Angiogram
During this test, a colourless dye is injected into your blood vessels so that they can be seen on the X-ray. This pamphlet goes over getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.
During this test, a colourless dye is injected into your blood vessels so that they can be seen on the X-ray. This pamphlet goes over getting ready for the test, how the test is done, and care after the test.
L'angioplastie des artères de jambe (également appelée intervention par ballonnet) est une intervention destinée à ouvrir les artères rétrécies de votre jambe. Le présent dépliant explique pourquoi vous avez besoin de cette intervention, les étapes de l’intervention, ce qu’est une endoprothèse (un « stent »), les risques de l’angioplastie, les façons de se préparer à l’intervention.
Angioplasty of the leg is done to open narrowed arteries in your leg. This pamphlet explains why you need this procedure, steps of the procedure, what a stent is, risks, how to prepare for surgery, and what recovery will be like after surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Spending time with animals is good for our mental health and happiness. This pamphlet gives Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) guidelines for patients that have a service dog, therapy dog, or a personal pet.
Antibodies are proteins in your blood that protect you from disease. This pamphlet explains why our immune system make antibodies, how they are tested for, and what to expect if you have them before surgery.
This pamphlet explains what your appendix is, what will happen after your surgery, where your incisions will be, when you can shower/bathe, and when you can return to various activities. This pamphlet is also available in French.
La présente brochure vous explique ce qui se passe après votre chirurgie et comment participer à vos soins. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet gives a list of types of products that have been approved by the Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) as not having any added scents or fragrances. Please only use scent-free products before coming to ICCS for your in-person appointments.
La présente publication fournit des informations sur ce à quoi il faut s’attendre après une chirurgie d’extraction des dents. On y traite de la douleur et de l’inconfort, du contrôle du saignement et de l’enflure, du fait de ne pas pouvoir ouvrir grand la bouche, de se sentir souffrant et fiévreux, de l’hygiène buccale, de l’alimentation, des signes d’infection, des points de suture, de la sédation et de l’anesthésie, de l’activité, du tabagisme et de quoi faire en cas d’alvéolite. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce dépliant fournit de l'information aux patients qui quittent l'unité de soins intensifs (USI) pour être transférés ailleurs. This pamphlet is also available in English.