After your epidural
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37559
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2265
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what to watch for at home after having an epidural (medication in the space around your spine) for pain relief. For 30 days (1 month) after your epidural is taken out, there is a small risk that you may develop an infection. This is very rare. A list of symptoms that require you to visit to an Emergency Department is given.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pain Management
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pain--Treatment
- Analgesics
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to watch for at home after having an epidural (medication in the space around your spine) for pain relief. For 30 days (1 month) after your epidural is taken out, there is a small risk that you may develop an infection. This is very rare. A list of symptoms that require you to visit to an Emergency Department is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2265
Analgésie épidurale après une opération
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36733
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2104
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
L’analgésie épidurale est une façon de vous administrer un médicament antidouleur après une opération. Elle peut vous procurer un meilleur soulagement que d'autres moyens de recevoir des médicaments antidouleur. Vous pouvez être plus alerte avec une analgésie épidurale qu'avec d'autres méthodes de maîtrise de la douleur. Elle peut également vous aider à recommencer à bouger après votre opération. La brochure traite des effets secondaires possibles d'une analgésie épidurale, de la douleur à laqu…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service
- Alternate Title
- Having an epidural after surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Peridural anesthesia
- Pain--Treatment
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- L’analgésie épidurale est une façon de vous administrer un médicament antidouleur après une opération. Elle peut vous procurer un meilleur soulagement que d'autres moyens de recevoir des médicaments antidouleur. Vous pouvez être plus alerte avec une analgésie épidurale qu'avec d'autres méthodes de maîtrise de la douleur. Elle peut également vous aider à recommencer à bouger après votre opération. La brochure traite des effets secondaires possibles d'une analgésie épidurale, de la douleur à laquelle s'attendre, de l’équipe responsable de soulager votre douleur et de la durée d’utilisation de l'anesthésie épidurale.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Having an Epidural after Surgery" pamphlet 1378. An epidural is a way to give you pain medicine after surgery. It may give you better pain relief than other ways of receiving pain medicine. You may be more alert with an epidural than with other pain control methods. It can also help you move better after your surgery. This pamphlet explains the possible side effects of an epidural, what to expect for pain when you have an epidural, who will look after your epidural pain relief, and how long you will have the epidural.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 2104
Anesthésie par bloc nerveux pour supprimer la douleur pendant l’opération
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36732
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2103
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Un bloc nerveux permet d’envoyer un anesthésique local (médicament servant à insensibiliser) au moyen d’une petite aiguille à un endroit près de vos nerfs. Vous trouverez les renseignements suivants dans ce guide : pourquoi et quand utilise-t-on un bloc nerveux, comment fait-on un bloc nerveux, dans quelle mesure fonctionne-t-il et aide-t-il après l’opération, quels sont les effets secondaires, combien de temps faut-il pour le faire, pourquoi le patient demeure éveillé pendant l’opération, quel…
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- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service
- Alternate Title
- Managing your surgical pain with nerve blocks
- 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)
- Nerve Block
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Pain--Treatment
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- Un bloc nerveux permet d’envoyer un anesthésique local (médicament servant à insensibiliser) au moyen d’une petite aiguille à un endroit près de vos nerfs. Vous trouverez les renseignements suivants dans ce guide : pourquoi et quand utilise-t-on un bloc nerveux, comment fait-on un bloc nerveux, dans quelle mesure fonctionne-t-il et aide-t-il après l’opération, quels sont les effets secondaires, combien de temps faut-il pour le faire, pourquoi le patient demeure éveillé pendant l’opération, quelles activités doivent être évitées après le bloc et quels symptômes exigent des soins médicaux immédiats.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Managing Your Surgical Pain with Nerve Blocks" pamphlet 1377. A nerve block sends local anesthetic (numbing medicine) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. In this guide, you will learn about: why nerve blocks are used, when they are given, how they are done, how well they work, how they will help you after surgery, side effects, how long it will take, why you will be awake while it is given, activities to avoid after, and symptoms that require immediate medical attention.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 2103
Atlas of interventional pain management
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33236
Steven D. Waldman.
(5th ed.)
--Philadelphia, PA:
Elsevier
, c2021.
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- Location
- Online
An essential resource for pain medicine clinicians at all levels of practice and training, Atlas of Interventional Pain Management, 5th Edition, is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to delivering safe, accurate, and cost-effective relief for patients with acute and chronic pain. Dr. Steven D. Waldman walks you step by step through each procedure, incorporating all clinically appropriate imaging modalities to help you achieve the best possible outcomes for more than 160 nerve block procedur…
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- View e-Book
- Author
- Waldman, Steven D.
- Responsibility
- Steven D. Waldman
- Edition
- 5th ed.
- Alternate Title
- Interventional pain management
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- c2021
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource, 1176 p.
- ISBN
- 9780323654074
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Analgesia
- Nerve Block - methods
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pain - Treatment - Atlases
- Nerve block - Atlases
- Analgesia - Atlases
- Nerve Block - methods - Atlases
- Pain Management - Atlases
- Analgesia
- Nerve block
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- An essential resource for pain medicine clinicians at all levels of practice and training, Atlas of Interventional Pain Management, 5th Edition, is a comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to delivering safe, accurate, and cost-effective relief for patients with acute and chronic pain. Dr. Steven D. Waldman walks you step by step through each procedure, incorporating all clinically appropriate imaging modalities to help you achieve the best possible outcomes for more than 160 nerve block procedures.
- Access
- Registration required for PDF access.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Atlas of pain management injection techniques
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat32025
Steven D. Waldman.
(4th ed.)
--Philadelphia, PA:
Elsevier Saunders
, c2017.
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Focusing on the "how-to" details of pain management injection techniques, this best-selling atlas helps you master the key nerve blocks you need to know to successfully treat common and uncommon pain syndromes. Nearly 200 joint and muscular injections, as well as 30 brand-new injection techniques, are presented in a highly illustrated, easy-to-follow format. Dr. Steven D. Waldman walks you through every essential pain management procedure used today – from the head and neck to the foot and ank…
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- Author
- Waldman, Steven D
- Responsibility
- Steven D. Waldman
- Edition
- 4th ed.
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Publisher
- Elsevier Saunders
- Date of Publication
- c2017
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource, 698 p.
- ISBN
- 9780323414159 (electronic bk.)
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pain - drug therapy - Atlases
- Injections - methods - atlases
- Abstract
- Focusing on the "how-to" details of pain management injection techniques, this best-selling atlas helps you master the key nerve blocks you need to know to successfully treat common and uncommon pain syndromes. Nearly 200 joint and muscular injections, as well as 30 brand-new injection techniques, are presented in a highly illustrated, easy-to-follow format. Dr. Steven D. Waldman walks you through every essential pain management procedure used today – from the head and neck to the foot and ankle, and everywhere in between.
- Access
- Registration required for PDF access.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
CADD-Solis pump
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35606
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Palliative Care.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1616
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A CADD-Solis pump is a pump that runs on a battery to deliver medications(s) that lessen the feelings of pain and other symptoms you may be experiencing. How your pump works, who will get the medication ready, how to know if your pump is working, how to take care of it, changing batteries, and dosage instructions are given. A diagram and key is provided to help you become familiar with your pump.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Palliative Care
- 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)
- Infusion Pump
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drug infusion pumps
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- A CADD-Solis pump is a pump that runs on a battery to deliver medications(s) that lessen the feelings of pain and other symptoms you may be experiencing. How your pump works, who will get the medication ready, how to know if your pump is working, how to take care of it, changing batteries, and dosage instructions are given. A diagram and key is provided to help you become familiar with your pump.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Palliative Care
- Pamphlet Number
- 1616
Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program.
[Halifax, NS]:
Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0013
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
One of the common side effects for cancer and cancer treatment is pain. This pamphlet looks at what causes pain, treatments for different types of pain and different levels of pain, side effects of those treatments, and how to deal with pain.
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- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health. Cancer Care Program
- Place of Publication
- [Halifax, NS]
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cancer Pain - prevention & control
- Neoplasms - complications
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer--Complications
- Cancer pain--Treatment
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- One of the common side effects for cancer and cancer treatment is pain. This pamphlet looks at what causes pain, treatments for different types of pain and different levels of pain, side effects of those treatments, and how to deal with pain.
- Notes
- Patient & family guide
- Responsibility
- prepared by Nova Scotia Cancer Care Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0013
Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement de la douleur
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35847
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1792
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ce dépliant présente de l’information au sujet des différents « analgésiques à la marijuana » (antidouleurs) ou « cannabioïdes synthétiques » (artificiels) utilisés pour traiter la douleur. On y traite aussi des types les plus fréquents d’affections pour lesquelles ils sont le plus souvent utilisés aux fins de traitement. Des détails sont fournis sur la quantité à prendre, les effets secondaires, les mesures de sécurité, les doses oubliées et le rangement des médicaments. ; This pamphlet is a F…
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- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Alternate Title
- Cannabinoid analgesics for pain management
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- Ce dépliant présente de l’information au sujet des différents « analgésiques à la marijuana » (antidouleurs) ou « cannabioïdes synthétiques » (artificiels) utilisés pour traiter la douleur. On y traite aussi des types les plus fréquents d’affections pour lesquelles ils sont le plus souvent utilisés aux fins de traitement. Des détails sont fournis sur la quantité à prendre, les effets secondaires, les mesures de sécurité, les doses oubliées et le rangement des médicaments.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Cannabinoid Analgesics for Pain Management" pamphlet 1350. This pamphlet provides information about the different 'marijuana analgesics' (painkillers) or 'synthetic (man-made) cannabinoids' used to manage pain and the most common types of conditions they are most often used to treat. Details about how much to take, side effects, safety measures, missed doses, and how to store this medicine are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 1792
Cannabinoids for managing pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35259
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1350
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Cannabinoids are a group of medications that are sometimes called ‘marijuana analgesics (painkillers)’ or ‘synthetic (artificial) cannabinoids’. This pamphlet explains why you have been prescribed a cannabinoid, how much of this medication to take and how to take it, side effects, and how to stay safe when taking this medication. Information on what to do if you miss a dose and how to store this medication is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1792, "Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement …
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- View Pamphlet
- 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 (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cannabinoids
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- Cannabinoids are a group of medications that are sometimes called ‘marijuana analgesics (painkillers)’ or ‘synthetic (artificial) cannabinoids’. This pamphlet explains why you have been prescribed a cannabinoid, how much of this medication to take and how to take it, side effects, and how to stay safe when taking this medication. Information on what to do if you miss a dose and how to store this medication is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1792, "Cannabinoïdes pour le traitement de la douleur", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Cannabinoid analgesics for pain management
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 1350
The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program : Hants Community Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35671
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Hants Community Hospital. Pain Management.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1658
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a 5-session group education program that teaches self-management strategies for living with chronic pain. Topics include: benefits, who the program is for, goals, what you will learn, how the program will help, where and when it is held, and how to sign up.
- 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 (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a 5-session group education program that teaches self-management strategies for living with chronic pain. Topics include: benefits, who the program is for, goals, what you will learn, how the program will help, where and when it is held, and how to sign up.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management, Hants Community Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 1658
Essentials of physical medicine and rehabilitation : musculoskeletal disorders, pain, and rehabilitation
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33145
editors Walter R. Frontera, Julie K. Silver, Thomas D. Rizzo.
(4th ed.)
--Philadelphia, PA:
Elsevier
, c2019.
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- Online
Packed with practical, up-to-date guidance, Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 4th Edition, by Walter R. Frontera, MD, PhD; Julie K. Silver, MD; and Thomas D. Rizzo, Jr., MD, helps you prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders, pain syndromes, and chronic disabling conditions in day-to-day patient care. This easy-to-use reference provides the information you need to improve patient function and performance by using both traditional and cutting-edge…
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- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Frontera, Walter R.
- Silver, J. K.
- Rizzo, Thomas D.
- Responsibility
- editors Walter R. Frontera, Julie K. Silver, Thomas D. Rizzo
- Edition
- 4th ed.
- Alternate Title
- Essentials of physical medicine & rehabilitation
- Physical medicine and rehabilitation
- Place of Publication
- Philadelphia, PA
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- c2019
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource, 1024 p.
- ISBN
- 9780323549479
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Musculoskeletal system - Diseases - Rehabilitation
- Pain - Rehabilitation
- Pain - Treatment
- Musculoskeletal Diseases - rehabilitation
- Pain - rehabilitation
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- Packed with practical, up-to-date guidance, Essentials of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 4th Edition, by Walter R. Frontera, MD, PhD; Julie K. Silver, MD; and Thomas D. Rizzo, Jr., MD, helps you prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of musculoskeletal disorders, pain syndromes, and chronic disabling conditions in day-to-day patient care. This easy-to-use reference provides the information you need to improve patient function and performance by using both traditional and cutting-edge therapies, designing effective treatment plans, and working with interdisciplinary teams that meet your patients’ current and changing needs. An easy-to-navigate format provides quick access to concise, well-illustrated coverage of every essential topic in the field.
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- Registration required for PDF access.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Gestion de la douleur après une opération
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35747
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1339
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Il y a des gens qui pensent que c’est normal d'avoir mal après une opération et qu’il faut endurer la douleur. C’est faux. Il est important de bien gérer la douleur que vous ressentez. Cette brochure explique pourquoi la gestion de la douleur est importante, ce que vous pouvez faire pour avoir le moins de mal possible, les effets secondaires des médicaments contre la douleur (analgésiques), d'autres solutions de gestion de la douleur, autres que les médicaments, ainsi que des points clés à ne p…
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- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service
- Alternate Title
- Managing your pain after surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- Il y a des gens qui pensent que c’est normal d'avoir mal après une opération et qu’il faut endurer la douleur. C’est faux. Il est important de bien gérer la douleur que vous ressentez. Cette brochure explique pourquoi la gestion de la douleur est importante, ce que vous pouvez faire pour avoir le moins de mal possible, les effets secondaires des médicaments contre la douleur (analgésiques), d'autres solutions de gestion de la douleur, autres que les médicaments, ainsi que des points clés à ne pas oublier.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0453, "Managing Your Pain After Surgery". Some people think that pain after surgery is something that you must put up with. This is not true. It is important that your pain is managed well. This pamphlet explains why pain control is important, what you can do to keep it under control, how it can be controlled, side effects of pain medicines, other things besides pain medicine that can help control your pain, and key points to remember.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Service, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1339
Halifax Pain Self-Management Program
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37530
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pain Self-Management Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1654
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Pain Self-Management Program (PSMP) is a group program. It helps people with long-term pain learn skills to manage their pain each day. This pamphlet explains what the program is, what topics are talked about, and when and where the PSMP is held. Information on how to sign up for the program is included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pain Self-Management Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pain
- Pain Management
- Pain - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pain--Treatment
- Specialty
- Pain Management
- Abstract
- The Pain Self-Management Program (PSMP) is a group program. It helps people with long-term pain learn skills to manage their pain each day. This pamphlet explains what the program is, what topics are talked about, and when and where the PSMP is held. Information on how to sign up for the program is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Self-Management Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1654
Having an epidural after surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36679
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1378
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
An epidural is a way to give you pain medicine after surgery. It may give you better pain relief than other ways of receiving pain medicine. You may be more alert with an epidural than with other pain control methods. It can also help you move better after your surgery. This pamphlet explains the possible side effects of an epidural, what to expect for pain when you have an epidural, who will look after your epidural pain relief, and how long you will have the epidural. The French version of th…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Analgesia, Epidural
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Peridural anesthesia
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- An epidural is a way to give you pain medicine after surgery. It may give you better pain relief than other ways of receiving pain medicine. You may be more alert with an epidural than with other pain control methods. It can also help you move better after your surgery. This pamphlet explains the possible side effects of an epidural, what to expect for pain when you have an epidural, who will look after your epidural pain relief, and how long you will have the epidural. The French version of this pamphlet 2104, "Analgésie épidurale après une opération", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 1378
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
- View Pamphlet
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 …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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
Interventional management of head and face pain : nerve blocks and beyond
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat34039
Samer N. Narouze, editor.
--New York:
Springer
, c2014.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
This is the first book on interventional management of intractable, medically resistant head and face pain. It is edited and written by world-class leaders in headache medicine and features practical presentations of the entire spectrum of procedures, from simple to complex. Designed to help shorten the learning curve of practitioners who are beginning to use interventional headache procedures, it provides guidance in identifying patients who are appropriate candidates for this approach and inc…
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Narouze, Samer N.
- Responsibility
- Samer N. Narouze, editor
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Publisher
- Springer
- Date of Publication
- c2014
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xvi, 154 pages)
- ISBN
- 9781461489511 (electronic bk.)
- 9781461489504
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Facial Pain - therapy
- Headache Disorders - therapy
- Nerve Block - methods
- Pain, Intractable - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Headache - Treatment
- Facial pain - Treatment
- Abstract
- This is the first book on interventional management of intractable, medically resistant head and face pain. It is edited and written by world-class leaders in headache medicine and features practical presentations of the entire spectrum of procedures, from simple to complex. Designed to help shorten the learning curve of practitioners who are beginning to use interventional headache procedures, it provides guidance in identifying patients who are appropriate candidates for this approach and includes a unique compilation of outcomes-based algorithms for different headache and face pain syndromes.
- Contents
- Part I. Indications for Interventional Management -- Headache Classifications and Medically Resistant Headaches -- Algorithms for the Diagnosis and Management of Head and Face Pain -- Part II. Nerve Blocks for Head and Face Pain -- Peripheral Nerve Block for the Management of Headache and Face Pain -- Occipital Nerve Blocks -- Occipital Neuralgia: The Role of Ultrasound in the Diagnosis and Treatment -- Glossopharyngeal Nerve Block -- Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block and Radiofrequency Ablation -- Trigeminal (Gasserian) Ganglion, Maxillary Nerve, and Mandibular Nerve Blocks -- Interventional Treatment for Trigeminal Neuralgia: Radiofrequency and Neuromodulation -- Part III. Cervicogenic Headache -- Practical Approach to Cervicogenic Headache -- Atlantoaxial Joint: Atlantoaxial Joint Injection and Radiofrequency Ablation -- Third Occipital Nerve Block and Radiofrequency Ablation -- Cervical Facet Syndrome: Cervical Medial Branch Block and Radiofrequency Ablation -- Part IV. Other Common Interventions for Headaches -- Intravenous Therapies for Intractable Headache -- Onabotulinum Toxin Injection and Headaches -- Epidural Blood Patch -- Part V. Neuromodulation for Head and Face Pain -- Occipital Nerve Stimulation for Head Pain: Surgical Leads -- Occipital Nerve Stimulation for Head Pain: Percutaneous Leads -- Sphenopalatine Ganglion Stimulation -- Deep Brain and Motor Cortex Stimulation for Head and Face Pain.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Managing cancer breakthrough pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat33547
Donald R. Taylor.
--London:
Springer Healthcare
, c2013.
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- Location
- Online
Managing Cancer Breakthrough Pain is a comprehensive review of cancer breakthrough pain (cBTP) and rapid-onset opioids (ROO), the only treatment approved for cBTP episodes. The book was originally commissioned due to the current rapid growth of the ROO market and the epidemic of ROO abuse. This book will review the historical background and definitions of cBTP and ROOs, assessment methods to determine types of cBTP, US- and EU-approved ROOs, case studies (which will provide practical applicatio…
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- Author
- Taylor, Donald R
- Responsibility
- Donald R. Taylor
- Place of Publication
- London
- Publisher
- Springer Healthcare
- Date of Publication
- c2013
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource (xii, 98 pages)
- Series Title
- Pocket books for cancer supportive care
- ISBN
- 9781908517838 (electronic bk.)
- 9781908517760
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Analgesics, Opioid - therapeutic use
- Neoplasms - complications
- Pain Management - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cancer pain - Treatment
- Cancer pain - Chemotherapy
- Cancer - Patients - Rehabilitation
- Abstract
- Managing Cancer Breakthrough Pain is a comprehensive review of cancer breakthrough pain (cBTP) and rapid-onset opioids (ROO), the only treatment approved for cBTP episodes. The book was originally commissioned due to the current rapid growth of the ROO market and the epidemic of ROO abuse. This book will review the historical background and definitions of cBTP and ROOs, assessment methods to determine types of cBTP, US- and EU-approved ROOs, case studies (which will provide practical applications of ROO treatment options), ROO abuse and screening methods, and the FDA-mandated TIRF REMS Access program (Transmucosal Immediate Release Fentanyl Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies Access program). Busy healthcare professionals who have a basic understanding of cancer pain but want to learn more about cBTP and ROOs will benefit from this concise guide that will help them quickly understand the complexities of cBTP episodes and ROOs.
- Contents
- What is cancer breakthrough pain? -- Medications for cancer breakthrough pain -- Practical approach to the management of cancer breakthrough pain -- Abuse, aberrant drug behavior, diversion, and addiction -- TIRF REMS access program -- Summary.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Managing pain after surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35719
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0453
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains why you may have pain after surgery, why it is important to control your pain, what your health care team will do to help control your pain, what you can do to keep it under control, kinds of pain medication you will get in the hospital, side effects of pain medications, and more. The French version of this pamphlet 1339, "Gestion de la douleur après une opération", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (11 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains why you may have pain after surgery, why it is important to control your pain, what your health care team will do to help control your pain, what you can do to keep it under control, kinds of pain medication you will get in the hospital, side effects of pain medications, and more. The French version of this pamphlet 1339, "Gestion de la douleur après une opération", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Service, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0453
Managing surgical pain with nerve blocks
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36583
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1377
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A nerve block sends local anesthetic (numbing medicine) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. In this guide, you will learn about: why nerve blocks are used, when they are given, how they are done, how well they work, how they will help you after surgery, side effects, how long it will take, why you will be awake while it is given, activities to avoid after, and symptoms that require immediate medical attention. The French version of this pamphlet 2103, "Anesthésie par bloc nerveux…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nerve Block
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- A nerve block sends local anesthetic (numbing medicine) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. In this guide, you will learn about: why nerve blocks are used, when they are given, how they are done, how well they work, how they will help you after surgery, side effects, how long it will take, why you will be awake while it is given, activities to avoid after, and symptoms that require immediate medical attention. The French version of this pamphlet 2103, "Anesthésie par bloc nerveux pour supprimer la douleur pendant l’opération", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 1377
Medications you may need after having your baby : Yarmouth Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35724
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Maternal Child Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1693
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Instructions are given for certain medications you may need after you have your baby for the treatment of pain, heartburn, iron deficiency, and hemorroids.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Parturition
- Pain Management
- Heartburn - drug therapy
- Iron - therapeutic use
- Hemorroids - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Childbirth
- Pain--Treatment
- Heartburn
- Iron
- Hemorroids
- Abstract
- Instructions are given for certain medications you may need after you have your baby for the treatment of pain, heartburn, iron deficiency, and hemorroids.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Maternal Child Services, Yarmouth Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 1693
