Welcome to the Neurosurgery Unit 7.3
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34664
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Neurosurgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1033
- Available Online
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The Neurosurgery Unit is for people with brain and/or spinal cord injury or disease. Our goal is to give the best possible care to you using a team approach. We have different levels of care to support your recovery. This pamphlet explains the 2 levels of care: the Neurosurgery Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) and the Neurosurgery floor. It also gives information about transitioning from the ICU, Home First and discharge planning, visiting, information for your loved ones, places for your loved on…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Neurosurgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neurosciences
- Neurosurgery
- Hospital Units
- Patient Care Team
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Neuroscience
- Nervous system--Surgery
- Health care teams
- Hospital units
- Specialty
- Nervous System
- Abstract
- The Neurosurgery Unit is for people with brain and/or spinal cord injury or disease. Our goal is to give the best possible care to you using a team approach. We have different levels of care to support your recovery. This pamphlet explains the 2 levels of care: the Neurosurgery Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) and the Neurosurgery floor. It also gives information about transitioning from the ICU, Home First and discharge planning, visiting, information for your loved ones, places for your loved ones to stay, and your health care team members. A section of helpful hints includes information about parking, personal belongings, the Crisis Room, Brain Repair Centre, waiting room, and visitors' washroom. Conveniences at the HI site and important phone numbers are listed.
- Notes
- previous title: Welcome to 7.3 Neurosurgery
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Neurosurgery Nursing Staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 1033
Your halo brace
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37307
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Halifax Infirmary. Neurosciences.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0614
- Available Online
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This pamphlet will help you learn about your halo brace. A halo brace is worn so that your neck fracture heals properly. This is similar to how a plaster cast protects a broken arm or leg while it is healing. This pamphlet gives information about balance and movement, hygiene, best options for clothing and shoes, and pin sites care. Information about halo vests, loose nuts and bolts, common concerns, activity while wearing a halo brace, and how long you will need to wear the halo brace is inclu…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Halifax Infirmary. Neurosciences
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Braces
- Neck Injuries
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Orthopedic braces
- Neck--Wounds and injuries
- Specialty
- Nervous System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet will help you learn about your halo brace. A halo brace is worn so that your neck fracture heals properly. This is similar to how a plaster cast protects a broken arm or leg while it is healing. This pamphlet gives information about balance and movement, hygiene, best options for clothing and shoes, and pin sites care. Information about halo vests, loose nuts and bolts, common concerns, activity while wearing a halo brace, and how long you will need to wear the halo brace is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Neurosciences, Halifax Infirmary
- Pamphlet Number
- 0614
