Patient Education Resources

Guidelines After General Surgery

This pamphlet gives guidelines to follow after having general surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French and Arabic.

Guidelines After General Surgery [Arabic]

إرشادات بعد إجراء العملیات ال جراحیة

Having a Ureteral Stent

This pamphlet explains what to expect if you have had surgery on your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and/or urethra, and you have a ureteral stent. It explains what a ureteral stent is, how it is put in, and how to take care of it.

Having an Epidural After Surgery

An epidural is a way to give you pain medication after surgery. This pamphlet explains why you may need an epidural, if you will still have pain with an epidural, and possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Healthy Eating After Your Transplant

This pamphlet gives tips for healthy eating and explains how to make healthy food choices. Information about reading food labels, making your recipes healthy, safe food handling, and eating out is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Hernia Surgery as an Outpatient

Some organs in the body (like bowels and other tissues) are held in place by a strong wall of muscle and tissue. A hernia is when the outer wall breaks open or tears, and organs fall through the opening. This pamphlet includes information about getting ready for your surgery, what to expect after, pain control, exercises, and follow-up care. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Hip Fracture Recovery Guide - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after surgery for a hip fracture. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Hip Replacement Surgery - Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH) Halifax Infirmary (HI)

This guide gives information about hip replacement surgery, including how the hip works, types of surgeries, and Hip Precautions. It also includes information on what to expect before, during, and after surgery, what to expect when you go home, and equipment.

Hip Replacement Surgery: Aberdeen Hospital

This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Aberdeen Hospital.

Hip Replacement Surgery: Cape Breton Regional Hospital

This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.