Patient Education Resources

Managing Extravasation at Home After I.V. Contrast Injection

This pamphlet explains how to care for your skin at home if you have extravasation after a I.V. contrast injection.

Managing Fluid Intake

The kidneys, liver, and heart work to keep fluids in balance. Sometimes, fluid builds up in our bodies. With some medical conditions, you may need to limit your fluid intake. This pamphlet lists signs that fluid may be building up in your body and tips for managing your fluid intake.

Managing Low Back Pain

This pamphlet includes some tips to help you manage your back pain at home and when to see a health care provider. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Managing Pain After Surgery

This pamphlet explains why you may have pain after surgery, why it is important to control your pain, what your health care team will do to help control your pain, what you can do to keep it under control, kinds of pain medication you will get in the hospital, side effects of pain medications, and more. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Managing Pain After Surgery with a Nerve Block

A nerve block sends local anesthetic (freezing) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. This pamphlet explains why you may need a nerve block, how a nerve block is done, possible side effects, and benefits. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Managing Potassium in Kidney Disease

Potassium is a mineral in your body that helps your nerves, muscles, and heart work properly. When your kidneys do not work as well, your potassium levels may go up. This pamphlet explains how to manage potassium if you have kidney disease.

Managing Urinary Incontinence

This pamphlet explains what urinary incontinence is, causes, types, treatments, and things you can do to help manage symptoms.

Managing Weight Loss in Parkinson's Disease

If you are experiencing weight loss because of your Parkinson's disease, this pamphlet gives ways to add more calories.

Managing Your Fluid Intake in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

This pamphlet explains how to maintain an ideal balance of fluid in your body when managing chronic kidney disease.

Manger sainement après une transplantation

Cette ressource fournit des conseils en matière de saine alimentation et explique comment choisir des aliments santé. This pamphlet is also available in English.