Caring for Your Sutures (Stitches) - Halifax Infirmary
This pamphlet explains how to care for your sutures (stitches) with a dressing, with Steri-Strips™, and without a dressing.
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Caring for Your Sutures (Stitches) After a Minor Procedure - Victoria General (VG)
This pamphlet explains how to care for your sutures (stitches) after a minor procedure.
Caring for Your T-Tube, Hemovac, or Jackson-Pratt® Drain: QE II
This pamphlet will help you with your drain care at home by you or with the help of family or friends.
Chirurgie ambulatoire d'une hernie
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Nous présentons ici les différents types de chirurgie de la hernie et expliquons ce à quoi il faut s’attendre avant la chirurgie, le jour même de la chirurgie et une fois de retour à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Colour, Sensation, and Movement
Your nurse will check your hand and/or foot often for circulation (blood flow). This pamphlet includes a list of questions to expect and information about what to do if you notice any changes in the colour, sensation, or movement of your hand and/or foot.
Common Medications after Cardiac Surgery
This pamphlet lists common medications that you may be prescribed after cardiac (heart) surgery.
Common Questions About Bariatric Surgery
This pamphlet answers common questions about bariatric surgery offered through Nova Scotia Health.
Conseils nutritionnels après une chirurgie de la mâchoire
Lorsque vous avez des broches dans les mâchoires ou des élastiques en place, vous devez apporter quelques changements à votre alimentation pour obtenir les nutriments dont votre corps a besoin. Ce dépliant donne des conseils qui peuvent vous aider. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Delirium After Cardiac Surgery
This pamphlet describes delirium after cardiac surgery, causes, symptoms, as well as treatment. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Délirium après une chirurgie cardiaque
La brochure décrit le délirium après une chirurgie cardiaque, ses causes, ses symptômes et son traitement. This pamphlet is also available in English.