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.
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.
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.
This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after surgery for a hip fracture. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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.
This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Aberdeen Hospital.
This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
This guide outlines information about hip replacement surgery at the Valley Regional Hospital.
This pamphlet explains how a nerve block infusion works, what to do if the catheter pulls out of your skin, what you need to know about the numbing medication, and what to do after you leave the hospital.
A laparoscopic adrenalectomy is surgery on the adrenal gland(s). This pamphlet will help you learn about your stay in the hospital and how to care for yourself after surgery.