Day surgery peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35158
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1226
- Available Online
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This pamphlet reviews what to expect before, during and after surgery for the insertion of a peritoneal dialysis catheter. Information includes how to get your bowels ready for surgery, what to bring to the hospital on the day of surgery, care of your incision/exit site and keeping your bowels regular after surgery. Information about peritoneal dialysis teaching is also provided.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospital admission
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Kidney Diseases - surgery
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Peritoneal access
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Hematology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet reviews what to expect before, during and after surgery for the insertion of a peritoneal dialysis catheter. Information includes how to get your bowels ready for surgery, what to bring to the hospital on the day of surgery, care of your incision/exit site and keeping your bowels regular after surgery. Information about peritoneal dialysis teaching is also provided.
- Responsibility
- prepared by: NSHA Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1226
Early warning score
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37308
Nova Scotia Health Authority. St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Interprofessional Practice and Learning.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2178
- Available Online
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Your early warning score (EWS) is a guide used by your health care team. It helps them to quickly find out how sick you are and if there are changes to your condition. To find your EWS, your health care team will take your vital signs. This pamphlet explains how your health care team uses your EWS.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. St. Martha's Regional Hospital. Interprofessional Practice and Learning
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Vital Signs
- Hospital admission
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Vital signs
- Hospital patients
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Your early warning score (EWS) is a guide used by your health care team. It helps them to quickly find out how sick you are and if there are changes to your condition. To find your EWS, your health care team will take your vital signs. This pamphlet explains how your health care team uses your EWS.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: IPPL, St. Martha’s Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2178
Preparing for home: from admission to discharge
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37304
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety. Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2173
- Available Online
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When you are admitted to the hospital, you will be given an Estimated Date of Discharge (EDD). This date is when you can expect to go home, depending on how your health improves during your stay. It is important to start planning early for your discharge home. This pamphlet gives information about admission to a hospital inpatient unit, your health care team, what to expect each day, getting ready for discharge, and a list of important information. Information about patient/family feedback and …
- Available Online
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- 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)
- Hospital admission
- Patient Discharge
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Admission and discharge
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- When you are admitted to the hospital, you will be given an Estimated Date of Discharge (EDD). This date is when you can expect to go home, depending on how your health improves during your stay. It is important to start planning early for your discharge home. This pamphlet gives information about admission to a hospital inpatient unit, your health care team, what to expect each day, getting ready for discharge, and a list of important information. Information about patient/family feedback and space to keep a journal of your hospital stay/illness are included.
- The French version of this pamphlet 2290, "Se préparer au retour à la maison : de l’admission à la sortie," is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Preparing for home: from admission to discharge - Northern zone
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Patient Experience - Quality Improvement and Safety
- Pamphlet Number
- 2173
Se préparer au retour à la maison : de l’admission à la sortie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37595
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Quality Improvement and Safety. Patient Experience.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2290
- Available Online
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Lorsque vous êtes admis à l’hôpital, on vous donne votre date de sortie prévue (DSP), c’est-à-dire la date à laquelle vous pouvez vous attendre à rentrer à la maison, en fonction de l’amélioration de votre santé pendant votre hospitalisation. Il est important que vous commenciez à préparer tôt votre retour à la maison. Ce dépliant donne des informations sur l’admission à l’hôpital, votre équipe soignante, ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre chaque jour et la préparation au retour à la maison; i…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospital admission
- Patient Discharge
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospitals--Admission and discharge
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- Lorsque vous êtes admis à l’hôpital, on vous donne votre date de sortie prévue (DSP), c’est-à-dire la date à laquelle vous pouvez vous attendre à rentrer à la maison, en fonction de l’amélioration de votre santé pendant votre hospitalisation. Il est important que vous commenciez à préparer tôt votre retour à la maison. Ce dépliant donne des informations sur l’admission à l’hôpital, votre équipe soignante, ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre chaque jour et la préparation au retour à la maison; il contient de plus une liste d’autres informations importantes ainsi que des informations sur les commentaires des patients et des familles de même qu’un espace pour tenir un journal sur votre séjour à l’hôpital ou votre maladie.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2173, "Preparing for Home: From Admission to Discharge". When you are admitted to the hospital, you will be given an Estimated Date of Discharge (EDD). This date is when you can expect to go home, depending on how your health improves during your stay. It is important to start planning early for your discharge home. This pamphlet gives information about admission to a hospital inpatient unit, your health care team, what to expect each day, getting ready for discharge, and a list of important information. Information about patient/family feedback and space to keep a journal of your hospital stay/illness are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Patient Experience - Quality Improvement and Safety
- Pamphlet Number
- 2290
Welcome to the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation & Arthritis Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36647
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Rehab Working Group.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1373
- Available Online
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We want your experience at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation & Arthritis Centre (NSRAC) to be positive. Our goal is to help every patient return to a life that is as full and rewarding as possible. This guide explains our rehab approach and gives general info about your care. Topics covered in this guide include: what to expect during your stay, general info about the NSRAC, safety and security, and your Health Care Team members. Contact info for the NSRAC and the QEII Foundation is also provided.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Rehab Working Group
- Alternate Title
- Welcome to the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (17 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospital admission
- Rehabilitation and recovery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital care
- Rehabilitation
- Specialty
- Hospitals
- Abstract
- We want your experience at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation & Arthritis Centre (NSRAC) to be positive. Our goal is to help every patient return to a life that is as full and rewarding as possible. This guide explains our rehab approach and gives general info about your care. Topics covered in this guide include: what to expect during your stay, general info about the NSRAC, safety and security, and your Health Care Team members. Contact info for the NSRAC and the QEII Foundation is also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Rehab Working Group
- Pamphlet Number
- 1373
