East Coast Forensic Hospital : Transition Bungalow Program
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37571
Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1626
- Available Online
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This pamphlet outlines the Transition Bungalow Program, which lets you test and practice your skills for living on your own before being discharged. You can learn new skills to help you when you leave the hospital, and practice the skills you already have.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (7 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Halfway Houses
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Mental health facilities--Discharge planning
- Halfway houses
- Specialty
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Abstract
- This pamphlet outlines the Transition Bungalow Program, which lets you test and practice your skills for living on your own before being discharged. You can learn new skills to help you when you leave the hospital, and practice the skills you already have.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 1626
East Coast Forensic Hospital: Rehabilitation Program
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37573
Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2275
- Available Online
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This pamphlet outlines the Rehabilitation Program available at the East Coast Forensic Hospital. After your first Criminal Code Review Board hearing, you will work with your health care team to create a recovery plan. You will choose goals and learning to help you in your recovery.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (15 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Correctional Facilities
- Specialty
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Abstract
- This pamphlet outlines the Rehabilitation Program available at the East Coast Forensic Hospital. After your first Criminal Code Review Board hearing, you will work with your health care team to create a recovery plan. You will choose goals and learning to help you in your recovery.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2275
East Coast Forensic Hospital : family and friends
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37575
Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2277
- Available Online
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This pamphlet is for family and friends of patients in the Forensic Assessment Corrections Treatment (FACT) Unit Program available at the East Coast Forensic Hospital.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (15 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Specialty
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is for family and friends of patients in the Forensic Assessment Corrections Treatment (FACT) Unit Program available at the East Coast Forensic Hospital.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2277
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) : Colchester East Hants Health Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38291
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Neuromodulation Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2412
- Available Online
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Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a type of brain stimulation therapy used to treat symptoms of depression. This pamphlet explains how rTMS works, as well as the possible side effects. Information about treatments includes where to go, how to get ready, and what will happen during the treatment.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Neuromodulation Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Repetitive TMS : CEHHC
- 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)
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
- Depression - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Magnetic brain stimulation
- Depression, Mental
- Specialty
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Abstract
- Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a type of brain stimulation therapy used to treat symptoms of depression. This pamphlet explains how rTMS works, as well as the possible side effects. Information about treatments includes where to go, how to get ready, and what will happen during the treatment.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Neuromodulation Clinic, CEHHC
- Pamphlet Number
- 2412
Spiritual care : Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35726
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Spiritual Care.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1697
- Available Online
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Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC) provides spiritual care for patients and their loved ones requesting this service. What you can expect from this service as well as situations spiritual care staff can help you with are outlined. The Prayer Room location is listed. Contact information is also provided.
- 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 ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Chaplaincy Service, Hospital
- Pastoral Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Chaplains, Hospital
- Pastoral counseling
- Abstract
- Colchester East Hants Health Centre (CEHHC) provides spiritual care for patients and their loved ones requesting this service. What you can expect from this service as well as situations spiritual care staff can help you with are outlined. The Prayer Room location is listed. Contact information is also provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Spiritual care : Colchester East Hants Health Centre
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Spiritual Care, CEHHC
- Pamphlet Number
- 1697
Mental Health and Addictions Adult Outpatient Services : Colchester East Hants Health Centre and Lloyd E. Matheson Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36710
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Mental Health and Addictions Adult Outpatient Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Lloyd E. Matheson Centre. Mental Health and Addictions Adult Outpatient Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2117
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what to expect from the Mental Health and Addictions Adult Outpatient Services at Colchester East Hants Health Centre and Lloyd E. Matheson Centre. Topics include what services are offered, how and where to access these services, and what to expect. A list of resources is included.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Mental Health and Addictions Adult Outpatient Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Lloyd E. Matheson Centre. Mental Health and Addictions Adult Outpatient Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Mental Disorders - rehabilitation
- Mental Disorders - therapy
- Addiction Medicine
- Substance-Related Disorders - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Mental illness--Treatment
- Substance abuse--Treatment
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect from the Mental Health and Addictions Adult Outpatient Services at Colchester East Hants Health Centre and Lloyd E. Matheson Centre. Topics include what services are offered, how and where to access these services, and what to expect. A list of resources is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health and Addictions Adult Outpatient Services, CEHHC and LEMC
- Pamphlet Number
- 2117
The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™ : Colchester County and East Hants Municipality
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36749
Nova Scotia Health Authority. The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2133
- Available Online
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The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™ helps people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by providing COPD information and support, a “COPD Action Plan” to help manage flare-ups, suggesting programs and services that may help, and a chance to consider your goals of care and complete a Personal Directive document.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™
- 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)
- Pulmonary Disease, Chronic Obstructive
- Lung Diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lungs--Diseases, Obstructive
- Specialty
- Respiratory System
- Abstract
- The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™ helps people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) by providing COPD information and support, a “COPD Action Plan” to help manage flare-ups, suggesting programs and services that may help, and a chance to consider your goals of care and complete a Personal Directive document.
- Notes
- Previous title: The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program : Colchester East Hants
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The INSPIRED COPD Outreach Program™
- Pamphlet Number
- 2133
Geriatric Restorative Care Unit (3 East) : Veterans Memorial Building (VMB), QEII
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38163
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Geriatric Restorative Care Unit 3 East. Veterans Memorial Building. QEII.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0287
- Available Online
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The Geriatric Restorative Care Program helps people age 65 and over to become more independent, do their daily activities, and improve their quality of life after a hospital stay. Topics include: what to expect, how often you will have therapy, your team members, what to bring, how long you can expect to stay, how to get ready to go home, what to do if you need help at home, meals, leisure, infection control, additional precautions, smoking, extra services, and phone services. If you have quest…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Geriatric Restorative Care Unit 3 East. Veterans Memorial Building. QEII
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Health Services for the Aged
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Preventive health services for older people
- Abstract
- The Geriatric Restorative Care Program helps people age 65 and over to become more independent, do their daily activities, and improve their quality of life after a hospital stay. Topics include: what to expect, how often you will have therapy, your team members, what to bring, how long you can expect to stay, how to get ready to go home, what to do if you need help at home, meals, leisure, infection control, additional precautions, smoking, extra services, and phone services. If you have questions, contact information is listed.
- Notes
- Previous title: Geriatric Restorative Care VMB 3 East
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Geriatric Restorative Care Unit 3 East, VMB, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0287
Booking an appointment at your collaborative family practice : Colchester, Cumberland, Pictou County, and East Hants
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38178
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Northern Zone. Primary Care.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2337
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives information on what to expect before you book an appointment at your collaborative family practice. Information on what to do when you are not able to book an appointment is also listed.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Northern Zone. Primary Care
- 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)
- Health information
- Family medicine
- Physicians
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Physician and patient
- Specialty
- Emergency
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information on what to expect before you book an appointment at your collaborative family practice. Information on what to do when you are not able to book an appointment is also listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Primary Care, Northern Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 2337
Patient care needs assessment : East Coast Forensic Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37565
Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2266
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A Patient Care Needs Assessment (PCNA) helps us find out the health needs of all East Coast Forensic Hospital rehabilitation (rehab) patients. A PCNA considers many things (such as your physiology, psychology, social support, behaviour, and development) that may affect your health and recovery. A PCNA makes sure that the services you may need for your rehabilitation and recovery are available to you. Information about how the assessment will help and how you will be involved is provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Needs Assessment
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Needs assessment
- Mental health facilities--Discharge planning
- Abstract
- A Patient Care Needs Assessment (PCNA) helps us find out the health needs of all East Coast Forensic Hospital rehabilitation (rehab) patients. A PCNA considers many things (such as your physiology, psychology, social support, behaviour, and development) that may affect your health and recovery. A PCNA makes sure that the services you may need for your rehabilitation and recovery are available to you. Information about how the assessment will help and how you will be involved is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2266
East Coast Forensic Hospital: Community Client Program
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37572
Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2274
- Available Online
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The Community Client Program is available at the East Coast Forensic Hospital. The Program is available to help in 2 ways: after you are given a conditional discharge from the Criminal Code Review Board (CCRB) or after you are found not criminally responsible (NCR) for an offense and the court releases you to the community. Program expectations and a list of community supports are provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital
- 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 (MeSH)
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Halfway Houses
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Mental health facilities--Discharge planning
- Halfway houses
- Abstract
- The Community Client Program is available at the East Coast Forensic Hospital. The Program is available to help in 2 ways: after you are given a conditional discharge from the Criminal Code Review Board (CCRB) or after you are found not criminally responsible (NCR) for an offense and the court releases you to the community. Program expectations and a list of community supports are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2274
East Coast Forensic Hospital : Forensic Assessment Corrections Treatment (FACT) Unit
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37574
Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2276
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Forensic Assessment Corrections Treatment (FACT) Unit Program is available at the East Coast Forensic Hospital. The FACT Unit is a 24-bed psychiatric assessment unit. Patients on this unit may be: remanded (sent back) from the judicial system for a court ordered assessment or admitted from a provincial correctional facility (prison) for treatment after becoming mentally ill. Program expectations and a list of community supports are provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- Correctional Facilities
- Abstract
- The Forensic Assessment Corrections Treatment (FACT) Unit Program is available at the East Coast Forensic Hospital. The FACT Unit is a 24-bed psychiatric assessment unit. Patients on this unit may be: remanded (sent back) from the judicial system for a court ordered assessment or admitted from a provincial correctional facility (prison) for treatment after becoming mentally ill. Program expectations and a list of community supports are provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: East Coast Forensic Hospital : Forensic Assessment Corrections Treatment (FACT) Unit Program
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: East Coast Forensic Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2276
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for outpatients : Colchester East Hants Health Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37606
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Perioperative Services, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Mental Health Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2295
- Available Online
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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment that uses a small electrical current to stimulate the brain and cause a mild seizure (twitching of your toes and jaw muscle). ECT is most often used to treat serious depression. This pamphlet explains how ECT works, as well as the possible side effects. Topics include how to get ready, where to go, and what will happen during the treatment.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Perioperative Services
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. Mental Health Services
- 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)
- Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Depression - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Electroconvulsive therapy
- Depression, Mental
- Abstract
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a treatment that uses a small electrical current to stimulate the brain and cause a mild seizure (twitching of your toes and jaw muscle). ECT is most often used to treat serious depression. This pamphlet explains how ECT works, as well as the possible side effects. Topics include how to get ready, where to go, and what will happen during the treatment.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Perioperative and Mental Health Services, CEHHC
- Pamphlet Number
- 2295
Hernia surgery as an outpatient
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34843
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. General Surgery Clinic, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Hants Community Hospital. General Surgery Clinic, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. General Surgery Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0592
- Available Online
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This pamphlet is about hernia surgeries. A hernia forms when an outer wall of muscle breaks open or tears. This allows organs (such as a loop of bowel or tissue) to fall through the opening. Different types of hernia surgery are described. Topics include what to expect before surgery, on the day of surgery and after surgery at home. Some after surgery topics include pain control, deep breathing and coughing exercises, foot and leg exercises, care of your incision, physical activity, meals, heal…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. General Surgery Clinic
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Hants Community Hospital. General Surgery Clinic
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. General Surgery Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hernia
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hernia--Surgery
- Specialty
- Gastrointestinal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is about hernia surgeries. A hernia forms when an outer wall of muscle breaks open or tears. This allows organs (such as a loop of bowel or tissue) to fall through the opening. Different types of hernia surgery are described. Topics include what to expect before surgery, on the day of surgery and after surgery at home. Some after surgery topics include pain control, deep breathing and coughing exercises, foot and leg exercises, care of your incision, physical activity, meals, healing ridge, follow-up with your surgeon and a list of symptoms that need medical attention. Maps to the different locations where surgery is performed (QEII, Windsor and Truro) are provided. The French translation of this pamphlet 2158, "Chirurgie ambulatoire d'une hernie" is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: General Surgery Clinic, QEII and Hants Community Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 0592
Chirurgie ambulatoire d'une hernie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37480
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. General Surgery Clinic, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Hants Community Hospital. General Surgery Clinic, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. General Surgery Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2158
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ce dépliant porte sur les chirurgies de la hernie. Une hernie se forme lorsque la paroi externe d’un muscle se brise ou se déchire. Les organes (p. ex. une petite partie de l’intestin ou des tissus) passent alors à travers cet orifice. Nous présentons ici les différents types de chirurgie de la hernie et expliquons ce à quoi il faut s’attendre avant la chirurgie, le jour même de la chirurgie et une fois de retour à la maison. Il s’agit notamment de ce qui suit : contrôle de la douleur, exercice…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. General Surgery Clinic
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Hants Community Hospital. General Surgery Clinic
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Colchester East Hants Health Centre. General Surgery Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Hernia Surgery as an Outpatient
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hernia
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hernia--Surgery
- Specialty
- Gastrointestinal System
- Abstract
- Ce dépliant porte sur les chirurgies de la hernie. Une hernie se forme lorsque la paroi externe d’un muscle se brise ou se déchire. Les organes (p. ex. une petite partie de l’intestin ou des tissus) passent alors à travers cet orifice. Nous présentons ici les différents types de chirurgie de la hernie et expliquons ce à quoi il faut s’attendre avant la chirurgie, le jour même de la chirurgie et une fois de retour à la maison. Il s’agit notamment de ce qui suit : contrôle de la douleur, exercices pour respirer profondément et tousser, exercices pour les pieds et les jambes, soins de l’incision, activité physique, repas, bourrelet de cicatrisation, suivi avec le chirurgien et symptômes nécessitant des soins médicaux. Vous trouverez également des cartes pour aller aux différents hôpitaux où les chirurgies de la hernie sont effectuées (QEII, Windsor et Truro).
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0592, "Hernia Surgery as an Outpatient". This pamphlet is about hernia surgeries. A hernia forms when an outer wall of muscle breaks open or tears. This allows organs (such as a loop of bowel or tissue) to fall through the opening. Different types of hernia surgery are described. Topics include what to expect before surgery, on the day of surgery and after surgery at home. Some after surgery topics include pain control, deep breathing and coughing exercises, foot and leg exercises, care of your incision, physical activity, meals, healing ridge, follow-up with your surgeon and a list of symptoms that need medical attention. Maps to the different locations where surgery is performed (QEII, Windsor and Truro) are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: General Surgery Clinic, QEII and Hants Community Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2158
