Augmentation mammaplasty : care at home
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35456
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0649
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
An augmentation mammaplasty (breast enlargement) is usually done under general anesthetic. This means you will be put to sleep for the surgery. The surgeon will make a pocket between the chest wall and breast tissue. They will then place a saline or a gel implant into this pocket. This pamphlet explains what will happen after your surgery, including how to care for the incision(s), discomfort, and instructions about activity. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is provid…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Plastic Surgery
- 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)
- Mammaplasty
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Augmentation mammaplasty
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Breast disease
- Surgery
- Abstract
- An augmentation mammaplasty (breast enlargement) is usually done under general anesthetic. This means you will be put to sleep for the surgery. The surgeon will make a pocket between the chest wall and breast tissue. They will then place a saline or a gel implant into this pocket. This pamphlet explains what will happen after your surgery, including how to care for the incision(s), discomfort, and instructions about activity. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Plastic Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 0649
Avant et après une chirurgie d’un jour
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35475
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1537
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Cette brochure offre des renseignements sur les soins avant et après une chirurgie d’un jour. On y traite notamment de la nécessité d’arriver tôt, de ce qu’il faut apporter et de l'anesthésie. La brochure traite aussi de l'hygiène, des médicaments, du tabagisme, des prothèses dentaires, des lunettes, des verres de contact, des appareils auditifs, des objets de valeur et des bijoux. On y traite de ce qui se passe à la salle préopératoire, à la salle d’opération, à la salle de réveil et à la sal…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- Before and after day surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ambulatory surgery
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- Cette brochure offre des renseignements sur les soins avant et après une chirurgie d’un jour. On y traite notamment de la nécessité d’arriver tôt, de ce qu’il faut apporter et de l'anesthésie. La brochure traite aussi de l'hygiène, des médicaments, du tabagisme, des prothèses dentaires, des lunettes, des verres de contact, des appareils auditifs, des objets de valeur et des bijoux. On y traite de ce qui se passe à la salle préopératoire, à la salle d’opération, à la salle de réveil et à la salle postopératoire, ainsi que du retour à la maison.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0672, "Before and After Day Surgery". This pamphlet provides information about your care before and after a day surgery procedure. Topics about preparing include: arriving early, what to bring, and the anesthetic. The pamphlet also describes what to do about hygiene, medications, smoking, dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, valuables, and jewelry. What will happen in the pre-operative room, operating room, recovery area, post-recovery area, and when you go home are described.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: HI, VG & DGH site staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 1537
Before and after a day surgery procedure
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34544
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. HI, VG & DGH site staff.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0672
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet provides information about your care before and after a day surgery procedure. Topics about preparing include: arriving early, what to bring, and the anesthetic. The pamphlet also describes what to do about hygiene, medications, smoking, dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, valuables, and jewelry. What will happen in the pre-operative room, operating room, recovery area, post-recovery area, and when you go home are described. The French version of this pamphlet 1537, "…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. HI, VG & DGH site staff
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Ambulatory Surgical Procedures
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Ambulatory surgery
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides information about your care before and after a day surgery procedure. Topics about preparing include: arriving early, what to bring, and the anesthetic. The pamphlet also describes what to do about hygiene, medications, smoking, dentures, glasses, contact lenses, hearing aids, valuables, and jewelry. What will happen in the pre-operative room, operating room, recovery area, post-recovery area, and when you go home are described. The French version of this pamphlet 1537, "Avant et après une chirurgie d'un jour", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: HI, VG & DGH site staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 0672
Before and after surgery : Aberdeen Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36565
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Surgical Pre-Admission Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1992
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet provides information about your care before and after surgery. Topics about preparing for surgery include: time of surgery, possible delays, what to bring, medicines, anesthetic, health and hygiene, smoking, alcohol, personal items, and what to expect in the operating room. After surgery we have described: recovery area, pain control, nausea, dressings, bowel and bladder functions, eating and drinking. In the hospital we have described: deep breathing and coughing exercises, using…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (20 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospitalization
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital patients
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides information about your care before and after surgery. Topics about preparing for surgery include: time of surgery, possible delays, what to bring, medicines, anesthetic, health and hygiene, smoking, alcohol, personal items, and what to expect in the operating room. After surgery we have described: recovery area, pain control, nausea, dressings, bowel and bladder functions, eating and drinking. In the hospital we have described: deep breathing and coughing exercises, using an incentive spirometer, leg exercises, getting out of bed safely, and visitors. Topics about going home include: getting ready to go home, nutrition, care of your incision, instructions for bleeding and symptoms that require medical attention.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Surgical Pre-Admission Clinic, Aberdeen Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 1992
Brachial Cleft Cyst or Sinus Thyroglossal Duct Cyst
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36793
IWK. General Surgery (Pediatrics), IWK. Plastic Surgery, IWK. Cleft Palate Team.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0042
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Information on care after surgery, including activity restrictions, pain relief, and follow-ups.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. General Surgery (Pediatrics)
- IWK. Plastic Surgery
- IWK. Cleft Palate Team
- 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)
- Branchioma - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Thyroglossal Cyst - surgery
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cysts (Pathology)--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- Information on care after surgery, including activity restrictions, pain relief, and follow-ups.
- Responsibility
- IWK General Surgery (Pediatrics, Halifax, NS)
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0042
- Zone
- All Zones
Breast reduction surgery : care at home
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35448
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0457
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
During breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty), a plastic surgeon removes breast tissue to reshape and decrease the size of the breasts. This pamphlet describes care after surgery. Expectations regarding discomfort, activity, nutrition, sensation, swelling, and bruising are given. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention are given.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Plastic Surgery
- 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)
- Mammaplasty
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Reduction mammaplasty
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- During breast reduction surgery (reduction mammoplasty), a plastic surgeon removes breast tissue to reshape and decrease the size of the breasts. This pamphlet describes care after surgery. Expectations regarding discomfort, activity, nutrition, sensation, swelling, and bruising are given. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Plastic Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 0457
Capsule endoscopy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35175
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Endoscopy Unit Staff.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1300
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Capsule endoscopy is an exam of the digestive tract that involves swallowing a capsule containing a camera and light. How to prepare for the test, as well as what to expect during and after the test are reviewed. Common risks of the test are also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1854, "Endoscopie par capsule", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Endoscopy Unit Staff
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Capsule Endoscopes
- Diagnostic Techniques, Digestive System
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Capsule endoscopy
- Digestive organs--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abstract
- Capsule endoscopy is an exam of the digestive tract that involves swallowing a capsule containing a camera and light. How to prepare for the test, as well as what to expect during and after the test are reviewed. Common risks of the test are also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 1854, "Endoscopie par capsule", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Endoscopy Unit Staff, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1300
Cardiac surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35773
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiovascular Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1731
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives information about your hospital stay for cardiac surgery. It lists items to bring with you to the hospital, a predicted timeline of your surgery, and members of your health care team. It gives information about the heart, types of cardiac surgeries, how to prepare for your surgery, and common concerns after surgery. Physiotherapy exercises, cardiac rehabilitation programs in Nova Scotia, heart healthy eating guidelines, and symptoms requiring a visit to either your family do…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiovascular Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (45 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Cardiovascular Diseases - surgery
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cardiovascular system--Surgery
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information about your hospital stay for cardiac surgery. It lists items to bring with you to the hospital, a predicted timeline of your surgery, and members of your health care team. It gives information about the heart, types of cardiac surgeries, how to prepare for your surgery, and common concerns after surgery. Physiotherapy exercises, cardiac rehabilitation programs in Nova Scotia, heart healthy eating guidelines, and symptoms requiring a visit to either your family doctor or to the Emergency Department are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiovascular Surgery, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1731
Circumcision
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36881
IWK. Urology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0045
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Post-operative care after circumcision.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Urology
- 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)
- Circumcision
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Circumcision
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- Post-operative care after circumcision.
- Notes
- The French and Arabic versions of this pamphlet are also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Urology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0045
- Zone
- All Zones
IWK. Urology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0047
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Cytoscopy, post-operative instructions.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Urology
- Alternate Title
- 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)
- Cystoscopy
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cystoscopy
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- Cytoscopy, post-operative instructions.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Urology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0047
- Zone
- All Zones
Day surgery peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35158
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1226
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet reviews what to expect before, during and after surgery for the insertion of a peritoneal dialysis catheter. Information includes how to get your bowels ready for surgery, what to bring to the hospital on the day of surgery, care of your incision/exit site and keeping your bowels regular after surgery. Information about peritoneal dialysis teaching is also provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Renal Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospital admission
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Kidney Diseases - surgery
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Peritoneal access
- Peritoneal dialysis
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Nephrology
- Hematology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet reviews what to expect before, during and after surgery for the insertion of a peritoneal dialysis catheter. Information includes how to get your bowels ready for surgery, what to bring to the hospital on the day of surgery, care of your incision/exit site and keeping your bowels regular after surgery. Information about peritoneal dialysis teaching is also provided.
- Responsibility
- prepared by: NSHA Renal Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1226
Dilatation and curettage
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37109
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0997
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure in which the cervix is dilated and a special instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining. A D & C is done for different reasons, such as; for heavy bleeding, bleeding after menopause or to remove tissue after miscarriage.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- Alternate Title
- D&C
- a patient guide
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Dilatation and Curettage
- Postoperative Care
- Abstract
- Dilation and curettage (D&C) is a procedure in which the cervix is dilated and a special instrument is used to scrape the uterine lining. A D & C is done for different reasons, such as; for heavy bleeding, bleeding after menopause or to remove tissue after miscarriage.
- Notes
- The French version of this pamphlet is also available.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0997
- Zone
- All Zones
Directives – Après une chirurgie générale
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37461
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative (Surgical) Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2224
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ce dépliant donne des directives à suivre après avoir subi une chirurgie générale. Les sujets abordés sont l'activité, l'hygiène (douche et bain), la respiration profonde et la toux, la douleur, la nutrition et les soins de la plaie. Les symptômes nécessitant une attention médicale immédiate sont énumérés. On y propose également un site Web où trouver de plus amples renseignements. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2223, "Guidelines After General Surgery". This pam…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Perioperative (Surgical) Services
- Alternate Title
- Guidelines after general surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (2 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- Ce dépliant donne des directives à suivre après avoir subi une chirurgie générale. Les sujets abordés sont l'activité, l'hygiène (douche et bain), la respiration profonde et la toux, la douleur, la nutrition et les soins de la plaie. Les symptômes nécessitant une attention médicale immédiate sont énumérés. On y propose également un site Web où trouver de plus amples renseignements.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2223, "Guidelines After General Surgery". This pamphlet gives guidelines to follow after having general surgery. Topics include activity, hygiene (showering/bathing), deep breathing and coughing, pain, nutrition, and wound care. Symptoms requiring immediate medical attention are listed. A website for further information is given.
- The Arabic translation of this pamphlet 2225, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Perioperative (Surgical) Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 2224
Discharge from orthopaedics
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35890
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Orthopaedics.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1836
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This booklet explains the information that you were given during your hospital stay. It will help to answer any questions you may have after discharge. Topics include anticoagulation (blood thinners), pain control, dressings and wound care, and possible complications. Information about community support, financial help, and additional resources is also given. A "Patient PASS: A Transition Record" is also included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Orthopaedics
- Alternate Title
- Discharge from orthopedics
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Orthopedic surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This booklet explains the information that you were given during your hospital stay. It will help to answer any questions you may have after discharge. Topics include anticoagulation (blood thinners), pain control, dressings and wound care, and possible complications. Information about community support, financial help, and additional resources is also given. A "Patient PASS: A Transition Record" is also included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Orthopaedics
- Pamphlet Number
- 1836
Discharge Instructions after Your Nerve Block
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37179
IWK. Day Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1085
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A resource for families whose child/youth has had nerve block. Going home after a nerve block - IWK patient discharge instructions.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Day Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nerve Block
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nerve block
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- A resource for families whose child/youth has had nerve block. Going home after a nerve block - IWK patient discharge instructions.
- Responsibility
- IWK Pediatric Day Surgery Recovery, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1085
- Zone
- All Zones
Discharge Instructions Following Sedation/General Anaesthesia
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36822
IWK. Cardiology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2014.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0109
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Basic care instructions: activity; diet / foods; who to call if concerned.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Cardiology
- Alternate Title
- Children’s Health Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2014
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anesthesia
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Anesthesia
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- Basic care instructions: activity; diet / foods; who to call if concerned.
- Responsibility
- IWK Cardiology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0109
- Zone
- All Zones
Dispositifs d’assistance ventriculaire (DAV)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35929
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiovascular Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1853
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Un dispositif d’assistance ventriculaire (DAV) peut être recommandé pour les candidats éventuels à une transplantation cardiaque. Le DAV agit comme un ventricule du cœur en pompant le sang dans l’organisme. La pompe est dotée d’une source d’alimentation externe. La présente brochure décrit les types de DAV, l’implantation d’un DAV, les risques de la chirurgie et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’opération. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)" pamphlet 0931. A…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cardiovascular Surgery
- Alternate Title
- Ventricular assist devices (VAD)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart-Assist Devices
- Heart Failure - surgery
- Heart, Artificial
- Heart Diseases - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart, Artificial
- Heart failure
- Heart--Surgery
- Heart--Diseases--Treatment
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Surgery
- Abstract
- Un dispositif d’assistance ventriculaire (DAV) peut être recommandé pour les candidats éventuels à une transplantation cardiaque. Le DAV agit comme un ventricule du cœur en pompant le sang dans l’organisme. La pompe est dotée d’une source d’alimentation externe. La présente brochure décrit les types de DAV, l’implantation d’un DAV, les risques de la chirurgie et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’opération.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Ventricular Assist Devices (VAD)" pamphlet 0931. A Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) may be recommended if a person is a potential candidate for heart transplant. The VAD acts like the heart’s ventricle by pumping blood throughout the body. The pump has an external power source. This pamphlet describes the types of VADs, implanting a VAD, risks of surgery, and what to expect after surgery.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Sonya Osmond RN, Ventricular Assist Device Coordinator
- Pamphlet Number
- 1853
Drain's perianesthesia nursing : a critical care approach
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat43762
Jan Odom-Forren.
(Seventh edition)
--St. Louis, MO:
Elsevier
, c2018.
- Call Number
- WY 161 D759 2018
- Location
- IWK Health Sciences Library
- Call Number
- WY 161 D759 2018
- Author
- Odom-Forren, Jan
- Responsibility
- Jan Odom-Forren
- Edition
- Seventh edition
- Place of Publication
- St. Louis, MO
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- c2018
- Physical Description
- xiv, 864 pages
- ISBN
- 9780323399845
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anesthesia - nursing
- Anesthesia Recovery Period
- Perioperative Nursing
- Perioperative Care
- Perioperative Period
- Postoperative Care
- Postoperative Period
- Recovery Room
- Contents
- Section I, the postanesthesia care unit: -- Space planning and basic equipment systems -- Perianesthesia nursing as a specialty -- Management and policies -- Crisis resource management in the PACU -- Infection prevention and control in the PACU -- The changing health care system and its implications for the PACU -- Patient safety and legal issues in the PACU -- Ethics in perianesthesia nursing -- Evidence-based practice and research. Section II, physiologic considerations in the PACU: -- The nervous system -- The cardiovascular system -- The respiratory system -- The renal system -- Fluid and electrolytes -- The endocrine system -- The hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal system -- The integumentary System -- The immune system. Section III, Concepts in anesthetic agents: -- Basic principles of pharmacology -- Inhalation anesthesia -- Nonopioid intravenous anesthetics -- Opioid intravenous anesthetics -- Neuromuscular blocking agents -- Local anesthetics -- Regional anesthesia. Section IV, nursing care in the PACU: -- Transition from the operating room to the PACU -- Assessment and monitoring of the perianesthesia patient -- Patient education and care of the perianesthesia patient -- Postanesthesia care complications -- Assessment and management of the airway -- Pain management -- Care of the ear, nose, throat, neck, and maxillofacial surgical patient -- Care of the ophthalmic surgical patient -- Care of the thoracic surgical patient -- Care of the cardiac surgical patient -- Care of the vascular surgical patient -- Care of the orthopedic surgical patient -- Care of the neurosurgical patient -- Care of the thyroid and parathyroid surgical patient -- Care of the gastrointestinal, abdominal, and anorectal surgical patient -- Care of the genitourinary surgical patient -- Care of the obstetric and gynecological surgical patient -- Care of the breast surgical patient -- Care of the plastic and reconstructive surgical patient -- Care of the obese patient undergoing bariatric surgery --are of the ambulatory surgical patient -- Care and the laser/laparoscopic surgical patient. Section V, special considerations: -- Care of the patient with chronic disorders -- Care of the pediatric patient -- Care of the older patient -- Care of the pregnant patient -- Care of the substance-using patient -- Care of the patient with thermal imbalance -- Care of the shock trauma patient -- Care of the intensive care unit patient in the PACU -- Bioterrorism and its impact on the PACU.
- Format
- Book
- Location
- IWK Health Sciences Library
Drain's perianesthesia nursing : a critical care approach
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat31330
Jan Odom-Forren.
(6th ed.)
--St. Louis, MO:
Saunders Elsevier
, c2013.
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Location
- Online
- Available Online
- View e-Book
- Other Authors
- Odom-Forren, Jan
- Drain, Cecil B
- Responsibility
- Jan Odom-Forren
- Edition
- 6th ed.
- Former Title
- Perianesthesia nursing
- Place of Publication
- St. Louis, MO
- Publisher
- Saunders Elsevier
- Date of Publication
- c2013
- Physical Description
- 859 p.
- ISBN
- 9781455751495
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Anesthesia Recovery Period
- Anesthesia - nursing
- Perioperative Nursing - methods
- Postanesthesia Nursing - methods
- Postoperative Care - nursing
- Recovery Room
- Notes
- Rev. ed. of: Perianesthesia nursing - [edited by] Cecil B. Drain, Jan Odom-Forren, c2009.
- Format
- e-Book
- Location
- Online
Endoscopic repair of blocked tear duct
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35470
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1538
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The medical term for the repair of a blocked tear duct is endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). This procedure is needed when the tear duct is blocked and tears cannot drain. This pamphlet goes over what to expect before, during, and after surgery. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention are provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Otolaryngology Service
- 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)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Dacryocystorhinostomy
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Surgery
- Abstract
- The medical term for the repair of a blocked tear duct is endoscopic dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR). This procedure is needed when the tear duct is blocked and tears cannot drain. This pamphlet goes over what to expect before, during, and after surgery. A list of symptoms that require immediate medical attention are provided.
- Notes
- Previous title: Endoscopic repair of a blocked tear duct
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Adapted by: Otolaryngology Service, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1538
