Patient Education Resources

After Toenail Removal

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 Urinary Catheter Removal

A urinary catheter is a thin tube to drain urine (pee) from your bladder. This pamphlet explains what to expect when your urinary catheter is taken out. It explains common symptoms, what you can do to help, and what to expect after discharge.

After Varicose Vein Surgery

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

After Vasectomy Reversal (Vasovasostomy)

A vasovasostomy is a surgery done to reverse a vasectomy. This pamphlet explains what to expect after surgery. A list of warning signs to watch for after you leave the hospital is provided.

After Your Brain Tumour Surgery - Care at Home

This pamphlet is a guide for at home after brain tumour surgery. Topics include: staples or stitches, activity, driving, taking care of your incision, washing your hair, eating and drinking, alcohol, medications, things to watch for, and recovery.

After Your Child's Tonsillectomy or Adenoidectomy Surgery

This guide will help you learn how to care for your child safely after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy.

After Your Epidural

This pamphlet explains what to watch for at home after having an epidural (medication in the space around your spine) for pain relief.

After Your Image-guided Core Biopsy of the Breast

This pamphlet explains what will happen after the image-guided core biopsy of the breast.

After Your Liver Transplant

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.

After Your Partial Kidney Removal

This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have a partial kidney removal (partial nephrectomy). Topics include why you need this surgery, what happens after surgery, activity, medications, caring for your incision, eating and drinking, and follow-up care.