Outpatient Instructions after a Transfusion
This pamphlet lists symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about after a blood transfusion. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.
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Outpatient Instructions after a Transfusion [Arabic]
إرشادات لمرضى العيادات الخارجية بعد انتهاء عملية نقل الدم
Perioperative Blood Management (PBM) Program
The Perioperative Blood Management (PBM) Program helps patients before, during, and after planned surgery. Topics include what blood is made of, anemia, benefits, blood transfusions, and informed consent. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Phlebotomy
A phlebotomy is done to lower the amount of blood cells in your body. This pamphlet explains how a phlebotomy is done, how to get ready for a phlebotomy, and what will happen after.
Programme de gestion du sang périopératoire (GSP)
Un programme de gestion du sang périopératoire (GSP) peut être utile à des patients avant, pendant et après une intervention chirurgicale planifiée. Ce document décrit la composition du sang, ce qu’est l’anémie, les avantages des transfusions sanguines et le processus de consentement éclairé. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Stem Cell Collection - Victoria General (VG) Site, QE II
This pamphlet explains what to expect during stem cell collection. Topics include what stem cells are and how they are collected, what apheresis is, and possible side effects. Information about accommodations is included.
Stem Cell Collection from Your Baby’s Cord Blood - Yarmouth Regional Hospital
Your health care team at Yarmouth Regional Hospital is happy to help with collecting stem cell samples from your baby's cord blood. This pamphlet explains what you need to know when getting ready for stem cell collection from your baby's cord blood.
Therapeutic Apheresis
Apheresis is the process of removing blood from your body, filtering (removing) something out of the blood, and putting the filtered blood back into your body. This pamphlet outlines common types of apheresis, how apheresis is done, how to get ready for treatment, and what to expect.
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (TTP)
TTP stands for thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura. TTP damages the lining of your blood vessels. This causes very small clots to form that can block the blood flow in your body. This pamphlet looks at causes, symptoms, treatment options, and ways to prevent injury or bleeding problems.