Patient Education Resources

8.3 Orthopedics: Going Home - Halifax Infirmary (HI)

This pamphlet explains the information you were given during your hospital stay on Unit 8.3 Orthopedics at the Halifax Infirmary. Topics include anticoagulant medication (blood thinners), managing pain after surgery, dressings and wound care, possible complications, and follow-up.

Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit (ANSU): Dual Diagnosis Program

The Adult Neurodevelopmental Stabilization Unit (ANSU) is a specialized acute inpatient unit at the Nova Scotia Hospital. ANSU serves people who are 19 years of age or older, have a learning disability that needs some or a lot of care, and have an active mental illness (like anxiety, a mood disorder, psychosis, and others).

After the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - QE II Department of Critical Care (3A and 5.2 ICU)

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you transfer out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Topics include what to expect on your new unit, your recovery, and what you can do to help your recovery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Approved Scent-free Products - Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS)

This pamphlet lists products that have been approved by the Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) as not having any added scents or fragrances. Please only use scent-free products before coming to ICCS for your in-person appointments.

Après l’unité de soins intensifs (USI) - Service des soins intensifs, QEII (USI 3A et 5.2)

Ce dépliant fournit de l'information aux patients qui quittent l'unité de soins intensifs (USI) pour être transférés ailleurs. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Bienvenue à l’Unité de médecine de jour - Victoria General

Ce livret vous aidera à vous préparer à votre rendez-vous à l’Unité de médecine de jour. Vous y trouverez de l’information sur l’emplacement de l’unité; ce qu’il faut faire pour vous préparer à votre rendez-vous; ce qui se passera pendant votre rendez-vous; les ressources offertes par l’unité et les membres de l’équipe de soins. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1: Halifax Infirmary

This booklet gives helpful information to families with a loved one who is a patient in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit 5.1 (CVICU) at the Halifax Infirmary.

Care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - QE II Department of Critical Care (3A and 5.2 ICU)

This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the QE II Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Topics include visiting, care for loved ones and support persons, substitute decision maker (SDM), goals of care, and spiritual care services. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Community Outreach Team - West Bedford Transitional Health

This pamphlet explains the services provided by the Community Outreach Team at West Bedford Transitional Health.

Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU)

This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.