Patient Education Resources

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

This pamphlet explains what endoscopic sinus surgery is, how to get ready for surgery, what will happen after the surgery, and care at home. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.

Endoscopic Ultrasound - VG Site

An endoscopic ultrasound is a test to look at your upper digestive tract, pancreas, gall bladder, bile ducts, mediastinum (structures in the middle of your chest), and possibly your rectum. This pamphlet covers how to get ready for the test, where to go for the test, how the test is done, and what happens after. This pamphlet is also available in French, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic.

Endoscopic Ultrasound [Arabic]

التنظير الداخلي بالموجات فوق الصوتية

Endoscopic Ultrasound [Simplified Chinese]

内窥镜超声波检查

Endoscopie par capsule - Site VG

L’endoscopie par capsule est un examen de l'intestin grêle. La brochure explique les risques, la préparation, le déroulement de l’examen et les soins qui suivent. This pamphlet is also available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic.

Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) - Halifax Infirmary (HI)

This pamphlet explains what an aneurysm is and what an Endovascular Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair (EVAR) is. It lists the benefits and disadvantages of EVAR, possible risks, and what will happen before, during, and after surgery.

Entérocoques résistants à la vancomycine (ERV)

Ce dépliant explique comment une personne contracte des ERV, comment on les détecte, les soins dispensés à l’hôpital et à la maison et la façon de prévenir la transmission des ERV. This pamphlet is also available in English.

EPC (entérobactéries productrices de carbapénémases)

Ce dépliant explique les modes de propagation des EPC, les raisons pour lesquelles les EPC sont préoccupantes, comment reconnaître la présence d’EPC dans le corps, et pendant combien de temps vous pouvez être porteur d’EPC. Il présente de plus les directives de prévention et de contrôle des infections pour les soins à l’hôpital et à domicile. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)

The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) provides safe environment to record your seizures to help us better understand your seizure disorder. This pamphlet gives details about being admitted, how to prepare for your stay, how video-EEG works, and what you can expect during your time in the hospital.

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-pancreatography)

An ERCP is a test to look at your common bile duct, gallbladder, and pancreatic duct. This pamphlet describes risks, getting ready for the test, how it is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.