This pamphlet gives information on how to heal and stay healthy after your kidney donation surgery. Topics include incision (cut) care, activity, feelings after surgery, medications, Post Donation Program, and symptoms that require a trip to the Emergency Department.
This pamphlet explains what a malleable penile prosthesis is and what to expect before, during, and after surgery. A list of warning signs to watch for after you leave the hospital is provided.
This pamphlet explains why you may have pain after surgery, why it is important to control your pain, what your health care team will do to help control your pain, what you can do to keep it under control, kinds of pain medication you will get in the hospital, side effects of pain medications, and more. This pamphlet is also available in French.
A nerve block sends local anesthetic (freezing) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. This pamphlet explains why you may need a nerve block, how a nerve block is done, possible side effects, and benefits. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains how to manage pain after an upper extremity (like your hand, wrist, arm, elbow, or shoulder) surgery. Topics also include medication safety, prescription refills, and proper medication disposal.
Cette ressource fournit des conseils en matière de saine alimentation et explique comment choisir des aliments santé. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what a myringotomy tube is, what to expect after surgery, pain, activity and eating, how long the tubes should stay in, and possible side effects.
A nephrostomy tube (often called an NT) is a soft, flexible tube that is placed through the skin in your lower abdomen (stomach area) into your kidney. It drains urine from your kidney into a bag outside your body.
This pamphlet gives guidelines to help with your healing, comfort, and bowel function (how well your bowels work) after your surgery. Foods to choose and to avoid are listed.
When your jaws are wired or you have elastics in place, you will need to make changes to the foods you eat. This pamphlet gives tips to get the nutrition your body needs. This pamphlet is also available in French.