Organ and tissue donation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34684
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legacy of Life Organ Donation Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0470
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Organ and tissue donation can improve or save the lives of many people. A single organ donor can save up to 8 lives. Eye and tissue donors can improve the lives of up to 75 people. Topics include: who can donate, how to register, what happens if you do not register, and who can access your decision. Organs and tissues that can be donated are listed in the pamphlet. The Legacy of Life Organ Donation Program can provide more information. ; The French version of this pamphlet 2218, "Don d’organes …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legacy of Life Organ Donation Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Organ transplantation
- Tissue and Organ Procurement
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Organ and tissue donation can improve or save the lives of many people. A single organ donor can save up to 8 lives. Eye and tissue donors can improve the lives of up to 75 people. Topics include: who can donate, how to register, what happens if you do not register, and who can access your decision. Organs and tissues that can be donated are listed in the pamphlet. The Legacy of Life Organ Donation Program can provide more information.
- The French version of this pamphlet 2218, "Don d’organes et de tissus", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Legacy of Life Organ Donation Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0470
Blood components, products, and alternatives
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35223
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative Blood Management Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1202
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A blood transfusion is when you receive donated blood. If you have had blood loss from trauma or surgery, or because of certain medical problems, you may need a blood transfusion. This pamphlet explains the blood components (parts), products, and alternatives that you may receive as part of a blood transfusion. A description, how it is given, benefits, and possible side effects of each product are given.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative Blood Management Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood
- Plasma
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Blood products
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- A blood transfusion is when you receive donated blood. If you have had blood loss from trauma or surgery, or because of certain medical problems, you may need a blood transfusion. This pamphlet explains the blood components (parts), products, and alternatives that you may receive as part of a blood transfusion. A description, how it is given, benefits, and possible side effects of each product are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Perioperative Blood Management Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1202
Don d’organes et de tissus
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37447
Nova Scotia Health. Legacy of Life Organ Donation Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2218
- Available Online
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Le don d’organes et de tissus peut améliorer ou sauver la vie de nombreuses personnes. Un seul donneur d’organe peut sauver jusqu’à huit vies, et une personne faisant un don oculaire et de tissus peut améliorer la vie de 75 personnes. Aspects abordés : personnes pouvant faire un don, processus d’inscription, que se passe-t-il si vous ne vous inscrivez pas et qui peut accéder à votre décision. Les organes et les tissus pouvant être donnés sont indiqués dans le dépliant. Les responsables du progr…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Legacy of Life Organ Donation Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Organ transplantation
- Tissue and Organ Procurement
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Le don d’organes et de tissus peut améliorer ou sauver la vie de nombreuses personnes. Un seul donneur d’organe peut sauver jusqu’à huit vies, et une personne faisant un don oculaire et de tissus peut améliorer la vie de 75 personnes. Aspects abordés : personnes pouvant faire un don, processus d’inscription, que se passe-t-il si vous ne vous inscrivez pas et qui peut accéder à votre décision. Les organes et les tissus pouvant être donnés sont indiqués dans le dépliant. Les responsables du programme de don d’organes Legacy of Life peuvent fournir plus d’informations.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0470, "Organ and Tissue Donation". Organ and tissue donation can improve or save the lives of many people. A single organ donor can save up to 8 lives. Eye and tissue donors can improve the lives of up to 75 people. Topics include: who can donate, how to register, what happens if you do not register, and who can access your decision. Organs and tissues that can be donated are listed in the pamphlet. The Legacy of Life Organ Donation Program can provide more information.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Legacy of Life Organ Donation Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2218
Waiting for your liver transplant
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37570
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Multi-Organ Transplant Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0601
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what to expect while waiting for your liver transplant. Topics include your transplant assessment, team support, planning for costs, common tests, assessment results, waiting period, and research. Information about getting ready for the day a liver is donated, getting "the call", and what to expect before, during, and after surgery is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1123, "Dans l’attente d’une greffe de foie," is also available.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (15 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Transplantation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect while waiting for your liver transplant. Topics include your transplant assessment, team support, planning for costs, common tests, assessment results, waiting period, and research. Information about getting ready for the day a liver is donated, getting "the call", and what to expect before, during, and after surgery is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1123, "Dans l’attente d’une greffe de foie," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Multi-Organ Transplant Program, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 0601
Dans l’attente d’une greffe de foie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38238
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Multi-Organ Transplant Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1123
- Available Online
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Cette brochure explique ce à quoi vous attendre pendant que vous patientez pour votre greffe de foie. Les sujets abordés comprennent l'évaluation de votre transplantation, le soutien de l'équipe, la planification des coûts, les tests courants, les résultats de l'évaluation, la période d'attente et la recherche. On y trouve de l'information sur la préparation au jour du don d'un foie, sur l'appel et sur ce à quoi vous attendre avant, pendant et après l'opération. ; This pamphlet is a French tran…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Multi-Organ Transplant Program
- Alternate Title
- [Waiting for your liver transplant]
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (15 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Liver Transplantation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Liver--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Digestive System
- Abstract
- Cette brochure explique ce à quoi vous attendre pendant que vous patientez pour votre greffe de foie. Les sujets abordés comprennent l'évaluation de votre transplantation, le soutien de l'équipe, la planification des coûts, les tests courants, les résultats de l'évaluation, la période d'attente et la recherche. On y trouve de l'information sur la préparation au jour du don d'un foie, sur l'appel et sur ce à quoi vous attendre avant, pendant et après l'opération.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0601, "Waiting for Your Liver Transplant". This pamphlet explains what to expect while waiting for your liver transplant. Topics include your transplant assessment, team support, planning for costs, common tests, assessment results, waiting period, and research. Information about getting ready for the day a liver is donated, getting "the call", and what to expect before, during, and after surgery is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Multi-Organ Transplant Program, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 1123
Living kidney donation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38173
Nova Scotia Health Authority. MOTP Living Kidney Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2333
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There are never enough kidneys donated to do transplants for all the people who need them. Some people wait years for the right kidney to be donated. If you are interested in becoming a living kidney donor, this pamphlet will answer some common questions. Topics include: the benefits of a kidney transplant from a living donor, who can donate, deciding to donate, and how to get started if you want to donate a kidney. Information about the donation process, including evaluation, surgery, recovery…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. MOTP Living Kidney Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Organ transplantation
- Kidney transplantation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Donation of organs, tissues, etc.
- Kidneys--Transplantation
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- There are never enough kidneys donated to do transplants for all the people who need them. Some people wait years for the right kidney to be donated. If you are interested in becoming a living kidney donor, this pamphlet will answer some common questions. Topics include: the benefits of a kidney transplant from a living donor, who can donate, deciding to donate, and how to get started if you want to donate a kidney. Information about the donation process, including evaluation, surgery, recovery, follow-up, and life after the donation, is included. Contact information for Atlantic Canada Living Kidney Donation Programs, as well as a list of resources, is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: MOTP Living Kidney Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2333
