Un défibrillateur cardioverteur implantable (DCI) détecte et corrige les battements de cœur dangereusement rapides qui commencent dans la partie inférieure du cœur. Ce livret explique comment votre cœur bat, ce qui se passe si vous avez des problèmes de rythme cardiaque, ce qu'est un DCI et ce qui se passera après l'intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Le présent guide vous aidera à comprendre ce qui se passera avant, pendant et après votre greffe de rein. Les sujets abordés comprennent l'inscription sur la liste d'attente pour une greffe de rein, quoi faire dans l'attente de la greffe, à quoi vous attendre lorsqu'on vous appelle pour une greffe de rein, votre hospitalisation et votre rétablissement. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce guide vous aidera à comprendre, à vous préparer et à bien récupérer de votre chirurgie intestinale. This pamphlet is also available in English.
A vulvectomy is surgery to remove part of the vulva. What to expect before and after surgery are discussed. Topics also include breathing, pain, swelling, care of your incision(s), care at home, and more.
This pamphlet explains what to expect while waiting for your liver transplant. Topics include your transplant assessment, common tests, waiting period, and research. Information about getting ready for the day a liver is donated, getting the call when a liver is available, and what to expect before, during, and after surgery is provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet outlines what to expect as an inpatient on 9A, a General Surgery Unit.
This pamphlet outlines what to expect as a general surgery, plastic surgery, and burn unit inpatient in Unit 4.2.
This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after your craniotomy. Topics include tests you will need before your surgery, activity, pain management, and monitoring your symptoms after surgery.
This pamphlet explains what to expect when you have a kidney transplant. Topics include getting on the kidney transplant wait list, what to do while you wait for a kidney transplant, what to expect when you get called for a kidney, your hospital stay, and recovery. This pamphlet is also available in French.