Limb loss (amputation) post-operative care
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37293
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Vascular Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1193
- Available Online
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In Nova Scotia, more than 100 people have a major amputation (limb loss) each year. This guide will help you get ready for your surgery by letting you know what to expect. This guide explains levels of lower limb amputation, who is on your health care team, what will happen before surgery, and what to expect after surgery. Information about coping with amputation, how to position yourself, care of your amputated leg and other leg and foot, getting around, and living at home is included. A list …
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Vascular Surgery
- Alternate Title
- Limb loss (amputation) post-op care
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (20 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Amputation - rehabilitation
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Amputation
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- In Nova Scotia, more than 100 people have a major amputation (limb loss) each year. This guide will help you get ready for your surgery by letting you know what to expect. This guide explains levels of lower limb amputation, who is on your health care team, what will happen before surgery, and what to expect after surgery. Information about coping with amputation, how to position yourself, care of your amputated leg and other leg and foot, getting around, and living at home is included. A list of post-operative and home exercises with images is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Vascular Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 1193
Orchidopexy for Undescended Testicles
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36792
IWK. Urology, IWK. General Surgery (Pediatrics).
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0038
- Available Online
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Post-operative care after surgery, such as activity restrictions and pain relief.
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- Corporate Author
- IWK. Urology
- IWK. General Surgery (Pediatrics)
- Alternate Title
- Post-operative Instructions
- A Guide for Parents
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cryptorchidism - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cryptorchism--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- Post-operative care after surgery, such as activity restrictions and pain relief.
- Responsibility
- IWK General Surgery (Pediatrics, Halifax, NS)
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0038
- Zone
- All Zones
Orchidopexy, Hernia or Hydrocele Repair
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36801
IWK. Urology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0054
- Available Online
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Inguinal hernia, hydrocele, cryptorchididism, undescended testicles, post-operative instructions.
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- Corporate Author
- IWK. Urology
- Alternate Title
- Post-Operative Instructions
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cryptorchidism - surgery
- Hernia - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Testicular Hydrocele - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cryptorchism--Surgery
- Hernia--Surgery
- Hydrocele--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- Inguinal hernia, hydrocele, cryptorchididism, undescended testicles, post-operative instructions.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Urology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0054
- Zone
- All Zones
