Advanced liver disease : changes in your quality of life
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37589
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi Organ Transplant Program. Psychology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2286
- Available Online
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Being diagnosed with advanced liver disease can be confusing and scary. You will need to make changes in your life and think about difficult treatment options. You and your loved ones may have many emotions during this time. For example, you may feel scared, upset, or anxious. This is normal. This pamphlet explains what quality of life is. It lists common physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that can happen when you have advanced liver disease, as well as common worries you may have.…
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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 (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Diseases
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- Being diagnosed with advanced liver disease can be confusing and scary. You will need to make changes in your life and think about difficult treatment options. You and your loved ones may have many emotions during this time. For example, you may feel scared, upset, or anxious. This is normal. This pamphlet explains what quality of life is. It lists common physical, social, mental, and emotional changes that can happen when you have advanced liver disease, as well as common worries you may have. The pamphlet explains why and when you should get help, how to get help, what other supports are available, and what to do if you need mental health help right away.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Psychology, Multi Organ Transplant Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2286
After a liver transplant : changes in your mental health
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37611
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Multi-Organ Transplant Program. Psychology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2297
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains how having a liver transplant may affect your mental health. Topics include: When will my life be back to normal? Are my feelings normal? When should I get help? How do I get help? If you need mental health help right away, important phone numbers are listed.
- Available Online
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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 (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how having a liver transplant may affect your mental health. Topics include: When will my life be back to normal? Are my feelings normal? When should I get help? How do I get help? If you need mental health help right away, important phone numbers are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Psychology, Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2297
Cervical Cancer Screening : A Guide to Your Pap Test Results
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37424
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1680
- Available Online
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A Pap test checks for cell changes on the cervix and is an important screening test for cervical cancer. This pamphlet explains the different results and next steps.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (2 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Papanicolaou Test
- Uterine Cervical Neoplasms - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cervix uteri--Cancer--Diagnosis
- Pap test
- Specialty
- Diagnosis
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- A Pap test checks for cell changes on the cervix and is an important screening test for cervical cancer. This pamphlet explains the different results and next steps.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Health Authority Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1680
Cleft lip and palate surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34725
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1083
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Cleft lip and palate surgery is done to correct differences in the lip, nose, jaws, and roof of the mouth. Bone from the hip may be needed to make certain changes (cleft alveoli). This pamphlet explains what will happen on the day of your surgery and after your surgery. A Discharge Checklist is included. The pamphlet also includes contact numbers for both urgent and non-urgent questions once you are home.
- Available Online
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Surgery, oral
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Mouth--Surgery
- Specialty
- Oral Surgery
- Abstract
- Cleft lip and palate surgery is done to correct differences in the lip, nose, jaws, and roof of the mouth. Bone from the hip may be needed to make certain changes (cleft alveoli). This pamphlet explains what will happen on the day of your surgery and after your surgery. A Discharge Checklist is included. The pamphlet also includes contact numbers for both urgent and non-urgent questions once you are home.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1083
[Colonoscopy : VG site]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35393
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1479
- Available Online
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This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 0211. A colonoscopy is an exam of the large bowel (also known as the large intestine or colon). The doctor uses a special tube (endoscope) with a small light and camera on the end that bends to look for any changes on the inside of your large bowel. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, what polyps are, care after the test, and possible complications. If you are given sedation, you must not do certain acti…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit
- Alternate Title
- Colonoscopy : Victoria General site
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Colonoscopy
- Colon
- Endoscopes
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Colonoscopy
- Colon
- Endoscopes
- Abstract
- This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 0211. A colonoscopy is an exam of the large bowel (also known as the large intestine or colon). The doctor uses a special tube (endoscope) with a small light and camera on the end that bends to look for any changes on the inside of your large bowel. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, what polyps are, care after the test, and possible complications. If you are given sedation, you must not do certain activities for 24 hours after the test.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: GI Unit, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1479
Colour, sensation, and movement
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35439
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Halifax Infirmary. Same Day Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0533
- Available Online
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Your nurse will check your hand and/or foot often for circulation (blood flow). They will check the colour, sensation (feeling), and movement. A list of questions to expect and information about what to do if you notice any changes in the colour, sensation, or movement of your hand and/or foot is included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Halifax Infirmary. Same Day Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Circulation
- Hand - blood supply
- Foot - blood supply
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Circulation
- Blood flow
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- Your nurse will check your hand and/or foot often for circulation (blood flow). They will check the colour, sensation (feeling), and movement. A list of questions to expect and information about what to do if you notice any changes in the colour, sensation, or movement of your hand and/or foot is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Same Day Surgery, HI
- Pamphlet Number
- 0533
Conseils nutritionnels après une chirurgie de la mâchoire
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38157
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1585
- Available Online
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Il est important de bien manger pour aider votre corps à guérir. Lorsque vous avez des broches dans les mâchoires ou des élastiques en place, vous devez apporter quelques changements à votre alimentation pour obtenir les nutriments dont votre corps a besoin. Ce dépliant donne des conseils qui peuvent vous aider. Les sujets abordés sont les suivants : un plan de repas, comment faciliter l'alimentation, les choses importantes à faire à la maison, comment prévenir les intoxications alimentaires, l…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet - Guideline
- Nutrition
- Jaw - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diet therapy
- Nutrition
- Jaws--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Il est important de bien manger pour aider votre corps à guérir. Lorsque vous avez des broches dans les mâchoires ou des élastiques en place, vous devez apporter quelques changements à votre alimentation pour obtenir les nutriments dont votre corps a besoin. Ce dépliant donne des conseils qui peuvent vous aider. Les sujets abordés sont les suivants : un plan de repas, comment faciliter l'alimentation, les choses importantes à faire à la maison, comment prévenir les intoxications alimentaires, les boissons nutritives, un exemple de menu, des idées et des conseils pour mélangeurs, des conseils pour faire des smoothies ainsi que des façons d'ajouter des calories et des protéines. Les recettes sont incluses.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0566, "Nutrition Guidelines After Jaw Surgery". It is important to eat well to help your body heal. When your jaws are wired or you have elastics in place, you will need to make a few changes to the foods you eat to get the nutrition your body needs. This pamphlet gives tips that can help. Topics include a meal plan, how to make eating easier, important things to do at home, how to prevent food poisoning, nutritional drinks, a sample menu, blending ideas and tips, smoothie-making tips, and ways to add calories and protein. Recipes are included.
- Notes
- Previous title: Régime à base d’aliments en purée
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1585
Deuil : surmonter les difficultés
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36773
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legacy of Life and Critical Care Organ Donation.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2147
- Available Online
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La mort d'un proche entraîne de nombreux changements dans votre vie. En vous adaptant et en réagissant à ces changements, vous serez confronté à des défis. Rappelez-vous que vous n’êtes pas seul. Ce dépliant contient des suggestions pratiques pour faire face aux difficultés courantes auxquelles vous pourriez faire face en période de deuil. Les sujets traités comprennent la prise de décisions, les affaires financières, les effets personnels, les souvenirs d'événements récents, certaines pièces o…
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- Alternate Title
- Grief : coping with challenges
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bereavement
- Grief
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- La mort d'un proche entraîne de nombreux changements dans votre vie. En vous adaptant et en réagissant à ces changements, vous serez confronté à des défis. Rappelez-vous que vous n’êtes pas seul. Ce dépliant contient des suggestions pratiques pour faire face aux difficultés courantes auxquelles vous pourriez faire face en période de deuil. Les sujets traités comprennent la prise de décisions, les affaires financières, les effets personnels, les souvenirs d'événements récents, certaines pièces ou certains endroits, les changements dans les relations, les dates et événements spéciaux, les rêves et manifestations de la personne décédée, votre santé, le sommeil et l'alimentation.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Grief: Coping with Challenges" pamphlet 0977. The death of someone important to you brings many changes in your life. As you adjust and respond to these changes, you will face challenges. Please remember: you are not alone. This pamphlet includes practical suggestions about dealing with common challenges you may face when you are grieving. Topics include making decisions, financial affairs, personal effects, memories of recent events, certain rooms or places, changes in relationships, special dates and events, dreams and visitations, looking after your health, sleep, and eating.
- Responsibility
- Created by: Victoria Hospice, modified with permission. Adapted by: Legacy of Life and Critical Care Organ Donation
- Pamphlet Number
- 2147
La dégénérescence maculaire
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35703
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1678
- Available Online
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La rétine est une membrane fine et délicate à l’arrière de l’œil. Elle transforme la lumière en images. La macula est la partie centrale et toute petite de la rétine. Elle vous donne la vision centrale nécessaire pour faire des choses comme lire, regarder la télé et voir les visages. Il existe deux formes de dégénérescence maculaire liée à l’âge (DMLA) : la forme sèche et la forme humide. Dans le cas de la dégénérescence maculaire sèche, les changements se produisent lentement, durant des mois …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Eye Care Centre
- Alternate Title
- Macular degeneration
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Macular Degeneration
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Retinal degeneration
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- La rétine est une membrane fine et délicate à l’arrière de l’œil. Elle transforme la lumière en images. La macula est la partie centrale et toute petite de la rétine. Elle vous donne la vision centrale nécessaire pour faire des choses comme lire, regarder la télé et voir les visages. Il existe deux formes de dégénérescence maculaire liée à l’âge (DMLA) : la forme sèche et la forme humide. Dans le cas de la dégénérescence maculaire sèche, les changements se produisent lentement, durant des mois ou des années. Il n'y a aucun traitement pour la DMLA de forme sèche. Dans le cas de la forme humide (dite aussi exsudative) de la DMLA, les changements se produisent souvent de façon rapide. Il est possible de traiter cette forme de DMLA. Sujets abordés : causes, traitement, injections, risques, sensation provoquée par les injections, suites des injections, précautions particulières à prendre après les injections et choses à faire pour aider votre situation. On y trouve aussi une liste de symptômes exigeant l’attention de votre spécialiste des yeux.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet, 0460, "Macular Degeneration". The retina is a very thin delicate tissue at the back of the eye that turns light into images. The macula is the very small central area of your retina. It gives you the central vision needed to do things like reading, watching TV, and seeing faces. There are 2 types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD): dry and wet. With dry AMD, changes happen slowly over months or years. There is no treatment for dry AMD. With wet (also called ‘exudative’) AMD, changes often happen quickly. It is possible to treat wet AMD. Topics include: causes, treatment, risks, what the injection feels like, what to expect after the injection, special precautions after an injection, and things you can do to help your condition. A list of symptoms requiring attention by your eye doctor is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1678
Diabetes and the eye
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34520
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0459
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Diabetic retinopathy happens when changes take place in the blood vessels near the retina, causing leaks or bleeding. Diabetic macular edema is a swelling of the macula (very small centre area of your retina, which gives you the central vision needed to do things like reading, watching TV, and seeing faces) that may be caused by diabetes, happen after eye surgery, or happen for no known reason (idiopathic). The pamphlet describes these disorders, their treatment, and how to control them. The Fr…
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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
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diabetes Complications
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diabetes--Complications
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Specialty
- Diabetes
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- Diabetic retinopathy happens when changes take place in the blood vessels near the retina, causing leaks or bleeding. Diabetic macular edema is a swelling of the macula (very small centre area of your retina, which gives you the central vision needed to do things like reading, watching TV, and seeing faces) that may be caused by diabetes, happen after eye surgery, or happen for no known reason (idiopathic). The pamphlet describes these disorders, their treatment, and how to control them. The French version of this pamphlet 1784, "Le diabète et les yeux", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0459
Le diabète et les yeux
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35838
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1784
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
La rétinopathie diabétique a lieu lorsque des changements se produisent au niveau des vaisseaux sanguins situés près de la rétine et entraînent une fuite ou un saignement. L’œdème maculaire diabétique est un gonflement de la macula (très petite zone centrale de la rétine, qui donne la vision centrale nécessaire pour lire, regarder la télévision et voir les visages) qui peut être causé par le diabète, survenir après une opération aux yeux ou se produire sans raison connue (idiopathique). Le prés…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Alternate Title
- Diabetes and the eye
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diabetes Complications
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diabetes--Complications
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Specialty
- Diabetes
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- La rétinopathie diabétique a lieu lorsque des changements se produisent au niveau des vaisseaux sanguins situés près de la rétine et entraînent une fuite ou un saignement. L’œdème maculaire diabétique est un gonflement de la macula (très petite zone centrale de la rétine, qui donne la vision centrale nécessaire pour lire, regarder la télévision et voir les visages) qui peut être causé par le diabète, survenir après une opération aux yeux ou se produire sans raison connue (idiopathique). Le présent dépliant décrit ces troubles, leur traitement et la façon de les gérer.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Diabetes and the Eye" pamphlet 0459. Diabetic retinopathy happens when changes take place in the blood vessels near the retina, causing leaks or bleeding. Diabetic macular edema is a swelling of the macula (very small centre area of your retina, which gives you the central vision needed to do things like reading, watching TV, and seeing faces) that may be caused by diabetes, happen after eye surgery, or happen for no known reason (idiopathic).
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1784
Early warning score
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37308
Nova Scotia Health Authority. St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Interprofessional Practice and Learning.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2178
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Your early warning score (EWS) is a guide used by your health care team. It helps them to quickly find out how sick you are and if there are changes to your condition. To find your EWS, your health care team will take your vital signs. This pamphlet explains how your health care team uses your EWS.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Interprofessional Practice and Learning
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Vital Signs
- Hospital admission
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Vital signs
- Hospital patients
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Your early warning score (EWS) is a guide used by your health care team. It helps them to quickly find out how sick you are and if there are changes to your condition. To find your EWS, your health care team will take your vital signs. This pamphlet explains how your health care team uses your EWS.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: IPPL, St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2178
Facial fractures : VG site
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34728
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1085
- Available Online
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A facial bone fracture (break) must be treated to prevent future problems. Problems could include developing facial deformities, dental malocclusions (“bad bite”), jaw infection, or changes in facial growth. You will likely be admitted to a hospital room from the Emergency Department or from the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery, and at home. A discharge checklist and contact numbers for urgent and non-urgent questions are incl…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Alternate Title
- Facial fractures : Victoria General site
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Facial injuries
- Fractures, Bone
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Fractures--Treatment
- Face
- Specialty
- Oral Surgery
- Abstract
- A facial bone fracture (break) must be treated to prevent future problems. Problems could include developing facial deformities, dental malocclusions (“bad bite”), jaw infection, or changes in facial growth. You will likely be admitted to a hospital room from the Emergency Department or from the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery, and at home. A discharge checklist and contact numbers for urgent and non-urgent questions are included.
- Notes
- Previous title: Facial fractures
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1085
Grief : coping with challenges
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36747
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legacy of Life and Critical Care Organ Donation.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0977
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The death of someone important to you brings many changes in your life. As you adjust and respond to these changes, you will face challenges. Please remember: you are not alone. This pamphlet includes practical suggestions about dealing with common challenges you may face when you are grieving. Topics include making decisions, financial affairs, personal effects, memories of recent events, certain rooms or places, changes in relationships, special dates and events, dreams and visitations, looki…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Bereavement
- Grief
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- The death of someone important to you brings many changes in your life. As you adjust and respond to these changes, you will face challenges. Please remember: you are not alone. This pamphlet includes practical suggestions about dealing with common challenges you may face when you are grieving. Topics include making decisions, financial affairs, personal effects, memories of recent events, certain rooms or places, changes in relationships, special dates and events, dreams and visitations, looking after your health, sleep, and eating. The French version of this pamphlet 2147, "Deuil : surmonter les difficultés", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Created by: Victoria Hospice, modified with permission. Adapted by: Legacy of Life and Critical Care Organ Donation
- Pamphlet Number
- 0977
Hormonal (levonorgestrel) intrauterine devices (IUDs)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36577
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Reproductive Options and Services (ROSE) Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2006
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) is a small device made of flexible plastic with a hormone called levonorgestrel. The hormone changes the lining of your uterus to stop sperm from reaching the egg. This pamphlet explains how it works, how well it works, pros and cons, what will happen when the IUD is inserted, what happens after, movement or loss of the IUD, and removal. The French version of this pamphlet 2019, "Dispositif hormonal intra-utérin (avec lévonorgestrel) (DIU)", is also availabl…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Intrauterine Devices
- Contraception - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intrauterine contraceptives
- Contraception
- Abstract
- A hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) is a small device made of flexible plastic with a hormone called levonorgestrel. The hormone changes the lining of your uterus to stop sperm from reaching the egg. This pamphlet explains how it works, how well it works, pros and cons, what will happen when the IUD is inserted, what happens after, movement or loss of the IUD, and removal. The French version of this pamphlet 2019, "Dispositif hormonal intra-utérin (avec lévonorgestrel) (DIU)", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Reproductive Options and Services (ROSE) Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 2006
Information for patients receiving radiation therapy : diarrhea
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37392
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4064
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Diarrhea is a common side effect of radiation treatment to the pelvis. This pamphlet describes why and when someone may have diarrhea and how to treat it. It includes details on diet changes that may helpf.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diarrhea - prevention & control
- Pelvic Neoplasms - complications
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diarrhea--Treatment
- Pelvis--Cancer--Radiotherapy--Complications
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- Diarrhea is a common side effect of radiation treatment to the pelvis. This pamphlet describes why and when someone may have diarrhea and how to treat it. It includes details on diet changes that may helpf.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4064
Life is a journey : grieving the loss of a loved one
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35569
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Palliative Care.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0511
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet describes how you may feel after the death of a loved one. Topics include physical changes, emotions, what you can do, and grief. Positive ways of coping are given that may help you on your journey. The French version of this pamphlet 1961, "Sur le chemin de la vie", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Palliative Care
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Grief
- Grief therapy
- Death
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes how you may feel after the death of a loved one. Topics include physical changes, emotions, what you can do, and grief. Positive ways of coping are given that may help you on your journey. The French version of this pamphlet 1961, "Sur le chemin de la vie", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Life is a journey
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Palliative Care
- Pamphlet Number
- 0511
Macular degeneration
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35687
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0460
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The retina is a very thin delicate tissue at the back of the eye that turns light into images. The macula is the very small central area of your retina. It gives you the central vision needed to do things like reading, watching TV, and seeing faces. There are 2 types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD): dry and wet. With dry AMD, changes happen slowly over months or years. There is no treatment for dry AMD. With wet (also called ‘exudative’) AMD, changes often happen quickly. It is possib…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Macular Degeneration
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Retinal degeneration
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- The retina is a very thin delicate tissue at the back of the eye that turns light into images. The macula is the very small central area of your retina. It gives you the central vision needed to do things like reading, watching TV, and seeing faces. There are 2 types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD): dry and wet. With dry AMD, changes happen slowly over months or years. There is no treatment for dry AMD. With wet (also called ‘exudative’) AMD, changes often happen quickly. It is possible to treat wet AMD. Topics include: causes, treatment, risks, what the injection feels like, what to expect after the injection, special precautions after an injection, and things you can do to help your condition. A list of symptoms requiring attention by your eye doctor is included. The French version of this pamphlet, 1678 "La dégénérescence maculaire", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0460
Memory after acquired brain injury (ABI)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36548
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acquired Brain Injury Ambulatory Care Teams.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1986
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Memory has many parts. It includes taking in, storing, and recalling information. After an acquired brain injury (ABI), you may have changes in your memory. This is common. This pamphlet explains how memory changes might affect you, and tips for managing your memory. A resources section is included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Memory
- Brain Injuries - psychology
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Memory
- Brain--Wounds and injuries--Complications
- Abstract
- Memory has many parts. It includes taking in, storing, and recalling information. After an acquired brain injury (ABI), you may have changes in your memory. This is common. This pamphlet explains how memory changes might affect you, and tips for managing your memory. A resources section is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acquired Brain Injury Ambulatory Care Teams
- Pamphlet Number
- 1986
My heart failure passport
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38232
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Cardiology 6.2.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2373
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This Passport will help you take an active part in treating your heart failure. You can use it to record daily measurements (like your weight, blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and how you are feeling) and any medications you are taking. It can also help you to understand your disease better and learn about the importance of making changes to your lifestyle.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Cardiology 6.2
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Failure
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart failure
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- This Passport will help you take an active part in treating your heart failure. You can use it to record daily measurements (like your weight, blood pressure, heart rate, symptoms, and how you are feeling) and any medications you are taking. It can also help you to understand your disease better and learn about the importance of making changes to your lifestyle.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology 6.2, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 2373
