Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
A VAD acts like the heart’s ventricle by pumping blood throughout the body. This pamphlet describes the types of VADs, what will happen during surgery, risks, and what to expect after.
A VAD acts like the heart’s ventricle by pumping blood throughout the body. This pamphlet describes the types of VADs, what will happen during surgery, risks, and what to expect after.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cushions the brain and spinal cord and sometimes requires the use of a ventricular drain. This pamphlet explains how the drain is inserted, what will happen when the drain is in place, how the drain is taken out, and the possible risks.
Falls among older adults are common. This pamphlet explains when falls happen, if you are at risk of falling, and what you can do to lower your risk.
This pamphlet explains how you can get viral gastroenteritis, the symptoms of viral gastroenteritis, how it is treated, what infection prevention and control (IPAC) steps will be taken while you are in the hospital, and what will happen when you go home. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Virtual Oncology is a service available to residents living outside Sydney or Halifax. Virtual Oncology connects you and your local nurse or doctor with your cancer doctor in Sydney or Halifax by using a secure video camera, microphone and monitor. The pamphlet describes what you need to bring to the appointment, what will happen, and common concerns.
Ce dépliant explique ce qu'est le virus Coxsackie, comment il se propage, quels sont les symptômes qu'il provoque et ce qu'il faut surveiller si votre enfant a le virus. This pamphlet is also available in English.
A visual field test measures your peripheral and mid-peripheral vision (side vision). The pamphlet explains how to prepare for the test, how the test is done, and how to get your test results. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Ce dépliant explique comment votre cœur bat, ce qui se passe si vous avez des problèmes de rythme cardiaque, ce qu'est un stimulateur cardiaque, comment se déroule l'intervention, ce qui se passera après l'intervention et les soins nécessaires à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Un défibrillateur cardioverteur implantable (DCI) détecte et corrige les battements de cœur dangereusement rapides qui commencent dans la partie inférieure du cœur. Ce livret explique comment votre cœur bat, ce qui se passe si vous avez des problèmes de rythme cardiaque, ce qu'est un DCI et ce qui se passera après l'intervention. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce document explique ce à quoi vous pouvez vous attendre si vous êtes admis·e à l’hôpital de votre plein gré ou contre votre gré en vertu de la Loi sur le traitement psychiatrique involontaire (Involuntary Psychiatric Treatment Act, IPTA). This pamphlet is also available in English.