Antibodies and surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36567
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Perioperative Blood Management Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1404
- Available Online
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Antibodies are proteins in your blood that protect you from disease.This pamphlet explains why our immune system make antibodies, how they are tested for, and what to expect if you have them before surgery.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Antibodies
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood testing
- Blood--Transfusion
- Abstract
- Antibodies are proteins in your blood that protect you from disease.This pamphlet explains why our immune system make antibodies, how they are tested for, and what to expect if you have them before surgery.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Perioperative Blood Management Service, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1404
Blood components, products, and alternatives
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35223
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative Blood Management Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1202
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A blood transfusion is when you receive donated blood. If you have had blood loss from trauma or surgery, or because of certain medical problems, you may need a blood transfusion. This pamphlet explains the blood components (parts), products, and alternatives that you may receive as part of a blood transfusion. A description, how it is given, benefits, and possible side effects of each product are given.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative Blood Management Program
- 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)
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood
- Plasma
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Blood products
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- A blood transfusion is when you receive donated blood. If you have had blood loss from trauma or surgery, or because of certain medical problems, you may need a blood transfusion. This pamphlet explains the blood components (parts), products, and alternatives that you may receive as part of a blood transfusion. A description, how it is given, benefits, and possible side effects of each product are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Perioperative Blood Management Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1202
Blood transfusion
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35840
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program, IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1200
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
You have been given this pamphlet because you or your loved one may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will explain the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your loved one may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, informed consent, benefits, risks, and other options, and what will happen during and after the transfusion. Symptoms that need medical att…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- 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)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- You have been given this pamphlet because you or your loved one may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will explain the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your loved one may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, informed consent, benefits, risks, and other options, and what will happen during and after the transfusion. Symptoms that need medical attention right away are listed.
- This pamphlet is also available as IWK Health Centre Patient Learning number: PL-1017.
- The French version of this pamphlet 1811, "La transfusion sanguine", is also available.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2124, is also available.
- The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2125, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1200
[Blood transfusion]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36735
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program, IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2124
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet is an Arabic translation of "Blood Transfusion" pamphlet 1200. You or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your family member may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, other options, and what will happen when the transfusion takes place. Symptoms needing immediat…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is an Arabic translation of "Blood Transfusion" pamphlet 1200. You or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your family member may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, other options, and what will happen when the transfusion takes place. Symptoms needing immediate medical attention are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2124
[Blood transfusion]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36766
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program, IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2125
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Blood Transfusion" pamphlet 1200. You or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your family member may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, other options, and what will happen when the transfusion takes …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Simplified Chinese
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Blood Transfusion" pamphlet 1200. You or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your family member may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, other options, and what will happen when the transfusion takes place. Symptoms needing immediate medical attention are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2125
Instructions ambulatoires après une transfusion
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35871
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1812
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Vous ou un membre de votre famille avez reçu une transfusion sanguine. Les réactions sont rares, mais possibles. Le dépliant décrit les symptômes à surveiller et à rapporter à votre équipe de soins de santé, de même que les symptômes qui exigent immédiatement des soins médicaux. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Outpatient Instructions after a Transfusion" pamphlet 1801. You or your family member had a blood transfusion. Although rare, it is possible you may have a reaction. Symptoms …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- Outpatient instructions after a transfusion
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- Vous ou un membre de votre famille avez reçu une transfusion sanguine. Les réactions sont rares, mais possibles. Le dépliant décrit les symptômes à surveiller et à rapporter à votre équipe de soins de santé, de même que les symptômes qui exigent immédiatement des soins médicaux.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Outpatient Instructions after a Transfusion" pamphlet 1801. You or your family member had a blood transfusion. Although rare, it is possible you may have a reaction. Symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about, as well as symptoms requiring immediate medical attention, are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1812
Outpatient instructions after a transfusion
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35844
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program, IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1801
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet lists symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about after a blood transfusion. This pamphlet is also available as IWK Health Centre Patient Learning number: PL-1031. The French version of this pamphlet 1812, "Instructions ambulatoires après une transfusion", is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2094, is also available. The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2126, is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating 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)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet lists symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about after a blood transfusion. This pamphlet is also available as IWK Health Centre Patient Learning number: PL-1031. The French version of this pamphlet 1812, "Instructions ambulatoires après une transfusion", is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2094, is also available. The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2126, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1801
[Outpatient instructions after a transfusion]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36760
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program, IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2094
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet is an Arabic translation of "Outpatient Instructions after a Transfusion" pamphlet 1801. This pamphlet lists symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about after a blood transfusion.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is an Arabic translation of "Outpatient Instructions after a Transfusion" pamphlet 1801. This pamphlet lists symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about after a blood transfusion.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2094
[Outpatient instructions after a transfusion]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36763
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program, IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2126
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Outpatient Instructions After a Transfusion" pamphlet 1801. You or your family member had a blood transfusion. Although rare, it is possible you may have a reaction. Symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about, as well as symptoms requiring immediate medical attention, are listed.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Simplified Chinese
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Outpatient Instructions After a Transfusion" pamphlet 1801. You or your family member had a blood transfusion. Although rare, it is possible you may have a reaction. Symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about, as well as symptoms requiring immediate medical attention, are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2126
Perioperative Blood Management Service (PBMS)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35471
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative Blood Management Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1396
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Perioperative blood management helps patients before, during, and after planned surgery. Topics include: benefits, anemia, blood components, normal blood counts, blood transfusions, and informed consent. An FAQ (frequently asked questions) section is included. We have described the preoperative period (before surgery) with these topics: donating your own blood, donating blood for a family member or friend, drugs and products that help you during surgery, procedures performed during surgery, art…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative Blood Management Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Donors
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Blood donors
- Abstract
- Perioperative blood management helps patients before, during, and after planned surgery. Topics include: benefits, anemia, blood components, normal blood counts, blood transfusions, and informed consent. An FAQ (frequently asked questions) section is included. We have described the preoperative period (before surgery) with these topics: donating your own blood, donating blood for a family member or friend, drugs and products that help you during surgery, procedures performed during surgery, artificial blood, and refusing a blood transfusion. A resources section is also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2082, "Service de gestion du sang périopératoire", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Perioperative Blood Management Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 1396
Service de gestion du sang périopératoire
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36688
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative Blood Management Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2082
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
La gestion du sang périopératoire aide les patients avant, pendant et après une opération planifiée. Cette brochure traite des avantages, de l’anémie, des composants sanguins, des numérations globulaires normales, des transfusions sanguines et du consentement éclairé. On y trouve aussi une foire aux questions. Les sujets suivants portent sur la période préopératoire (avant l’opération) : don de sang pour vous-même, don de sang pour un membre de la famille ou un proche, médicaments et produits…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative Blood Management Service
- Alternate Title
- Perioperative blood management (PBM) service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Blood Donors
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Blood donors
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- La gestion du sang périopératoire aide les patients avant, pendant et après une opération planifiée. Cette brochure traite des avantages, de l’anémie, des composants sanguins, des numérations globulaires normales, des transfusions sanguines et du consentement éclairé. On y trouve aussi une foire aux questions. Les sujets suivants portent sur la période préopératoire (avant l’opération) : don de sang pour vous-même, don de sang pour un membre de la famille ou un proche, médicaments et produits pouvant vous aider pendant l’opération, interventions effectuées durant l’opération, sang artificiel et refus d’une transfusion sanguine. Une section de la brochure propose des ressources à consulter.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1396, “Perioperative Blood Management (PBM) Service”. Perioperative blood management helps patients before, during, and after planned surgery. Topics include: benefits, anemia, blood components, normal blood counts, blood transfusions, and informed consent. An FAQ (frequently asked questions) section is included. We have described the preoperative period (before surgery) with these topics: donating your own blood, donating blood for a family member or friend, drugs and products that help you during surgery, procedures performed during surgery, artificial blood, and refusing a blood transfusion. A resources section is also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Perioperative Blood Management Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 2082
La transfusion sanguine
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35870
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program, IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1811
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Vous ou un membre de votre famille pourriez avoir besoin d’une transfusion sanguine. L’équipe de soins de santé vous expliquera en quoi consiste une transfusion ainsi que les avantages et les risques que cela comporte. Le dépliant explique en quoi consiste une transfusion sanguine, pourquoi vous ou un membre de votre famille pourriez avoir besoin d’une transfusion, ce que sont les composants et les produits sanguins, la provenance du sang, d’autres options possibles et ce qui se passe au moment…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Alternate Title
- Blood transfusion
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- Vous ou un membre de votre famille pourriez avoir besoin d’une transfusion sanguine. L’équipe de soins de santé vous expliquera en quoi consiste une transfusion ainsi que les avantages et les risques que cela comporte. Le dépliant explique en quoi consiste une transfusion sanguine, pourquoi vous ou un membre de votre famille pourriez avoir besoin d’une transfusion, ce que sont les composants et les produits sanguins, la provenance du sang, d’autres options possibles et ce qui se passe au moment de la transfusion. Les symptômes qui exigent immédiatement des soins médicaux sont indiqués.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Blood Transfusion" pamphlet 1200. You or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your family member may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, other options, and what will happen when the transfusion takes place. Symptoms needing immediate medical attention are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1811
