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Patient Education Resources

113 Patient Education Resources

After My Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WO85-0064

This pamphlet explains what to expect after your same day surgery. It describes how you may feel, activities, managing pain, and more.

After Rectal Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0577

This pamphlet explains what to expect after rectal surgery. Topics include how to care for your incision (cut), how to control your pain after surgery, and more. A list of symptoms to watch for after surgery is included.

After Toenail Removal

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WO85-0201

This pamphlet gives information on managing pain after toenail removal, what to do if bleeding shows through the bandage, how to change the bandage, and when to contact your primary health care provider.

After Varicose Vein Surgery

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WG85-0290

This pamphlet explains what to expect after varicose vein surgery. Topics include medications, activity, your incision (cut), bandages, bleeding, and signs of infection.

After Your Liver Transplant

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0411

This guide will answer many of your questions about the liver transplant process. Topics include: in the hospital, monitoring, possible complications, planning for discharge, follow-up care, taking care of yourself, and the self-medication program. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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