After orthopedic day surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35582
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Same Day Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1599
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This pamphlet will answer some of your questions about your care at home after orthopedic day surgery. Topics include: how you will feel, things you can do to help yourself, what you can eat, pain, driving, returning to work, having sex again, and activity instructions. Specific instructions are given for patients with sleep apnea and patients who use CPAP machines. It offers a checklist of activities and specific instructions for dressing care and stitches or staples. Instructions for bleeding…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Same Day Surgery
- Alternate Title
- After orthopaedic day surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Postoperative Care
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Postoperative care
- Orthopedic surgery
- Abstract
- This pamphlet will answer some of your questions about your care at home after orthopedic day surgery. Topics include: how you will feel, things you can do to help yourself, what you can eat, pain, driving, returning to work, having sex again, and activity instructions. Specific instructions are given for patients with sleep apnea and patients who use CPAP machines. It offers a checklist of activities and specific instructions for dressing care and stitches or staples. Instructions for bleeding and things you should watch out for (including a list of symptoms that need medical attention right away) are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Same Day Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 1599
After pregnancy loss
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37591
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2288
- Available Online
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After pregnancy loss, you may experience grief and many other emotions. You may have questions about the reason for your loss. This is normal. Often, health care providers do not know exactly why pregnancy loss happens. This pamphlet includes basic information about pregnancy loss such as: types of pregnancy loss, pain and bleeding, when to expect your next period, a list of symptoms to watch for, tiredness, when to expect your breasts to go back to normal, going back to work, follow-up appoint…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services
- Alternate Title
- After miscarriage
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Abortion, Spontaneous
- Hydatidiform Mole
- Pregnancy, Ectopic
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Miscarriage
- Molar pregnancy
- Ectopic pregnancy
- Abstract
- After pregnancy loss, you may experience grief and many other emotions. You may have questions about the reason for your loss. This is normal. Often, health care providers do not know exactly why pregnancy loss happens. This pamphlet includes basic information about pregnancy loss such as: types of pregnancy loss, pain and bleeding, when to expect your next period, a list of symptoms to watch for, tiredness, when to expect your breasts to go back to normal, going back to work, follow-up appointments, and remembering your baby. Information about how long to wait before trying again, how to get ready for your next pregnancy, and what to do if you are scared of having another pregnancy loss are discussed. Common feelings you and your partner may have are provided. A list of local resources are provided if you wish to seek extra support in your community.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Emergency Services, adapted from PL-0918 with permission of IWK Health, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- 2288
Hand expressing breast milk before your baby is born
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36469
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1928
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains the steps to hand express breast milk. Hand expression is a learned skill. It will get easier with practice. A video is listed to help you with the basics. Instructions for how to bring your breast milk to the hospital are given. If you notice any cramping in your uterus when hand expressing, it is very important to stop and talk with your doctor before starting again. This is rare. It is safe to keep breastfeeding your older child.
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Colostrum
- Breast Milk Expression - methods
- Breast Feeding - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Colostrum
- Breast milk--Collection and preservation
- Breastfeeding
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the steps to hand express breast milk. Hand expression is a learned skill. It will get easier with practice. A video is listed to help you with the basics. Instructions for how to bring your breast milk to the hospital are given. If you notice any cramping in your uterus when hand expressing, it is very important to stop and talk with your doctor before starting again. This is rare. It is safe to keep breastfeeding your older child.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Maternal Child Provincial Policy Working Group
- Pamphlet Number
- 1928
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0142
- Available Online
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The space at the front of the eye between the cornea and the iris is called the anterior chamber. Hyphema is when there is blood in the anterior chamber. Bleeding may cause the pressure in your eye to get worse. This can cause permanent vision loss and other serious problems. Hyphema is usually caused by a blunt injury (injury caused by a very strong force). It is very important to follow directions from your health care team to help stop your eye from bleeding again. This pamphlet explains how…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hyphema
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eye--Wounds and injuries
- Abstract
- The space at the front of the eye between the cornea and the iris is called the anterior chamber. Hyphema is when there is blood in the anterior chamber. Bleeding may cause the pressure in your eye to get worse. This can cause permanent vision loss and other serious problems. Hyphema is usually caused by a blunt injury (injury caused by a very strong force). It is very important to follow directions from your health care team to help stop your eye from bleeding again. This pamphlet explains how to care for your eye and when to seek medical attention.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0142
Molar pregnancy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35487
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Gynaecology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1553
- Available Online
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A molar pregnancy is a rare condition that can happen during pregnancy. It is part of a number of conditions that together are called gestation trophoblastic disease (GTD). This pamphlet explains what causes a molar pregnancy, who can get it, diagnosis, treatment, test results, as well as answering questions you may have about getting pregnant again after experiencing a molar pregnancy. If you have any questions, a contact number is provided.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Gynaecology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hydatidiform Mole
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Molar pregnancy
- Gestational trophoblastic disease
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- A molar pregnancy is a rare condition that can happen during pregnancy. It is part of a number of conditions that together are called gestation trophoblastic disease (GTD). This pamphlet explains what causes a molar pregnancy, who can get it, diagnosis, treatment, test results, as well as answering questions you may have about getting pregnant again after experiencing a molar pregnancy. If you have any questions, a contact number is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Pamphlet Number
- 1553
Recovery after a mild stroke
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35355
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Stroke Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1455
- Available Online
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A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to the brain. This causes brain cells to die. Your symptoms after a stroke will depend on where your brain was damaged and the size of the damaged area. The blood supply to the brain can be cut off in 2 ways. When a blood clot forms on or in the wall of a blood vessel and stops blood from getting to part of the brain, it is called an ischemic stroke (or brain infarct). When a blood vessel bursts, causing bleeding in and/or around the brain, it…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Stroke Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cerebrovascular disease
- Transient ischemic attack
- Specialty
- Nervous System
- Abstract
- A stroke happens when there is a loss of blood flow to the brain. This causes brain cells to die. Your symptoms after a stroke will depend on where your brain was damaged and the size of the damaged area. The blood supply to the brain can be cut off in 2 ways. When a blood clot forms on or in the wall of a blood vessel and stops blood from getting to part of the brain, it is called an ischemic stroke (or brain infarct). When a blood vessel bursts, causing bleeding in and/or around the brain, it is called a hemorrhagic stroke (or brain hemorrhage). This pamphlet explains some of the common symptoms after a mild stroke, and answers questions like how long your symptoms will last, when you can drive again, what your chance is of having another stroke, and what you can do to prevent another stroke. The Heart and Stroke Foundation's website is included for more information.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Stroke Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1455
