Adenoidectomy : Valley Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36674
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2070
- Available Online
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This guide will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery for an adenoidectomy. Topics include getting ready for surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, what will happen right after surgery, and care at home. Things to avoid for 2 weeks after your surgery, activity, and bleeding are also covered. The French version of this pamphlet 2176, "Adénoïdectomie - Hôpital régional Valley," is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Adenoids - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Adenoids--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This guide will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery for an adenoidectomy. Topics include getting ready for surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, what will happen right after surgery, and care at home. Things to avoid for 2 weeks after your surgery, activity, and bleeding are also covered. The French version of this pamphlet 2176, "Adénoïdectomie - Hôpital régional Valley," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology, VRH
- Pamphlet Number
- 2070
Adénoïdectomie : Hôpital régional Valley
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37312
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2176
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ce guide vous apprendra comment prendre soin de vous en toute sécurité avant et après une adénoïdectomie, qui est une chirurgie d’un jour. Il parle de la préparation à l’opération, du déroulement de la journée, de ce qui se passe tout de suite après l’opération et des soins nécessaires à la maison. Il renseigne aussi sur les choses à éviter au cours des 2 premières semaines, sur la reprise des activités et sur les saignements. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2070…
- Available Online
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- Alternate Title
- Adenoidectomy : Valley Regional Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Adenoids - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Adenoids--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- Ce guide vous apprendra comment prendre soin de vous en toute sécurité avant et après une adénoïdectomie, qui est une chirurgie d’un jour. Il parle de la préparation à l’opération, du déroulement de la journée, de ce qui se passe tout de suite après l’opération et des soins nécessaires à la maison. Il renseigne aussi sur les choses à éviter au cours des 2 premières semaines, sur la reprise des activités et sur les saignements.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2070, "Adenoidectomy - Valley Regional Hospital". This guide will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery for an adenoidectomy. Topics include getting ready for surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, what will happen right after surgery, and care at home. Things to avoid for 2 weeks after your surgery, activity, and bleeding are also covered.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology, VRH
- Pamphlet Number
- 2176
After ear surgery : QEII
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35632
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0148
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
What to expect after ear surgery, how to care for yourself at home, and an explanation of the different types of ear surgery are given. This pamphlet also shows a detailed image of the ear and middle ear. A list of symptoms that need Emergency Department attention are noted.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ear - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ear--Surgery
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Abstract
- What to expect after ear surgery, how to care for yourself at home, and an explanation of the different types of ear surgery are given. This pamphlet also shows a detailed image of the ear and middle ear. A list of symptoms that need Emergency Department attention are noted.
- Notes
- Previous title: Ear Surgery
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology nursing staff, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0148
After your child's tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy surgery : Valley Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36616
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2033
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This guide will help you learn how to care for your child safely after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Topics include what will happen right after surgery (like where your child will recover, when your child can go home), and care at home (like how to help your child with pain, when they can eat, activities they can do).
- 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 (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids - surgery
- Child
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids--Surgery
- Children
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This guide will help you learn how to care for your child safely after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Topics include what will happen right after surgery (like where your child will recover, when your child can go home), and care at home (like how to help your child with pain, when they can eat, activities they can do).
- Notes
- Previous title: After your child's tonsillectomy and/or adenoidectomy surgery : Valley Regional Hospital
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ENT Surgeons, Valley Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2033
Amygdalectomie et adénoïdectomie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36722
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2099
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ce guide vous apprendra comment prendre soin de vous en toute sécurité avant et après une amygdalectomie (aussi appelée tonsillectomie) ou une adénoïdectomie, des chirurgies d’un jour. On y traite notamment de la préparation à l’opération, du déroulement de la journée, de ce qui se passe tout de suite après l’opération et des soins nécessaires à la maison. Vous y trouverez aussi des renseignements sur les choses à éviter au cours des deux premières semaines, sur la reprise des activités et sur …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology
- Alternate Title
- Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- Ce guide vous apprendra comment prendre soin de vous en toute sécurité avant et après une amygdalectomie (aussi appelée tonsillectomie) ou une adénoïdectomie, des chirurgies d’un jour. On y traite notamment de la préparation à l’opération, du déroulement de la journée, de ce qui se passe tout de suite après l’opération et des soins nécessaires à la maison. Vous y trouverez aussi des renseignements sur les choses à éviter au cours des deux premières semaines, sur la reprise des activités et sur les saignements.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy" pamphlet 0284. This guide will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery for a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Topics include getting ready for surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, what will happen right after surgery, and care at home. Things to avoid for 2 weeks after your surgery, activity, and bleeding are also covered.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology
- Pamphlet Number
- 2099
Amygdalectomie et adénoïdectomie : Hôpital régional Valley
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37313
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2177
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ce guide vous apprendra comment prendre soin de vous en toute sécurité avant et après une amygdalectomie (aussi appelée tonsillectomie) ou une adénoïdectomie, qui sont des chirurgies d’un jour. Il parle de la préparation à l’opération, du déroulement de la journée, de ce qui se passe tout de suite après l’opération et des soins nécessaires à la maison. Il renseigne aussi sur les choses à éviter au cours des 2 premières semaines, sur la reprise des activités et sur les saignements. ; This pamphl…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy : Valley Regional Hospital
- 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)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- Ce guide vous apprendra comment prendre soin de vous en toute sécurité avant et après une amygdalectomie (aussi appelée tonsillectomie) ou une adénoïdectomie, qui sont des chirurgies d’un jour. Il parle de la préparation à l’opération, du déroulement de la journée, de ce qui se passe tout de suite après l’opération et des soins nécessaires à la maison. Il renseigne aussi sur les choses à éviter au cours des 2 premières semaines, sur la reprise des activités et sur les saignements.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2071, "Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy - Valley Regional Hospital". This guide will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery for a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Topics include getting ready for surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, what will happen right after surgery, and care at home. Things to avoid for 2 weeks after your surgery, activity, and bleeding are also covered.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology, VRH
- Pamphlet Number
- 2177
Endoscopic repair of a blocked tear duct
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35470
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology Service, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1538
- Available Online
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This surgery is called endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). It is needed when your tear duct is blocked and tears cannot drain. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after surgery. It includes information about pain, cold compresses, dressings, after care, and follow-up. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology Service
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- 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)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This surgery is called endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). It is needed when your tear duct is blocked and tears cannot drain. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after surgery. It includes information about pain, cold compresses, dressings, after care, and follow-up. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Endoscopic repair of blocked tear duct; Endoscopic repair of a blocked tear duct
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Adapted by: Otolaryngology Service, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1538
Endoscopic sinus surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34459
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0512
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The sinuses are cavities (spaces) in the bones of the face and head. They have a lining that makes mucus. They can get inflamed (red and swollen) for many reasons. This can lead to nasal blockage (blocked nose), loss of smell, and sometimes pain. Surgery may be needed if medical treatment does not help the problem. This pamphlet explains what endoscopic sinus surgery is, how to get ready for surgery, what will happen after surgery, and care at home. A list of symptoms requiring immediate medic…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Endoscopy
- Sinusitis - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Endoscopy
- Sinusitis--Surgery
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Abstract
- The sinuses are cavities (spaces) in the bones of the face and head. They have a lining that makes mucus. They can get inflamed (red and swollen) for many reasons. This can lead to nasal blockage (blocked nose), loss of smell, and sometimes pain. Surgery may be needed if medical treatment does not help the problem. This pamphlet explains what endoscopic sinus surgery is, how to get ready for surgery, what will happen after surgery, and care at home. A list of symptoms requiring immediate medical attention is provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Functional endoscopic sinus surgery
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology
- Pamphlet Number
- 0512
Laryngectomie totale
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38221
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2366
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
La laryngectomie totale consiste à enlever le larynx en entier (ablation). Votre larynx est enlevé parce qu'il est atteint d'une maladie (comme le cancer). Votre façon habituelle de parler changera après l'opération. Le présent document explique ce à quoi vous attendre avant l’opération, le matin de l'opération et juste après. Il traite également de ce qui vous attend à la maison, de la protection contre la grippe, des soins à apporter à la stomie et à la canule de laryngectomie, du matériel, d…
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- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Otolaryngology
- Alternate Title
- Total laryngectomy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Laryngectomy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Laryngectomy
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Abstract
- La laryngectomie totale consiste à enlever le larynx en entier (ablation). Votre larynx est enlevé parce qu'il est atteint d'une maladie (comme le cancer). Votre façon habituelle de parler changera après l'opération. Le présent document explique ce à quoi vous attendre avant l’opération, le matin de l'opération et juste après. Il traite également de ce qui vous attend à la maison, de la protection contre la grippe, des soins à apporter à la stomie et à la canule de laryngectomie, du matériel, de l'humidité, de la rééducation vocale, de l'alimentation, du suivi et des symptômes qui nécessitent des soins médicaux. Une recette d'eau stérile est fournie.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0439, "Total Laryngectomy". Total laryngectomy is the removal of your larynx (voice box). Your larynx is being removed because it has a disease (like cancer). Your usual way of talking will change after your surgery. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, the morning of, and right after your surgery. Other topics include what to expect at home, protecting yourself from the flu, stoma and laryngectomy tube care, supplies, humidity, speech rehabilitation, nutrition, follow-up, and symptoms that require medical attention. A recipe for sterile water is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology Staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 2366
Nose surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34378
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0302
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains the types of nose surgery, and what will happen right after surgery and at home. It also includes tips and information on when to get medical attention.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology
- 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)
- Nose - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nose--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the types of nose surgery, and what will happen right after surgery and at home. It also includes tips and information on when to get medical attention.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology
- Pamphlet Number
- 0302
Parotidectomy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35831
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0359
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A parotidectomy is surgery to remove your parotid gland(s). The parotid glands are large salivary glands. They are on the side of your face, just in front of and below your ears. This pamphlet explains what will happen right after surgery, care at home, follow-up care, and symptoms that need immediate medical attention.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Parotidectomy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Parotidectomy
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Abstract
- A parotidectomy is surgery to remove your parotid gland(s). The parotid glands are large salivary glands. They are on the side of your face, just in front of and below your ears. This pamphlet explains what will happen right after surgery, care at home, follow-up care, and symptoms that need immediate medical attention.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0359
Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians : American Sign Language-English interpreter services
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34611
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0257
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians is a non- profit organization, serving the approximately 150,000 deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened people in the province of Nova Scotia. This pamphlet gives information on hiring American Sign Language-English interpreters.
- 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)
- Hearing Disorders
- Sign language
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hearing disorders
- American Sign Language
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Abstract
- Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians is a non- profit organization, serving the approximately 150,000 deaf, hard of hearing, and late-deafened people in the province of Nova Scotia. This pamphlet gives information on hiring American Sign Language-English interpreters.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Society of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Nova Scotians
- Pamphlet Number
- 0257
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34367
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0284
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This guide will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery for a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Topics include getting ready for surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, what will happen right after surgery, and care at home. Things to avoid for 2 weeks after your surgery, activity, and bleeding are also covered. The French version of this pamphlet 2099, "Amygdalectomie et adénoïdectomie", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Otolaryngology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (17 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This guide will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery for a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Topics include getting ready for surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, what will happen right after surgery, and care at home. Things to avoid for 2 weeks after your surgery, activity, and bleeding are also covered. The French version of this pamphlet 2099, "Amygdalectomie et adénoïdectomie", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology
- Pamphlet Number
- 0284
Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy : Valley Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36673
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2071
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This guide will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery for a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Topics include getting ready for surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, what will happen right after surgery, and care at home. Things to avoid for 2 weeks after your surgery, activity, and bleeding are also covered. The French version of this pamphlet 2177, "Amygdalectomie et adénoïdectomie - Hôpital régional Valley," is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (17 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Tonsillectomy
- Adenoids--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This guide will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery for a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. Topics include getting ready for surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, what will happen right after surgery, and care at home. Things to avoid for 2 weeks after your surgery, activity, and bleeding are also covered. The French version of this pamphlet 2177, "Amygdalectomie et adénoïdectomie - Hôpital régional Valley," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology, VRH
- Pamphlet Number
- 2071
Total laryngectomy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35681
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0439
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Total laryngectomy is the removal of your larynx (voice box). Your larynx is being removed because it has a disease (like cancer). Your usual way of talking will change after your surgery. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, the morning of, and right after your surgery. Other topics include what to expect at home, protecting yourself from the flu, stoma and laryngectomy tube care, supplies, humidity, speech rehabilitation, nutrition, follow-up, and symptoms that require medical attent…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Otolaryngology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Laryngectomy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Laryngectomy
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Abstract
- Total laryngectomy is the removal of your larynx (voice box). Your larynx is being removed because it has a disease (like cancer). Your usual way of talking will change after your surgery. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, the morning of, and right after your surgery. Other topics include what to expect at home, protecting yourself from the flu, stoma and laryngectomy tube care, supplies, humidity, speech rehabilitation, nutrition, follow-up, and symptoms that require medical attention. A recipe for sterile water is provided.
- The French version of this pamphlet 2366, "Laryngectomie totale," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology Staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 0439
