Patient Education Resources

Appendectomy

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.

Appendicectomie

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.

Avant et après une chirurgie d’un jour - HI, VG et HGD

Cette brochure fournit de l’information sur les soins avant et après une chirurgie d’un jour à l’établissement Halifax Infirmary, à l’Hôpital Victoria General ou à l’Hôpital général de Dartmouth. On y traite notamment de ce qu’il faut apporter et de ce à quoi s’attendre. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Avant et après votre opération de la colonne vertébrale - Halifax Infirmary

Cette brochure explique à quoi s'attendre avant et après une opération de la colonne vertébrale. This pamphlet is also available in English (WL85-1732).

Before and After Day Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after day surgery. Topics include your appointment, the night before surgery, day of surgery, after surgery, and at home.

Before and After Day Surgery - HI, VG, and DGH

This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after day surgery at the Halifax Infirmary, Victoria General, or Dartmouth General Hospital. It includes what to bring and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Before and After Spine Surgery - Halifax Infirmary

This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after spine surgery. Topics include information about your spine, the surgery, and your discharge day, and what to expect at home. A pre-surgery checklist, activity guidelines, and information on when to see a health care provider are included. This pamphlet is also available in French (FF85-2451).

Before and After Surgery - Aberdeen Hospital

This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery at Aberdeen Hospital.

Bilateral Orchiectomy for Prostate Cancer

This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have a bilateral orchiectomy. A bilateral orchiectomy is a surgery to remove both testicles. Topics include how to get ready for this surgery, what to expect with each kind of anesthetic, caring for your incision, bathing, discomfort, activity, eating, and symptoms to watch for.

Birth Control Medication Interactions - Sugammadex and/or Aprepitant

Anesthetic medications you were given for surgery may change how well your hormonal birth control medication works. This pamphlet gives instructions for how long you should use back-up methods of contraception after having surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.