Patient Education Resources

Changing a One-piece Colostomy or Ileostomy Pouch: Western Zone

This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a one-piece colostomy or ileostomy pouch.

Changing a Two-piece Colostomy or Ileostomy Pouch - Western Zone

This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a two-piece colostomy or ileostomy pouch.

Changing a Two-Piece Colostomy/Ileostomy Appliance: Central Zone

This instruction sheet outlines equipment needed and gives step-by-step procedures to help you change a two-piece colostomy/ileostomy appliance.

Chirurgie ambulatoire d'une hernie

Certains organes du corps (intestins et autres) sont maintenus en place par une paroi de muscles et de tissus, mais il peut arriver qu’une paroi externe perce ou se déchire et qu’un organe mou s’infiltre dans l’ouverture, ce qui constitue une hernie. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Chirurgie de la vésicule biliaire par laparoscopie

Ce document explique ce que sont la vésicule biliaire et les calculs biliaires (pierres), pourquoi vous avez besoin d’une chirurgie de la vésicule biliaire et ce qui va se passer pendant et après l’opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Chirurgie laparoscopique de la hernie hiatale

La présente brochure porte sur la chirurgie laparoscopique de la hernie hiatale. On parle de hernie hiatale quand une partie de votre estomac remonte dans la partie inférieure de votre thorax par un orifice dans le diaphragme. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff)

Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) is a type of bacteria that is found in the intestine. This pamphlet explains how you get C. diff, symptoms, treatment, and how you can prevent spreading it to others. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile)

Les Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) sont des bactéries qui s’installent dans l’intestin. Ce document explique ce qui cause l’apparition d’une infection à C. difficile. Il en décrit les symptômes, les traitements possibles et les mesures préventives pour éviter de la transmettre à d’autres personnes. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Colonoscopy - Aberdeen Regional Hospital

A colonoscopy is a test to look at your large bowel. This pamphlet describes risks, getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.

Colonoscopy - VG Site

A colonoscopy is a test to look at your large bowel. This pamphlet describes risks, getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.