Caring for a pleural catheter : a guide for patients and their caregivers
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37520
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Thoracic Surgery, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Unit 6A, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Respirology.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4014
- Available Online
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This guide will help you care for your pleural catheter. Your nurse will review this information with you before you leave the hospital. This pamphlet explains what a pleural effusion is, how it is treated, draining, problems with draining, signs of infection, and what to do if you have signs of infection. Information on who to call if you have questions is included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Thoracic Surgery
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Unit 6A
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Respirology
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms
- Pleural Effusion, Malignant
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer
- Pleural effusions
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- This guide will help you care for your pleural catheter. Your nurse will review this information with you before you leave the hospital. This pamphlet explains what a pleural effusion is, how it is treated, draining, problems with draining, signs of infection, and what to do if you have signs of infection. Information on who to call if you have questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Division of Thoracic Surgery and VG 6A with special thanks to Dr. Simon Houston, Division of Respirology; Approved by: Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 4014
Care of your surgical drain(s) : South Shore Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37539
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Oncology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2252
- Available Online
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This pamphlet describes how to care for your drain(s) after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what a surgical drain is, when the drains will be removed, how to care for the drainage tube at home, and how to empty the drain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency. Draining schedule records are included.
- 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 (4 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast - surgery
- Breast Neoplasms
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Surgery
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes how to care for your drain(s) after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what a surgical drain is, when the drains will be removed, how to care for the drainage tube at home, and how to empty the drain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency. Draining schedule records are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Oncology, South Shore Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2252
Breast reconstruction guidebook
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35574
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1592
- Available Online
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This pamphlet is a breast reconstruction guidebook. Your health care team will fill out the pamphlet with your appointments and breast cancer summary. They will also write summaries of the initial, secondary, and nipple/areola breast reconstructions. The pamphlet explains how to care for the drainage tube, how to empty the drain, and when the drains will be removed. Post-mastectomy and post-breast reconstruction draining schedule charts are included. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Plastic Surgery
- 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)
- Breast Neoplasms - surgery
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Mammaplasty
- Breast Implants
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Mammaplasty
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Breast implants
- Lumpectomy
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is a breast reconstruction guidebook. Your health care team will fill out the pamphlet with your appointments and breast cancer summary. They will also write summaries of the initial, secondary, and nipple/areola breast reconstructions. The pamphlet explains how to care for the drainage tube, how to empty the drain, and when the drains will be removed. Post-mastectomy and post-breast reconstruction draining schedule charts are included. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Division of Plastic Surgery, HI site
- Pamphlet Number
- 1592
