Canadian public documents collection
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat41020
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- Alternate Title
- Canadian health research collection
- Canadian public policy collection
- Publisher
- Canadian Electronic Library
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Allied Health Occupations - Database
- Format
- Database
- Location
- Online
AHFS drug information
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat41023
editor in chief, Gerald K. McEvoy.
--Bethesda, MD:
American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- Access
- Access to this online resource is restricted to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
- Location
- Online
- Corporate Author
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- Other Authors
- McEvoy, Gerald K.
- Responsibility
- editor in chief, Gerald K. McEvoy
- Alternate Title
- American Hospital Formulary Service drug information
- AHFS DI
- Place of Publication
- Bethesda, MD
- Publisher
- American Society of Health-System Pharmacists
- ISSN
- 8756-6028
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Formularies, Hospital - United States
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Access
- Access to this online resource is restricted to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
- Format
- Database
- Publication Type
- Pharmacopoeias
- Location
- Online
Doody's review service
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat41178
Doody's Enterprises Inc.
- Available Online
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- Access
- Contact asklibrary@nshealth.ca for username and password
- Location
- Online
- Available Online
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- Publisher
- Doody's Enterprises Inc.
- ISSN
- 1071-7560
- Specialty
- Library Science
- Access
- Contact asklibrary@nshealth.ca for username and password
- Format
- Database
- Location
- Online
Nutrition care manual
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42036
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
--[Chicago, IL]:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
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- Location
- Online
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Alternate Title
- NCM
- Place of Publication
- [Chicago, IL]
- Publisher
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Dietetics - Terminology
- Dietetics - Database
- Format
- Database
- Location
- Online
Cochrane library
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat17199
- Available Online
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- Alternate Title
- Cochrane database of systematic reviews
- Publisher
- Wiley
- Format
- Database
- Location
- Online
APhA DrugInfoLine
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat17555
American Pharmacists Association.
--Washington, DC:
American Pharmacists Association
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- Location
- Online
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- American Pharmacists Association
- Alternate Title
- APhA drug info line
- Continues
- APhA drug info link
- Place of Publication
- Washington, DC
- Publisher
- American Pharmacists Association
- ISSN
- 2162-3015
- 1534-9454
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Preparations
- Specialty
- Pharmacy
- Format
- Database
- Publication Type
- Database
- Location
- Online
Directory of Canadian healthcare personnel : healthcare personnel (pinpointer version)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42516
Scott's Directories.
Scott's Directories
- Available Online
- View Database
- Access
- Contact asklibrary@nshealth.ca for username and password
- Location
- Online
- Available Online
- View Database
- Corporate Author
- Scott's Directories
- Alternate Title
- Scott's directory of Canadian healthcare personnel
- Publisher
- Scott's Directories
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Health Personnel - Canada
- Hospitals - Canada
- Health Facilities - Canada
- Other Subjects
- Canada
- Contents
- Hospitals in Canada -- Long term care facilities -- Home care in Canada Medical clinics and laboratories.
- Access
- Contact asklibrary@nshealth.ca for username and password
- Format
- Database
- Location
- Online
Canadian medical directory : national md (pinpointer version)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat42518
Scott's Directories.
Scott's Directories
- Available Online
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- Access
- Contact asklibrary@nshealth.ca for username and password
- Location
- Online
- Available Online
- View Database
- Corporate Author
- Scott's Directories
- Alternate Title
- Scott's Canadian medical directory
- Publisher
- Scott's Directories
- Physical Description
- Online resource
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Physicians - Canada
- Hospitals - Canada
- Nurse Practitioners - Canada
- Other Subjects
- Canada
- Access
- Contact asklibrary@nshealth.ca for username and password
- Format
- Database
- Location
- Online
Conference Board of Canada
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat43779
Conference Board of Canada
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- Access
- Note: 60 day embargo on Webinars
- Location
- Online
- Available Online
- View Database
- Publisher
- Conference Board of Canada
- Access
- Note: 60 day embargo on Webinars
- Format
- Database
- Location
- Online
Nutrition care manual : adult
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44701
--[Chicago, IL]:
American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Access
- Access to this online resource is restricted to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
- Location
- Online
- Alternate Title
- Adult nutrition care manual
- NCM
- Place of Publication
- [Chicago, IL]
- Publisher
- American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource
- Access
- Access to this online resource is restricted to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
- Format
- Database
- Location
- Online
Nutrition care manual : pediatric
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/provcat44702
--[Chicago, IL]:
American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Access
- Access to this online resource is restricted to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
- Location
- Online
- Alternate Title
- Pediatric nutrition care manual
- NCM
- Place of Publication
- [Chicago, IL]
- Publisher
- American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource
- Access
- Access to this online resource is restricted to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
- Format
- Database
- Location
- Online
--[Chicago, IL]:
American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Access
- Access to this online resource is restricted to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
- Location
- Online
- Alternate Title
- Electronic nutrition care process terminology
- e NCPT
- Place of Publication
- [Chicago, IL]
- Publisher
- American Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Physical Description
- 1 online resource
- Access
- Access to this online resource is restricted to IWK Health Centre employees working from inside the hospital network.
- Format
- Database
- Location
- Online
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0368
- Available Online
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Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs that causes the air sacs in the lungs to get inflamed. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of pneumonia, who is at risk, and how pneumonia is diagnosed and treated. Tips to help you recover quickly and prevent pneumonia are included. Symptoms that need further medical attention are listed. The French translation of this pamphlet 2061, "Pneumonie" is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Emergency Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pneumonia - prevention & control
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pneumonia
- Specialty
- Emergency
- Abstract
- Pneumonia is an infection in one or both lungs that causes the air sacs in the lungs to get inflamed. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of pneumonia, who is at risk, and how pneumonia is diagnosed and treated. Tips to help you recover quickly and prevent pneumonia are included. Symptoms that need further medical attention are listed. The French translation of this pamphlet 2061, "Pneumonie" is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Emergency Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0368
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Angiography Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. Diagnostic Imaging.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0001
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
During this special X-ray test, a colourless dye is injected into your blood vessels so that they can be seen on X-ray. An angiogram can be used to X-ray blood vessels in various parts of the body. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Angiography Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Diagnostic Imaging
- Alternate Title
- Arteriogram
- 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)
- Angiography
- Blood Vessels
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Angiography
- Blood-vessels
- Specialty
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Abstract
- During this special X-ray test, a colourless dye is injected into your blood vessels so that they can be seen on X-ray. An angiogram can be used to X-ray blood vessels in various parts of the body. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Angiography Unit, Diagnostic Imaging
- Pamphlet Number
- 0001
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0006
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Telemetry is a way of recording your heart’s rate and rhythm. A transmitter is used to send this information to a monitor at the nurses’ station. The recording happens while you are awake as well as while you are asleep. This pamphlet answers questions such as why telemetry is done, where and how it is done, and what to do if you have any problems. The French version of this pamphlet 1893, "Télésurveillance", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Cardiology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Telemetry
- Monitoring, physiologic - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Telemetering transmitters
- Heart beat
- Abstract
- Telemetry is a way of recording your heart’s rate and rhythm. A transmitter is used to send this information to a monitor at the nurses’ station. The recording happens while you are awake as well as while you are asleep. This pamphlet answers questions such as why telemetry is done, where and how it is done, and what to do if you have any problems. The French version of this pamphlet 1893, "Télésurveillance", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Cardiology, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0006
Non-invasive vascular lab tests
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34113
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostics Lab.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0007
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
The Vascular Lab has special testing equipment that can tell us about the pressure and amount of blood flowing through your arteries and veins. Tests described in this pamphlet include: Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) blood flow test, treadmill exercise test, arterial duplex test, carotid duplex evaluation, venous duplex ultrasound, and blood flow evaluation of fingers and/or toes.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostics Lab
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (4 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Blood Pressure
- Ultrasonography, Doppler
- Veins
- Arteries
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diagnostic ultrasonic imaging
- Doppler ultrasonography
- Blood pressure--Measurement
- Arteries
- Veins
- Abstract
- The Vascular Lab has special testing equipment that can tell us about the pressure and amount of blood flowing through your arteries and veins. Tests described in this pamphlet include: Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) blood flow test, treadmill exercise test, arterial duplex test, carotid duplex evaluation, venous duplex ultrasound, and blood flow evaluation of fingers and/or toes.
- Notes
- Previous title: Non-invasive vascular lab testing
- Responsibility
- Prepared: Non-Invasive Vascular Diagnostics Lab
- Pamphlet Number
- 0007
Lumbar puncture (LP)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34117
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Minor Procedures.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0422
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
This test is sometimes called a spinal tap. A small amount of fluid is taken out from the space around your spinal cord that is fluid-filled. The cells in the fluid are studied under a microscope in a lab to check for any problems.This pamphlet explains how the test is done, how long it takes and follow-up care.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Minor Procedures
- Alternate Title
- Spinal tap
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Spinal Puncture
- Nervous System Diseases - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Spine--Puncture
- Nervous system--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Abstract
- This test is sometimes called a spinal tap. A small amount of fluid is taken out from the space around your spinal cord that is fluid-filled. The cells in the fluid are studied under a microscope in a lab to check for any problems.This pamphlet explains how the test is done, how long it takes and follow-up care.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Minor Procedures, HI
- Pamphlet Number
- 0422
Living with your pacemaker
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34153
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Heart Health.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0019
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A pacemaker is used to prevent the heart from beating too slowly. It can also be used to increase your heart rate to suit your activity. A pacemaker battery will usually last 7-10 years. When the battery runs low, you will need a new device. Precautions that need to be followed at home are outlined. The best actions to take for certain complications are given. The French version of this pamphlet 1944, "Vivre avec un stimulateur cardiaque (pacemaker)", is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Heart Health
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pacemaker, artificial
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Cardiac pacemakers
- Abstract
- A pacemaker is used to prevent the heart from beating too slowly. It can also be used to increase your heart rate to suit your activity. A pacemaker battery will usually last 7-10 years. When the battery runs low, you will need a new device. Precautions that need to be followed at home are outlined. The best actions to take for certain complications are given. The French version of this pamphlet 1944, "Vivre avec un stimulateur cardiaque (pacemaker)", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Heart Health
- Pamphlet Number
- 0019
Glaucoma management
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34154
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Eye Care Centre.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0140
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Your eyes are filled with a fluid made by the ciliary body. This fluid flows through the pupil, in front of the lens, and then out through a drain called the trabecular meshwork. Glaucoma is a disease where increased pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve. It usually happens when the trabecular meshwork (drain) does not work and fluid cannot drain from the eye. Fluid buildup in the front part of the eye increases pressure in your eye, damaging the optic nerve. This damage may at first caus…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Eye Care Centre
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Glaucoma
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Glaucoma
- Specialty
- Ophthalmology
- Abstract
- Your eyes are filled with a fluid made by the ciliary body. This fluid flows through the pupil, in front of the lens, and then out through a drain called the trabecular meshwork. Glaucoma is a disease where increased pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve. It usually happens when the trabecular meshwork (drain) does not work and fluid cannot drain from the eye. Fluid buildup in the front part of the eye increases pressure in your eye, damaging the optic nerve. This damage may at first cause loss of side vision. If left untreated, it may cause loss of central vision. Acute and chronic glaucoma are defined. The various tests used to diagnose glaucoma are described. Treatment can be medication, laser, or surgery. We have also provided instructions on how to use eye drops. The French version of this pamphlet 1910, "Gestion du glaucome", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Eye Care Centre
- Pamphlet Number
- 0140
Gastroscopy : VG site
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34159
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0040
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
A gastroscopy is an exam of the esophagus (throat), stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small bowel). We have described getting ready for the test, how it is done, care after the test, and possible complications. If sedation is given, you must not do certain activities for 24 hours after the test. The French version of this pamphlet 1504, "Gastroscopie", is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet, 1477, is also available.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. GI Unit
- Alternate Title
- Gastroscopy : Victoria General site
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Gastroscopy
- Gastrointestinal Diseases - diagnosis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Gastroscopy
- Gastrointestinal system--Diseases--Diagnosis
- Abstract
- A gastroscopy is an exam of the esophagus (throat), stomach, and duodenum (the first part of the small bowel). We have described getting ready for the test, how it is done, care after the test, and possible complications. If sedation is given, you must not do certain activities for 24 hours after the test. The French version of this pamphlet 1504, "Gastroscopie", is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet, 1477, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: GI Unit, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0040
