Having a FibroScan®
A FibroScan® is a painless test to measure how stiff your liver is. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after your fibroscan. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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Having an X-ray
X-rays are the most common type of diagnostic imaging test. They can be used to identify a fractured bone, a chest infection, something blocking the bowel, and more. Topics include: who will do the X-ray, how long it will take, what happens during, and what to do if you are pregnant.
Image-guided Core Biopsy of the Breast
This pamphlet explains why you may need a core biopsy of the breast, how to get ready for this test, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test.
Low-iodine Eating Guidelines
This pamphlet explains how to get ready for a radioactive iodine scan or treatment by following a low-iodine diet. Topics include reading nutrition labels, foods and ingredients to avoid, recipes, and resources.
Lumbar Puncture
This test is sometimes called a spinal tap. There is a space around your spinal cord that is filled with fluid. In a lumbar puncture, a small amount of fluid is taken from this space. This pamphlet explains how the test is done and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.
Lumbar Puncture - Halifax Infirmary
In a lumbar puncture, a small amount of fluid is taken from the space around your spinal cord. This pamphlet explains what a lumbar puncture is, how long it takes, how the test is done, and what will happen after the test.
Manométrie œsophagienne (évaluation de la motilité œsophagienne) - Site VG
Cet examen permet d'évaluer les muscles de la déglutition et la pression dans l'œsophage (tube qui relie la bouche à l'estomac). Le dépliant décrit l'endroit où vous vous rendez pour faire l’examen, la façon de vous préparer, le déroulement de l'examen et ce qui se passe après l'examen. This pamphlet is also available in English, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic.
Medical Surgical Day Clinic (MSDC) - Cobequid Community Health Centre
The Medical Surgical Day Clinic (MSDC) at Cobequid Community Health Centre sees patients who need follow-up care after a visit to the Emergency Department. This pamphlet explains what to expect during your visit and how to get ready for a CT scan or an ultrasound.
Mesure de l’acuité visuelle au moyen du RAM (Retinal Acuity Meter)
La rétine est la membrane à l’arrière de votre œil. Votre rétine doit être en santé pour que vous puissiez bien voir. La mesure de l’acuité visuelle au moyen du RAM (Retinal Acuity Meter) est un test utilisé pour mesurer la vision dans votre rétine. Dans le présent dépliant, nous vous expliquons comment vous préparer à l’examen, la façon dont l’examen est effectué et ce à quoi vous attendre après l’examen. This pamphlet is also available in English.