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3 step percutaneous nephrolithotomy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/permalink/chpams34344
Capital Health (N.S.). Urology.
Halifax, NS:
Capital Health
, 2014.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0296
- Available Online
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A 3 step percutaneous nephrolithotomy is used to treat a very large kidney stone. You will be in the hospital for 2-3 days. The 3 steps of the procedure are outlined. Care immediately after surgery and at home is described. Symptoms that require immediate medical attention are noted.
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- Corporate Author
- Capital Health (N.S.). Urology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Capital Health
- Date of Publication
- 2014
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
- Postoperative Care
- Urinary Calculi - therapy
- Other Subjects
- Nephrostomy
- Postoperative care
- Urinary organs--Calculi
- Abstract
- A 3 step percutaneous nephrolithotomy is used to treat a very large kidney stone. You will be in the hospital for 2-3 days. The 3 steps of the procedure are outlined. Care immediately after surgery and at home is described. Symptoms that require immediate medical attention are noted.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Urology Nursing Education Committee, QEII, Halifax
- Pamphlet Number
- 0296
Welcome to 4B Community Transitions Unit
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/permalink/chpams35633
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. 4B Community Transitions Unit.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0018
- Available Online
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The 4B Community Transitions Unit (CTU) cares for people who are waiting to go to a nursing home and do not need to be in a hospital anymore.The information in this pamphlet will help you and your family get ready for your stay on the Unit.This pamphlet provides information on visiting hours, suggested personal belongings, programs and activities, and other info. It also describes all the members of your healthcare team.
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Health Services for the Aged
- Hospital Units
- Other Subjects
- Frail elderly--Care
- Hospital wards
- Abstract
- The 4B Community Transitions Unit (CTU) cares for people who are waiting to go to a nursing home and do not need to be in a hospital anymore.The information in this pamphlet will help you and your family get ready for your stay on the Unit.This pamphlet provides information on visiting hours, suggested personal belongings, programs and activities, and other info. It also describes all the members of your healthcare team.
- Notes
- Previous title: Welcome to the Transitional Care Unit
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: 4B Community Transitions Unit Staff
- Pamphlet Number
- 0018
5-Aminosalicylate (5-ASA)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/permalink/chpams35397
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Gastroenterology.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1483
- Available Online
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5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) is a type of drug often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This type of drug is good at controlling active ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s colitis as well as keeping ulcerative colitis in remission. Topics include: what 5-ASA type drugs do, which 5-ASA you should take, continuing to take the drug, talking to your doctor, what other medication you can take, and when to expect to see improvement. The pamphlet also describes common and rare side effects.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Gastroenterology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Colitis - drug therapy
- Crohn Disease - drug therapy
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - drug therapy
- Other Subjects
- Colitis
- Crohn's disease
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
- Abstract
- 5-aminosalicylate (5-ASA) is a type of drug often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This type of drug is good at controlling active ulcerative colitis or Crohn’s colitis as well as keeping ulcerative colitis in remission. Topics include: what 5-ASA type drugs do, which 5-ASA you should take, continuing to take the drug, talking to your doctor, what other medication you can take, and when to expect to see improvement. The pamphlet also describes common and rare side effects.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Jennifer Stewart, RN; Gastroenterology
- Prepared by: Kaleigh MacIsaac, B.ScPharm; Gastroenterology
- Revised by: Alison Harding, B.Sc.
- Revised by: Phyllis Durning, RN
- Pamphlet Number
- 1483
Welcome to 8.2
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/permalink/chpams35174
Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Unit 8.2.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1297
- Available Online
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8.2 is a 37-bed Medical Teaching Unit for patients with many kinds of medical conditions. Pamphlet topics include: your healthcare team, visiting, meal times, phone calls, parking, accomodations for family, personal belongings, services while you are in the hospital, medication safety, infection control, and follow-up instructions.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. QEII. Unit 8.2
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (18 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hospital Units
- Patient Care Team
- Other Subjects
- Hospital wards
- Abstract
- 8.2 is a 37-bed Medical Teaching Unit for patients with many kinds of medical conditions. Pamphlet topics include: your healthcare team, visiting, meal times, phone calls, parking, accomodations for family, personal belongings, services while you are in the hospital, medication safety, infection control, and follow-up instructions.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Unit 8.2, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1297
Abdominal pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/permalink/chpams34222
Capital Health (N.S.). Emergency Services.
Halifax, NS:
Capital Health
, 2014.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0119
- Available Online
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Abdominal pain can be caused by many things such as ulcers, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, or bladder infections. Most of the time this kind of pain is caused by gas, constipation, indigestion, or other causes that are not life-threatening. This pamphlet provides instructions for when the doctor’s examination and test results suggest there is nothing seriously wrong. Symptoms that need immediate medical attention are given.
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- Corporate Author
- Capital Health (N.S.). Emergency Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Capital Health
- Date of Publication
- 2014
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Abdominal pain - prevention and control
- Other Subjects
- Abdominal pain
- Specialty
- Emergency
- Abstract
- Abdominal pain can be caused by many things such as ulcers, appendicitis, gallbladder disease, kidney stones, or bladder infections. Most of the time this kind of pain is caused by gas, constipation, indigestion, or other causes that are not life-threatening. This pamphlet provides instructions for when the doctor’s examination and test results suggest there is nothing seriously wrong. Symptoms that need immediate medical attention are given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Emergency Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0119
Shoulder surgery
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/permalink/chpams34412
Capital Health (N.S.). Clinical Pathway Facilitator.
Halifax, NS:
Capital Health
, 2011.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0412
- Available Online
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Acromioplasty and rotator cuff repair are defined. This pamphlet focuses on care after surgery. Symptoms that require medical attention are given.
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- Corporate Author
- Capital Health (N.S.). Clinical Pathway Facilitator
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Capital Health
- Date of Publication
- 2011
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (2 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Postoperative Care
- Shoulder - surgery
- Other Subjects
- Postoperative care
- Shoulder--Surgery
- Abstract
- Acromioplasty and rotator cuff repair are defined. This pamphlet focuses on care after surgery. Symptoms that require medical attention are given.
- Responsibility
- prepared by Clinical Pathway Facilitator
- Pamphlet Number
- 0412
Active cycle breathing technique (ACBT)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/permalink/chpams35696
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Roseway Hospital. Rehabilitation Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1672
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The Active Cycle Breathing Technique (ACBT) will help clear secretions like sputum. Sputum is mucus mixed with saliva (spit). This pamphlet outlines steps involved in breathing control, deep breathing exercises, and huffing. A technique summary is provided.
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- Alternate Title
- ACBT
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Breathing Exercises
- Sputum
- Other Subjects
- Breathing exercises--Therapeutic use
- Sputum
- Abstract
- The Active Cycle Breathing Technique (ACBT) will help clear secretions like sputum. Sputum is mucus mixed with saliva (spit). This pamphlet outlines steps involved in breathing control, deep breathing exercises, and huffing. A technique summary is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Rehabilitation Services, Roseway Hospital
- Pamphlet Number
- 1672
- Zone
- NSHA Central Zone
Addictions community-based services : Central Zone (Halifax, Eastern Shore, and West Hants)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/permalink/chpams35802
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions. Central Zone (Halifax, Eastern Shore, and West Hants).
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1753
- Available Online
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Addiction community-based services are available for people who are having problems with reducing or stopping their use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and/or gambling, and their families. This pamphlet describes the community- based services that are available, including individual treatment, group treatment, skill based workshops and two week treatment programs. Womens' only programming for people who identify as women is also available. Information on how to access the programs and other communit…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions. Central Zone (Halifax, Eastern Shore, and West Hants)
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2017
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Behavior, Addictive - therapy
- Community health services
- Other Subjects
- Behavior therapy
- Community health services
- Compulsive behavior
- Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Abstract
- Addiction community-based services are available for people who are having problems with reducing or stopping their use of alcohol, tobacco, drugs and/or gambling, and their families. This pamphlet describes the community- based services that are available, including individual treatment, group treatment, skill based workshops and two week treatment programs. Womens' only programming for people who identify as women is also available. Information on how to access the programs and other community-based services is provided.
- Responsibility
- Mental Health and Addictions
- Pamphlet Number
- 1753
Substance abuse
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/permalink/chpams34636
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Mental Health & Addictions Program.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0756
- Available Online
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Addiction happens when substances become the focus of your life. A list of negative effects that some substances have on your mind and body is provided. If you feel you have a drug or alcohol problem and want to seek help, a list of recommendations is given.
- Available Online
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- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([1] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Alcohol-Related Disorders
- Substance-Related Disorders
- Other Subjects
- Alcoholism
- Drug addiction
- Substance use
- Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Abstract
- Addiction happens when substances become the focus of your life. A list of negative effects that some substances have on your mind and body is provided. If you feel you have a drug or alcohol problem and want to seek help, a list of recommendations is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions Program
- Pamphlet Number
- 0756
Laparoscopic adrenalectomy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/permalink/chpams34496
Capital Health (N.S.). Urology.
Halifax, NS:
Capital Health
, 2014.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0485
- Available Online
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The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys. These glands make several hormones. This pamphlet focuses on care after surgery. Topics covered are blood pressure checks, food and fluid, catheter, care of the incision (cut), activity, managing discomfort, and follow-up care. Symptoms that require immediate medical attention are noted. It is important to have your blood and blood pressure checked regularly.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Capital Health (N.S.). Urology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Capital Health
- Date of Publication
- 2014
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Adrenalectomy
- Postoperative Care
- Other Subjects
- Adrenalectomy
- Postoperative care
- Abstract
- The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys. These glands make several hormones. This pamphlet focuses on care after surgery. Topics covered are blood pressure checks, food and fluid, catheter, care of the incision (cut), activity, managing discomfort, and follow-up care. Symptoms that require immediate medical attention are noted. It is important to have your blood and blood pressure checked regularly.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Urology Nursing Education Committee, QEII, Halifax
- Pamphlet Number
- 0485