Patient Education Resources

PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Button

A PEG button is a type of feeding tube that takes the place of your PEG tube. This pamphlet explains how to use and care for a PEG button.

PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Tube - VG Site

This pamphlet explains why you may need a feeding tube and how the tube is put in. It provides details on how to get ready for the procedure, what to expect after the tube has been inserted, and how to care for your PEG tube at home. This pamphlet is also available in French, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic.

PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Tube - VG Site [Arabic]

إجراء وضع أنبوب فغر المعدة عبر الجلد بالتنظير الداخلي مستشفى فيكتوريا العام

PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Tube - VG Site [Simplified Chinese]

经皮内窥镜胃造瘘术导管

Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy

A percutaneous nephrolithotomy is done to treat a stone in your kidney. This pamphlet gives information about the day of surgery, after surgery, your follow-up appointment, and after you leave the hospital.

Percutaneous Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter Insertion

This pamphlet explains what a percutaneous peritoneal dialysis catheter insertion is, how to get ready for your procedure, and what will happen on the day of your procedure.

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.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is when fatty materials called plaque build up in the arteries that supply blood to the brain, organs, and limbs (arms and legs). This pamphlet explains what PAD is, how to find out if you have PAD, what problems PAD can cause, and how PAD is treated.

Peripheral Bypass Surgery

This pamphlet will help you learn what to expect after your peripheral bypass surgery. Topics include incision care, activity, staying healthy after surgery, and follow-up care. Warning signs and what to do is given.

Peripheral Nerve Evaluation (PNE)

This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have a peripheral nerve evaluation (PNE). PNE is a test to check if sacral neuromodulation (SNM) can help with how well your bladder and/or bowel works. Topics include what SNM is, what PNE is, how PNE works, how to get ready for your appointment, where to go, how the lead is put in, warnings, and symptoms to watch for.