Hip protectors
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37526
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Western Zone. Falls and Injury Reduction.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2248
- Available Online
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Hip protectors are plastic shields or foam pads used to protect the hip area. Why hip protectors are needed as well as how to use them are reviewed. A size measurement chart is included. Ask your occupational therapist or physiotherapist if hip protectors are right for you.
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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 ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Accident Prevention
- Accidental Falls - prevention & control
- Hip Injuries - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Accidents--Prevention
- Falls (Accidents)
- Hip joint
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- Hip protectors are plastic shields or foam pads used to protect the hip area. Why hip protectors are needed as well as how to use them are reviewed. A size measurement chart is included. Ask your occupational therapist or physiotherapist if hip protectors are right for you.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Falls and Injury Reduction, Western Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 2248
Parathyroidectomy and kidney disease
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34702
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nephrology/Dialysis Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0739
- Available Online
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Parathyroidectomy is a surgery that removes your parathyroid glands. Your parathyroid glands are in your neck (usually on the back of the thyroid gland). They help to control your blood calcium and phosporous levels. Hyperparathyroidism is when one or more of the parathyroid glands makes too much parathyroid hormone in your blood. If this happens, you will need a parathyroidectomy. This pamphlet explains what a parathyroidectomy is, the possible complications with this surgery, care after surge…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nephrology/Dialysis Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (11 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Parathyroidectomy
- Kidney Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Parathyroidectomy
- Kidneys--Diseases
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- Parathyroidectomy is a surgery that removes your parathyroid glands. Your parathyroid glands are in your neck (usually on the back of the thyroid gland). They help to control your blood calcium and phosporous levels. Hyperparathyroidism is when one or more of the parathyroid glands makes too much parathyroid hormone in your blood. If this happens, you will need a parathyroidectomy. This pamphlet explains what a parathyroidectomy is, the possible complications with this surgery, care after surgery, how to take care of your incision, blood work, medications, and symptoms that need medical attention right away. A medication chart is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nephrology/Dialysis Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0739
Preventing and managing constipation in chronic kidney disease (not for dialysis patients)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36588
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Kidney Health Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2011
- Available Online
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This pamphlet provides tips on preventing and managing constipation in chronic kidney disease. This pamphlet is not for dialysis patients. Information includes best choices for high-fibre foods, recommended fibre supplements, and stool softeners and laxatives. The Bristol Stool Chart is also included.
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Kidney Diseases
- Constipation - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Kidney disease
- Constipation
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides tips on preventing and managing constipation in chronic kidney disease. This pamphlet is not for dialysis patients. Information includes best choices for high-fibre foods, recommended fibre supplements, and stool softeners and laxatives. The Bristol Stool Chart is also included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Kidney Health Services, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2011
T-tube, Hemovac and J.Pratt drain care
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34407
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Surgery Clinic, VG.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0305
- Available Online
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This pamphlet will help you with your drain care at home. Most dressings and surgical drains can be handled by you or with the help of a family member or friend. The pamphlet defines T-tube, J. Pratt and Hemovac drains. Directions are given on how to empty these drains. Symptoms that require medical attention are listed. Chart are provided to record the amount of fluid.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Surgery Clinic, VG
- Alternate Title
- T-tube, Hemovac and Jackson Pratt drain care
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Drainage - instrumentation
- Wounds and Injuries - rehabilitation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Body fluids
- Wounds and injuries--Treatment
- Abstract
- This pamphlet will help you with your drain care at home. Most dressings and surgical drains can be handled by you or with the help of a family member or friend. The pamphlet defines T-tube, J. Pratt and Hemovac drains. Directions are given on how to empty these drains. Symptoms that require medical attention are listed. Chart are provided to record the amount of fluid.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Surgery Clinic, VG, QEII, Halifax
- Pamphlet Number
- 0305
Using TENS for pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35692
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Physiotherapy.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0727
- Available Online
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This pamphlet will help you be successful with TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation) use at home. It discusses topics such as: pain, how a TENS unit works and how to use it, taking care of your skin, taking care of the unit, and safety guidelines. It provides electrode placement diagrams and a chart for starting settings.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Physiotherapy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
- Abstract
- This pamphlet will help you be successful with TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation) use at home. It discusses topics such as: pain, how a TENS unit works and how to use it, taking care of your skin, taking care of the unit, and safety guidelines. It provides electrode placement diagrams and a chart for starting settings.
- Notes
- Previous title: Using TENS for Chronic Pain
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 0727
