Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative (Surgical) Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

2224

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Ce dépliant donne des directives à suivre après avoir subi une chirurgie générale. Les sujets abordés sont l'activité, l'hygiène (douche et bain), la respiration profonde et la toux, la douleur, la nutrition et les soins de la plaie. Les symptômes nécessitant une attention médicale immédiate sont énumérés. On y propose également un site Web où trouver de plus amples renseignements. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2223, "Guidelines After General Surgery". This pam…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative (Surgical) Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2021.

Pamphlet Number

2225

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This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 2223. This pamphlet gives guidelines to follow after having general surgery. Topics include activity, hygiene (showering/bathing), deep breathing and coughing, pain, nutrition, and wound care. Symptoms requiring immediate medical attention are listed. A website for further information is given. The French version of this pamphlet 2224, "Directives – Après une chirurgie générale," is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Patient Relations, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality & System Performance. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2019.

Pamphlet Number

2281

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This is an Arabic translation of pamphlet 1667. This guide includes some common questions about having surgery. Question topics include: understanding your surgery, getting ready for your surgery, understanding what to expect during and right after surgery, and what to expect from the recovery process. We hope these questions will help you think about your own questions about your surgery. Please use the spaces in this guide to make notes about your own questions. The French version of this pam…

Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative Services. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2305

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On the day of your surgery, you may be asked to give a urine (pee) sample for pregnancy testing. This pamphlet includes basic information about why you may need a pregnancy test, who is offered one, what will happen if you choose not have a test done, how to get ready for a pregnancy test, how a test is done, and what will happen after the test.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Dermatology Clinic. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2022.

Pamphlet Number

2310

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This pamphlet gives guidelines to follow after having a minor procedure at the Dermatology Clinic. Topics include incision (cut) care, pain, and bleeding. Symptoms requiring immediate medical attention are listed. Activity guidelines and information about stitch removal are also given.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Victoria General Site. General Surgery Clinic. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2023.

Pamphlet Number

2358

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This pamphlet explains how to care for your sutures (stitches) after a minor procedure. Topics include incision (cut) care, pain, bleeding, infection, and activity. There is space at the end of the pamphlet for your health care team to indicate when your sutures will be removed.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Minor Procedures. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1680

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This pamphlet explains how to care for yourself at home after your plastic surgery procedure. The French version of this pamphlet 1797, "Soins à dispenser après votre intervention de chirurgie plastique," is also available.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Minor Procedures. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2024.

Pamphlet Number

1797

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Cette brochure explique comment prendre soin de vous à la maison après votre intervention de chirurgie plastique. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1680, "Care After Your Plastic Surgery Procedure". This pamphlet explains how to care for yourself at home after your plastic surgery procedure.

Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Same Day Surgery. Halifax, NS: Nova Scotia Health Authority , 2018.

Pamphlet Number

0588

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After your hand surgery, you will need to learn how to care for your incision. A list of things to watch is given in case you have any problems.