This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Be Antibiotic Aware" pamphlet 2059. Antibiotics are drugs used to treat infections caused by bacteria (germs). Antibiotics DO NOT kill viruses. This pamphlet explains what antibiotics do and do not help with. It also lists common side effects and explains what antibiotic resistance is and what you can do to fight it.
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Blood Transfusion" pamphlet 1200. You or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your family member may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, other options, and what will happen when the transfusion takes …
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Colonoscopy - VG Site" pamphlet 0211. A colonoscopy is a test to look at your large bowel. This pamphlet describes risks, getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. The French version of this pamphlet 1506, "Colonoscopie", is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet, 1479, is also available.
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Endoscopic Ultrasound" pamphlet 1482. An endoscopic ultrasound is a test to look at your upper digestive tract, pancreas, gall bladder, bile ducts, mediastinum (structures in the middle of your chest), and possibly your rectum. This pamphlet covers how to get ready for the test, where to go for the test, how the test is done, and what happens after. A list of precautions for the first 24 hours are provided as well as a l…
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Esophageal Motility Pressure Studies" pamphlet 0273. This test is done to look at your swallowing muscles and the pressure in your esophagus (tube that connects your mouth to your stomach). The pamphlet describes where you go for your test, how to get ready, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test.
This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2084. When you or someone you care about is sick or hurt, it can be hard to figure out what to do. This tool can help if you are not sure of the right thing to do, or you are wondering how to talk with the health care team about what is important to you or your loved one. A link to the tool and contact information for Ethics Nova Scotia Health is included. ; The French translation of this pamphlet 2143, "Outil d'éthique pour les p…
This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2056. Ethics Nova Scotia Health supports all patients, families, volunteers, staff, and health care providers when they need help making hard choices or when there is disagreement about what is most important. Ethics is about how we connect our actions and our values. We answer ethics questions by thinking about our values, or what is important to us. When you or someone you care about is sick or hurt, it can be hard to figure out…
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Flexible Sigmoidoscopy - VG Site" pamphlet 0188. A flexible sigmoidoscopy is a test to look at part of your lower bowel and rectum (bum). This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. The French version of this pamphlet 1505, "Sigmoïdoscopie à sonde souple", is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet, 1478, is also available.
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2393, "Hospital Fees for Out-of-Country Visitors". If you are not a Canadian resident with a valid health card, you will have to pay for your care. This pamphlet gives information about Emergency Health Services (EHS), insurance, hospital stays, outpatient services, and other care options. ; The French version of this pamphlet 2394, is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2395, is also available. The Ukrain…
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 0633, "How to do a Twin Bag™ Exchange". This pamphlet explains how to do your own peritoneal dialysis at home. It also explains how to deal with drain, fill, and mechanical problems.
This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2327. Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided. ; The Fr…
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Outpatient Instructions After a Transfusion" pamphlet 1801. You or your family member had a blood transfusion. Although rare, it is possible you may have a reaction. Symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about, as well as symptoms requiring immediate medical attention, are listed.
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Tube - VG Site" pamphlet 1188. This pamphlet explains why you may need a feeding tube and how the tube is put in. It provides details on how to get ready for the procedure, what to expect after the tube has been inserted, and how to care for your PEG tube at home. The French version of this pamphlet 1504, "Gastroscopie : Site du VG", is also available.