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After your epidural
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37559
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2265
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what to watch for at home after having an epidural (medication in the space around your spine) for pain relief. For 30 days (1 month) after your epidural is taken out, there is a small risk that you may develop an infection. This is very rare. A list of symptoms that require you to visit to an Emergency Department is given.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pain Management
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pain--Treatment
- Analgesics
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to watch for at home after having an epidural (medication in the space around your spine) for pain relief. For 30 days (1 month) after your epidural is taken out, there is a small risk that you may develop an infection. This is very rare. A list of symptoms that require you to visit to an Emergency Department is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2265
Using methadone for chronic pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34543
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0686
- Available Online
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Methadone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller). It is often used to manage chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how to take methadone, when to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Special precautions, side effects, storage instructions, and a list of symptoms that require a call to your primary health care provider's office or the Pain Management Unit are provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2193, "La méthadone pour traiter la douleur chronique," is also available.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Methadone
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Methadone hydrochloride
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- Methadone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller). It is often used to manage chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how to take methadone, when to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Special precautions, side effects, storage instructions, and a list of symptoms that require a call to your primary health care provider's office or the Pain Management Unit are provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2193, "La méthadone pour traiter la douleur chronique," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 0686
Using opioids for chronic pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34839
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0061
- Available Online
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Opioid medications are analgesics (painkillers), commonly known as narcotics. They are used to manage severe pain. This pamphlet explains when to take them, what to do if you miss a dose, special precautions, common side effects, and a list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention. Common concerns about tolerance, dependence, and addiction are explained. Instructions for storing opioids are given.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pain Management 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)
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- Opioid medications are analgesics (painkillers), commonly known as narcotics. They are used to manage severe pain. This pamphlet explains when to take them, what to do if you miss a dose, special precautions, common side effects, and a list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention. Common concerns about tolerance, dependence, and addiction are explained. Instructions for storing opioids are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 0061
La méthadone pour traiter la douleur chronique
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37503
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2193
- Available Online
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La méthadone est un analgésique opioïde (antidouleur). Elle est souvent utilisée pour gérer la douleur chronique. Ce dépliant explique comment et à quelle fréquence vous devez prendre la méthadone, ce qu’il faut faire si vous manquez une dose, comment conserver ce médicament et les précautions spéciales à prendre. Il décrit les effets secondaires et quand vous devez appeler votre fournisseur de soins primaires ou l’unité de traitement de la douleur. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of th…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Methadone
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Methadone hydrochloride
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- La méthadone est un analgésique opioïde (antidouleur). Elle est souvent utilisée pour gérer la douleur chronique. Ce dépliant explique comment et à quelle fréquence vous devez prendre la méthadone, ce qu’il faut faire si vous manquez une dose, comment conserver ce médicament et les précautions spéciales à prendre. Il décrit les effets secondaires et quand vous devez appeler votre fournisseur de soins primaires ou l’unité de traitement de la douleur.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0686, "Using Methadone for Chronic Pain". Methadone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller). It is often used to manage chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how to take methadone, when to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Special precautions, side effects, storage instructions, and a list of symptoms that require a call to your primary health care provider's office or the Pain Management Unit are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 2193
Acute hemodialysis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35036
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Nephrology Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1151
- Available Online
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Dialysis is a life-saving treatment which takes away waste and extra water from the blood. This pamphlet discusses why your kidneys are important and how you will feel if waste products build up in your blood. It defines acute kidney failure, dialysis, and hemodialysis. It discusses how long, and how often the treatment is needed and the special catheters needed for the treatment. Challenges for those living with kidney disease, resources available, as well as instructions for follow-up care ar…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Nephrology Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Renal Dialysis
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Kidney Diseases - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hemodialysis
- Acute renal failure
- Abstract
- Dialysis is a life-saving treatment which takes away waste and extra water from the blood. This pamphlet discusses why your kidneys are important and how you will feel if waste products build up in your blood. It defines acute kidney failure, dialysis, and hemodialysis. It discusses how long, and how often the treatment is needed and the special catheters needed for the treatment. Challenges for those living with kidney disease, resources available, as well as instructions for follow-up care are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nephrology Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1151
Cannabinoid analgesics for pain management
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35259
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1350
- Available Online
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This pamphlet provides information about the different 'marijuana analgesics' (painkillers) or 'synthetic (man-made) cannabinoids' used to manage pain and the most common types of conditions they are most often used to treat. Details about how much to take, side effects, safety measures, missed doses, and how to store this medicine are provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1792, "Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement de la douleur", is also available.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides information about the different 'marijuana analgesics' (painkillers) or 'synthetic (man-made) cannabinoids' used to manage pain and the most common types of conditions they are most often used to treat. Details about how much to take, side effects, safety measures, missed doses, and how to store this medicine are provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1792, "Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement de la douleur", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 1350
Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement de la douleur
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35847
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1792
- Available Online
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Ce dépliant présente de l’information au sujet des différents « analgésiques à la marijuana » (antidouleurs) ou « cannabioïdes synthétiques » (artificiels) utilisés pour traiter la douleur. On y traite aussi des types les plus fréquents d’affections pour lesquelles ils sont le plus souvent utilisés aux fins de traitement. Des détails sont fournis sur la quantité à prendre, les effets secondaires, les mesures de sécurité, les doses oubliées et le rangement des médicaments. ; This pamphlet is a F…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Alternate Title
- Cannabinoid analgesics for pain management
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- Ce dépliant présente de l’information au sujet des différents « analgésiques à la marijuana » (antidouleurs) ou « cannabioïdes synthétiques » (artificiels) utilisés pour traiter la douleur. On y traite aussi des types les plus fréquents d’affections pour lesquelles ils sont le plus souvent utilisés aux fins de traitement. Des détails sont fournis sur la quantité à prendre, les effets secondaires, les mesures de sécurité, les doses oubliées et le rangement des médicaments.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Cannabinoid Analgesics for Pain Management" pamphlet 1350. This pamphlet provides information about the different 'marijuana analgesics' (painkillers) or 'synthetic (man-made) cannabinoids' used to manage pain and the most common types of conditions they are most often used to treat. Details about how much to take, side effects, safety measures, missed doses, and how to store this medicine are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 1792
IWK. Rheumatology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0793
- Available Online
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Description of the drug, how it should be taken, what to avoid when taking it, side effects, when to see the doctor.
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- Corporate Author
- IWK. Rheumatology
- Alternate Title
- A Patient / Family Guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Analgesics
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Naproxen
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Analgesics
- Anti-inflammatory agents
- Naproxen
- Pharmacy
- Abstract
- Description of the drug, how it should be taken, what to avoid when taking it, side effects, when to see the doctor.
- Responsibility
- IWK Rheumatology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0793
- Zone
- All Zones
