Preprosthetic jaw surgery is done to change the upper or lower jaw ridges. This is done so dentures can be worn more comfortably, or dental implants can be placed. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery.
A pressure injury is an injury to the skin and the tissue under the skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pressure injuries, and what you and your health care team can do to help prevent pressure injuries. This pamphlet is also available in French.
La présente publication explique ce qu’est un caillot de sang et ce qui en provoque la formation, ce que votre équipe de soins de santé fera pour vous protéger contre la formation d’un caillot de sang, les symptômes de la présence potentielle d’un caillot de sang et ce que vous pouvez faire pour prévenir la formation d’un caillot de sang. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Les fournisseurs de soins de santé travaillent fort pour prévenir la propagation des microbes d’une personne à l’autre. Cela est important parce que certains microbes peuvent causer des infections. La présente brochure explique en quoi consistent les pratiques de base et les précautions supplémentaires. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet gives tips on preventing and managing constipation in chronic kidney disease. This pamphlet is not for dialysis patients. Best choices for high fibre foods and the Bristol Stool Chart are included.
This pamphlet gives tips on how to check for ketones, what to do if you are sick, getting enough fluids, and preventing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).
This pamphlet will explain what blood clots are and why they happen, indications you may have a blood clot, and how you and your health care team can prevent blood clots. This pamphlet is also available in French.
PL-01345: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains what diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is and has tips on how to prevent it. Symptoms of DKA are listed and recommendations on when to go to your nearest Emergency Department are given. How to calculate and give insulin to correct glucose is also included.
This pamphlet explains why falls happen, why you may be at risk of falling, and what you can do to lower your risk of falling.
Falls are the most common cause of minor injury during pregnancy because the weight of your growing belly can affect your balance, pregnancy hormones relax your joints and ligaments, and you may have low blood sugar and/or low blood pressure. This pamphlet gives tips to help lower your risk of falls.