Preventing and Managing Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in Adults
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).
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Preventing Diabetic Ketoacidosis
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.
Preventing Falls and Injuries in Long-term Care
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.
Preventing Falls During Pregnancy: Yarmouth Regional Hospital
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.
Preventing Falls During Your Hospital Stay
This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Preventing Falls in the Hospital After Giving Birth
After giving birth, you are at a higher risk of falling in the hospital, even if you feel steady on your feet. This pamphlet explains what you can do to prevent falling and how you can keep your baby safe in the hospital.
Preventing the Spread of Germs and Infections: Routine Practices and Additional Precautions
This pamphlet explains the infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines included in routine practices and additional precautions. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Prévention des chutes pendant votre hospitalisation
Ce document présente des moyens de réduire le risque de chute à l'hôpital. Il explique les raisons pour lesquelles vous présentez un risque accru de chutes et traite, entre autres, de la sécurité liée au lit d’hôpital et du fait de vous lever et d’aller à la toilette. Quelques conseils en matière de sécurité sont aussi fournis. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Prévention des plaies de pression (escarres)
Une plaie de pression est une blessure de la peau et des tissus sous la peau. Le présent dépliant explique ce qui cause les plaies de pression et comment vous et votre équipe soignante pouvez les prévenir. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Prévention et contrôle des infections
L’équipe de prévention et de contrôle des infections (PCI) est un groupe de professionnels de la santé faisant partie de Santé Nouvelle-Écosse. Ce document décrit le travail de prévention des infections mené par votre équipe soignante et les mesures que vous et vos visiteurs pouvez prendre pour contribuer à la prévention des infections. This pamphlet is also available in English.