Medical Surgical Day Clinic (MSDC) : Cobequid Community Health Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36500
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cobequid Community Health Centre. Medical Surgical Day Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1413
- Available Online
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The Medical Surgical Day Clinic (MSDC) at Cobequid Community Health Centre sees patients who need follow-up care after a visit to the Emergency Department. This pamphlet explains what to expect during your visit and how to get ready for a CT scan or an ultrasound.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cobequid Community Health Centre. Medical Surgical Day Clinic
- Alternate Title
- MSDC
- CCHC
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Aftercare
- Emergency Outpatient Unit
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--After care
- Hospitals--Diagnostic services
- Abstract
- The Medical Surgical Day Clinic (MSDC) at Cobequid Community Health Centre sees patients who need follow-up care after a visit to the Emergency Department. This pamphlet explains what to expect during your visit and how to get ready for a CT scan or an ultrasound.
- Notes
- Previous title: Medical Surgical Day Clinic
- Previous title: Medical Surgical Day Clinic : Cobequid Community Health Centre
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: CCHC Medical Surgical Day Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1413
Low-iodine eating guidelines
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36517
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1955
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains how to get ready for a radioactive iodine scan or treatment by following a low-iodine diet. Topics include reading nutrition labels, foods and ingredients to avoid, recipes, and resources.
- 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 (30 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- iodine
- Nutrition
- Food Labeling
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Iodine
- Nutrition
- Food--Labeling
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how to get ready for a radioactive iodine scan or treatment by following a low-iodine diet. Topics include reading nutrition labels, foods and ingredients to avoid, recipes, and resources.
- Notes
- Previous title: Reading food labels for a low iodine diet
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Pamphlet Number
- 1955
Understanding your lung screening results
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38245
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4043
- Available Online
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This information is for people who have been booked for a CT scan or have already had a chest CT scan. The pamphlet gives information about CT scans, what kind of follow-up tests might be needed, and understanding your chest CT results.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - prevention & control
- Lung - diagnostic imaging
- Lung Neoplasms - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer
- Lungs--Cancer--Diagnosis
- Abstract
- This information is for people who have been booked for a CT scan or have already had a chest CT scan. The pamphlet gives information about CT scans, what kind of follow-up tests might be needed, and understanding your chest CT results.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4043
Preparing for your lung screening chest CT scan
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38247
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4054
- Available Online
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A lung screening chest CT scan takes detailed pictures of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for your scan, what will happen at the appointment, possible side effects, and what will happen after your appointment.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - prevention & control
- Lung - diagnostic imaging
- Lung Neoplasms - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer
- Lungs--Cancer--Diagnosis
- Abstract
- A lung screening chest CT scan takes detailed pictures of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for your scan, what will happen at the appointment, possible side effects, and what will happen after your appointment.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4054
Managing low back pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36518
Nova Scotia Health Authority. The BACK Program (Dalhousie University), Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Department of Emergency Medicine.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1967
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
You are not alone. Back pain is very common. It usually gets better over time without any prescription medication or diagnostic imaging (like an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan). This pamphlet includes some tips to help you manage your back pain at home. It gives exercises you can do when you are having pain (along with pictures to help guide you), information about treatment, what you can do to prevent back pain, and when to contact your primary health care provider, a walk-in clinic, or a mobile clini…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. The BACK Program (Dalhousie University)
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Department of Emergency Medicine
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Low Back Pain - prevention and control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Backache
- Backache--Patients--Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- You are not alone. Back pain is very common. It usually gets better over time without any prescription medication or diagnostic imaging (like an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan). This pamphlet includes some tips to help you manage your back pain at home. It gives exercises you can do when you are having pain (along with pictures to help guide you), information about treatment, what you can do to prevent back pain, and when to contact your primary health care provider, a walk-in clinic, or a mobile clinic, or go to the nearest Emergency Department. Contact information for Physiotherapy Services at Nova Scotia Health is included. The French version of this pamphlet 2189, "Traitement de la lombalgie (mal au bas du dos)," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The BACK Program (Dalhousie University), Physiotherapy (Nova Scotia Health) and Department of Emergency Medicine (Nova Scotia Health)
- Pamphlet Number
- 1967
Coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) : Halifax Infirmary
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35062
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Halifax Infirmary. Diagnostic Imaging.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1171
- Available Online
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Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) is a test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to your heart. The test is done using a computed tomography (CT) scan machine. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the test, and what will happen during and after the test. A map of the QEII Health Sciences Centre is included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Halifax Infirmary. Diagnostic Imaging
- Alternate Title
- Coronary CTA : HI
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Tomography
- Angiography--Digital techniques
- Heart--Imaging
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abstract
- Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) is a test that looks at the arteries that supply blood to your heart. The test is done using a computed tomography (CT) scan machine. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the test, and what will happen during and after the test. A map of the QEII Health Sciences Centre is included.
- Notes
- Previous title: Coronary computed tomography angiography
- Previous title: Coronary computed tomography angiography: Halifax Infirmary
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Diagnostic Imaging, Halifax Infirmary
- Pamphlet Number
- 1171
Nova Scotia Health Authority. CT Service Advisory Provincial Committee.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0067
- Available Online
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Computed Tomography (CT) scans are images made by a computer and X-ray machine. CT scans give more detailed pictures of bones and soft tissue organs than regular X-rays. These images will help your doctor recommend the best treatment for you. Topics include: how you get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, when to expect results, and where to send your feedback. A list of hospital contact info is pro…
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- Alternate Title
- Computerized tomography scan
- 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)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Tomography, Emission-Computed
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Radiography, Medical
- Tomography
- Abstract
- Computed Tomography (CT) scans are images made by a computer and X-ray machine. CT scans give more detailed pictures of bones and soft tissue organs than regular X-rays. These images will help your doctor recommend the best treatment for you. Topics include: how you get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, when to expect results, and where to send your feedback. A list of hospital contact info is provided. The French translation of this pamphlet 1104, "Tomodensitogramme" is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: CT Scanner
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: CT Service Advisory Provincial Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 0067
Tomodensitogramme
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34827
Nova Scotia Health Authority. CT Service Advisory Provincial Committee.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1104
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Les tomodensitogrammes sont des images prises par un ordinateur et un appareil à rayons X. Ils permettent d’obtenir des images plus détaillées des os et des organes de tissus mous que les radiographies ordinaires. Ces images aideront votre médecin à vous recommander le meilleur traitement. Les sujets abordés dans la présente publication sont les suivants : la préparation au tomodensitogramme, la procédure, l’allaitement après le tomodensitogramme, les effets secondaires, la durée de la procédur…
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- Alternate Title
- CT scan
- Computed tomography scan
- 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)
- Tomography, X-Ray Computed
- Tomography, Emission-Computed
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Radiography, Medical
- Tomography
- Abstract
- Les tomodensitogrammes sont des images prises par un ordinateur et un appareil à rayons X. Ils permettent d’obtenir des images plus détaillées des os et des organes de tissus mous que les radiographies ordinaires. Ces images aideront votre médecin à vous recommander le meilleur traitement. Les sujets abordés dans la présente publication sont les suivants : la préparation au tomodensitogramme, la procédure, l’allaitement après le tomodensitogramme, les effets secondaires, la durée de la procédure, le temps nécessaire à l’obtention des résultats, l’envoi de commentaires et suggestions. Une liste des noms des hôpitaux et de leur numéro de téléphone est fournie.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0067, “CT Scan”. Computed Tomography (CT) scans are images made by a computer and X-ray machine. CT scans give more detailed pictures of bones and soft tissue organs than regular X-rays. These images will help your doctor recommend the best treatment for you. Topics include: how you get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, when to expect results, and where to send your feedback. A list of hospital contact info is provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Tomodensitomètre
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: CT Service Advisory Provincial Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 1104
Having a FibroScan®
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35543
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Digestive Care and Endoscopy.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1570
- Available Online
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A FibroScan® is a scan of your liver to measure how stiff your liver is. It is a painless test which involves a probe being passed over the top right area of your abdomen (tummy). It is similar to an ultrasound scan. Info is included on what to expect before, during, and after your fibroscan. The French version of this pamphlet 2199, "Passer un FibroScan®", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- Having a fibroscan
- 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)
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Liver
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diagnostic imaging
- Liver--Diseases
- Abstract
- A FibroScan® is a scan of your liver to measure how stiff your liver is. It is a painless test which involves a probe being passed over the top right area of your abdomen (tummy). It is similar to an ultrasound scan. Info is included on what to expect before, during, and after your fibroscan. The French version of this pamphlet 2199, "Passer un FibroScan®", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Kevork Peltekian, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- 1570
Passer un fibroscan
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37514
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Digestive Care and Endoscopy.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2199
- Available Online
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Un fibroscan est un examen qui mesure la dureté du foie. Il se fait en passant une sonde sur le côté droit du haut du ventre et ne cause aucune douleur. Il est semblable à un ultrason. Ce dépliant explique ce qui se passe avant, pendant et après un fibroscan. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Having a FibroScan®" pamphlet 1570. A FibroScan® is a scan of your liver to measure how stiff your liver is. It is a painless test which involves a probe being passed over the top right area of y…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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)
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Liver
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diagnostic imaging
- Liver--Diseases
- Abstract
- Un fibroscan est un examen qui mesure la dureté du foie. Il se fait en passant une sonde sur le côté droit du haut du ventre et ne cause aucune douleur. Il est semblable à un ultrason. Ce dépliant explique ce qui se passe avant, pendant et après un fibroscan.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Having a FibroScan®" pamphlet 1570. A FibroScan® is a scan of your liver to measure how stiff your liver is. It is a painless test which involves a probe being passed over the top right area of your abdomen (tummy). It is similar to an ultrasound scan. Info is included on what to expect before, during, and after your fibroscan.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Kevork Peltekian, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- 2199
Traitement de la lombalgie (mal au bas du dos)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37477
Nova Scotia Health Authority. The BACK Program (Dalhousie University), Nova Scotia Health Authority. Department of Emergency Medicine, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2189
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Vous n'êtes pas seul. Les douleurs au dos sont très fréquentes et diminuent généralement avec le temps, sans médicaments d'ordonnance ou imagerie diagnostique (comme une radiographie, une IRM ou une TDM). Ce guide comprend quelques conseils pour vous aider à traiter votre mal de dos à la maison. On y présente des exercices à faire lorsque vous avez mal, ainsi que des images pour vous guider. D'autres conseils généraux et possibilités de traitement sont fournis. Les symptômes sont indiqués pour …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. The BACK Program (Dalhousie University)
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Department of Emergency Medicine
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Physiotherapy
- Alternate Title
- Managing low back pain
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Low Back Pain - prevention and control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Backache
- Backache--Patients--Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- Vous n'êtes pas seul. Les douleurs au dos sont très fréquentes et diminuent généralement avec le temps, sans médicaments d'ordonnance ou imagerie diagnostique (comme une radiographie, une IRM ou une TDM). Ce guide comprend quelques conseils pour vous aider à traiter votre mal de dos à la maison. On y présente des exercices à faire lorsque vous avez mal, ainsi que des images pour vous guider. D'autres conseils généraux et possibilités de traitement sont fournis. Les symptômes sont indiqués pour savoir quand consulter votre fournisseur de soins de santé familial et quand vous rendre directement au service des urgences.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1967, "Managing Low Back Pain". You are not alone. Back pain is very common and usually gets better over time without any prescription or diagnostic imaging (such as an X-ray, MRI, or CT scan). This guide includes some tips to help you manage your back pain at home. Exercises to do when you are having pain are listed (along with pictures to help guide you). Other general tips and treatment options are given. Symptoms are given for when to see your family health care provider versus when to go directly to the Emergency Department.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The BACK Program (Dalhousie University), Physiotherapy (NSHA) and Department of Emergency Medicine (NSHA)
- Pamphlet Number
- 2189
Deep Breath Hold Technique
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37417
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1671
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains the Deep Breath Hold technique, why it is used, and how it effects your CT scan and treatment.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the Deep Breath Hold technique, why it is used, and how it effects your CT scan and treatment.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1671
