Prehab (prehabilitation) is what you do to get ready for surgery. This includes healthy eating. This pamphlet explains what healthy eating before surgery is and how it can help. Topics include protein, iron, and omega-3 fats.
Ce dépliant explique comment se préparer à une opération de l’œil. Sujets abordés : endroit où aller, annulation de votre opération et préparation à l’opération (quoi boire et manger, quels médicaments prendre et quoi faire si vous êtes diabétique). This pamphlet is also available in English.
Preprosthetic jaw surgery is done to change the upper or lower jaw ridges. This is done so dentures can be worn more comfortably, or dental implants can be placed. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery.
Un programme de gestion du sang périopératoire (GSP) peut être utile à des patients avant, pendant et après une intervention chirurgicale planifiée. Ce document décrit la composition du sang, ce qu’est l’anémie, les avantages des transfusions sanguines et le processus de consentement éclairé. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ptosis is the medical word for a droopy eyelid. This pamphlet explains what ptosis is, how it is treated, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery including caring for your dressing and dealing with discomfort. This pamphlet is also available in French.
The Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative was developed by surgeons to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of surgical care. The program makes hospitals aware of issues you may have during or after surgery. It also uses information from your 1-year follow-up visit to check for long-term complications.
Le présent guide contient quelques-unes des questions le plus souvent posées avant d’avoir une opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This guide includes some common questions about having surgery. Question topics include understanding your surgery, getting ready for your surgery, and what to expect as you recover. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This surgery is needed when the tear duct is blocked and tears cannot drain. The pamphlet explains what will happen before, during, and after your surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Cette opération est nécessaire lorsque le canal lacrymal est bouché et que les larmes ne peuvent pas s’écouler. Ce document explique ce qui se passera avant, pendant et après votre opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.