Basics of Planning and Management of Patients during Radiation Therapy : A Guide for Students and Practitioners
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat43094
Ashutosh Mukherji.
--Singapore:
Springer
, c2018.
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- Location
- Online
This book summarizes the do's and don'ts of managing a patient receiving radiotherapy as well as how to manage common day to day situations that one comes across in radiation oncology practice. It serves as a useful guide for radiation oncology practitioners for practical exams. This book offers assistance to young radiotherapists in handling cancer patients.
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- Author
- Mukherji, Ashutosh
- Responsibility
- Ashutosh Mukherji
- Place of Publication
- Singapore
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvii, 403 p.) : 88 illus., 86 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9789811066597
- 9789811066580 (print ed.)
- 9789811066603 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Patient Care Planning
- Radiotherapy
- Treatment Outcome
- Specialty
- Radiotherapy
- Abstract
- This book summarizes the do's and don'ts of managing a patient receiving radiotherapy as well as how to manage common day to day situations that one comes across in radiation oncology practice. It serves as a useful guide for radiation oncology practitioners for practical exams. This book offers assistance to young radiotherapists in handling cancer patients.
- Contents
- Part I. Approaching a Cancer Patient -- 1. Taking a Decision and Ordering Investigations -- 2. Role of Surgery in Cancer Management -- 3. Radiotherapy in Cancer Care -- 4. Role of Chemotherapy in Management of Cancers -- 5. Principles of Management of Cancers in Paediatric Patients -- 6. Palliative and Supportive Care of Cancers -- Part II. Principles of Application of Radiotherapy -- 7. Radiobiological Principles -- 8. Patient’s Positioning and Simulation: Do’s and Don’ts -- 9. Planning a Patient, Deciding on the Volumes and Fields and Plan Verification -- 10. Conformal Radiotherapy: Simulation and Contouring -- 11. Prescribing a Radiotherapy Schedule and Dose Fractionation -- 12. Evaluating a Treatment Plan -- 13. An Introduction to Brachytherapy -- 14. Brachytherapy Planning and Evaluation -- 15. Planning Electron Therapy and Evaluation of Plans -- 16. Planning Stereotactic and Adaptive Radiotherapy -- 17. Intraoperative Radiotherapy -- 18. Particle Beam Therapy: A Quick View -- Part III. Use of Other Agents with Radiation -- 19. Using Concurrent or Sequential Chemotherapy and Biomolecules -- 20. Use of Radiosensitizers and Radioprotectors -- Part IV. Managing Radiotherapy Complications -- 21. Expected Complications During Treatment -- 22. Management of Oral Mucosal Reactions and Oro-dental Care -- 23. Management of Skin Reactions -- 24. Management of GI Complications -- 25. Managing Local Pain -- 26. Managing Bone Marrow Toxicities -- 27. Managing Complications: Lymphoedema and Fibrosis -- 28. Dietary Care and Support During Radiotherapy -- 29. Post-treatment Evaluation and Advice and Follow-Up Schedules -- 30. Psychological and Social Issues in Patients Undergoing Radiotherapy.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Breast reconstruction guidebook
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35574
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1592
- Available Online
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This pamphlet is a breast reconstruction guidebook. Your health care team will fill out the pamphlet with your appointments and breast cancer summary. They will also write summaries of the initial, secondary, and nipple/areola breast reconstructions. The pamphlet explains how to care for the drainage tube, how to empty the drain, and when the drains will be removed. Post-mastectomy and post-breast reconstruction draining schedule charts are included. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Plastic Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms - surgery
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Mammaplasty
- Breast Implants
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Mammaplasty
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Breast implants
- Lumpectomy
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is a breast reconstruction guidebook. Your health care team will fill out the pamphlet with your appointments and breast cancer summary. They will also write summaries of the initial, secondary, and nipple/areola breast reconstructions. The pamphlet explains how to care for the drainage tube, how to empty the drain, and when the drains will be removed. Post-mastectomy and post-breast reconstruction draining schedule charts are included. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Division of Plastic Surgery, HI site
- Pamphlet Number
- 1592
Care of a Hickman line
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35744
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Hematology Patient Education Working Group, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Patient and Family Learning Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0214
- Available Online
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A Hickman line (catheter, or flexible tube) is a special intravenous (IV) that goes into a large vein near your heart. Topics include why a Hickman line is used, preventing infections, supplies needed, checking for blood, how to do dressing changes, flushing your line, a care schedule example as well as a list of what to do if certain problems happen in caring for your line.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Hematology Patient Education Working Group
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Patient and Family Learning Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Central Venous Catheters
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Catheters
- Intravenous catheterization
- Abstract
- A Hickman line (catheter, or flexible tube) is a special intravenous (IV) that goes into a large vein near your heart. Topics include why a Hickman line is used, preventing infections, supplies needed, checking for blood, how to do dressing changes, flushing your line, a care schedule example as well as a list of what to do if certain problems happen in caring for your line.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hematology Patient Education Working Group & Patient and Family Learning Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0214
Care of your surgical drain(s) : South Shore Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37539
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Oncology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2252
- Available Online
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This pamphlet describes how to care for your drain(s) after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what a surgical drain is, when the drains will be removed, how to care for the drainage tube at home, and how to empty the drain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency. Draining schedule records are included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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 (MeSH)
- Breast - surgery
- Breast Neoplasms
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Breast--Surgery
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes how to care for your drain(s) after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what a surgical drain is, when the drains will be removed, how to care for the drainage tube at home, and how to empty the drain. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency. Draining schedule records are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Oncology, South Shore Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2252
Heart transplant : a guide for patients and families
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36630
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Heart Health Portfolio.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2043
- Available Online
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This guide will help you and your family during the transplant process. This pamphlet describes getting ready for a transplant (e.g., the health care team, referral, workup, how long the process takes, the waiting period, antibodies, advance care planning, powers of attorney), getting ready once a heart becomes available (e.g., testing the donor heart, getting ready for surgery, what your family can expect on the day, during, and after your surgery, what happens during surgery, donor info), and…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Heart Health Portfolio
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (63 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Transplantation
- Heart Failure - surgery
- Heart Diseases - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart--Transplantation
- Heart failure
- Heart--Surgery
- Heart--Diseases--Treatment
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This guide will help you and your family during the transplant process. This pamphlet describes getting ready for a transplant (e.g., the health care team, referral, workup, how long the process takes, the waiting period, antibodies, advance care planning, powers of attorney), getting ready once a heart becomes available (e.g., testing the donor heart, getting ready for surgery, what your family can expect on the day, during, and after your surgery, what happens during surgery, donor info), and what to expect after surgery (e.g., discharge instructions, adjusting to life after your transplant, followup schedule, acute rejection, medications, tips for preventing infections, healthy eating, physiotherapy and rehab, exercise guidelines, stretching exercises). A notes section is provided at the end of the guide.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Heart Health Portfolio
- Pamphlet Number
- 2043
Hip fracture recovery guide : Aberdeen Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37521
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Regional Hospital. Orthopedics.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2245
- Available Online
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This guide outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. What the hip joint looks like, types of hip fractures, and types of surgeries are explained. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, at home, and exercises are covered. The guide also answers any questions you may have about possible complications and osteoporosis. A section with an exercise schedule is given.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (24 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hip Fractures - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hip joint--Surgery
- Abstract
- This guide outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. What the hip joint looks like, types of hip fractures, and types of surgeries are explained. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, at home, and exercises are covered. The guide also answers any questions you may have about possible complications and osteoporosis. A section with an exercise schedule is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Orthopedics, Aberdeen Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2245
Hip fracture recovery guide : Valley Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36756
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Orthopedics.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2137
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This guide outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. What the hip joint looks like, types of hip fractures, and types of surgeries are explained. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, at home, and exercises are covered. The guide also answers any questions you may have about possible complications and osteoporosis. A section with an exercise schedule is given. The French version of this pamphlet 2157, "Se rétablir d’une fracture de la hanche - Hôpital r…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Orthopedics
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (21 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hip Fractures - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hip joint--Surgery
- Abstract
- This guide outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. What the hip joint looks like, types of hip fractures, and types of surgeries are explained. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, at home, and exercises are covered. The guide also answers any questions you may have about possible complications and osteoporosis. A section with an exercise schedule is given. The French version of this pamphlet 2157, "Se rétablir d’une fracture de la hanche - Hôpital régional Valley ," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Orthopedics, Valley Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2137
Home Blood Pressure Monitoring
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44952
George S. Stergiou, Gianfranco Parati, Giuseppe Mancia, editors.
--Cham:
Springer
, c2020.
- Available Online
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- Location
- Online
Hypertension remains a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Self-monitoring of blood pressure by patients at home is currently recommended as a valuable tool for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. Unfortunately, in clinical practice, home blood pressure monitoring is often inadequately implemented, mostly due to the use of inaccurate devices and inappropriate methodologies. Thus, the potential of the method to improve the management of hypertension and cardiovascular dise…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Stergiou, George S.
- Parati, Gianfranco
- Mancia, Giuseppe
- Other Authors
- European Society of Hypertension
- Responsibility
- George S. Stergiou, Gianfranco Parati, Giuseppe Mancia, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (viii, 174 p.) : 25 illus., 9 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9783030230654
- 9783030230647 (Print ed.)
- 9783030230661 (Print ed.)
- 9783030230678 (Print ed.)
- ISSN
- 2366-4606
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Pressure Determination - methods
- Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory
- Hypertension - prevention & control
- Specialty
- Cardiology
- Monitoring, Physiologic
- Abstract
- Hypertension remains a leading cause of disability and death worldwide. Self-monitoring of blood pressure by patients at home is currently recommended as a valuable tool for the diagnosis and management of hypertension. Unfortunately, in clinical practice, home blood pressure monitoring is often inadequately implemented, mostly due to the use of inaccurate devices and inappropriate methodologies. Thus, the potential of the method to improve the management of hypertension and cardiovascular disease prevention has not yet been exhausted. This volume presents the available evidence on home blood pressure monitoring, discusses its strengths and limitations, and presents strategies for its optimal implementation in clinical practice. Written by distinguished international experts, it offers a complete source of information and guide for practitioners and researchers dealing with the management of hypertension.
- Contents
- 1. Devices for Home Blood Pressure Monitoring -- 2. Cuff Design for Home Blood Pressure Monitors -- 3. Home Blood Pressure and Preclinical Organ Damage -- 4. Home Blood Pressure as Predictor of Adverse Health Outcomes -- 5. Diagnostic Value of Home Blood Pressure -- 6. Home Blood Pressure Monitoring Schedule -- 7. Home Blood Pressure Monitoring for Treatment Titration -- 8. Home Blood Pressure Monitoring, Treatment Adherence and Hypertension Control -- 9. Home Blood Pressure Monitoring: Cost-Effectiveness, Patients’ Preference and Barriers for Clinical Use -- 10. Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in Clinical Research -- 11. Home Blood Pressure Telemonitoring: Conventional Approach and Perspectives from Mobile Health Technology -- 12. Nocturnal Home Blood Pressure Monitoring -- 13. Home Blood Pressure Monitoring in Children, Pregnancy, and Chronic Kidney Disease -- 14. Home Blood Pressure Variability -- 15. Home Versus Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring -- 16. Guidelines for Home Blood Pressure Monitoring.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Home tube feeding
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37551
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1211
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains how to do tube feeding at home. Topics include getting ready, your home tube feeding schedule, buying formula, weight, and hydration. The pamphlet explains what to do if you have diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating, or nausea and vomiting. Information is given on aspiration with tube feeding, what to do if you have a blocked feeding tube, and how to replace a broken adapter. When to call your primary health care provider, pharmacist, and outpatient dietitian is liste…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (16 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Tube feeding
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Tube feeding
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains how to do tube feeding at home. Topics include getting ready, your home tube feeding schedule, buying formula, weight, and hydration. The pamphlet explains what to do if you have diarrhea, constipation, gas and bloating, or nausea and vomiting. Information is given on aspiration with tube feeding, what to do if you have a blocked feeding tube, and how to replace a broken adapter. When to call your primary health care provider, pharmacist, and outpatient dietitian is listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1211
How to develop a retention schedule
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat41138
Montana, John.
ARMA International
, 2010.
- Call Number
- HF 5736 M65 2010
- Location
- Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Call Number
- HF 5736 M65 2010
- Author
- Montana, John
- Publisher
- ARMA International
- Date of Publication
- 2010
- ISBN
- 9781931786768
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Forms and Records Control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Records--Management
- Records retention
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks use
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37622
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hyperbaric Medicine Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2309
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used to treat decompression sickness in divers, severe (very bad) carbon monoxide poisoning, and wounds related to diabetes, vascular disease, and radiation injury. This pamphlet explains what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is, where to go for appointments, how it is done, how often treatment are done, and when to expect your appointment schedule. Other topics include: possible risks and complications, smoking, taking medications, feeling sick, and support persons. A lin…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hyperbaric Medicine Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hyperbaric Oxygenation
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hyperbaric oxygenation
- Specialty
- Respiratory System
- Abstract
- Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is used to treat decompression sickness in divers, severe (very bad) carbon monoxide poisoning, and wounds related to diabetes, vascular disease, and radiation injury. This pamphlet explains what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is, where to go for appointments, how it is done, how often treatment are done, and when to expect your appointment schedule. Other topics include: possible risks and complications, smoking, taking medications, feeling sick, and support persons. A link to a video is also given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hyperbaric Medicine Unit, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 2309
Instructions for Preparing and giving Chemotherapy by Mouth
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37985
IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1106
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Depending on the complexity of your child’s care, tests and clinic visits may be scheduled over 2 or more days. This may not include test/scan results. The staff at the IWK work hard to schedule and accommodate your child’s needs as best as possible in order to limit the amount of time you spend at the health centre.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Hematology / Oncology
- IWK. Nephrology
- Alternate Title
- if your dose, or your child’s dose, is in Liquid Form
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Administration, Oral
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Chemotherapy
- Abstract
- Depending on the complexity of your child’s care, tests and clinic visits may be scheduled over 2 or more days. This may not include test/scan results. The staff at the IWK work hard to schedule and accommodate your child’s needs as best as possible in order to limit the amount of time you spend at the health centre.
- Responsibility
- IWK Hematology / Oncology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1106
Instructions for Preparing and giving Chemotherapy by Mouth
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37986
IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1107
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Depending on the complexity of your child’s care, tests and clinic visits may be scheduled over 2 or more days. This may not include test/scan results. The staff at the IWK work hard to schedule and accommodate your child’s needs as best as possible in order to limit the amount of time you spend at the health centre.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Hematology / Oncology
- IWK. Nephrology
- Alternate Title
- Opening Capsules
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Administration, Oral
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Chemotherapy
- Abstract
- Depending on the complexity of your child’s care, tests and clinic visits may be scheduled over 2 or more days. This may not include test/scan results. The staff at the IWK work hard to schedule and accommodate your child’s needs as best as possible in order to limit the amount of time you spend at the health centre.
- Responsibility
- IWK Hematology / Oncology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1107
Instructions for Preparing and Giving Chemotherapy by Mouth
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37987
IWK. Hematology / Oncology, IWK. Nephrology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1108
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Depending on the complexity of your child’s care, tests and clinic visits may be scheduled over 2 or more days. This may not include test/scan results. The staff at the IWK work hard to schedule and accommodate your child’s needs as best as possible in order to limit the amount of time you spend at the health centre.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Hematology / Oncology
- IWK. Nephrology
- Alternate Title
- if your dose, or your child’s dose, is part of a tablet or you or your child cannot swallow a whole tablet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Administration, Oral
- Antineoplastic Agents
- Neoplasms - drug therapy
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Chemotherapy
- Abstract
- Depending on the complexity of your child’s care, tests and clinic visits may be scheduled over 2 or more days. This may not include test/scan results. The staff at the IWK work hard to schedule and accommodate your child’s needs as best as possible in order to limit the amount of time you spend at the health centre.
- Responsibility
- IWK Hematology / Oncology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1108
Manual of Travel Medicine
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44766
by Joseph Torresi, Sarah McGuinness, Karin Leder, Daniel O’Brien, Tilman Ruff, Mike Starr, Katherine Gibney.
(Fourth edition, 2019)
--Singapore:
Springer
, c2019.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
The fourth edition of this well received book provides an authoritative and up-to-date resource to support good practice in travel medicine, a field that has evolved substantially in recent years. Concretely, there has been intensified monitoring of health problems among travellers, as well as extensive research efforts, which have led to the development of evidence-based approaches to the field. The book includes expert recommendations regarding e.g. immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travell…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Author
- Torresi, Joseph.
- Other Authors
- McGuinness, Sarah.
- Leder, Karin.
- O’Brien, Daniel.
- Ruff, Tilman.
- Starr, Mike.
- Gibney, Katherine.
- Responsibility
- by Joseph Torresi, Sarah McGuinness, Karin Leder, Daniel O’Brien, Tilman Ruff, Mike Starr, Katherine Gibney.
- Edition
- Fourth edition, 2019
- Place of Publication
- Singapore
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2019
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxiv, 431 p.) : 28 illus., 26 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9789811372520
- 9789811372513 (Print ed.)
- 9789811372537 (Print ed.)
- 9789811372544 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Communicable Disease Control
- Travel
- Travel Medicine
- Travel-Related Illness
- Specialty
- Travel Medicine
- Abstract
- The fourth edition of this well received book provides an authoritative and up-to-date resource to support good practice in travel medicine, a field that has evolved substantially in recent years. Concretely, there has been intensified monitoring of health problems among travellers, as well as extensive research efforts, which have led to the development of evidence-based approaches to the field. The book includes expert recommendations regarding e.g. immunizations, malaria prophylaxis, travellers’ diarrhea, altitude sickness, emerging infections, and non-infectious health issues encountered by travellers. It provides a practical approach to the pre-travel consultation and management of most issues that arise in medical care for travellers. In addition, it provides expert advice for high-risk travellers, e.g. those with immunosuppression, the elderly, pregnant women and young children. The text offers a user-friendly, practical handbook for healthcare practitioners during their clinical consultations, as well as nurses and pharmacists.
- Contents
- 1. Principles of Pre-travel Healthcare -- 2. Immunisation -- 3. Malaria Prevention -- 4. Travellers’ Diarrhoea -- 5. Non-vaccine-Preventable Infections -- 6. Non-infectious Problems -- 7. Travellers with Special Needs -- 8. Health Issues in Returned Travellers -- 9. Resources for Travel Health Information -- Appendix A: Common Travel Destinations -- Appendix B: Malaria Risk by Country and Recommendations for Chemoprophylaxis -- Appendix C: Vaccines: Route, Schedule, Lower Age Limit and Accelerated Regimens -- Appendix D: Vaccine Introduction and Use in Australia.
- Format
- e-Book
- Publication Type
- Handbook
- Location
- Online
Nutrition, Fitness, and Mindfulness : An Evidence-Based Guide for Clinicians
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44869
Jaime Uribarri, Joseph A. Vassalotti, editors.
--Cham:
Humana Press
, c2020.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
This comprehensive volume presents an approach based on cutting edge clinical science to the integration of healthy behaviors in clinical practice, using three major categories: healthy eating, active living, and mindfulness. Chapters are authored and edited by a select group of national and international experts in their respective fields who have developed these concepts for application in routine practice. All chapters are formatted to provide key learning points and summarized conclusions f…
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- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Uribarri, Jaime
- Vassalotti, Joseph A.
- Responsibility
- Jaime Uribarri, Joseph A. Vassalotti, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham
- Publisher
- Humana Press
- Date of Publication
- c2020
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxvii, 278 p.) : 24 illus., 20 illus. in color
- Series
- Nutrition and Health
- Series Title
- Nutrition and health (Totowa, N.J.)
- ISBN
- 9783030308926
- 9783030308919 (Print ed.)
- 9783030308933 (Print ed.)
- 9783030308940 (Print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet
- Exercise
- Health Behavior
- Health Promotion
- Life Style
- Mindfulness
- Physical Fitness
- Abstract
- This comprehensive volume presents an approach based on cutting edge clinical science to the integration of healthy behaviors in clinical practice, using three major categories: healthy eating, active living, and mindfulness. Chapters are authored and edited by a select group of national and international experts in their respective fields who have developed these concepts for application in routine practice. All chapters are formatted to provide key learning points and summarized conclusions for easy reference. Topics include the DASH diet, plant based nutrition, the Mediterranean diet, beneficial herbs and spices, fitness, spirituality, meditation, healthy sleep, and disease prevention. Nutrition, Fitness, and Mindfulness will be a useful guide for all clinicians and healthcare professionals encouraging patients to make more thoughtful and healthy lifestyle choices.
- Contents
- Part I. Nutrition -- The DASH Diet -- The Mediterranean Diet -- Plant-Based Diet -- The Low AGE Diet -- Healthy Drinks -- Beneficial Herbs and Spices -- Integrating Healthy Eating and Drinking into Daily Life. Part II. Fitness -- Walking and Bicycling -- Aerobic Exercise -- Anaerobic Exercise -- Traditional Exercise: Yoga, Tai Chi, etc -- Integrating Physical Activity into a Routine Schedule -- Part III. Mindfulness -- Health Benefits of Meditation -- Health Benefits of Spirituality -- Health Benefits of Living with a Purpose and Emotional Resilience -- The Therapeutic Value of Refreshing Sleep Patterns -- Integrating Mindfulness into a Routine Schedule -- Part IV. Use of This Integrated Approach in Different Populations -- Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in the General Population -- Health Promotion and Chronic Disease Prevention in African Americans and Hispanics -- Integrative Approach in Cardiovascular Disease -- Integrative Approach in Chronic Kidney Disease -- Summary and Conclusions.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Palliative Care Unit (PCU) : Centennial Building, Victoria General site
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35945
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Palliative Care, VG site.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0306
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The goal of staff working on the 7A Palliative Care Unit (PCU) is to enhance the quality of life of people with life-limiting illnesses by preventing and relieving suffering. It also helps family members cope during a loved one’s illness and death, and during the grief process. Pamphlet topics include: general info, schedule for a normal day, extra comforts, visitors, your health care team, patient feedback, important phone numbers, Wi-Fi, parking, cafeteria hours, as well as a link to an addit…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Palliative Care, VG site
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Palliative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Palliative treatment
- Abstract
- The goal of staff working on the 7A Palliative Care Unit (PCU) is to enhance the quality of life of people with life-limiting illnesses by preventing and relieving suffering. It also helps family members cope during a loved one’s illness and death, and during the grief process. Pamphlet topics include: general info, schedule for a normal day, extra comforts, visitors, your health care team, patient feedback, important phone numbers, Wi-Fi, parking, cafeteria hours, as well as a link to an additional resource.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: PCU (7A) Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 0306
The patient's checklist : 10 simple hospital checklists to keep you safe, sane & organized
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat26391
Elizabeth Bailey.
--New York, NY:
Sterling Publishing
, c2011.
- Call Number
- WX 158.5 B154p 2011
- Location
- Nova Scotia Hospital
- Call Number
- WX 158.5 B154p 2011
- Author
- Bailey, Elizabeth, 1959-
- Responsibility
- Elizabeth Bailey
- Alternate Title
- Ten simple hospital checklists to keep you safe, sane and organized
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Publisher
- Sterling Publishing
- Date of Publication
- c2011
- Physical Description
- xxvi, 133 p. : ill.
- ISBN
- 9781402780585
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Consumer Health Information
- Hospital-Patient Relations
- Inpatients
- Patient Education as Topic
- Contents
- Before you go -- What to take -- During your stay -- Master medication list -- Daily medication schedule -- Daily journal -- Discharge plan -- Insurance -- Doctor contacts -- Family & friends contacts.
- Format
- Book
- Location
- Nova Scotia Hospital
- Copies
- 1
- Loan Period
- 3 weeks
Pediatric surgery : diagnosis and treatment
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33598
Christopher P. Coppola, Alfred P. Kennedy, Jr., Ronald J. Scorpio, editors.
--Cham, Switzerland:
Springer
, c2014.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
Pediatric Surgery- Diagnosis and Treatment is a concise guide delivering clear and rapid assistance to surgical and pediatric providers alike in the diagnosis and treatment of common surgical diseases in children. It is a convenient focused review for trainees and active practitioners taking board examinations. Written by a team of pediatric specialists, Pediatric Surgery- Diagnosis and Treatment will provide both surgeons and pediatricians with rapid surgical review of cases ranging from neona…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Coppola, Christopher P
- Kennedy, Alfred P
- Scorpio, Ronald J
- Responsibility
- Christopher P. Coppola, Alfred P. Kennedy, Jr., Ronald J. Scorpio, editors
- Place of Publication
- Cham, Switzerland
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxviii, 482 pages)
- ISBN
- 9783319043401 (electronic bk.)
- 9783319043395
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Surgical Procedures, Operative - Handbooks
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Children - Surgery
- Pediatric surgery
- Maternal and Child Health
- Abstract
- Pediatric Surgery- Diagnosis and Treatment is a concise guide delivering clear and rapid assistance to surgical and pediatric providers alike in the diagnosis and treatment of common surgical diseases in children. It is a convenient focused review for trainees and active practitioners taking board examinations. Written by a team of pediatric specialists, Pediatric Surgery- Diagnosis and Treatment will provide both surgeons and pediatricians with rapid surgical review of cases ranging from neonatal to late teens.
- Contents
- Fluids and Electrolytes -- Nutrition -- Pediatric Anesthesiology -- Procedural Sedation -- Postoperative Neonatal and Pediatric Critical Care -- Disorders of Clotting -- Epidemiology of Trauma -- Injury Prevention and Safety -- Non-accidental Trauma -- Initial Trauma Assessment -- Pathophysiology of Brain Injury -- Algorithm of Treatment for Head Trauma -- Thoracic Trauma -- Abdominal Trauma -- Traumatic Spinal Injury in Children -- Burns -- Pelvic Fractures -- Common Pediatric Fractures -- Necrotizing Enterocolitis -- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia -- Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula -- Pyloric Stenosis -- Duodenal Atresia -- Intestinal Atresia -- Hirschsprung's Disease -- Malrotation -- Gastroschisis -- Omphalocele -- Imperforate Anus and Cloaca -- Congenital Lung Malformations -- Meconium Plug Syndrome and Meconium Ileus -- Hypospadias -- Disorders of Sexual Differentiation -- Biliary Atresia -- Inguinal Hernia/Hydrocele -- Umbilical Hernia -- Intussusception -- Foreign Body Ingestion and Aspiration -- Branchial Cleft Remnants -- Choledochal Cyst -- Thyroglossal Duct Cyst -- Renal Duplication Anomalies -- Cryptorchidism -- Vesicoureteral Reflux -- Megaureter -- Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction -- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease -- Gastrointestinal Bleeding -- Vascular Rings and Slings -- Lymphadenopathy -- Appendicitis -- Hereditary Spherocytosis -- Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura -- Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura -- Sickle Cell Anemia -- Gynecomastia -- Pectus Deformity -- Imperforate Hymen -- Inflammatory Bowel Disease -- Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes -- Thyroid Nodules -- Breast Nodules -- Adrenal Tumors -- Pancreatitis -- Gallbladder Disease -- Varicocele -- Acute Scrotum -- Pediatric Urolithiasis -- Wilms' Tumor -- Neuroblastoma -- Hepatoblastoma -- Leukemia -- Rhabdomyosarcoma -- Parenteral Access -- Enteral Access -- Chest Tube -- Scoliosis Exposure -- Hydrocephalus: Ventricular Shunts and Endoscopy -- Circumcision -- Patent Ductus Arteriosus Ligation -- Tracheostomy -- Note Templates -- Common Medications -- Vaccination Schedule -- Developmental Milestones.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Practical Management of Pediatric Ocular Disorders and Strabismus : A Case-based Approach
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat39699
Elias Traboulsi, Virginia Utz, editors.
--New York, NY:
Springer
, c2016.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
This case-based approach to the management of pediatric eye diseases and strabismus teaches the novice, as well as the experienced surgeon, how to conceptualize and analyze surgical planning to maximize patient outcomes, allowing readers to "get inside the head of the surgeon." Individual cases with clear instructions and an abundance of color illustrations, presented by experts in the field, teach critical information one case at a time. Practical Management of Pediatric Ocular Disorders and S…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Traboulsi, Elias
- Utz, Virginia
- Responsibility
- Elias Traboulsi, Virginia Utz, editors
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2016
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xxii, 822 pages) : 508 illus., 425 illus. in color
- ISBN
- 9781493927456
- 9781493927449 (print ed.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Eye Diseases - therapy
- Strabismus - therapy
- Abstract
- This case-based approach to the management of pediatric eye diseases and strabismus teaches the novice, as well as the experienced surgeon, how to conceptualize and analyze surgical planning to maximize patient outcomes, allowing readers to "get inside the head of the surgeon." Individual cases with clear instructions and an abundance of color illustrations, presented by experts in the field, teach critical information one case at a time. Practical Management of Pediatric Ocular Disorders and Strabismus provides the key guiding principles of a traditional textbook in an easy-to-digest format. Each of the text tackles a common or rare clinical situation and begins with the description of an illustrative case. The chapters are structured with sections on case description, differential diagnosis, management and outcomes with a list of possible complications and the approach to their management.
- Contents
- Part I: The Pediatric Clinical Examination -- 1. Approach to Visual Acuity Assessment and Strabismus Evaluation of the Pediatric Patient -- 2. Sensorial Adaptations to Strabismus -- Part II: Refractive Errors -- 3. Management of Asymptomatic Hypermetropia in Infancy or Early Childhood -- 4. Myopia -- 5. Management of Astigmatism in Children -- 6. Pediatric Contact Lenses for Medical Indications -- 7. Pediatric Refractive Surgery -- Part III: Amblyopia -- 8. Practical Management of Amblyopia -- Part IV: Cornea/Anterior Segment -- 9: Diagnosis and Management of Conjunctivitis in Infancy and Childhood -- 10. Diagnosis and Management of Corneal Ulcers in Pediatric Patients -- 11. Herpes-related Anterior Segment Infections -- 12. The Anesthetic Cornea and Exposure Keratopathy in Infants and Children -- 13. Peters Anomaly -- 14. Anterior Segment Dysgenesis Syndromes -- 15. Management of the Patient with Hyphema -- 16. Management of Chemical Ocular Injuries in Pediatric Patients -- 17. Anterior Segment Trauma (Non-chemical) -- Part V: Lens/Cataract -- 18. Diagnostic Testing for Infantile Cataracts -- 19. Management of Infantile and Childhood Cataracts -- 20. Persistence of the Fetal Vasculature: Varieties and Management -- 21. Evaluation and Management of the Patient with Subluxated Lenses -- Part VI: Uveitis -- 22. Uveitis Associated with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis -- 23. Non-infectious Intermediate and Posterior Uveitis -- 24. Infectious Uveitis -- 25. Pediatric Masquerade Uveitis -- Part VII: Diagnostic Testing of the Posterior Segment -- 26. Retinal Imaging for Pediatric Patients -- 27. Use of Optical Coherence Tomography in the Eyes of Children -- 28. Electroretinography in Pediatric Retinal Dystrophies -- Part VIII: Posterior Segment Disorders -- 29. Retinopathy of Prematurity -- 30. Management of Pediatric Posterior Segment Trauma in Children -- 31. Non-Accidental Trauma: Abusive Head Trauma -- 32. Screening for Vigabatrin (Sabril ’) Retinal Toxicity in Children -- Part IX: Inherited Disorders -- 33. Genetic Counseling and Testing -- 34. Retinal Dystrophies: Clinical Work-up and Selected Examples -- 35. Inherited Vascular Disorders -- 36. The Phakomatoses -- 37. Retinoblastoma -- Part X: Optic Nerve Disorders -- 38. Optic Nerve Malformations -- 39. Evaluation and Management of Optic Pathway Gliomas -- 40. Pediatric Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome -- 41. Optic Neuritis in Children -- 42. Childhood Glaucoma -- 43. Aphakic/Pseudophakic Glaucoma -- 44. Diagnosis and Management of Juvenile Open Angle Glaucoma -- Part XI: Strabismus, Neuro-paralytic Disorders -- 45. Diagnosis and Management of Infantile Esotropia -- 46. Diagnostic Challenges in Acquired Non-Accommodative Esotropia -- 47. Management of Accommodative Esotropia -- 48. Sixth Nerve Palsy in Children -- 49. Diagnosis and Management of Fourth Nerve Palsy in Children -- 50. Cranial Nerve III Palsy in Children -- 51. Management of Exotropia in Childhood -- 52. Duane Retraction Syndrome -- 53. Management of Strabismus in Thyroid Eye Disease -- 54. A and V Pattern Strabismus -- 55. Congenital Cranial Dysinnervation Disorders -- 56. Differential Diagnosis and Management of Hyperdeviations: Non-4th Nerve Palsy -- Dissociated Vertical Deviations and Skew Deviations -- 57. Approaches to Strabismus Reoperation -- 58. Brown Syndrome -- 59. Acute Strabismus -- 60. Complications of Strabismus Surgery -- Part XII: Eyelid, Orbit and Lacrimal Disorders -- 61. Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction -- 62. Management of Blepharoptosis in Infancy and Childhood -- 63. Preseptal and Orbital Cellulitis -- 64. Current Management of Inferior Orbital Wall Fractures in Children -- 65. Non-Infectious Causes of Proptosis in Children -- 66. Craniosynostosis and Congenital Craniofacial Disorders -- 67. Supplement: Special Considerations in the Management of Amblyopia and Strabismus in Craniofacial Disorders -- Part XIII: Patients with Special Needs -- 68. Management of Vision Impairment in Children -- 69. Down Syndrome -- Part XIV: Nystagmus -- 70. Nystagmus in Pediatric Age Group: Clinical Features and Management -- Part XV: Non-organic Vision Loss -- 71. Non-Organic Vision Loss -- Part XVI: Retinoscopic Techniques -- 72. Basic Retinoscopy -- 73. Dynamic Retinoscopy -- Appendix 1: Prescribing Practices for Refractive Errors in Pediatric Patients -- Appendix 2: Strategies for the Child Who Would Not Wear Glasses -- Appendix 3: Prescribing Prisms for Pediatric Patients -- Appendix 4: Pathogens and Medications for Infectious Conjunctivitis in Children -- Appendix 5: Medications Commonly Used in Allergic Conjunctivitis Treatment -- Appendix 6: IOL Power Selection for Children -- Appendix 7: Measuring Axial Eye Length in Children -- Appendix 8: Surgical Instrumentation in Strabismus Surgery -- Appendix 9: Surgical Planning and Numbers -- Appendix 10: ROP Examination and Treatment Pearls -- Appendix 11: ROP Follow-up Schedule -- Appendix 12: Pseudotumor Cerebri Diagnostic Criteria -- Appendix 13: Anisocoria.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
