After a nerve block for chronic pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35497
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1559
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This pamphlet explains what to expect after a nerve block for chronic pain. Topics include pain, activities, and medications and blood sugar levels. Symptoms that require emergency medical help are listed. The phone number for the Chronic Pain Service is included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nerve Block
- Chronic Pain
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Chronic pain
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect after a nerve block for chronic pain. Topics include pain, activities, and medications and blood sugar levels. Symptoms that require emergency medical help are listed. The phone number for the Chronic Pain Service is included.
- Notes
- Previous title: What to expect after a nerve block for chronic pain
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 1559
Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement de la douleur
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35847
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1792
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Ce dépliant présente de l’information au sujet des différents « analgésiques à la marijuana » (antidouleurs) ou « cannabioïdes synthétiques » (artificiels) utilisés pour traiter la douleur. On y traite aussi des types les plus fréquents d’affections pour lesquelles ils sont le plus souvent utilisés aux fins de traitement. Des détails sont fournis sur la quantité à prendre, les effets secondaires, les mesures de sécurité, les doses oubliées et le rangement des médicaments. ; This pamphlet is a F…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Alternate Title
- Cannabinoid analgesics for pain management
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- Ce dépliant présente de l’information au sujet des différents « analgésiques à la marijuana » (antidouleurs) ou « cannabioïdes synthétiques » (artificiels) utilisés pour traiter la douleur. On y traite aussi des types les plus fréquents d’affections pour lesquelles ils sont le plus souvent utilisés aux fins de traitement. Des détails sont fournis sur la quantité à prendre, les effets secondaires, les mesures de sécurité, les doses oubliées et le rangement des médicaments.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Cannabinoid Analgesics for Pain Management" pamphlet 1350. This pamphlet provides information about the different 'marijuana analgesics' (painkillers) or 'synthetic (man-made) cannabinoids' used to manage pain and the most common types of conditions they are most often used to treat. Details about how much to take, side effects, safety measures, missed doses, and how to store this medicine are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 1792
Cannabinoids for managing pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35259
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1350
- Available Online
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Cannabinoids are a group of medications that are sometimes called ‘marijuana analgesics (painkillers)’ or ‘synthetic (artificial) cannabinoids’. This pamphlet explains why you have been prescribed a cannabinoid, how much of this medication to take and how to take it, side effects, and how to stay safe when taking this medication. Information on what to do if you miss a dose and how to store this medication is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1792, "Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- 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)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- Cannabinoids are a group of medications that are sometimes called ‘marijuana analgesics (painkillers)’ or ‘synthetic (artificial) cannabinoids’. This pamphlet explains why you have been prescribed a cannabinoid, how much of this medication to take and how to take it, side effects, and how to stay safe when taking this medication. Information on what to do if you miss a dose and how to store this medication is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1792, "Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement de la douleur", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Cannabinoid analgesics for pain management
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 1350
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35691
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1145
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This pamphlet describes what CRPS is, its causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment. The French version of this pamphlet 1788, "Syndrome douloureux régional complexe (SDRC)", is also available.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic
- Alternate Title
- CRPS
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes what CRPS is, its causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment. The French version of this pamphlet 1788, "Syndrome douloureux régional complexe (SDRC)", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit Revised by: Orthopedic Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1145
Injections for chronic pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35004
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0277
- Available Online
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You and your doctor have decided that you need injections to manage your chronic (ongoing) pain. An injection is medication given using a needle. This pamphlet explains how well injections for chronic pain work, if the injections are painful, and common types of injections for chronic pain, including epidural steroids, facet joint injection, sacroiliac (SI joint) injection, and radiofrequency lesioning (RFG). The pamphlet also explains how to get ready for your injections, how an injection for …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- 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)
- Injections
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Injections
- Pain--Treatment
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- You and your doctor have decided that you need injections to manage your chronic (ongoing) pain. An injection is medication given using a needle. This pamphlet explains how well injections for chronic pain work, if the injections are painful, and common types of injections for chronic pain, including epidural steroids, facet joint injection, sacroiliac (SI joint) injection, and radiofrequency lesioning (RFG). The pamphlet also explains how to get ready for your injections, how an injection for chronic pain is done, and the possible side effects and risks.
- Notes
- Previous title: Nerve block for chronic pain
- Previous title: A nerve block for chronic pain
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 0277
La méthadone pour traiter la douleur chronique
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37503
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2193
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La méthadone est un analgésique opioïde (antidouleur). Elle est souvent utilisée pour gérer la douleur chronique. Ce dépliant explique comment et à quelle fréquence vous devez prendre la méthadone, ce qu’il faut faire si vous manquez une dose, comment conserver ce médicament et les précautions spéciales à prendre. Il décrit les effets secondaires et quand vous devez appeler votre fournisseur de soins primaires ou l’unité de traitement de la douleur. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of th…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Methadone
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Methadone hydrochloride
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- La méthadone est un analgésique opioïde (antidouleur). Elle est souvent utilisée pour gérer la douleur chronique. Ce dépliant explique comment et à quelle fréquence vous devez prendre la méthadone, ce qu’il faut faire si vous manquez une dose, comment conserver ce médicament et les précautions spéciales à prendre. Il décrit les effets secondaires et quand vous devez appeler votre fournisseur de soins primaires ou l’unité de traitement de la douleur.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0686, "Using Methadone for Chronic Pain". Methadone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller). It is often used to manage chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how to take methadone, when to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Special precautions, side effects, storage instructions, and a list of symptoms that require a call to your primary health care provider's office or the Pain Management Unit are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 2193
Syndrome douloureux régional complexe (SDRC)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35843
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1788
- Available Online
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La présente publication décrit ce qu’est le syndrome douloureux régional complexe (SDRC), ses causes, ses signes, ses symptômes et son traitement. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)" pamphlet 1145. This pamphlet describes what CRPS is, its causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic
- Alternate Title
- SDRC
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- Abstract
- La présente publication décrit ce qu’est le syndrome douloureux régional complexe (SDRC), ses causes, ses signes, ses symptômes et son traitement.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)" pamphlet 1145. This pamphlet describes what CRPS is, its causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit Revised by: Orthopedic Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1788
Using methadone for chronic pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34543
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0686
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Methadone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller). It is often used to manage chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how to take methadone, when to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Special precautions, side effects, storage instructions, and a list of symptoms that require a call to your primary health care provider's office or the Pain Management Unit are provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2193, "La méthadone pour traiter la douleur chronique," is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Methadone
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Methadone hydrochloride
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- Methadone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller). It is often used to manage chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how to take methadone, when to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Special precautions, side effects, storage instructions, and a list of symptoms that require a call to your primary health care provider's office or the Pain Management Unit are provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2193, "La méthadone pour traiter la douleur chronique," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 0686
Using TENS for pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35692
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Physiotherapy.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0727
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This pamphlet will help you be successful with TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation) use at home. It discusses topics such as: pain, how a TENS unit works and how to use it, taking care of your skin, taking care of the unit, and safety guidelines. It provides electrode placement diagrams and a chart for starting settings.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Physiotherapy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation
- Abstract
- This pamphlet will help you be successful with TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation) use at home. It discusses topics such as: pain, how a TENS unit works and how to use it, taking care of your skin, taking care of the unit, and safety guidelines. It provides electrode placement diagrams and a chart for starting settings.
- Notes
- Previous title: Using TENS for Chronic Pain
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 0727
