Be antibiotic aware
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36654
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Antimicrobial Stewardship Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2059
- Available Online
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Antibiotics are medications that treat infections caused by bacteria (germs). Antibiotics kill both the bad and good bacteria in your body. Some common infections treated with antibiotics are urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia (lung infection), and strep throat. Antibiotics do not kill viruses. Do not take antibiotics for a cold, the flu (influenza), or any infection caused by a virus. This pamphlet explains the possible side effects of antibitoics, what antibiotic resistance is, and wh…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anti-Bacterial Agents
- Drug Resistance, Microbial
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Antibiotics
- Drug resistance in microorganisms
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- Antibiotics are medications that treat infections caused by bacteria (germs). Antibiotics kill both the bad and good bacteria in your body. Some common infections treated with antibiotics are urinary tract infections (UTIs), pneumonia (lung infection), and strep throat. Antibiotics do not kill viruses. Do not take antibiotics for a cold, the flu (influenza), or any infection caused by a virus. This pamphlet explains the possible side effects of antibitoics, what antibiotic resistance is, and what you can do to fight it. The French translation of this pamphlet 2151, "Bien s’informer au sujet des antibiotiques" is also available. The Arabic translation of this pamphlet 2244, is also available. The Chinese translation of this pamphlet 2242, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Antimicrobial Stewardship Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2059
After throat surgery : Valley Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38182
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2341
- Available Online
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This pamphlet will help you with your care at home. Topics include: pain, activity, eating and drinking, mouth and throat care, and post-surgery directions for a direct laryngoscopy. There is also space to record your followup appointment and your doctor's contact information.
- Available Online
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- 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)
- Laryngoscopy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Laryngoscopy
- Abstract
- This pamphlet will help you with your care at home. Topics include: pain, activity, eating and drinking, mouth and throat care, and post-surgery directions for a direct laryngoscopy. There is also space to record your followup appointment and your doctor's contact information.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Otolaryngology, Valley Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2341
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
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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.
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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
Soft, easy to chew, high energy, high protein nutrition guidelines
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35119
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1198
- Available Online
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Good nutrition is very important. It will help you feel better and stay strong. Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, fight or prevent infections, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This guide will help you choose foods with more energy and protein that are soft and easy to chew. The guide includes tips to help you eat better, tips if you have a sore mouth or throat, tips to help…
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- 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)
- Diet - Guideline
- Nutrition
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diet therapy
- Nutrition
- Specialty
- Food and nutrition
- Abstract
- Good nutrition is very important. It will help you feel better and stay strong. Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, fight or prevent infections, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This guide will help you choose foods with more energy and protein that are soft and easy to chew. The guide includes tips to help you eat better, tips if you have a sore mouth or throat, tips to help food taste better, and tips if your mouth is very dry or if you have thick saliva. It also gives information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements. High energy, high protein recipes and meal ideas are included.
- Responsibility
- Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1198
24-Hour pH Monitoring
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36540
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0202
- Available Online
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You are going to have a 24-hour pH monitoring test. This test checks if your symptoms are related to refluxing (coming up from your stomach) or regurgitating (bringing up) acid from your stomach (belly) into your esophagus (the tube in your throat connecting your mouth and stomach to swallow food). This pamphlet explains why and how the test is done, and how the test will feel. Information about medications, eating, drinking, and activity during the 24-hour pH monitoring test is given. A diary …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Esophageal pH monitoring
- Esophageal Diseases - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Esophagus--Motility--Disorders
- Abstract
- You are going to have a 24-hour pH monitoring test. This test checks if your symptoms are related to refluxing (coming up from your stomach) or regurgitating (bringing up) acid from your stomach (belly) into your esophagus (the tube in your throat connecting your mouth and stomach to swallow food). This pamphlet explains why and how the test is done, and how the test will feel. Information about medications, eating, drinking, and activity during the 24-hour pH monitoring test is given. A diary is included to write down when you start and finish eating a meal or snack, any time you change positions, and any symptoms you have during the test.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: GI Unit, VG, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0202
Nutrition information for patients having radiation treatment for head and neck cancer
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37436
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1701
- Available Online
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One of the most important parts of your care during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer is getting enough nutrition and hydration. This pamphlet explains how to increase your protein and calories, and manage your diet. It also explains how to deal with common eating problems that may arise, such as dry mouth, swallowing and chewing problems, sore mouth or throat, and taste changes.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet, Healthy
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - diet therapy
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Diet therapy
- Head--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Neck--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Self-care, Health
- Abstract
- One of the most important parts of your care during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer is getting enough nutrition and hydration. This pamphlet explains how to increase your protein and calories, and manage your diet. It also explains how to deal with common eating problems that may arise, such as dry mouth, swallowing and chewing problems, sore mouth or throat, and taste changes.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Horizon Health, Prince Edward Island Cancer Treatment Centre, Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program and Vitalite Health Network Cancer Care
- Approved by: Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 1701
Nutrition information for patients having radiation treatment for head and neck cancer (vegan options)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37437
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1702
- Available Online
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One of the most important parts of your care during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer is getting enough nutrition and hydration. This pamphlet explains how to increase your protein and calories, and manage your diet with vegan options. It also explains how to deal with common eating problems that may arise, such as dry mouth, swallowing and chewing problems, sore mouth or throat, and taste changes.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet, Vegan
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - diet therapy
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Diet therapy
- Head--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Neck--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Self-care, Health
- Vegan cooking
- Abstract
- One of the most important parts of your care during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer is getting enough nutrition and hydration. This pamphlet explains how to increase your protein and calories, and manage your diet with vegan options. It also explains how to deal with common eating problems that may arise, such as dry mouth, swallowing and chewing problems, sore mouth or throat, and taste changes.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Horizon Health, Prince Edward Island Cancer Treatment Centre, Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program and Vitalite Health Network Cancer Care
- Approved by: Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 1702
Nutrition information for patients having radiation treatment for head and neck cancer (vegetarian options)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37438
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1703
- Available Online
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One of the most important parts of your care during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer is getting enough nutrition and hydration. This pamphlet explains how to increase your protein and calories, and manage your diet with vegetarian options. It also explains how to deal with common eating problems that may arise, such as dry mouth, swallowing and chewing problems, sore mouth or throat, and taste changes.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet, Vegetarian
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - diet therapy
- Head and Neck Neoplasms - radiotherapy
- Self Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Diet therapy
- Head--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Neck--Cancer--Radiotherapy
- Self-care, Health
- Vegetarian cooking
- Abstract
- One of the most important parts of your care during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer is getting enough nutrition and hydration. This pamphlet explains how to increase your protein and calories, and manage your diet with vegetarian options. It also explains how to deal with common eating problems that may arise, such as dry mouth, swallowing and chewing problems, sore mouth or throat, and taste changes.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Horizon Health, Prince Edward Island Cancer Treatment Centre, Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program and Vitalite Health Network Cancer Care
- Approved by: Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 1703
Esophagitis during radiation therapy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37524
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone Radiation Team.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Health Cancer Care Program
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 4016
- Available Online
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Esophagitis is inflammation or irritation of the esophagus (the tube through which food passes when we swallow). It is a side effect that you may experience if your radiation therapy treatments are given to the throat, chest, or breast. You may experience heartburn or a “lump” in your esophagus, the feeling that food is stuck in your esophagus, pain, or difficulty swallowing certain foods. This pamphlet gives tips that may help your esophagitis, information about the Esophageal Soft Diet, and h…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone Radiation Team
- 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 (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Neoplasms
- Radiotherapy
- Esophagus
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer
- Radiotherapy
- Esophagus
- Specialty
- Cancer Care
- Abstract
- Esophagitis is inflammation or irritation of the esophagus (the tube through which food passes when we swallow). It is a side effect that you may experience if your radiation therapy treatments are given to the throat, chest, or breast. You may experience heartburn or a “lump” in your esophagus, the feeling that food is stuck in your esophagus, pain, or difficulty swallowing certain foods. This pamphlet gives tips that may help your esophagitis, information about the Esophageal Soft Diet, and high-protein, high-calorie drink recipes.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: NSH Central Zone Radiation Team; Approved by: Nova Scotia Cancer Patient Education Committee
- Pamphlet Number
- 4016
Gastroscopie : site du VG
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35422
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1504
- Available Online
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Une gastroscopie est un examen de l'œsophage (gorge), de l'estomac et du duodénum (première partie de l'intestin grêle). Nous décrivons comment vous préparer pour l'examen, comment l'examen est effectué, les soins après l'examen et les complications possibles. Si vous recevrez un sédatif, il y a certaines activités que vous ne devez pas effectuer pendant 24 heures après l'examen. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0040, "Gastroscopy: VG Site". A gastroscopy is an exam of the…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit
- Alternate Title
- Gastroscopy : VG site
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gastroscopy
- Gastrointestinal Diseases - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Gastroscopy
- Gastrointestinal system--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Specialty
- Gastrointestinal System
- Abstract
- Une gastroscopie est un examen de l'œsophage (gorge), de l'estomac et du duodénum (première partie de l'intestin grêle). Nous décrivons comment vous préparer pour l'examen, comment l'examen est effectué, les soins après l'examen et les complications possibles. Si vous recevrez un sédatif, il y a certaines activités que vous ne devez pas effectuer pendant 24 heures après l'examen.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0040, "Gastroscopy: VG Site". A gastroscopy is an exam of the esophagus (throat), stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small bowel). We have described getting ready for the test, how it is done, care after the test, and possible complications. If sedation is given, you must not do certain activities for 24 hours after the test.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: GI Unit, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1504
[Gastroscopy : VG site]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37334
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1477
- Available Online
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This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 0040. A gastroscopy is an exam of the esophagus (throat), stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small bowel). We have described getting ready for the test, how it is done, care after the test, and possible complications. If sedation is given, you must not do certain activities for 24 hours after the test.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit
- Alternate Title
- Gastroscopy : Victoria General site
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gastroscopy
- Gastrointestinal Diseases - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Gastroscopy
- Gastrointestinal system--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Abstract
- This is an Arabic translation of the English pamphlet 0040. A gastroscopy is an exam of the esophagus (throat), stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small bowel). We have described getting ready for the test, how it is done, care after the test, and possible complications. If sedation is given, you must not do certain activities for 24 hours after the test.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: GI Unit, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1477
