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Patient Education Resources

42 Patient Education Resources

Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) - QE II

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-0060

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is used to help treat conditions like movement disorders and neurological (brain) disorders. This pamphlet explains whether DBS may be right for you, the 3 steps of DBS surgery, what to expect after your surgery, and symptoms that need medical attention right away.

Early Supported Stroke Discharge Team

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-2380

The Early Supported Stroke Discharge (ESD) team provides rehabilitation for people recovering from a stroke. This pamphlet explains who is eligible for ESD services, how to access services, what the team does, what will happen when the ESD team visits you, and what is expected of you.

Electromyogram (EMG) - QEII

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-0335

An EMG is a test that uses electricity to check how your nerves and muscles are working. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for an EMG, how an EMG is done, how long it will take, and when you will get the results.

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-0598

The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) provides safe environment to record your seizures to help us better understand your seizure disorder. This pamphlet gives details about being admitted, how to prepare for your stay, how video-EEG works, and what you can expect during your time in the hospital.

First Unprovoked Seizure

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-2119

This pamphlet explains why seizures happen, what unprovoked and provoked seizures are, what will happen after your first seizure, and what epilepsy is. Information about the First Unprovoked Seizure Clinic, and first aid for seizures are provided.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-0713

Guillain-Barré Syndrome is an illness of the nervous system. It can cause mild weakness to severe paralysis (not being able to move). The pamphlet explains causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, what to expect if you are in the hospital, and rehabilitation.

Initiation and Motivation After an Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WL85-2228

Many people with an acquired brain injury (ABI) have trouble doing tasks or taking part in activities. This is often caused by a problem with initiation (the ability to start an activity), not with motivation (the desire to do an activity). This pamphlet explains how problems with initiation may affect you and what you can do to help with initiation.

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