Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

0368

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Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs that causes the air sacs in the lungs to get inflamed. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of pneumonia, who is at risk, and how pneumonia is diagnosed and treated. Tips to help you recover quickly and prevent pneumonia are included. Symptoms that need further medical attention are listed. The French translation of this pamphlet 2061, "Pneumonie" is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

0119

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The abdomen is the area from the bottom of your rib cage to your pelvic (hip) bones. Abdominal pain can be caused by many things, including: indigestion, constipation (not being able to poop), gas, infection (either bacterial or viral), food poisoning, ulcers, appendicitis, gallbladder or liver disease, kidney stones, bladder infections, menstrual pain, and muscle spasms (muscle movements you cannot control). Most abdominal pain goes away without treatment. This pamphlet gives instructions for …

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Emergency Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

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0396

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Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can happen when bacteria (germs) get into the urinary tract. The urinary tract is made up of your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. UTIs are not sexually transmitted (partners do not spread the bacteria (germs) to each other). This pamphlet explains the signs of a UTI, how UTIs are treated, what you can do to help, what you can do for pain, and how to lower your chance of infection in the future. Symptoms that require medical assistance are listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

0692

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Constipation is when you don’t have bowel movements (poops) very often, or they are hard to pass. We also call this “being constipated.” This pamphlet explains common causes of constipation and lists things you can do to help. Symptoms that require immediate medical attention are provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2080, "Constipation", is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Department of Emergency Medicine. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2017.

Pamphlet Number

0351

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A wound is an injury that happens when there is a break in the skin. This pamphlet provides information on caring for a wound. Follow-up instructions and symptoms requiring a visit to Emergency or a health care provider are also listed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Program of Care. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2018.

Pamphlet Number

1845

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This pamphlet describes what to expect when you visit one of Nova Scotia Health Authority's Emergency Departments. Information on how long you will wait, why other people might be seen ahead of you, triage levels, and options other than the Emergency Department is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1851, "Votre visite au service d'urgence", is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Program of Care. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2018.

Pamphlet Number

1851

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Cette brochure décrit ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre lorsque vous vous rendez à un service d'urgence de la Régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse. Des renseignements sur le temps d'attente, les raisons pour lesquelles d'autres personnes pourraient voir un médecin avant vous, les niveaux de triage et d'autres options que le service d'urgence sont également présentés. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Your Emergency Department Visit" pamphlet 1845. This pamphlet describes what to …

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

2040

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When tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside of the uterus, it is called endometriosis. The cause of endometriosis is not known. This pamphlet lists the symptoms of endometriosis and explains how it is diagnosed and treated. A list of resources is also provided.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

2047

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Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are very serious diseases that can be prevented by a vaccine. When pregnant women receive the Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis) vaccine, it protects their babies from pertussis (also called whooping cough). This pamphlet explains what tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are, what the Tdap vaccine is, who should get and not get the vaccine, and possible side effects and risks of the vaccine. A list of symptoms requiring medical attention is include…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

2048

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Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio are very serious diseases that can be prevented through immunization. Tdap-IPV vaccine is used to prevent tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis, and polio. This pamphlet explains what tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, and polio are, what the Tdap-IPV vaccine is, who should get and not get the vaccine, and possible side effects and risks of the vaccine. A list of symptoms requiring medical attention is included. A list of resources for further info is p…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

2052

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Measles, mumps, and rubella are severe, highly contagious diseases caused by viruses. They are preventable by getting a vaccine. MMR vaccine is 3 vaccines combined into a single shot. This pamphlet explains what measles, mumps, and rubella are, what the MMR vaccine is, who should get and not get the vaccine, and possible side effects and risks of the vaccine. A list of symptoms requiring medical attention is included. A list of resources for further info is provided. The French version of this …

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

2061

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La pneumonie est une infection dans un ou dans les deux poumons qui cause l’inflammation des sacs alvéolaires. Cette brochure traite des symptômes de la pneumonie, des personnes à risque et de la façon de diagnostiquer et de traiter l’infection. Elle présente des conseils pour vous aider à vous rétablir rapidement et à prévenir la pneumonie. Elle précise aussi les symptômes qui exigent des soins médicaux. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0368 “Pneumonia". Pneumonia is an i…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

2067

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Le tétanos, la diphtérie et la coqueluche sont des maladies très graves qu’on peut prévenir par la vaccination. Le vaccin dcaT (contre la diphtérie, la coqueluche acellulaire et le tétanos) administré à une femme enceinte protège son bébé contre la coqueluche. Le dépliant explique ce que sont la diphtérie, la coqueluche et le tétanos, en quoi consiste le vaccin, qui devrait recevoir le vaccin et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques possibles liés au …

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

2068

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Le tétanos, la diphtérie, la coqueluche et la polio sont des maladies très graves qu’on peut prévenir par la vaccination. Le vaccin dcaT-VPI est administré pour prévenir la diphtérie, la coqueluche acellulaire, le tétanos et la polio. Le dépliant explique ce que sont la diphtérie, la coqueluche, le tétanos et la polio, en quoi consiste le vaccin, qui devrait recevoir le vaccin et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques possibles liés au vaccin. Le dépli…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

2080

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On parle de constipation lorsque vous n’allez pas à la selle (vous ne faites pas caca) très souvent ou lorsqu’il est difficile d’évacuer les selles. On dit aussi « être constipé ». Cette brochure explique les causes courantes de la constipation et énumère les choses que vous pouvez faire pour améliorer la situation. Les symptômes qui exigent des soins médicaux immédiats sont aussi précisés. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0692, “Constipation”. Constipation is when you don…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Public Health. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

2086

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La rougeole, les oreillons et la rubéole sont des maladies graves et très contagieuses causées par des virus. On peut les prévenir en se faisant vacciner. Le vaccin antirougeoleux, antiourlien et antirubéoleux, ou vaccin ROR, est une combinaison de trois vaccins en un. La présente brochure explique ce que sont la rougeole, les oreillons et la rubéole, en quoi consiste le vaccin ROR, qui devrait le recevoir et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques poss…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

2087

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Au début, les calculs biliaires sont de petites particules (pierres), mais ils grossissent avec le temps. Ils peuvent causer des problèmes s’ils bloquent les voies dans lesquelles la bile se déplace. Cette brochure explique les causes et les symptômes des calculs biliaires, quoi faire si vous avez une crise de la vésicule biliaire et la façon dont les calculs biliaires sont diagnostiqués et traités. On y fournit aussi des conseils sur l’alimentation et de l’information sur l’opération, la CPRE …

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Fisherman's Memorial Hospital. Emergency Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

2129

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This pamphlet describes what to expect when you visit the Emergency Department (ED) at Fishermen's Memorial Hospital. Topics include what patient capacity is, what happens when the ED reaches patient capacity, triage levels, and how you can give feedback. The French translation of this pamphlet 2131, "Votre visite au service des urgences - Hôpital Fishermen’s Memorial" is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Fisherman's Memorial Hospital. Emergency Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2020.

Pamphlet Number

2131

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Ce dépliant explique à quoi s’attendre lors d’une visite au service des urgences (SU) de l’hôpital Fishermen's Memorial. On y traite de la capacité d’accueil de patients du SU, de ce qui se passe quand la capacité du SU est atteinte, des différents niveaux du triage et de la manière de fournir de la rétroaction. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2129, “Your Emergency Department Visit - Fishermen's Memorial Hospital”. This pamphlet describes what to expect when you visit the…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Emergency Department. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

0297

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This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are going home with a urinary catheter inserted. It explains what to do if your surgeon has told you to remove the catheter at home, how to keep the area clean, care instructions, nutrition and fluids, and important things to remember. A list of symptoms that need attention from your urologist or primary health care provider is listed.