The 3 Wishes Project : helping to make meaningful memories at the end of life
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36449
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. The 3 Wishes Project Staff.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1905
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The goal of the 3 Wishes Project is to improve the end-of-life experience for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their loved ones. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and their loved ones. It also describes where the program started and which organizations support the program. Contact information is provided.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. The 3 Wishes Project Staff
- 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)
- Hospice Care - psychology
- Critical Care - psychology
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospice care
- Intensive care units
- Specialty
- Palliative Care
- Abstract
- The goal of the 3 Wishes Project is to improve the end-of-life experience for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their loved ones. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and their loved ones. It also describes where the program started and which organizations support the program. Contact information is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The 3 Wishes Project staff, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1905
About the Baby-Friendly Initiative and Infant Feeding Policy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38215
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Women and Children Health Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2365
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is an international program created to support parents, babies, and families by supporting families to make an informed decision about how they feed their baby, promoting practices that give parents and babies a healthy start, and protecting families from marketing pressures. All hospitals and public health units in Nova Scotia Health are working towards becoming designated as Baby-Friendly. The IWK became designated in 2019. This pamphlet explains what staff …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. Women and Children Health Services
- Alternate Title
- About the BFI and IFP
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Infant
- Nutrition
- Breast Feeding
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Infants--Nutrition
- Breastfeeding
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- The Baby-Friendly Initiative (BFI) is an international program created to support parents, babies, and families by supporting families to make an informed decision about how they feed their baby, promoting practices that give parents and babies a healthy start, and protecting families from marketing pressures. All hospitals and public health units in Nova Scotia Health are working towards becoming designated as Baby-Friendly. The IWK became designated in 2019. This pamphlet explains what staff at a Baby-Friendly facility will help you to do. It also gives information about Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health's Infant Feeding Policy. A link for more information is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Women and Children Health Services, South Shore Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2365
Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit (ANSU): Dual Diagnosis Program
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38141
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Hospital. Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit (ANSU).
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2313
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit (ANSU) is a specialized acute inpatient unit, under the former name, Emerald Hall. ANSU serves people who are 19 years of age or older, have a learning disability that needs some or a lot of care, and have an active mental illness (like anxiety, a mood disorder, psychosis, and others). This pamphlet explains who is on the ANSU team, what the ANSU team does, and what will happen before you are admitted. Contact information is included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Hospital. Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit (ANSU)
- 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)
- Hospital Units
- Mental illness
- Learning Disabilities
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital units
- Mental illness--Treatment
- Learning disabilities
- Abstract
- The Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit (ANSU) is a specialized acute inpatient unit, under the former name, Emerald Hall. ANSU serves people who are 19 years of age or older, have a learning disability that needs some or a lot of care, and have an active mental illness (like anxiety, a mood disorder, psychosis, and others). This pamphlet explains who is on the ANSU team, what the ANSU team does, and what will happen before you are admitted. Contact information is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ANSU Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 2313
After the intensive care unit (ICU) : QEII department of critical care (3A and 5.2 ICU)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35809
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Department of Critical Care.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1762
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet provides information for patients transferring out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Different aspects of recovery from a critical illness are covered, including memory problems, sleep, depression and/or anxiety, breathing, weakness and pain, body image, and family. Ways to help with common problems while recovering from a critical illness are provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2185, "Après l’unité de soins intensifs (USI) - Service des soins intensifs, QEII (USI 3A et …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Department of Critical Care
- Alternate Title
- After the ICU : QEII department of critical care (3A and 5.2 ICU)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Critical Care
- Hospital Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital care
- Hospital units
- Specialty
- Intensive Care Unit
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides information for patients transferring out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Different aspects of recovery from a critical illness are covered, including memory problems, sleep, depression and/or anxiety, breathing, weakness and pain, body image, and family. Ways to help with common problems while recovering from a critical illness are provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2185, "Après l’unité de soins intensifs (USI) - Service des soins intensifs, QEII (USI 3A et 5.2)," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: QEII Department of Critical Care
- Pamphlet Number
- 1762
Après l’unité de soins intensifs (USI) : service des soins intensifs, QEII (USI 3A et 5.2)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37331
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Department of Critical Care.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2185
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Ce dépliant fournit de l'information aux patients qui quittent l'unité de soins intensifs (USI) pour être transférés ailleurs. On y traite de différents aspects du rétablissement après une maladie grave, notamment les problèmes de mémoire, le sommeil, la dépression ou l'anxiété, la respiration, la faiblesse et la douleur, l'image corporelle et la famille. On y propose des moyens d'aider à résoudre des problèmes courants pendant le rétablissement d'une maladie grave. ; This pamphlet is a French …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Department of Critical Care
- Alternate Title
- After the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): QEII Department of Critical Care (3A and 5.2 ICU)
- After the ICU : QEII department of critical care (3A and 5.2 ICU)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Critical Care
- Hospital Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital care
- Hospital units
- Specialty
- Intensive Care Unit
- Abstract
- Ce dépliant fournit de l'information aux patients qui quittent l'unité de soins intensifs (USI) pour être transférés ailleurs. On y traite de différents aspects du rétablissement après une maladie grave, notamment les problèmes de mémoire, le sommeil, la dépression ou l'anxiété, la respiration, la faiblesse et la douleur, l'image corporelle et la famille. On y propose des moyens d'aider à résoudre des problèmes courants pendant le rétablissement d'une maladie grave.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "After the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): QEII Department of Critical Care (3A and 5.2 ICU)" pamphlet 1762. This pamphlet provides information for patients transferring out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Different aspects of recovery from a critical illness are covered, including memory problems, sleep, depression and/or anxiety, breathing, weakness and pain, body image, and family. Ways to help with common problems while recovering from a critical illness are provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: QEII Department of Critical Care
- Pamphlet Number
- 2185
The Cardiology Service at the QEII
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35334
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology Service.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1421
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Your primary health care provider has decided that you need the care of a cardiologist (heart doctor), and tests or procedures offered by the Cardiology Service. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are admitted to the Coronary Care Unit 6.4 (CCU), Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit 6.1 (IMCU), or Cardiology Inpatient Unit 6.2 at the Halifax Infirmary. It explains the differences between each of these units and introduces you to the various members of your health care team. Other infor…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology Service
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospital Units
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular System
- Abstract
- Your primary health care provider has decided that you need the care of a cardiologist (heart doctor), and tests or procedures offered by the Cardiology Service. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are admitted to the Coronary Care Unit 6.4 (CCU), Cardiology Intermediate Care Unit 6.1 (IMCU), or Cardiology Inpatient Unit 6.2 at the Halifax Infirmary. It explains the differences between each of these units and introduces you to the various members of your health care team. Other information includes personal belongings and valuables, parking, visitors, phone and TV services, and where your support person(s) can stay while you are in hospital. Sharing information with your support person(s) is also reviewed.
- Notes
- previous title: Welcome to Cardiology
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology Service, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1421
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1 : Halifax Infirmary
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36442
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1, Halifax Infirmary.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1888
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This booklet gives helpful information to families with a loved one who is a patient in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1, Halifax Infirmary
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Critical Care
- Hospital Units
- Intensive Care Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital care
- Hospital units
- Intensive care units
- Abstract
- This booklet gives helpful information to families with a loved one who is a patient in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: CVICU 5.1, Halifax Infirmary
- Pamphlet Number
- 1888
Care in the intensive care unit (ICU) : QE II department of critical care (3A and 5.2 ICU)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35575
Nova Scotia Health Authority. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1593
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the QE II Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Other topics include: visiting, care for loved ones and support persons, substitute decision maker (SDM), goals of care, and spiritual care services.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (16 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Intensive Care Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the QE II Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Other topics include: visiting, care for loved ones and support persons, substitute decision maker (SDM), goals of care, and spiritual care services.
- Notes
- Previous title: 3A and 5.2 Intensive Care Units : information for families
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 1593
Care in the intensive care unit (ICU) : South Shore Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38290
Nova Scotia Health Authority. South Shore Regional Hospital. ICU Leadership Team.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2410
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at South Shore Regional Hospital.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Intensive Care Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at South Shore Regional Hospital.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ICU Leadership Team, SSRH
- Pamphlet Number
- 2410
Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) : Cape Breton Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37626
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Coronary Care Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2311
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Critical Care Units at Cape Breton Regional Hospital include the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU. Topics include having a family spokesperson, visiting, infection, and the members of the health care team. What will happen when your family member leaves the unit, taking care of yourself, and frequently asked questions are included. Space to keep a journal of your loved one’s st…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Coronary Care Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Critical Care
- Intensive Care Units
- Coronary care units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Coronary care units
- Specialty
- Nursing Units
- Abstract
- The Critical Care Units at Cape Breton Regional Hospital include the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU. Topics include having a family spokesperson, visiting, infection, and the members of the health care team. What will happen when your family member leaves the unit, taking care of yourself, and frequently asked questions are included. Space to keep a journal of your loved one’s stay and/or illness is provided. The Mi'kmaw version of this pamphlet 2360, "Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) - Cape Breton Regional Hospital (Mi'kmaw)," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Critical Care Unit (ICU/CCU) staff, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2311
[Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) : Cape Breton Regional Hospital]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38216
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Coronary Care Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2360
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet is a Mi'kmaw translation of the English pamphlet "Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) - Cape Breton Regional Hospital" pamphlet 2311. The Critical Care Units at Cape Breton Regional Hospital include the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU. Topics include having a family spokesperson, visiting, infection, and the members of the heal…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Coronary Care Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Mi'kmaw
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Critical Care
- Intensive Care Units
- Coronary care units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Coronary care units
- Specialty
- Nursing Units
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is a Mi'kmaw translation of the English pamphlet "Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU) - Cape Breton Regional Hospital" pamphlet 2311. The Critical Care Units at Cape Breton Regional Hospital include the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and the Coronary Care Unit (CCU). This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU. Topics include having a family spokesperson, visiting, infection, and the members of the health care team. What will happen when your family member leaves the unit, taking care of yourself, and frequently asked questions are included. Space to keep a journal of your loved one’s stay and/or illness is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Critical Care Unit (ICU/CCU) staff, Cape Breton Regional Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2360
Delirium in the Intensive Care Unit : QE II
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38315
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2433
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
About 2 out of 3 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will get delirium. This pamphlet explains what delirium is, what increases the risk of delirium, the symptoms, and how support persons and the health care team will support a person who has delirium.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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)
- Delirium
- Intensive Care Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Delirium
- Abstract
- About 2 out of 3 patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will get delirium. This pamphlet explains what delirium is, what increases the risk of delirium, the symptoms, and how support persons and the health care team will support a person who has delirium.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 2433
Hospitalist Medicine Unit (HMU) : Halifax Infirmary
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35853
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Halifax Infirmary. Hospitalist Medicine Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Halifax Infirmary. Unit 8.4.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1803
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what to expect on the Hospitalist Medicine Unit (HMU) at the Halifax Infirmary. Topics include your health care team, what will happen when you arrive on the HMU, what to expect during your stay, Home First and discharge planning, and resources for more information.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Halifax Infirmary. Hospitalist Medicine Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Halifax Infirmary. Unit 8.4
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospital Units
- Inpatients
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital wards
- Specialty
- Nursing Units
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what to expect on the Hospitalist Medicine Unit (HMU) at the Halifax Infirmary. Topics include your health care team, what will happen when you arrive on the HMU, what to expect during your stay, Home First and discharge planning, and resources for more information.
- Notes
- Previous title: Welcome to the Hospitalist Medicine Unit (HMU)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Hospitalist Medicine Unit, 8.4, Halifax Infirmary, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1803
Intensive care unit : Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36675
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Intensive Care Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2072
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet provides important info for families of loved's ones that are staying in the Intensive Care Unit. Topics include: family spokesperson, visiting, infections, what to expect (lines, monitors, alarms, equipment, getting your loved one moving), delirium, pressure ulcers (bedsores), blood clots, transfers, family waiting room, when a loved one is ready to leave the ICU, and how to take care of yourself. An FAQ section is also given. A notes section for you to record your questions is a…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre. Intensive Care 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)
- Intensive Care Units
- Pressure Ulcer - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Bedsores
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides important info for families of loved's ones that are staying in the Intensive Care Unit. Topics include: family spokesperson, visiting, infections, what to expect (lines, monitors, alarms, equipment, getting your loved one moving), delirium, pressure ulcers (bedsores), blood clots, transfers, family waiting room, when a loved one is ready to leave the ICU, and how to take care of yourself. An FAQ section is also given. A notes section for you to record your questions is also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ICU staff, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 2072
Intensive care unit : getting you moving : Cape Breton Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36665
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cape Breton Regional Hospital. Intensive Care Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2069
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet provides info about why it is so important to get moving while you are in the Intensive Care Unit. Topics include: how you can move while in the ICU, mobility progression steps, what to do if you are afraid to move, what your family can do to help, members of your movement team, how to use the movement poster in your room, and whom to ask if you have questions. Contact info for the unit is also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2148, "Unité de soins intensifs : vous fa…
- 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 ([6] p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Intensive Care Units
- Pressure Ulcer - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Bedsores
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides info about why it is so important to get moving while you are in the Intensive Care Unit. Topics include: how you can move while in the ICU, mobility progression steps, what to do if you are afraid to move, what your family can do to help, members of your movement team, how to use the movement poster in your room, and whom to ask if you have questions. Contact info for the unit is also provided. The French version of this pamphlet 2148, "Unité de soins intensifs : vous faire bouger Hôpital régional Cape Breton", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ICU, CBRH
- Pamphlet Number
- 2069
Intensive Care Unit : Valley Regional Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38213
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Valley Regional Hospital. ICU Pracitce Committee.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2363
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives important information for support persons visiting patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The pamphlet gives information about a family spokesperson, visiting the ICU, infection risks, the health care team, what to expect in the ICU, keeping patients safe and comfortable, the family waiting room, and leaving the ICU. Information about taking care of yourself and a list of frequently asked questions is also included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Alternate Title
- ICU : VRH
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Intensive Care Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Specialty
- Intensive Care Unit
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives important information for support persons visiting patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). The pamphlet gives information about a family spokesperson, visiting the ICU, infection risks, the health care team, what to expect in the ICU, keeping patients safe and comfortable, the family waiting room, and leaving the ICU. Information about taking care of yourself and a list of frequently asked questions is also included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ICU Practice Committee, VRH
- Pamphlet Number
- 2363
Intensive/Coronary Care Unit : Dartmouth General Hospital
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34987
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Dartmouth General Hospital. Intensive/Coronary Care Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0685
- Available Online
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This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your family member is admitted to the Intensive/Coronary Care Unit at the Dartmouth General Hospital.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Dartmouth General Hospital. Intensive/Coronary Care Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2024
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Intensive care units
- Coronary care units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Coronary care units
- Specialty
- Dartmouth General Hospital
- Abstract
- This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your family member is admitted to the Intensive/Coronary Care Unit at the Dartmouth General Hospital.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Intensive/Coronary Care Unit, Dartmouth General Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 0685
Is your loved one confused?
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38316
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QE II. 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2434
- Available Online
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If your loved one is confused, they may have a medical condition called delirium. Delirium causes problems with thinking and understanding. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of delirium and how support persons can support a person who has delirium.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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)
- Delirium
- Intensive Care Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Delirium
- Abstract
- If your loved one is confused, they may have a medical condition called delirium. Delirium causes problems with thinking and understanding. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of delirium and how support persons can support a person who has delirium.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: 3A and 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 2434
Planification de votre séjour à l'hôpital après une chirurgie
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34898
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Same Day Surgery Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1118
- Available Online
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Cette brochure préparée par le centre hospitalier QEII, régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse, offre des renseignements sur les soins avant et après la chirurgie. Les sujets touchés sont les suivants: la confirmation de l'heure de la chirurgie, l'anesthésie, la santé et l'hygiène, les médicaments, les aliments et les boissons, les retards et les objets de valeur. Après la chirurgie, les sujets touchés sont les suivants: salle de récupération, unité des soins, contrôle de l'inconfort, exercice…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Same Day Surgery Unit
- Alternate Title
- Planning for your hospital stay 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 (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- Cette brochure préparée par le centre hospitalier QEII, régie de la santé de la Nouvelle-Écosse, offre des renseignements sur les soins avant et après la chirurgie. Les sujets touchés sont les suivants: la confirmation de l'heure de la chirurgie, l'anesthésie, la santé et l'hygiène, les médicaments, les aliments et les boissons, les retards et les objets de valeur. Après la chirurgie, les sujets touchés sont les suivants: salle de récupération, unité des soins, contrôle de l'inconfort, exercices de respiration profonde et toux, exercices pour les pieds et les jambes, nutrition et heures de visite. Des directives pour les types précis de chirurgie vous seront fournies.
- This is a French translation of the English pamphlet 1395, “Planning for Your Hospital Stay after Surgery". This pamphlet provides information about your care before and after surgery. Topics about preparing for surgery include: confirming the time of surgery, anesthetic, health and hygiene, medicines, smoking, food and drink, delays, and valuables. After surgery we have described: recovery area, nursing unit, control of discomfort, deep breathing and coughing exercises, feet and leg exercises, nutrition, and visiting hours. Instructions for specific types of surgery will be discussed with you.
- Notes
- Previous title: Admission pour chirurgie d'un jour
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Same Day Surgery Units (VG & HI sites)
- Pamphlet Number
- 1118
Planning for your hospital stay after surgery : Halifax Infirmary (HI), Victoria General (VG), Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35459
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Halifax Infirmary, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Victoria General, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Dartmouth General Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1395
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery. Topics about getting ready for surgery include learning about the time of your surgery, dentures and oral appliances, glasses and contact lenses, hearing aids, personal care items, and valuables. Information about the day of surgery includes what to bring to the hospital, when to arrive, anesthetic, delays, the Same Day Surgery Unit, and surgery. Information about after your surgery includes the recovery area and nursing …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Halifax Infirmary
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Victoria General
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Same Day Surgery Unit - Dartmouth General Hospital
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (22 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospitalization
- Preoperative Care
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hospital patients
- Preoperative care
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Surgery
- Abstract
- This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery. Topics about getting ready for surgery include learning about the time of your surgery, dentures and oral appliances, glasses and contact lenses, hearing aids, personal care items, and valuables. Information about the day of surgery includes what to bring to the hospital, when to arrive, anesthetic, delays, the Same Day Surgery Unit, and surgery. Information about after your surgery includes the recovery area and nursing unit, pain control, exercises, activity, nutrition, passing urine, and bowel movements. Instructions for your surgery and care at home include visitors and discharge from the hospital. The French version of this pamphlet 1118, "Planification de votre séjour à l'hôpital après une chirurgie", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Planning for your hospital stay after surgery
- Previous title: Planning for your hospital stay after surgery : Halifax Infirmary (HI), Victoria General Hospital (VG), Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH)
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Same Day Surgery Units (HI, VG and DGH sites)
- Pamphlet Number
- 1395
