Patient Education Resources

After Rectal Surgery

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 the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): QE II Department of Critical Care (3A and 5.2 ICU)

This pamphlet provides information for patients transferring out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Topics about the recovery from a critical illness are covered, including memory problems, sleep, depression and/or anxiety, breathing, weakness and pain, body image, and family. Ways to help with common problems while recovering from a critical illness are also provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.

After Throat Surgery - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet will help you with your care at home after throat surgery. Topics include pain, activity, eating and drinking, mouth and throat care, and post-surgery directions for a direct laryngoscopy.

After Throat Surgery: Direct Laryngoscopy Throat Surgery

This pamphlet gives specific instructions for after throat surgery. Topics include: medication, activity, and healthy eating.

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

This pamphlet explains what to expect if your urinary catheter (tube in your bladder) is taken out. It explains common symptoms and what to do if they do not go away or get better. It describes what you can do to help (such as drinking fluids, measuring your urine [pee]).

After Varicose Vein Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect after varicose vein surgery. Topics include medications, activity, your incision (cut), bandages, and what to do if you have bleeding.

After Vulvar Biopsy or Excision

This sheet provides general skin care instructions for after a vulvar biopsy or vulvar excision.

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, medication, 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.