Patient Education Resources

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 vos mâchoires sont immobilisées par des fils métalliques ou que vous portez des élastiques, vous devez adapter votre alimentation. Ce document contient des conseils pour apporter à votre corps les nutriments dont il a besoin.This pamphlet is also available in English.

Consignes à suivre après une chirurgie générale

Ce dépliant donne des directives à suivre après avoir subi une chirurgie générale. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, Hindi, and Spanish.

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.

Discharge Instructions After Your Nerve Block

This pamphlet explains what to expect for the first 24 hours (1 day) after your nerve block, including strength, sensation (feeling), and movement.

Ear Surgery - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after ear surgery, and how to care for yourself at home.

Esophageal Soft Eating Guidelines

This pamphlet gives guidelines for after your surgery or dilation. It explains eating guidelines, a full liquid diet, a puree diet, an esophageal soft diet, best choices and foods to avoid, and recipes for high-protein, high-calorie drinks. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

Esophageal Soft Eating Guidelines [Arabic]

إرشادات المأكولات الطرية على المريء