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Patient Education Resources

108 Patient Education Resources

Endoscopic Ultrasound

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-1482

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.

Entérobactéries productrices de carbapénémase (EPC)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE FF85-2344

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.

Esophageal Motility Pressure Studies - VG Site

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-0273

This test is done to look at your swallowing muscles and the pressure in your esophagus (tube that connects your mouth to your stomach). The pamphlet describes where you go for your test, how to get ready, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

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