Nova Scotia Health Authority. CVAD Practice Committee.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1571
- Available Online
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A PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line is a long intravenous (I.V.) catheter (tube). It is put into a vein in your arm and threaded into a vein above your heart. This pamphlet explains how it will be inserted, risks, taking care of your line, and symptoms to watch for.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. CVAD Practice Committee
- Alternate Title
- Peripherally inserted central catheter line
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Catheterization, Peripheral
- Medications
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Catheterization
- Drugs
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- A PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line is a long intravenous (I.V.) catheter (tube). It is put into a vein in your arm and threaded into a vein above your heart. This pamphlet explains how it will be inserted, risks, taking care of your line, and symptoms to watch for.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: CVAD Practice Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 1571
Tunneled (Hickman™) catheter
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35744
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Hematology Patient Education Working Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0214
- Available Online
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A tunneled (Hickman™) catheter is a type of catheter (thin, hollow tube) made of silicone. It is an intravenous (I.V.) catheter that is inserted (put in) in a large vein near your heart. "Tunneled" means that part of the catheter is put under the skin on your chest. Topics include: what a tunneled catheter is and why it is used, infections, supplies, checking for blood, positive pressure, changing your dressing, and caring for your tunneled catheter. A list of what to do if certain problems hap…
- 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 (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Central Venous Catheters
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Catheters
- Intravenous catheterization
- Abstract
- A tunneled (Hickman™) catheter is a type of catheter (thin, hollow tube) made of silicone. It is an intravenous (I.V.) catheter that is inserted (put in) in a large vein near your heart. "Tunneled" means that part of the catheter is put under the skin on your chest. Topics include: what a tunneled catheter is and why it is used, infections, supplies, checking for blood, positive pressure, changing your dressing, and caring for your tunneled catheter. A list of what to do if certain problems happen in caring for your line is also provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Care of a Hickman line
- Previous title: Tunneled (Hickman) catheter
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hematology Patient Education Working Group
- Pamphlet Number
- 0214
Caring for your sutures (stitches) : Halifax Infirmary
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35623
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Halifax Infirmary. Minor Procedures.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0199
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains how to care for your sutures (stitches) with a dressing, with Steri-Strips™, and without a dressing.
- Available Online
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Sutures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Sutures
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how to care for your sutures (stitches) with a dressing, with Steri-Strips™, and without a dressing.
- Notes
- Previous title: Suture line, care of
- Previous title: Caring for your sutures (stitches)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Minor Procedures, HI, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 0199
Strabismus repair
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34535
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0025
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Strabismus is a disorder when both eyes do not line up in the same direction. This means that they don’t look at the same object at the same time. This pamphlet explains what to expect after surgery (adjustable suture, dressing, medication, double vision). It also goes over how to apply eye ointment and followup care. The French version of this pamphlet 1715, "Correction du strabisme", is also available.
- Available Online
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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
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Strabismus - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Strabismus--Surgery
- Abstract
- Strabismus is a disorder when both eyes do not line up in the same direction. This means that they don’t look at the same object at the same time. This pamphlet explains what to expect after surgery (adjustable suture, dressing, medication, double vision). It also goes over how to apply eye ointment and followup care. The French version of this pamphlet 1715, "Correction du strabisme", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0025
Medical abortion (Mifegymiso) instructions
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35935
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Choice Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1878
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains how to take the medication Mifegymiso to cause an abortion. It lists the supplies you will need, how to take the medications, and symptoms that require you to call the Nova Scotia Choice Clinic Nursing Line. Information about sex and birth control after taking Mifegymiso, and follow-up care is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1886, "Directives pour un avortement par médicaments (Mifegymiso)," is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Choice Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Abortion, Induced
- Pregnancy, Unwanted
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Abortion
- Pregnancy, Unwanted
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how to take the medication Mifegymiso to cause an abortion. It lists the supplies you will need, how to take the medications, and symptoms that require you to call the Nova Scotia Choice Clinic Nursing Line. Information about sex and birth control after taking Mifegymiso, and follow-up care is provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1886, "Directives pour un avortement par médicaments (Mifegymiso)," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Choice Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1878
Stereotactic radiation therapy to the brain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37585
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone Radiation Team.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4026
- Available Online
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Your doctor has talked to you about stereotactic radiation therapy. This therapy allows high dose radiation beams to be focused on a small area. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for your treatment, what will happen during your treatment, how many treatments you will need, and what will happen after your treatments are finished. The phone number for the Patient Line at the QEII Cancer Centre is given.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone Radiation Team
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Brain Neoplasms - therapy
- Radiosurgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Brain--Cancer--Treatment
- Radiosurgery
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- Your doctor has talked to you about stereotactic radiation therapy. This therapy allows high dose radiation beams to be focused on a small area. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for your treatment, what will happen during your treatment, how many treatments you will need, and what will happen after your treatments are finished. The phone number for the Patient Line at the QEII Cancer Centre is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSH Central Zone Radiation Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 4026
Fistulogram : Cape Breton Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37586
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2283
- Available Online
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A fistulogram is a special X-ray. A colourless contrast (X-ray dye) will be injected into your blood vessels using an IV (intravenous line). This dye will help your health care tream see your dialysis access (fistula). The test will take about 15 to 30 minutes. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the X-ray, how the test is done, and care after. Risks and a list of symptoms to watch for are provided.
- 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
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- A fistulogram is a special X-ray. A colourless contrast (X-ray dye) will be injected into your blood vessels using an IV (intravenous line). This dye will help your health care tream see your dialysis access (fistula). The test will take about 15 to 30 minutes. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the X-ray, how the test is done, and care after. Risks and a list of symptoms to watch for are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2283
Correction du strabisme
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35748
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1715
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Le strabisme est un problème qui se présente quand les deux yeux ne s’alignent pas dans la même direction. Cela signifie qu’ils ne regardent pas le même objet en même temps. La présente publication explique à quoi s’attendre après l’opération (suture ajustable, pansement, médicaments, vision double). Il traite aussi de la façon d’appliquer l’onguent pour les yeux et des soins de suivi. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0025, "Strabismus Repair". Strabismus is a disorder whe…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Alternate Title
- Strabismus repair
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Strabismus - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Strabismus--Surgery
- Abstract
- Le strabisme est un problème qui se présente quand les deux yeux ne s’alignent pas dans la même direction. Cela signifie qu’ils ne regardent pas le même objet en même temps. La présente publication explique à quoi s’attendre après l’opération (suture ajustable, pansement, médicaments, vision double). Il traite aussi de la façon d’appliquer l’onguent pour les yeux et des soins de suivi.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0025, "Strabismus Repair". Strabismus is a disorder when both eyes do not line up in the same direction. This means that they don’t look at the same object at the same time. This pamphlet explains what to expect after surgery (adjustable suture, dressing, medication, double vision). It also goes over how to apply eye ointment and followup care.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1715
Directives pour un avortement par médicaments (Mifegymiso)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36444
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Choice Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1886
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ce dépliant explique comment prendre le médicament Mifegymiso pour provoquer un avortement. Il précise de quoi vous aurez besoin, la façon de prendre le médicament et les symptômes pour lesquels il faut appeler la ligne téléphonique des infirmières de la Nova Scotia Choice Clinic. Vous trouverez également des renseignements sur les relations sexuelles, sur la contraception après l'utilisation du médicament Mifegymiso et sur les soins de suivi. ; This is a French translation of the English pamph…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Choice Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Medical abortion (Mifegymiso) instructions
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Abortion, Induced
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Abortion
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- Ce dépliant explique comment prendre le médicament Mifegymiso pour provoquer un avortement. Il précise de quoi vous aurez besoin, la façon de prendre le médicament et les symptômes pour lesquels il faut appeler la ligne téléphonique des infirmières de la Nova Scotia Choice Clinic. Vous trouverez également des renseignements sur les relations sexuelles, sur la contraception après l'utilisation du médicament Mifegymiso et sur les soins de suivi.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1878, “Medical abortion (Mifegymiso) instructions.” This pamphlet explains how to take the medication Mifegymiso to cause an abortion. It lists the supplies you will need, how to take the medications, and symptoms that require you to call the Nova Scotia Choice Clinic Nursing Line. Information about sex and birth control after taking Mifegymiso, and follow-up care is provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Directives pour un avortement médicamenteux (Mifegymiso)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Choice Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1886
The Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38158
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. The Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2322
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in The Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults. This pamphlet explains what home PN (parenteral nutrition) is, who can get it, how it is given, benefits, what your body needs to stay healthy, and how you will learn to do PN at home. It also explains how long you can expect to be on PN, when you can go home from the hospital, emotions, how home PN will affect your lifestyle, possible complications, and how to teach your …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. The Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (47 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Parenteral Nutrition, Home
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Parenteral feeding
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in The Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults. This pamphlet explains what home PN (parenteral nutrition) is, who can get it, how it is given, benefits, what your body needs to stay healthy, and how you will learn to do PN at home. It also explains how long you can expect to be on PN, when you can go home from the hospital, emotions, how home PN will affect your lifestyle, possible complications, and how to teach your back-up person how to do home PN. Supplies (getting them, storing, and disposal), handwashing, choosing and cleaning a work area, and how to add to your solution (multi-vitamins, vitamin K, insulin) are covered. Overnight infusion of PN and lipids, programming your pump for PN and lipids, morning routine, and caring for your Hickman/central line are explained. Common questions about PN tubing and solutions, Hickman/central lines, and how to check for complications are also listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The Nova Scotia Home Parenteral Nutrition Program for Adults
- Pamphlet Number
- 2322
