Patient Education Resources

Eyelid Surgery

This pamphlet explains why you may need eyelid surgery, how to prepare, and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Facial Fractures - VG Site

A facial bone fracture (break) must be treated to prevent future problems. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery, and at home.

Fracture de la hanche

Ce guide fournit de l'information sur l'opération de la hanche à la suite d'une fracture. Il traite notamment de ce à quoi s'attendre avant, pendant et après l'opération, des exercices à faire, de la préparation au retour à domicile et du matériel nécessaire. Il répond également à toutes vos questions concernant les soins de suivi, l'ostéoporose, l'alimentation et les ressources disponibles pour arrêter de fumer. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Fractured Hip - Cape Breton Regional Hospital

This pamphlet outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture including what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, preparing to go home, and equipment.

Fractured Hip - QE II

This guide outlines information about hip surgery after a fracture. Topics such as what to expect before, during, and after surgery, exercises, preparing to go home, and equipment. The guide also answers any questions you may have about follow-up care, osteoporosis, nutrition, and resources to stop smoking. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Gastrectomy

This pamphlet explains what to expect after a gastrectomy (surgery to remove part, or all, of your stomach). Topics include eating and drinking, managing pain, activity, care of your incision (cut), and follow-up care.

Getting Ready for Eye Surgery

Topics include where to go, cancelling your surgery, how to prepare for your surgery, and information about the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Getting Your Child Ready for Anesthesia or Sedation - St. Martha's Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains how to get your child ready for surgery at St. Martha's Regional Hospital. It explains the difference between anesthesia (medication to put them to sleep for surgery) and sedation (medication to help them relax and fall asleep). Instructions for what to do the night before surgery and the day of surgery (4 hours and 2 hours before) are provided.

Greffe de cornée

Les greffes de cornée sont pratiquées pour améliorer la vision, pour soulager des douleurs ou pour traiter une infection grave. Ce document décrit les trois principaux types de greffe de cornée et ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre après l’intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Greffe de tissus pour chirurgie buccale

Il est possible que l’on doive vous faire une greffe de tissu pendant votre chirurgie buccale (bouche). Cette brochure explique quels types de tissus peuvent être greffés, les avantages et les risques liés aux greffes de tissus et ce à quoi s’attendre après l’intervention chirurgicale. This pamphlet is also available in English.