Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cobequid Community Health Centre. Respiratory Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1454
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Asthma is inflammation (irritation, reddening, and swelling) of the airways (breathing passages) in the lungs. This makes it hard for air to flow in and out of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how asthma is diagnosed and managed. It covers what you will learn in asthma education sessions. The French version of this pamphlet 2106, "Asthme", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Cobequid Community Health Centre. Respiratory Services
- 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)
- Asthma
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Asthma
- Abstract
- Asthma is inflammation (irritation, reddening, and swelling) of the airways (breathing passages) in the lungs. This makes it hard for air to flow in and out of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how asthma is diagnosed and managed. It covers what you will learn in asthma education sessions. The French version of this pamphlet 2106, "Asthme", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Respiratory Services, Cobequid Community Health Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 1454
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 de faire le test du VIH
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37466
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. HIV Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2165
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
VIH signifie virus de l’immunodéficience humaine. Contrairement à d’autres virus, le corps ne peut pas se débarrasser du VIH. Le SIDA (syndrome d’immunodéficience acquise) survient lorsque le VIH détruit le système immunitaire, ce qui entraîne des infections et des cancers graves et potentiellement mortels. Le test de dépistage détecte uniquement le VIH, pas le SIDA. Ce dépliant explique ce qui suit : mode de propagation du VIH, avantages et inconvénients du test de dépistage, procédure du test…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. HIV Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Before your HIV test
- Before your human immunodeficiency virus test
- Before your AIDS test
- Before your acquired immunodeficiency syndrome test
- 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)
- HIV
- Subjects (LCSH)
- HIV infections
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- VIH signifie virus de l’immunodéficience humaine. Contrairement à d’autres virus, le corps ne peut pas se débarrasser du VIH. Le SIDA (syndrome d’immunodéficience acquise) survient lorsque le VIH détruit le système immunitaire, ce qui entraîne des infections et des cancers graves et potentiellement mortels. Le test de dépistage détecte uniquement le VIH, pas le SIDA. Ce dépliant explique ce qui suit : mode de propagation du VIH, avantages et inconvénients du test de dépistage, procédure du test, fiabilité du test, délai d’obtention du résultat du test et façon de communiquer le résultat, résultat négatif, positif et indéterminé, ainsi que personnes ayant accès aux résultats de votre test.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 2122, "Before Your HIV Test". HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. Unlike some other viruses, the human body cannot get rid of HIV. This means that once you have HIV, you will have it for life. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) happens when HIV destroys your immune system, leading to serious and life-threatening infections and cancers. An HIV test only checks for HIV. It does not test for AIDS. This pamphlet explains how HIV is spread, the pros and cons of being tested for HIV, how an HIV test is done, and whether the test is accurate. Info is also provided on how you will get your test result and how long it will take, and what negative, positive, and indeterminate test results mean. Info on who has access to your test results is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: HIV Clinic Staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 2165
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 day surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34544
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Dartmouth General Hospital.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0672
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery. The French version of this pamphlet 1537, "Avant et après une chirurgie d'un jour", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. 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 (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
- This pamphlet will help you learn how to care for yourself safely before and after day surgery. The French version of this pamphlet 1537, "Avant et après une chirurgie d'un jour", is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Before and after a day surgery procedure
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: HI, VG, and DGH staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 0672
Before your HIV test
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36715
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. HIV Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2122
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. Unlike some other viruses, the human body cannot get rid of HIV. This means that once you have HIV, you will have it for life. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) happens when HIV destroys your immune system, leading to serious and life-threatening infections and cancers. An HIV test only checks for HIV. It does not test for AIDS. This pamphlet explains how HIV is spread, the pros and cons of being tested for HIV, how an HIV test is done, and w…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. HIV Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Before your human immunodeficiency virus test
- Before your AIDS test
- Before your acquired immunodeficiency syndrome test
- 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)
- HIV
- Subjects (LCSH)
- HIV infections
- Specialty
- Infectious Diseases
- Abstract
- HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. Unlike some other viruses, the human body cannot get rid of HIV. This means that once you have HIV, you will have it for life. AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) happens when HIV destroys your immune system, leading to serious and life-threatening infections and cancers. An HIV test only checks for HIV. It does not test for AIDS. This pamphlet explains how HIV is spread, the pros and cons of being tested for HIV, how an HIV test is done, and whether the test is accurate. Info is also provided on how you will get your test result and how long it will take, and what negative, positive, and indeterminate test results mean. Info on who has access to your test results is included. The French version of this pamphlet 2165, "Avant de faire le test du VIH," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: HIV Clinic Staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 2122
Benzodiazepines for alcohol withdrawal
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37554
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2262
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Benzodiazepines are a group of medications that work as sedatives. They are commonly called “benzos”. Diazepam and lorazepam are 2 benzodiazepines used to manage all stages of alcohol withdrawal. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, how benzodiazepines help, how your prescriber will decide which benzodiazepine is right for you, how much medication you will need, and possible side effects.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Benzodiazepines
- Alcoholism--Treatment
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- Benzodiazepines are a group of medications that work as sedatives. They are commonly called “benzos”. Diazepam and lorazepam are 2 benzodiazepines used to manage all stages of alcohol withdrawal. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, how benzodiazepines help, how your prescriber will decide which benzodiazepine is right for you, how much medication you will need, and possible side effects.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Services, Aberdeen Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2262
Bienvenue aux Services communautaires de santé mentale et de traitement des dépendances : Régions d’Halifax, d’Eastern Shore et de West Hants
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36459
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions. Halifax area, Eastern Shore, and West Hants.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1903
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins en matière de santé mentale et pour vous aider à diminuer ou à arrêter votre consommation d’alcool, votre usage du tabac ou des drogues ou votre dépendance au jeu. Nous travaillons aussi avec les familles et les amis touchés par la maladie mentale ou la dépendance. Il n’est pas nécessaire que vous suiviez un traitement pour que votre famille et vos amis obtiennent du soutien. La présente brochure a été conçue pour répondre à toutes vos qu…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions. Halifax area, Eastern Shore, and West Hants
- Alternate Title
- Welcome to Community Mental Health and Addictions : Halifax area, Eastern Shore and West Hants
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Mental Health Services
- Community Mental Health Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Community mental health services
- Mental health services
- Abstract
- Nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins en matière de santé mentale et pour vous aider à diminuer ou à arrêter votre consommation d’alcool, votre usage du tabac ou des drogues ou votre dépendance au jeu. Nous travaillons aussi avec les familles et les amis touchés par la maladie mentale ou la dépendance. Il n’est pas nécessaire que vous suiviez un traitement pour que votre famille et vos amis obtiennent du soutien. La présente brochure a été conçue pour répondre à toutes vos questions et préoccupations concernant les attentes, la sécurité et le respect de la vie privée et pour vous fournir les coordonnées des ressources en santé mentale dans la communauté. De l’information est fournie sur la façon de présenter de la rétroaction au sujet de votre expérience.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Welcome to Community Mental Health and Addictions: Halifax area, Eastern Shore and West Hants" pamphlet 1877. We will work with you to address your mental health needs and to lessen or stop your use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and/or gambling. We also work with family and friends who are impacted by mental illness and/or addiction. You do not need to be receiving treatment in order for your family and friends to get support. This pamphlet was created to answer any questions you may have surrounding expectations, safety and privacy concerns, and also gives contact information for mental health resources in the community. Information is given on how you can provide feedback about your experience.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions, Halifax area, Eastern Shore and West Hants
- Pamphlet Number
- 1903
Birth Control Implant
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38211
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. ROSE Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2361
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A birth control implant is a plastic rod. It is 4 cm long and 2 mm wide. The implant goes under your skin on the inside of your upper arm between your armpit and your elbow. This pamphlet explains how the implant is put in, how the implant works and how well it works, when the implant will start working, and what will happen when the implant is removed. Benefits and side effects of the implant, things that can change how well the implant works, and if the implant will protect you from sexually …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. ROSE Clinic
- Alternate Title
- BCI
- 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)
- Contraception - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Contraception
- Specialty
- Gynecology
- Abstract
- A birth control implant is a plastic rod. It is 4 cm long and 2 mm wide. The implant goes under your skin on the inside of your upper arm between your armpit and your elbow. This pamphlet explains how the implant is put in, how the implant works and how well it works, when the implant will start working, and what will happen when the implant is removed. Benefits and side effects of the implant, things that can change how well the implant works, and if the implant will protect you from sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is explained. A list of situations in which you should not get the implant is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: ROSE Clinic, QE II
- Pamphlet Number
- 2361
Blood transfusion
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35840
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program, IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1200
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
You have been given this pamphlet because you or your loved one may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will explain the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your loved one may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, informed consent, benefits, risks, and other options, and what will happen during and after the transfusion. Symptoms that need medical att…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- You have been given this pamphlet because you or your loved one may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will explain the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your loved one may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, informed consent, benefits, risks, and other options, and what will happen during and after the transfusion. Symptoms that need medical attention right away are listed.
- This pamphlet is also available as IWK Health Centre Patient Learning number: PL-1017.
- The French version of this pamphlet 1811, "La transfusion sanguine", is also available.
- The Arabic version of this pamphlet 2124, is also available.
- The Simplified Chinese version of this pamphlet 2125, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 1200
[Blood transfusion]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36735
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program, IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2124
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet is an Arabic translation of "Blood Transfusion" pamphlet 1200. You or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your family member may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, other options, and what will happen when the transfusion takes place. Symptoms needing immediat…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Arabic
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is an Arabic translation of "Blood Transfusion" pamphlet 1200. You or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your family member may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, other options, and what will happen when the transfusion takes place. Symptoms needing immediate medical attention are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2124
[Blood transfusion]
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36766
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program, IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2125
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Blood Transfusion" pamphlet 1200. You or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your family member may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, other options, and what will happen when the transfusion takes …
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- IWK Health. Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- Simplified Chinese
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Transfusion
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Blood--Transfusion
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is a Simplified Chinese translation of the English pamphlet "Blood Transfusion" pamphlet 1200. You or your family member may need a blood transfusion. The health care team will describe the benefits and risks of a transfusion and what is involved. This pamphlet explains what a blood transfusion is, why you or your family member may need a transfusion, what blood components and products are, where the blood comes from, other options, and what will happen when the transfusion takes place. Symptoms needing immediate medical attention are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nova Scotia Provincial Blood Coordinating Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 2125
Bone marrow test
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36757
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Unit 8AB, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. BMT, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Medical Day Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hematology Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2024.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0100
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This pamphlet explains what a bone marrow test is, how to get ready for it, why and how it is done, and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms to watch for is included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Unit 8AB
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. BMT
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Medical Day Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Hematology Clinic
- 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)
- Bone Marrow
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Bone marrow
- Diagnostic specimens--Collection and preservation
- Specialty
- Hematology
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains what a bone marrow test is, how to get ready for it, why and how it is done, and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms to watch for is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: 8AB/BMT/Medical Day Unit/Hematology Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 0100
Botox injection
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34337
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0282
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Your doctor has recommended Botox® injections for your blepharospasm (rapid eye blinking) or facial muscle spasms. Botox® blocks the chemicals that cause the spasms in your muscles. Botox® is not a cure. It helps relieve your symptoms for about 3 months. This pamphlet explains what Botox® is and how it works, how to get ready for your appointment, what will happen during and after the treatment, and side effects. The French version of this pamphlet 1783, "Injection de Botox®", is also availabl…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eye Care Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blepharospasm - drug therapy
- Eye movements
- Injections
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Eyelids--Diseases
- Botulinum toxin
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- Your doctor has recommended Botox® injections for your blepharospasm (rapid eye blinking) or facial muscle spasms. Botox® blocks the chemicals that cause the spasms in your muscles. Botox® is not a cure. It helps relieve your symptoms for about 3 months. This pamphlet explains what Botox® is and how it works, how to get ready for your appointment, what will happen during and after the treatment, and side effects. The French version of this pamphlet 1783, "Injection de Botox®", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0282
Bowel surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35661
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI/General Surgery staff.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0046
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Your doctor has arranged for you to have bowel surgery. During surgery, a part of your bowel will be removed. This pamphlet will answer some of your questions about your stay in the hospital and care at home. An overview of what will happen before and after surgery is provided. Topics include: activity after surgery, nutrition, controlling discomfort, and care of your incision. Instructions for follow-up care are given. A list of symptoms that require you to call your surgeon's office or your p…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI/General Surgery staff
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Intestines - surgery
- Colectomy
- Colostomy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intestines--Surgery
- Colectomy
- Colostomy
- Abstract
- Your doctor has arranged for you to have bowel surgery. During surgery, a part of your bowel will be removed. This pamphlet will answer some of your questions about your stay in the hospital and care at home. An overview of what will happen before and after surgery is provided. Topics include: activity after surgery, nutrition, controlling discomfort, and care of your incision. Instructions for follow-up care are given. A list of symptoms that require you to call your surgeon's office or your primary health care provider are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: GI/General Surgery staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 0046
Breast lumpectomy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37522
Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2246
- Available Online
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This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: what is a lumpectomy, your health care team, medications, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, wire (needle) localization, after your surgery, taking care of your incision, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. General Surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lymph Node Excision
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Lymph nodes--Cancer
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This guide will help you and your family through your surgery experience. It will help you to learn about the care you will receive and how you can help yourself before and after surgery. Topics include: what is a lumpectomy, your health care team, medications, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, wire (needle) localization, after your surgery, taking care of your incision, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: General Surgery
- Pamphlet Number
- 2246
Breast reconstruction guidebook
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35574
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Plastic Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1592
- Available Online
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This pamphlet is a breast reconstruction guidebook. Your health care team will fill out the pamphlet with your appointments and breast cancer summary. They will also write summaries of the initial, secondary, and nipple/areola breast reconstructions. The pamphlet explains how to care for the drainage tube, how to empty the drain, and when the drains will be removed. Post-mastectomy and post-breast reconstruction draining schedule charts are included. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. 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 (18 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breast Neoplasms - surgery
- Mastectomy, Segmental
- Mammaplasty
- Breast Implants
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Mammaplasty
- Breast--Cancer--Surgery
- Breast implants
- Lumpectomy
- Specialty
- Breast Disease
- Abstract
- This pamphlet is a breast reconstruction guidebook. Your health care team will fill out the pamphlet with your appointments and breast cancer summary. They will also write summaries of the initial, secondary, and nipple/areola breast reconstructions. The pamphlet explains how to care for the drainage tube, how to empty the drain, and when the drains will be removed. Post-mastectomy and post-breast reconstruction draining schedule charts are included. The pamphlet describes signs of infection or problems and who to call in case of an emergency.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Division of Plastic Surgery, HI site
- Pamphlet Number
- 1592
Buprenorphine for opioid use disorder
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37561
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2267
- Available Online
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Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. It is long-acting, which means it is slowly released in the body over a longer time. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, how fast buprenorphine starts to work, how your health care team will find the right dose for you, and how long you will need to take buprenorphine. Information on whether buprenorphine interacts with any other medications and possible side effects is included.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Aberdeen Hospital. Pharmacy Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Buprenorphine
- Opioid-Related Disorders - therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Buprenorphine
- Opioid abuse
- Specialty
- Medications
- Abstract
- Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid use disorder. It is long-acting, which means it is slowly released in the body over a longer time. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, how fast buprenorphine starts to work, how your health care team will find the right dose for you, and how long you will need to take buprenorphine. Information on whether buprenorphine interacts with any other medications and possible side effects is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pharmacy Services, Aberdeen Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 2267
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
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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
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- 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
Can I have a diagnostic imaging test while I am pregnant?
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38149
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Eastern Zone. Diagnostic Imaging QI Committee.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 2317
- Available Online
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Diagnostic imaging tests take pictures of the inside of your body. These tests include X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, nuclear medicine scans, ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Topics include: why you may need to have a test, whether you can have a different test that does not use radiation, how much radiation is safe during pregnancy, who will do your test, asking questions, what to do if you refuse to have the test, and what to do if you find out you are pregnant afte…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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)
- Diagnostic Imaging - adverse effects
- Pregnancy--radiation effects
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pregnant women--Radiography
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abstract
- Diagnostic imaging tests take pictures of the inside of your body. These tests include X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, nuclear medicine scans, ultrasounds, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Topics include: why you may need to have a test, whether you can have a different test that does not use radiation, how much radiation is safe during pregnancy, who will do your test, asking questions, what to do if you refuse to have the test, and what to do if you find out you are pregnant after a test.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Diagnostic Imaging QI Committee, Eastern Zone
- Pamphlet Number
- 2317
