3A and 5.2 Intensive Care Units : information for families
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35575
Nova Scotia Health Authority. 3A & 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1593
- Available Online
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This pamphlet provides information for families about the QEII Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Topics include: designating a family spokesperson, visiting, infection risks and your health care team. The pamphlet explains what to expect in the ICU, and how patients are kept safe and comfortable. Family waiting rooms and transfers between ICUs are explained. Answers to frequently asked questions are included. The French version of this pamphlet 1666, "Unites de soins intensifs 3A et 5.2 : Renseignem…
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. 3A & 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
- Alternate Title
- 3A and 5.2 ICUs : information for families
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.): digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Intensive Care Units
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Intensive care units
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides information for families about the QEII Intensive Care Units (ICUs). Topics include: designating a family spokesperson, visiting, infection risks and your health care team. The pamphlet explains what to expect in the ICU, and how patients are kept safe and comfortable. Family waiting rooms and transfers between ICUs are explained. Answers to frequently asked questions are included. The French version of this pamphlet 1666, "Unites de soins intensifs 3A et 5.2 : Renseignements à l’intention des familles", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: 3A & 5.2 Critical Care Quality Team
- Pamphlet Number
- 1593
3 step percutaneous nephrolithotomy
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/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
- Alternate Title
- Three step percutaneous nephrolithotomy
- 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
- Urinary Calculi - therapy
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Nephrostomy
- Urinary organs--Calculi
- Postoperative care
- 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
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
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1905
- Available Online
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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 families. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and families. It also describes where the program originated and which organizations support the program. A list of team members is provided.
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- 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
- 2018
- 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
- 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 families. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and families. It also describes where the program originated and which organizations support the program. A list of team members is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: The 3 Wishes Project Staff, QEII
- Pamphlet Number
- 1905
- Zone
- NSHA Central Zone
5-Aminosalicylate (5-ASA)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/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.
- Available Online
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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)
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - drug therapy
- Crohn Disease - drug therapy
- Colitis - drug therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Inflammatory bowel diseases
- Crohn's disease
- Colitis
- 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: Phyllis Durning, RN
- Revised by: Alison Harding, B.Sc.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1483
5-HIAA urine collection : Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Halifax area
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35631
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1630
- Available Online
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Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a 5-HIAA urine sample. Locations for drop offs (24 hour access) are included.
- 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 ([6] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Urinalysis
- Hydroxyindoleacetic Acid - urine
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Urine--Analysis
- Specialty
- Urogenital System
- Abstract
- Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a 5-HIAA urine sample. Locations for drop offs (24 hour access) are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Pamphlet Number
- 1630
10 ways to set and keep better boundaries
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35810
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2017.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1763
- Available Online
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Boundaries are about focusing on and honouring your feelings. Practicing self-awareness and tuning into your feelings will help you to name your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual limits. This pamphlet lists 10 ways that will help you to set and keep better boundaries in your relationships.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Mental Health and Addictions
- Alternate Title
- Ten ways to set and keep better boundaries
- 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)
- Interpersonal Relations
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Interpersonal relations
- Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Abstract
- Boundaries are about focusing on and honouring your feelings. Practicing self-awareness and tuning into your feelings will help you to name your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual limits. This pamphlet lists 10 ways that will help you to set and keep better boundaries in your relationships.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Mental Health & Addictions
- Pamphlet Number
- 1763
13-week DBT skills training treatment group
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35657
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Mental Health and Addictions (Halifax, Eastern Shore and West Hants).
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1647
- Available Online
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This group is for individuals who have a hard time controlling and expressing their emotions effectively. This may include clients with Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as mood and anxiety disorders. Topics include: when and where the group is held, expectations, and topics covered during sessions.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Mental Health and Addictions (Halifax, Eastern Shore and West Hants)
- Alternate Title
- dialectical behaviour therapy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Psychotherapy, Group
- Cognitive Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Group psychotherapy
- Cognitive therapy
- Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy
- Specialty
- Psychiatry
- Abstract
- This group is for individuals who have a hard time controlling and expressing their emotions effectively. This may include clients with Borderline Personality Disorder, as well as mood and anxiety disorders. Topics include: when and where the group is held, expectations, and topics covered during sessions.
- Responsibility
- Mental Health and Addictions, Central Zone (Halifax, Eastern Shore and West Hants)
- Pamphlet Number
- 1647
24 hour urine collection : Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Halifax area
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34805
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Pathology & Laboratory Medicine.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0668
- Available Online
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Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a 24 hour urine sample. Locations for drop offs (24 hour access) are included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Urinalysis
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Urine--Analysis
- Specialty
- Urogenital System
- Abstract
- Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a 24 hour urine sample. Locations for drop offs (24 hour access) are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Pamphlet Number
- 0668
Abdominal aneurysm
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34473
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Vascular Surgery.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0591
- Available Online
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An aneurysm is a blood vessel in an artery that is bigger than normal. When it is located in the main artery of the abdomen, it is called an abdominal aneurysm. This pamphlet will help you learn about your aneurysm and how it is treated. The pamphlet explains why an aneurysm happens, who is at risk of having an aneurysm, how it can cause a problem, and how an aneurysm is diagnosed and treated.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Central Zone. Vascular Surgery
- Alternate Title
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([4] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Abdominal aneurysm
- Abdominal aorta
- Specialty
- Cardiovascular system
- Abstract
- An aneurysm is a blood vessel in an artery that is bigger than normal. When it is located in the main artery of the abdomen, it is called an abdominal aneurysm. This pamphlet will help you learn about your aneurysm and how it is treated. The pamphlet explains why an aneurysm happens, who is at risk of having an aneurysm, how it can cause a problem, and how an aneurysm is diagnosed and treated.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by Dr. C.K. You, MD, F.R.C.S.(C), F.A.C.S., Dept. of Surgery, Dalhousie University; revised by Bonnie Heckel, CNS, Vascular Surgery, QEII, Halifax
- Pamphlet Number
- 0591
Abdominal pain
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/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.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- 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 (LCSH)
- 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
