Notice: Inpatient bedside phones are being phased out at Nova Scotia Health facilities beginning May 31. Please bring a personal device and charging equipment for your hospital stay.
This pamphlet explains how to get your child ready for surgery at St. Martha's Regional Hospital. It explains the difference between anesthesia (medication to put them to sleep for surgery) and sedation (medication to help them relax and fall asleep). Instructions for what to do the night before surgery and the day of surgery (4 hours and 2 hours before) are provided.
This pamphlet explains what a spinal anesthetic is, the benefits and risks, and what to expect.
Mid-urethral sling surgery treats stress urinary incontinence (SUI). There are 2 types of mid-urethral sling surgery: a mesh mid-urethral sling and a pubovaginal sling. Topics include the differences between the 2 types of slings and possible risks for each. This pamphlet will help you decide which type may be right for you.
Prehab (prehabilitation) is what you do to get ready for surgery. This includes healthy eating. This pamphlet explains what healthy eating before surgery is and how it can help. Topics include protein, iron, and omega-3 fats.
Ce document explique comment utiliser des lingettes de gluconate de chlorhexidine (GCH) pour nettoyer votre peau avant une opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains how to prepare your skin before open heart surgery using 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) cloths.
This pamphlet explains how to use CHG cloths to clean your skin before surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet provides specific instructions on how to clean your skin using CHG wipes before your surgery. What to expect and instructions for showering, shaving, and using personal care products are listed.