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
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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…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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…
- Available Online
- 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
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.
- Available Online
- 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. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1792
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Les cannabinoïdes sont un groupe de médicaments parfois appelés « analgésiques à la marijuana » (antidouleurs) ou « cannabioïdes synthétiques » (artificiels). Ce dépliant explique pourquoi on vous a prescrit un cannabinoïde, la quantité et la façon de prendre ce médicament, les effets secondaires et la manière de rester en sécurité lorsque vous prenez ce médicament. Vous y trouverez également de l'information sur la conservation de ce médicament et sur ce qu'il faut faire en cas d'oubli d'une d…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Pain Management Unit
- Alternate Title
- Cannabinoids for managing pain
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- 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
- Les cannabinoïdes sont un groupe de médicaments parfois appelés « analgésiques à la marijuana » (antidouleurs) ou « cannabioïdes synthétiques » (artificiels). Ce dépliant explique pourquoi on vous a prescrit un cannabinoïde, la quantité et la façon de prendre ce médicament, les effets secondaires et la manière de rester en sécurité lorsque vous prenez ce médicament. Vous y trouverez également de l'information sur la conservation de ce médicament et sur ce qu'il faut faire en cas d'oubli d'une dose.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Cannabinoid Analgesics for Pain Management" pamphlet 1350. 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.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 1792
Cannabinoids for managing pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35259
Nova Scotia Health Authority. 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 …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. 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
Discharge instructions after your nerve block
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35679
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0666
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what to expect for the first 24 hours (1 day) after your nerve block, including strength, sensation (feeling), and movement.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nerve Block
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect for the first 24 hours (1 day) after your nerve block, including strength, sensation (feeling), and movement.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Acute Pain Service
- Pamphlet Number
- 0666
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
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1339
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Cette brochure explique les raisons pour lesquelles vous pourriez avoir de la douleur après une opération. On y traite de l’importance de la gestion de la douleur, de ce que votre équipe de soins fera pour gérer votre douleur et de ce que vous pouvez faire pour avoir moins mal. De plus, la brochure traite, entre autres, des types de médicaments contre la douleur (analgésiques) administrés à l’hôpital et de leurs effets secondaires. ; This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0453, "M…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Acute Pain Service
- Alternate Title
- Managing pain after surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- Cette brochure explique les raisons pour lesquelles vous pourriez avoir de la douleur après une opération. On y traite de l’importance de la gestion de la douleur, de ce que votre équipe de soins fera pour gérer votre douleur et de ce que vous pouvez faire pour avoir moins mal. De plus, la brochure traite, entre autres, des types de médicaments contre la douleur (analgésiques) administrés à l’hôpital et de leurs effets secondaires.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0453, "Managing Pain After Surgery". 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.
- 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. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1378
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
An epidural is a way to give you pain medication after surgery. This pamphlet explains why you may need an epidural, if you will still have pain with an epidural, and possible side effects. The French version of this pamphlet 2104, "Analgésie épidurale après une opération", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- 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 medication after surgery. This pamphlet explains why you may need an epidural, if you will still have pain with an epidural, and possible side effects. 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
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 pain after surgery with a nerve block
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36583
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1377
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A nerve block sends local anesthetic (freezing) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. This pamphlet explains why you may need a nerve block, how a nerve block is done, possible side effects, and benefits. The French version of this pamphlet 2103, "Anesthésie par bloc nerveux pour supprimer la douleur pendant l’opération", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Acute Pain Service
- 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)
- Nerve Block
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- A nerve block sends local anesthetic (freezing) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. This pamphlet explains why you may need a nerve block, how a nerve block is done, possible side effects, and benefits. The French version of this pamphlet 2103, "Anesthésie par bloc nerveux pour supprimer la douleur pendant l’opération", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Managing surgical pain with nerve blocks
- 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
La méthadone pour traiter la douleur chronique
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37503
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2193
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
La méthadone est un analgésique opioïde (antidouleur). Elle est souvent utilisée pour gérer la douleur chronique. Ce dépliant explique comment et à quelle fréquence vous devez prendre la méthadone, ce qu’il faut faire si vous manquez une dose, comment conserver ce médicament et les précautions spéciales à prendre. Il décrit les effets secondaires et quand vous devez appeler votre fournisseur de soins primaires ou l’unité de traitement de la douleur. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of th…
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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
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Methadone
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Methadone hydrochloride
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- La méthadone est un analgésique opioïde (antidouleur). Elle est souvent utilisée pour gérer la douleur chronique. Ce dépliant explique comment et à quelle fréquence vous devez prendre la méthadone, ce qu’il faut faire si vous manquez une dose, comment conserver ce médicament et les précautions spéciales à prendre. Il décrit les effets secondaires et quand vous devez appeler votre fournisseur de soins primaires ou l’unité de traitement de la douleur.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0686, "Using Methadone for Chronic Pain". Methadone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller). It is often used to manage chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how to take methadone, when to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Special precautions, side effects, storage instructions, and a list of symptoms that require a call to your primary health care provider's office or the Pain Management Unit are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 2193
Using methadone for chronic pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34543
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0686
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Methadone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller). It is often used to manage chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how to take methadone, when to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Special precautions, side effects, storage instructions, and a list of symptoms that require a call to your primary health care provider's office or the Pain Management Unit are provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2193, "La méthadone pour traiter la douleur chronique," is also available.
- Available Online
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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
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Methadone
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Methadone hydrochloride
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- Methadone is an opioid analgesic (painkiller). It is often used to manage chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how to take methadone, when to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose. Special precautions, side effects, storage instructions, and a list of symptoms that require a call to your primary health care provider's office or the Pain Management Unit are provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2193, "La méthadone pour traiter la douleur chronique," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 0686
Using opioids for chronic pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34839
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pain Management Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0061
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Opioid medications are analgesics (painkillers), commonly known as narcotics. They are used to manage severe pain. This pamphlet explains when to take them, what to do if you miss a dose, special precautions, common side effects, and a list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention. Common concerns about tolerance, dependence, and addiction are explained. Instructions for storing opioids are given.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pain Management Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Analgesics, Opioid
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Analgesics
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- Opioid medications are analgesics (painkillers), commonly known as narcotics. They are used to manage severe pain. This pamphlet explains when to take them, what to do if you miss a dose, special precautions, common side effects, and a list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention. Common concerns about tolerance, dependence, and addiction are explained. Instructions for storing opioids are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit
- Pamphlet Number
- 0061
Yarmouth Pain Self-Management Program
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36463
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Pain Self-Management Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1909
- Available Online
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The Yarmouth Pain Self-Management Program (PSMP) is a group program. It helps people with long-term pain learn skills to manage their pain each day. There are up to 10 people in each group. The program lasts for 6 sessions. This pamphlet explains who the PSMP is for, what kinds of things you will do in the program, how to know if you are ready for the program, how to get the most out of it, when and where it is held, and how to join. Information on what other people are saying about the PSMP is…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Pain Self-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 (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pain Management
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pain--Treatment
- Abstract
- The Yarmouth Pain Self-Management Program (PSMP) is a group program. It helps people with long-term pain learn skills to manage their pain each day. There are up to 10 people in each group. The program lasts for 6 sessions. This pamphlet explains who the PSMP is for, what kinds of things you will do in the program, how to know if you are ready for the program, how to get the most out of it, when and where it is held, and how to join. Information on what other people are saying about the PSMP is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Yarmouth Pain Self-Management Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1909
