Patient Education Resources

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 After Sedation

This pamphlet gives instructions to follow after having sedation, information about medications, and a list of symptoms that may need medical attention. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Care After Your Breast Surgery: South Shore Regional Hospital

This pamphlet answers questions you may have after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what to eat and drink, activity guidelines, how to care for your incision, and how to manage pain.

Care After Your Carpal Tunnel Surgery - Dr. Pickett

This pamphlet provides specific instructions after carpal tunnel surgery for Dr. Pickett's patients. It reviews information about positioning, the dressing, follow-up, managing pain and/or discomfort, and symptoms to watch for.

Care After Your Melanoma Surgery

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. If it is caught early, melanoma is curable. Topics include how to check for melanoma, diagnosis, and treatment. What to expect before, during, and after surgery is explained.

Care After Your Plastic Surgery Procedure

This pamphlet explains how to care for yourself at home after your plastic surgery procedure. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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.

Care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - South Shore Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at South Shore Regional Hospital.

Care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Yarmouth Regional Hospital

This pamphlet includes information about the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Yarmouth Regional Hospital, and what to expect when your family member or loved one is admitted to the ICU.

Care of Your Arteriovenous Fistula

An arteriovenous (AV) fistula gives access to your bloodstream for hemodialysis. It is made by joining an artery and a vein during surgery. This pamphlet explains when your fistula will be ready to use, what to expect after your surgery, how to care for your incision (cut), and how to exercise your fistula arm before and after surgery.