After corticosteroid injection
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34293
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0203
- Available Online
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This medicine is used to treat discomfort, pain, and/or swelling. Local anesthetic will be injected with the corticosteroid. Tips for handling discomfort at the injection site are given. Some safety points about the use of ice and heat are also provided.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic
- 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)
- Injections
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Injections
- Adrenocortical hormones
- Abstract
- This medicine is used to treat discomfort, pain, and/or swelling. Local anesthetic will be injected with the corticosteroid. Tips for handling discomfort at the injection site are given. Some safety points about the use of ice and heat are also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Orthopedic Clinic, HI, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0203
Botox injection
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34337
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0282
- Available Online
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Your doctor has recommended Botox® injections for your blepharospasm (rapid eye blinking) or facial muscle spasms. Botox® blocks the chemicals that cause the spasms in your muscles. Botox® is not a cure. It helps relieve your symptoms for about 3 months. This pamphlet explains what Botox® is and how it works, how to get ready for your appointment, what will happen during and after the treatment, and side effects. The French version of this pamphlet 1783, "Injection de Botox®", is also availabl…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- 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)
- Blepharospasm - drug therapy
- Eye movements
- Injections
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eyelids--Diseases
- Botulinum toxin
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- Your doctor has recommended Botox® injections for your blepharospasm (rapid eye blinking) or facial muscle spasms. Botox® blocks the chemicals that cause the spasms in your muscles. Botox® is not a cure. It helps relieve your symptoms for about 3 months. This pamphlet explains what Botox® is and how it works, how to get ready for your appointment, what will happen during and after the treatment, and side effects. The French version of this pamphlet 1783, "Injection de Botox®", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0282
Hydrocortisone injection
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34309
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Victoria General Site. Endocrinology Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0222
- Available Online
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This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need, and the steps to prepare and give yourself an injection of hydrocortisone.
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Injections
- Hydrocortisone - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hydrocortisone
- Injections
- Specialty
- Endocrine System
- Abstract
- This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need, and the steps to prepare and give yourself an injection of hydrocortisone.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Endocrinology Clinic, VG site, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 0222
Injection de Botox
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35837
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1783
- Available Online
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Les injections de Botox peuvent être utilisées pour traiter votre blépharospasme (clignotement rapide des yeux) ou vos spasmes musculaires faciaux. Le Botox arrête les spasmes en bloquant les produits chimiques qui les causent. Le Botox ne guérit pas. Il offre plutôt un soulagement temporaire des symptômes. Le présent dépliant explique comment se préparer aux injections, traitements et effets secondaires. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Botox® Injection" pamphlet 0282. Botox injecti…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Alternate Title
- Botox injection
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blepharospasm - drug therapy
- Eye movements
- Injections
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eyelids--Diseases
- Botulinum toxin
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- Les injections de Botox peuvent être utilisées pour traiter votre blépharospasme (clignotement rapide des yeux) ou vos spasmes musculaires faciaux. Le Botox arrête les spasmes en bloquant les produits chimiques qui les causent. Le Botox ne guérit pas. Il offre plutôt un soulagement temporaire des symptômes. Le présent dépliant explique comment se préparer aux injections, traitements et effets secondaires.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Botox® Injection" pamphlet 0282. Botox injections may be used to treat blepharospasm (rapid eye blinking) or facial muscle spasms. Botox blocks the chemicals that are causing the spasms and they go away. Botox is not a cure but gives temporary relief from symptoms. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the injection, treatment, and side effects.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1783
Injection de stéroïde pour l’oeil
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35792
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1743
- Available Online
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Un stéroïde peut être injecté dans votre œil ou autour de votre œil pour traiter des troubles qui causent de l’inflammation ou de l’enflure dans l’œil. Les mesures à prendre avant le traitement sont précisées. On explique aussi comment le traitement est fait et les soins à dispenser après le traitement (au moyen de gouttes pour les yeux). Les symptômes exigeant des soins médicaux immédiats sont indiqués. Une carte est aussi fournie. ; A steroid can be injected into or around the eye to treat co…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Alternate Title
- Steroid injection for the eye
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eye--Diseases
- Abstract
- Un stéroïde peut être injecté dans votre œil ou autour de votre œil pour traiter des troubles qui causent de l’inflammation ou de l’enflure dans l’œil. Les mesures à prendre avant le traitement sont précisées. On explique aussi comment le traitement est fait et les soins à dispenser après le traitement (au moyen de gouttes pour les yeux). Les symptômes exigeant des soins médicaux immédiats sont indiqués. Une carte est aussi fournie.
- A steroid can be injected into or around the eye to treat conditions that cause inflammation or swelling in your eye. Steps to take before treatment are outlined. An explanation of how the treatment is given and care after treatment (using eye drops) are described. Symptoms that require immediate medical attention are noted. A map is also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1743, "Injection de stéroïde pour l’oeil", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1743
Injections for chronic pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35004
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0277
- Available Online
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You and your doctor have decided that you need injections to manage your chronic (ongoing) pain. An injection is medication given using a needle. This pamphlet explains how well injections for chronic pain work, if the injections are painful, and common types of injections for chronic pain, including epidural steroids, facet joint injection, sacroiliac (SI joint) injection, and radiofrequency lesioning (RFG). The pamphlet also explains how to get ready for your injections, how an injection for …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- 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)
- Injections
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Injections
- Pain--Treatment
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- You and your doctor have decided that you need injections to manage your chronic (ongoing) pain. An injection is medication given using a needle. This pamphlet explains how well injections for chronic pain work, if the injections are painful, and common types of injections for chronic pain, including epidural steroids, facet joint injection, sacroiliac (SI joint) injection, and radiofrequency lesioning (RFG). The pamphlet also explains how to get ready for your injections, how an injection for chronic pain is done, and the possible side effects and risks.
- Notes
- Previous title: Nerve block for chronic pain
- Previous title: A nerve block for chronic pain
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 0277
Steroid injection for the eye
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35593
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1101
- Available Online
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Steroid injections treat conditions that cause inflammation or swelling in the eye. Your eye doctor will talk with you about why you need this treatment. This pamphlet explains what to expect on the day of treatment, how the treatment is given, and what to expect after treatment. Instructions for using eye drops are given. A list of symptoms that need medical attention right away is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1743, "Injection de stéroïde pour l’oeil", is also available.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- 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 (LCSH)
- Eye--Diseases
- Abstract
- Steroid injections treat conditions that cause inflammation or swelling in the eye. Your eye doctor will talk with you about why you need this treatment. This pamphlet explains what to expect on the day of treatment, how the treatment is given, and what to expect after treatment. Instructions for using eye drops are given. A list of symptoms that need medical attention right away is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1743, "Injection de stéroïde pour l’oeil", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1101
Using eye drops
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36622
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0137
- Available Online
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This pamphlet gives instructions on how to use eye drops. The French version of this pamphlet 2096, "Utilisation des gouttes pour les yeux", is also available.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Injections, Intraocular
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eye--Diseases
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives instructions on how to use eye drops. The French version of this pamphlet 2096, "Utilisation des gouttes pour les yeux", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0137
