Patient Education Resources

Enteral Nutrition (Tube Feeding) in the Hospital

This pamphlet gives information about enteral nutrition (also called tube feeding) while you are in the hospital.

Erythropoieis-stimulating Agent (ESA) Therapy and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Erythropoiesis-stimulating agents (ESAs) are a group of medications that help take the place of a hormone called erythropoietin (EPO). People with chronic kidney disease (CKD) may not have enough EPO coming from their kidneys to tell their body to make more red blood cells. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication, and lists possible side effects.

Erythropoieis-stimulating Agents (ESAs) for People With Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and Active Cancer or a History of Cancer or Stroke

If you have chronic kidney disease (CKD), your health care provider may order erythropoieis-stimulating agent (ESA) medications for you. This pamphlet explains the risks and benefits of ESAs if you have CKD and active cancer, or a history of cancer or stroke.

Extravasation Care for Cancer Patients

During your systemic therapy treatment, a rare complication may have occurred called extravasation. This is when a drug leaks out of the vein and under the skin. This pamphlet outlines what to do if this happens, including skin care, treatment, and other things to know.

Gentamicin or Tobramycin Treatment for Peritonitis in Peritoneal Dialysis

Gentamicin (or tobramycin) is used to treat peritonitis. This is an infection in the peritoneum (lining of your abdominal cavity that holds and protects organs like your stomach and liver). This pamphlet lists the possible side effects, instructions for how to give yourself gentamicin, and storage.

Gestion de la douleur après une opération

Cette brochure explique les raisons pour lesquelles vous pourriez avoir de la douleur après une opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Getting Chemotherapy by an Elastomeric Infusion Pump

This pamphlet explains what types of drugs can be given by an infusion pump, how an infusion pump works, how to carry and take care of the pump, and instructions on how to solve issues with the pump.

Giving Medication Using a Subcutaneous Butterfly

A subcutaneous butterfly is a device used to give medication under the skin (for example, when a person cannot swallow medications). This pamphlet explains the benefits of using a butterfly, how to give medication using one, and how to store syringes.

Golimumab Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Treatment with golimumab may help you manage your inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet describes what IBD is, what golimumab is and how to use it, and possible side effects.

Having a Spinal Anesthetic Before Your Surgery - Aberdeen Hospital

This pamphlet explains what will happen when you have a spinal anesthetic for surgery. Topics include what a spinal anesthetic is, how it is different from a general anesthetic, the benefits and risks, and what will happen after it wears off.