Hand and Foot Syndrome (Palmar-Plantar Erythrodysesthesia)
This pamphlet explains what Hand and Foot Syndrome is. A list of its symptoms and how to manage them is listed.
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Hand Exercises
Step-by-step instructions and images are provided to help you with the following exercises: finger active range of motion, finger active assisted range of motion, thumb active range of motion, tendon gliding, and strengthening.
Hand Expressing Breast Milk Before Your Baby is Born
This pamphlet explains the steps to hand express breast milk. A video is listed to help you with the basics. Instructions for how to bring your breast milk to the hospital are given.
Hand Hygiene
The pamphlet describes the importance of hand washing, proper hand washing methods with soap and water, and the use of an alcohol-based hand rub. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Harbour View Hospital Adult Day Program
Harbour View Hospital’s Adult Day Program supports participants’ physical, mental, social, spiritual, and recreational needs. It also gives respite for caregivers.
Having a FibroScan®
A FibroScan® is a painless test to measure how stiff your liver is. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after your fibroscan. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Having a Spinal Anesthetic Before Your Surgery - HI, VG, DGH, HCH
This pamphlet explains what a spinal anesthetic is, the benefits and risks, and what to expect.
Having a Ureteral Stent
This pamphlet explains what to expect if you have had surgery on your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and/or urethra, and you have a ureteral stent. It explains what a ureteral stent is, how it is put in, and how to take care of it.
Having an Epidural After Surgery
An epidural is a way to give you pain medication after surgery. This pamphlet explains why you may need an epidural, if you will still have pain with an epidural, and possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Having an X-ray
X-rays are the most common type of diagnostic imaging test. They can be used to identify a fractured bone, a chest infection, something blocking the bowel, and more. Topics include: who will do the X-ray, how long it will take, what happens during, and what to do if you are pregnant.