one who is a patient in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1, Halifax Infirmary

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2024

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (10 p.): digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Critical Care; Hospital Units; Intensive Care Units

Subjects (LCSH): Hospital care; Hospital units; Intensive care units

Abstract: This booklet gives helpful information to families with a loved one who is a patient in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).

Responsibility: Prepared by: CVICU 5.1, Halifax Infirmary

Pamphlet Number: 1888

Care in the intensive care unit (ICU) : South Shore Regional Hospital

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. ICU Leadership Team. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number: 2410

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This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at South Shore Regional Hospital.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. ICU Leadership Team

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2024

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (13 p.): digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Intensive Care Units

Subjects (LCSH): Intensive care units

Abstract: This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at South Shore Regional Hospital.

Responsibility: Prepared by: ICU Leadership Team, SSRH

Pamphlet Number: 2410

Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit : QE II

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Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number: 2433

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About 2 out of 3 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will get delirium. This pamphlet explains what delirium is, what increases the risk of delirium, the symptoms, and how support persons and the health care team will support a person who has delirium.

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Corporate Author: Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Date of Publication: 2024

Format: Pamphlet

Language: English

Physical Description: 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file

Subjects (MeSH): Delirium; Intensive Care Units

Subjects (LCSH): Intensive care units; Delirium

Abstract: About 2 out of 3 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will get delirium. This pamphlet explains what delirium is, what increases the risk of delirium, the symptoms, and how support persons and the health care team will support a person who has delirium.

Responsibility: Prepared by: 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team

Pamphlet Number: 2433

Is your loved one confused?

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