Patient Education Resources

Hydrocortisone Injection

This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need, and the steps to prepare and give yourself an injection of hydrocortisone.

I.V. (Intravenous) Iron Dextran Therapy

Iron is a mineral that the body needs to make hemoglobin. Your red blood cells need hemoglobin to carry oxygen. If your body does not get enough iron, it cannot make enough red blood cells to keep you healthy. This is called iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia. Sometimes iron must be given by I.V. before or after surgery. This pamphlet reviews how iron is given, a list of iron-rich foods, possible side effects, what to do after receiving iron therapy, and who to call should you have any problems.

IL-23 Inhibitor Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

IL-23 inhibitors are medications that are often used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). This pamphlet explains how IL-23 inhibitors work, how they are given, and how long you can expect to take this medication.

Implanted Vascular Access Device (IVAD or port)

An IVAD is a small device placed in a vein just above your heart. This pamphlet explains the benefits, how it works, how to get ready for surgery, what to expect during and after surgery, care at home, and taking care of your port.

Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening with Balloon Catheter

A balloon catheter is a soft tube with a small balloon on the end. The balloon catheter helps to get your cervix ready for labour (cervical ripening). This pamphlet explains what will happen when the balloon catheter is inserted (put in), possible complications of a balloon catheter, and when you should call or return to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening with Dinoprostone Vaginal Insert (Cervidil®)

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you get Cervidil®, possible complications of Cervidil®, and when you should call or return to the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Induction of Labour and Cervical Ripening with Oral Misoprostol (Prostaglandin E1) (Cytotec®)

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you take misoprostol, possible complications, and when you should notify a member of your health care team. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Infliximab Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

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

Injectable Iron and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Many people with chronic kidney disease (CKD), or who are on dialysis, have anemia because their red blood cells are low. The body needs iron to help make new red blood cells. This pamphlet explains how to take and store this medication, and lists possible side effects.

Injection de stéroïde pour l’œil

Les injections de stéroïdes sont utilisées pour traiter divers problèmes de santé qui provoquent une inflammation ou un gonflement des yeux. Ce document décrit ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre avant et après cette procédure. This pamphlet is also available in English.