After corticosteroid injection
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34293
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0203
- Available Online
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This medicine is used to treat discomfort, pain, and/or swelling. Local anesthetic will be injected with the corticosteroid. Tips for handling discomfort at the injection site are given. Some safety points about the use of ice and heat are also provided.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic
- 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)
- Injections
- Adrenal Cortex Hormones - therapeutic use
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Injections
- Adrenocortical hormones
- Abstract
- This medicine is used to treat discomfort, pain, and/or swelling. Local anesthetic will be injected with the corticosteroid. Tips for handling discomfort at the injection site are given. Some safety points about the use of ice and heat are also provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Orthopedic Clinic, HI, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 0203
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35691
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1145
- Available Online
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This pamphlet describes what CRPS is, its causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment. The French version of this pamphlet 1788, "Syndrome douloureux régional complexe (SDRC)", is also available.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic
- Alternate Title
- CRPS
- 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)
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- Abstract
- This pamphlet describes what CRPS is, its causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment. The French version of this pamphlet 1788, "Syndrome douloureux régional complexe (SDRC)", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit Revised by: Orthopedic Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1145
Negative pressure wound closure therapy : a portable system for advanced wound healing
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35942
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1221
- Available Online
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Negative pressure wound closure therapy is a portable (you can carry it with you) machine that uses controlled negative pressure (like a vacuum) to help heal wounds. This pamphlet answers common questions about using this therapy. Topics include safety at home, what the therapy feels like, moving around, bathing, how long to use the machine each day, dressing changes, and what to do if you are admitted to the hospital. What to do if the machine alarms, things to watch for, and when to contact a…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
- Wound Closure Techniques
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Wound healing
- Specialty
- Muscoskeletal System
- Abstract
- Negative pressure wound closure therapy is a portable (you can carry it with you) machine that uses controlled negative pressure (like a vacuum) to help heal wounds. This pamphlet answers common questions about using this therapy. Topics include safety at home, what the therapy feels like, moving around, bathing, how long to use the machine each day, dressing changes, and what to do if you are admitted to the hospital. What to do if the machine alarms, things to watch for, and when to contact a health care provider are also included.
- Notes
- previous title: Negative Pressure Wound Closure Therapy
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Orthopedic Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1221
Orthopedic waitlist surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36538
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2019.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1406
- Available Online
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This pamphlet explains the information that you need to know if you have been placed on a waitlist for orthopedic surgery. It will help to answer any questions you may have. Topics include getting ready for surgery, day of surgery, after surgery, discharge information, and going home.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Orthopaedic waitlist surgery
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2019
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (11 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Orthopedic Procedures
- Waiting Lists
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Orthopedic surgery
- Hospitals--Waiting lists
- Abstract
- This pamphlet explains the information that you need to know if you have been placed on a waitlist for orthopedic surgery. It will help to answer any questions you may have. Topics include getting ready for surgery, day of surgery, after surgery, discharge information, and going home.
- Notes
- Previous title: Orthpaedic waitlist surgery
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Orthopedic Clinic, HI, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1406
Syndrome douloureux régional complexe (SDRC)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35843
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit, Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1788
- Available Online
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La présente publication décrit ce qu’est le syndrome douloureux régional complexe (SDRC), ses causes, ses signes, ses symptômes et son traitement. ; This pamphlet is a French translation of "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)" pamphlet 1145. This pamphlet describes what CRPS is, its causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Pain Management Unit
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Orthopedic Clinic
- Alternate Title
- SDRC
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- Abstract
- La présente publication décrit ce qu’est le syndrome douloureux régional complexe (SDRC), ses causes, ses signes, ses symptômes et son traitement.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of "Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)" pamphlet 1145. This pamphlet describes what CRPS is, its causes, signs and symptoms, and treatment.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pain Management Unit Revised by: Orthopedic Clinic
- Pamphlet Number
- 1788
