Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Diagnostic Imaging, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Department of Nephrology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0229
- Available Online
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A fistulogram is a special X-ray that shows any narrowing(s) in your dialysis access (fistula or graft). This pamphlet explains how the test is done, how to get ready for it, and what to expect after the test.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Diagnostic Imaging
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. Department of Nephrology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- A fistulogram is a special X-ray that shows any narrowing(s) in your dialysis access (fistula or graft). This pamphlet explains how the test is done, how to get ready for it, and what to expect after the test.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Diagnostic Imaging and Department of Nephrology
- Pamphlet Number
- 0229
PFO or ASD closure : patent foramen ovale (PFO) or an atrial septal defect (ASD)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35353
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1442
- Available Online
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During a PFO or an ASD closure, a puncture (small hole) is made in your groin so that the doctor can put a special catheter (tube) into your vein. A special closure device is put through the catheter and carefully moved to the right spot in your heart. The doctor watches this process on monitors. It then opens up and covers both sides of the hole in your heart. What to bring to the hospital, what to expect before, during and after the procedure are reviewed. Details are given about how to care…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology Services
- Alternate Title
- Patent foramen ovali (PFO), atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cardiac Catheterization
- Foramen Ovale, Patent
- Heart Septal Defects, Atrial
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Atrial septal defects
- Cardiac catheterization
- Abstract
- During a PFO or an ASD closure, a puncture (small hole) is made in your groin so that the doctor can put a special catheter (tube) into your vein. A special closure device is put through the catheter and carefully moved to the right spot in your heart. The doctor watches this process on monitors. It then opens up and covers both sides of the hole in your heart. What to bring to the hospital, what to expect before, during and after the procedure are reviewed. Details are given about how to care for yourself when you go home. A list of symptoms that require a visit an Emergency Department is provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: PFO/ASD closure : patent foramen ovali (PFO), atrial septal defect (ASD)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology Services, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1442
Adrenal insufficiency
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35637
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Halifax Neuropituitary Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0232
- Available Online
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Adrenal insufficiency happens when your adrenal glands do not make enough hormones. Your body needs the right amount of cortisol and aldosterone hormones in order to live. Adrenal insufficiency may be permanent or temporary. Topics include: causes, symptoms, treatment, medication, why you should wear a MedicAlert, and special dosage instructions for stressful times.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Halifax Neuropituitary Program
- 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)
- Adrenal Insufficiency
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Adrenal glands--Diseases
- Abstract
- Adrenal insufficiency happens when your adrenal glands do not make enough hormones. Your body needs the right amount of cortisol and aldosterone hormones in order to live. Adrenal insufficiency may be permanent or temporary. Topics include: causes, symptoms, treatment, medication, why you should wear a MedicAlert, and special dosage instructions for stressful times.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Halifax Neuropituitary Program, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0232
Urine catecholamines collection : Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Halifax Area
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37579
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1632
- Available Online
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This pamphlet gives instructions to collect a urine sample for catecholamines. Special rules and 24-hour access for drop-offs available in Halifax are included.
- 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)
- Urine Specimen Collection
- Specimen Handling
- Catecholamines - urine
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diagnostic specimens
- Urine--Collection and preservation
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives instructions to collect a urine sample for catecholamines. Special rules and 24-hour access for drop-offs available in Halifax are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Halifax area
- Pamphlet Number
- 1632
Making health care decisions for someone else: acting as a substitute decision-maker (SDM)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38165
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2327
- Available Online
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Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided. ; The French version of this pamphlet 2359, "Prendre des décisions concernant l…
- 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)
- Advance Care Planning
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Advance directives (Medical care)
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided.
- The French version of this pamphlet 2359, "Prendre des décisions concernant les soins de santé d’une personne : Agir à titre de mandataire spécial (MS)," is also available.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2349, is also available.
- The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2350, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Nova Scotia Health
- Approved by: Legal Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2327
[Making health care decisions for someone else : acting as a substitute decision-maker (SDM)]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38196
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2350
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2327. Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided. ; The Fr…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Simplified Chinese
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Advance Care Planning
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Advance directives (Medical care)
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- This is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet 2327. Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided.
- The French version of this pamphlet 2359, "Prendre des décisions concernant les soins de santé d’une personne : Agir à titre de mandataire spécial (MS)", is also available.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2349 is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Nova Scotia Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 2350
Prendre des décisions concernant les soins de santé d’une personne : Agir à titre de mandataire spécial (MS)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38210
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Ethics, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Legal Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2359
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Il arrive qu’un patient ne puisse pas prendre de décisions en lien avec ses propres soins de santé, parce qu’il est très malade ou gravement blessé. Dans une telle situation, on demande à une autre personne de prendre ces décisions pour lui. On utilise alors le terme mandataire spécial. Cette brochure explique à quoi s'attendre lorsqu'on vous demande d'agir à titre de mandataire spécial. Une liste de définitions est également fournie. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamph…
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- Alternate Title
- Making health care decisions for someone else: acting as a substitute decision-maker (SDM)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Advance Care Planning
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Advance directives (Medical care)
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Il arrive qu’un patient ne puisse pas prendre de décisions en lien avec ses propres soins de santé, parce qu’il est très malade ou gravement blessé. Dans une telle situation, on demande à une autre personne de prendre ces décisions pour lui. On utilise alors le terme mandataire spécial. Cette brochure explique à quoi s'attendre lorsqu'on vous demande d'agir à titre de mandataire spécial. Une liste de définitions est également fournie.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2327, "Making Health Care Decisions for Someone Else: Acting as a Substitute Decision Maker (SDM)". Sometimes a patient is not able to make decisions about their own health care. This may be because they are very sick or have been seriously injured. When this happens, another person is asked to make health care decisions for them. This person is called a substitute decision-maker. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are asked to act as a substitute-decision-maker. A list of definitions is also provided.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2349, is also available.
- The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2350, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Ethics Nova Scotia Health
- Approved by: Legal Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2359
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Angiography Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Diagnostic Imaging.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0001
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
During this special X-ray test, a colourless dye is injected into your blood vessels so that they can be seen on X-ray. An angiogram can be used to X-ray blood vessels in various parts of the body. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Angiography Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Diagnostic Imaging
- Alternate Title
- Arteriogram
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Angiography
- Blood Vessels
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Angiography
- Blood-vessels
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abstract
- During this special X-ray test, a colourless dye is injected into your blood vessels so that they can be seen on X-ray. An angiogram can be used to X-ray blood vessels in various parts of the body. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Angiography Unit, Diagnostic Imaging
- Pamphlet Number
- 0001
Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34555
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiac Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0331
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This test uses sound waves (ultrasound) to take pictures of your heart. During this test, a flexible tube is passed through your mouth, down your throat, and into your esophagus (swallowing tube that connects your mouth and stomach). There is a special probe on the end of the tube. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiac Services
- Alternate Title
- TEE
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart function tests
- Echocardiography
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart function tests
- Echocardiography
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular system
- Abstract
- This test uses sound waves (ultrasound) to take pictures of your heart. During this test, a flexible tube is passed through your mouth, down your throat, and into your esophagus (swallowing tube that connects your mouth and stomach). There is a special probe on the end of the tube. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiac Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0331
Subdural hematoma
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35022
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Neurosurgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1156
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The brain is protected by a tough outer covering called the dura. Around the dura, there are many blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. If a blood vessel (usually a vein) is torn below the dura, blood collects between the dura and the brain. This is called a subdural hematoma. This pamphlet explains the different types of subdural hematomas, causes, symptoms, possible tests, treatment, surgery, what will happen after surgery, special situations, possible complications, discharge plannin…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Neurosurgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hematoma, Subdural
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Subdural hematoma
- Specialty
- Nervous System
- Abstract
- The brain is protected by a tough outer covering called the dura. Around the dura, there are many blood vessels that supply blood to the brain. If a blood vessel (usually a vein) is torn below the dura, blood collects between the dura and the brain. This is called a subdural hematoma. This pamphlet explains the different types of subdural hematomas, causes, symptoms, possible tests, treatment, surgery, what will happen after surgery, special situations, possible complications, discharge planning, and how you will know if the subdural hematoma comes back.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Neurosurgery, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1156
Fistuloplasty
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35614
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0397
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A fistuloplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels in your fistula. The blood vessel is stretched with a special balloon. The pamphlet outlines who will do your procedure, where it is done, how long you will be at the hospital, how to get ready, and how the procedure is done. What happens after, risks, and a list of symptoms to watch for are provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Fistula
- Therapeutic embolization
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- A fistuloplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessels in your fistula. The blood vessel is stretched with a special balloon. The pamphlet outlines who will do your procedure, where it is done, how long you will be at the hospital, how to get ready, and how the procedure is done. What happens after, risks, and a list of symptoms to watch for are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0397
Tunneled hemodialysis catheter
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35616
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1032
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A tunneled hemodialysis catheter is a special tube made of plastic. It is used for hemodialysis treatment. This pamphlet explains the procedure for having a tunneled hemodialysis catheter inserted. Topics include: why the catheter is used, how long it will be in place, where the procedure is done, how long you will be at the hospital, how to get ready, and how the catheter is inserted. Instructions for after your procedure and care at home are provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Renal Dialysis
- Vascular Access Devices
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hemodialysis
- Catheters
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- A tunneled hemodialysis catheter is a special tube made of plastic. It is used for hemodialysis treatment. This pamphlet explains the procedure for having a tunneled hemodialysis catheter inserted. Topics include: why the catheter is used, how long it will be in place, where the procedure is done, how long you will be at the hospital, how to get ready, and how the catheter is inserted. Instructions for after your procedure and care at home are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1032
Non-tunneled hemodialysis catheter
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35618
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1093
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A non-tunneled hemodialysis catheter is a special tube made of plastic. It is used for hemodialyis treatment. This pamphlet explains the procedure for having a non-tunneled hemodialysis cathether inserted. Topics include: why the catheter is used, how long it can stay in place, how it is inserted, what will happen after the procedure, and how to care for your catheter at home. The pamphlet also explains what to do if the catheter falls out.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Renal Dialysis
- Vascular Access Devices
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Catheters
- Hemodialysis
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- A non-tunneled hemodialysis catheter is a special tube made of plastic. It is used for hemodialyis treatment. This pamphlet explains the procedure for having a non-tunneled hemodialysis cathether inserted. Topics include: why the catheter is used, how long it can stay in place, how it is inserted, what will happen after the procedure, and how to care for your catheter at home. The pamphlet also explains what to do if the catheter falls out.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1093
Parking for patients : QEII Cancer Care Program (Halifax)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37354
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4019
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives information about parking for patients of the Cancer Care Program at the Victoria General (VG) site of the QEII in Halifax. Topics include whether there are special parking rates for cancer patients, and how much it costs to park in the VG site lots. Contact numbers for more information are included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Alternate Title
- Parking for patients : Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre Cancer Care Program (Halifax)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cancer Care Facilities
- Parking Facilities
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information about parking for patients of the Cancer Care Program at the Victoria General (VG) site of the QEII in Halifax. Topics include whether there are special parking rates for cancer patients, and how much it costs to park in the VG site lots. Contact numbers for more information are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 4019
Fistulogram : Cape Breton Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37586
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2283
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A fistulogram is a special X-ray. A colourless contrast (X-ray dye) will be injected into your blood vessels using an IV (intravenous line). This dye will help your health care tream see your dialysis access (fistula). The test will take about 15 to 30 minutes. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the X-ray, how the test is done, and care after. Risks and a list of symptoms to watch for are provided.
- 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 (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- A fistulogram is a special X-ray. A colourless contrast (X-ray dye) will be injected into your blood vessels using an IV (intravenous line). This dye will help your health care tream see your dialysis access (fistula). The test will take about 15 to 30 minutes. The pamphlet describes getting ready for the X-ray, how the test is done, and care after. Risks and a list of symptoms to watch for are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2283
Fistuloplasty : Cape Breton Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37587
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2284
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A fistuloplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessel in your fistula. The blood vessel is stretched with a special balloon. The pamphlet outlines who will do your procedure, where it is done, how long you will be at the hospital, how to get ready, and how the procedure is done. What happens after, risks, and a list of symptoms to watch for are provided.
- 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 (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Fistula
- Therapeutic embolization
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Abstract
- A fistuloplasty is a non-surgical procedure used to open blocked or narrowed blood vessel in your fistula. The blood vessel is stretched with a special balloon. The pamphlet outlines who will do your procedure, where it is done, how long you will be at the hospital, how to get ready, and how the procedure is done. What happens after, risks, and a list of symptoms to watch for are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Renal Program, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2284
Macular degeneration
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35687
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0460
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The retina is a very thin delicate tissue at the back of the eye that turns light into images. The macula is the very small central area of your retina. It gives you the central vision needed to do things like reading, watching TV, and seeing faces. There are 2 types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD): dry and wet. With dry AMD, changes happen slowly over months or years. There is no treatment for dry AMD. With wet (also called ‘exudative’) AMD, changes often happen quickly. It is possib…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Macular Degeneration
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Retinal degeneration
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- The retina is a very thin delicate tissue at the back of the eye that turns light into images. The macula is the very small central area of your retina. It gives you the central vision needed to do things like reading, watching TV, and seeing faces. There are 2 types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD): dry and wet. With dry AMD, changes happen slowly over months or years. There is no treatment for dry AMD. With wet (also called ‘exudative’) AMD, changes often happen quickly. It is possible to treat wet AMD. Topics include: causes, treatment, risks, what the injection feels like, what to expect after the injection, special precautions after an injection, and things you can do to help your condition. A list of symptoms requiring attention by your eye doctor is included. The French version of this pamphlet, 1678 "La dégénérescence maculaire", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0460
La dégénérescence maculaire
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35703
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1678
- Available Online
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La rétine est une membrane fine et délicate à l’arrière de l’œil. Elle transforme la lumière en images. La macula est la partie centrale et toute petite de la rétine. Elle vous donne la vision centrale nécessaire pour faire des choses comme lire, regarder la télé et voir les visages. Il existe deux formes de dégénérescence maculaire liée à l’âge (DMLA) : la forme sèche et la forme humide. Dans le cas de la dégénérescence maculaire sèche, les changements se produisent lentement, durant des mois …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Eye Care Centre
- Alternate Title
- Macular degeneration
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Macular Degeneration
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Retinal degeneration
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- La rétine est une membrane fine et délicate à l’arrière de l’œil. Elle transforme la lumière en images. La macula est la partie centrale et toute petite de la rétine. Elle vous donne la vision centrale nécessaire pour faire des choses comme lire, regarder la télé et voir les visages. Il existe deux formes de dégénérescence maculaire liée à l’âge (DMLA) : la forme sèche et la forme humide. Dans le cas de la dégénérescence maculaire sèche, les changements se produisent lentement, durant des mois ou des années. Il n'y a aucun traitement pour la DMLA de forme sèche. Dans le cas de la forme humide (dite aussi exsudative) de la DMLA, les changements se produisent souvent de façon rapide. Il est possible de traiter cette forme de DMLA. Sujets abordés : causes, traitement, injections, risques, sensation provoquée par les injections, suites des injections, précautions particulières à prendre après les injections et choses à faire pour aider votre situation. On y trouve aussi une liste de symptômes exigeant l’attention de votre spécialiste des yeux.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet, 0460, "Macular Degeneration". The retina is a very thin delicate tissue at the back of the eye that turns light into images. The macula is the very small central area of your retina. It gives you the central vision needed to do things like reading, watching TV, and seeing faces. There are 2 types of age-related macular degeneration (AMD): dry and wet. With dry AMD, changes happen slowly over months or years. There is no treatment for dry AMD. With wet (also called ‘exudative’) AMD, changes often happen quickly. It is possible to treat wet AMD. Topics include: causes, treatment, risks, what the injection feels like, what to expect after the injection, special precautions after an injection, and things you can do to help your condition. A list of symptoms requiring attention by your eye doctor is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1678
Skin care during radiation therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37396
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1237
- Available Online
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The most common side effect from radiation therapy treatment is a skin reaction. No matter what area of the body is being treated, most patients will have a skin reaction. This pamphlet explains what a skin reaction is, how long you will have a skin reaction, what creams and lotions may help, what to avoid, if it is OK to wash and bathe, and how to use a saline soak and take a sitz bath. Other topics include whether your markings will come off, if you need to wear any special clothing near the …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Radiotherapy - adverse effects
- Self Care
- Skin - radiation effects
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- The most common side effect from radiation therapy treatment is a skin reaction. No matter what area of the body is being treated, most patients will have a skin reaction. This pamphlet explains what a skin reaction is, how long you will have a skin reaction, what creams and lotions may help, what to avoid, if it is OK to wash and bathe, and how to use a saline soak and take a sitz bath. Other topics include whether your markings will come off, if you need to wear any special clothing near the area being treated, if you can use hot water bottles or heating pads, how to care for your skin when going out into the sun or extreme cold, and if you can swim in a pool or use a sauna/steam room. Information on caring for your skin after your treatments are over and if you will have any long-term changes to your skin is also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1237
Caring for a pleural catheter : a guide for patients and their caregivers
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37520
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Thoracic Surgery, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Unit 6A, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Respirology.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4014
- Available Online
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This guide will help you care for your pleural catheter. Your nurse will review this information with you before you leave the hospital. This pamphlet explains what a pleural effusion is, how it is treated, draining, problems with draining, signs of infection, and what to do if you have signs of infection. Information on who to call if you have questions is included.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Thoracic Surgery
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Unit 6A
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Division of Respirology
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms
- Pleural Effusion, Malignant
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer
- Pleural effusions
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- This guide will help you care for your pleural catheter. Your nurse will review this information with you before you leave the hospital. This pamphlet explains what a pleural effusion is, how it is treated, draining, problems with draining, signs of infection, and what to do if you have signs of infection. Information on who to call if you have questions is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Division of Thoracic Surgery and VG 6A with special thanks to Dr. Simon Houston, Division of Respirology; Approved by: Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 4014
