After limb loss (amputation) : Valley Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38220
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Rehabilitation Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2367
- Available Online
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This guide will help you understand what will happen before and after your surgery, how you may feel, how to care for your amputation, and how to adapt your lifestyle to this change.
- Available Online
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- Alternate Title
- Limb loss : VRH
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (23 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Amputation - rehabilitation
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Amputation
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This guide will help you understand what will happen before and after your surgery, how you may feel, how to care for your amputation, and how to adapt your lifestyle to this change.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Rehabilitation Services, Valley Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2367
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2353
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what a callus is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a callus is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Callosities
- Foot
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a callus is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a callus is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2353
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2354
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what a corn is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a corn is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Callosities
- Foot
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Foot
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a corn is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a corn is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2354
Hemosiderin staining
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38204
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2352
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what hemosiderin staining is and its causes. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for hemosiderin staining is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pigments, Biological
- Leg
- Dermatitis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Skin--Inflammation
- Pigments
- Leg
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what hemosiderin staining is and its causes. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for hemosiderin staining is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2352
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.
- 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 ([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
Negative pressure wound therapy : a portable system for advanced wound healing
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35942
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Interprofessional Practice and Learning Wound Prevention and Management Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1221
- Available Online
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Negative pressure wound therapy is a machine that uses controlled negative pressure (like a vacuum) to help heal wounds. This pamphlet answers common questions about using this therapy.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Interprofessional Practice and Learning Wound Prevention and Management Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
- Wound Closure Techniques
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Wound healing
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- Negative pressure wound therapy is a machine that uses controlled negative pressure (like a vacuum) to help heal wounds. This pamphlet answers common questions about using this therapy.
- Notes
- previous title: Negative pressure wound closure therapy : a portable system for advanced wound healing
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Interprofessional Practice and Learning Wound Prevention and Management Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1221
Negative pressure wound therapy : PICO single use system
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38267
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Interprofessional Practice and Learning Wound Prevention and Management Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1577
- Available Online
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Negative pressure wound therapy is a machine that uses controlled negative pressure (like a vacuum) to help heal wounds using a PICO dressing. This pamphlet answers common questions about using this therapy.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Interprofessional Practice and Learning Wound Prevention and Management Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (11 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
- Wound Closure Techniques
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Wound healing
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- Negative pressure wound therapy is a machine that uses controlled negative pressure (like a vacuum) to help heal wounds using a PICO dressing. This pamphlet answers common questions about using this therapy.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Interprofessional Practice and Learning Wound Prevention and Management Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1577
Plantar warts
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38202
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2355
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what a plantar wart is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a plantar wart is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Papillomaviruses
- Foot
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a plantar wart is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a plantar wart is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2355
Pressure injury (ulcer) prevention
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35560
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Wound Care Committee.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1582
- Available Online
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A pressure injury is an injury to the skin and the tissue under the skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pressure injuries, and what you and your health care team can do to help prevent pressure injuries. The French version of this pamphlet 1795, "Prévention des plaies de pression (ulcères)", is also available.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Wound Care Committee
- Alternate Title
- Bed sore prevention
- 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)
- Pressure Ulcer
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Bedsores
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- A pressure injury is an injury to the skin and the tissue under the skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pressure injuries, and what you and your health care team can do to help prevent pressure injuries. The French version of this pamphlet 1795, "Prévention des plaies de pression (ulcères)", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Pressure ulcer (bed sore) prevention
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Wound Care Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 1582
Prévention des plaies de pression (ulcères)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35854
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Wound Care Committee.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1795
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Une plaie de pression est une blessure de la peau et des tissus sous la peau. Le présent dépliant explique ce qui cause les plaies de pression et comment vous et votre équipe soignante pouvez les prévenir. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Pressure Injury (Ulcer) Prevention" pamphlet 1582. A pressure injury is an injury to the skin and the tissue under the skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pressure injuries, and what you and your health care team can do to help prevent pressure…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Wound Care Committee
- Alternate Title
- Pressure injury (ulcer) prevention
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pressure Ulcer
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Bedsores
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- Une plaie de pression est une blessure de la peau et des tissus sous la peau. Le présent dépliant explique ce qui cause les plaies de pression et comment vous et votre équipe soignante pouvez les prévenir.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Pressure Injury (Ulcer) Prevention" pamphlet 1582. A pressure injury is an injury to the skin and the tissue under the skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pressure injuries, and what you and your health care team can do to help prevent pressure injuries.
- Notes
- Previous title: Prévention des plaies de pression
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Wound Care Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 1795
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2362
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what a seed corn is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a seed corn is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Callosities
- Foot
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Corn--Seeds--Anatomy
- Foot
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a seed corn is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a seed corn is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2362
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2356
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains what a thick nail is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a thick nail is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Memorial Hospital. Foot Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a thick nail is and what causes it. A list of what makes some people at a higher risk for a thick nail is given. Treatment is also explained.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Foot Clinic, Eastern Memorial Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2356
Top things you can do for your arthritis
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36712
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Orthopedic Assessment Clinic Teams.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2020
- Available Online
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Arthritis affects many people, and it is becoming more common. It can cause pain and affect your mobility (movement), keeping you from doing the things you want to do. This pamphlet provides the top nine things you can do to help better manage your pain and improve your function.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Orthopedic Assessment Clinic Teams
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Arthritis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Arthritis
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- Arthritis affects many people, and it is becoming more common. It can cause pain and affect your mobility (movement), keeping you from doing the things you want to do. This pamphlet provides the top nine things you can do to help better manage your pain and improve your function.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSH's Orthopedic Assessment Clinic Teams
- Pamphlet Number
- 2020
