Patient Education Resources

Unit 8.1: Orthopedic Medicine - Halifax Infirmary (HI)

The 8.1 Orthopedic Medicine Unit is for people who have a health condition that needs treatment right away. This pamphlet explains what to expect during your stay on the unit.

Unité de soins intensifs - Bouger à l’hôpital - Hôpital régional du Cap-Breton

Ce dépliant explique pourquoi il est si important de bouger pendant le séjour à l'unité de soins intensifs. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Upadacitinib Therapy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Upadacitinib is a medication used to treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Topics include: what upadacitinib is, how long you will need to take it, how to take it, and possible side effects.

UPPP - Valley Regional Hospital

Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty (UPPP) is surgery to make your breathing passage wider. This is done by taking out your tonsils and uvula and making the lower edge of your soft palate smaller. This pamphlet explains what will happen before and after surgery, care at home, follow-up care, and symptoms you need to watch for.

Urgent Eye Clinic (Red Eye Clinic)

The Urgent Eye Clinic provides medical, surgical, and emergency eye care.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection (UTI) can happen when bacteria (germs) get into the urinary tract. This pamphlet explains the possible signs of a UTI, how a UTI is treated, what you can do to help, and how to lower your chance of a UTI.

Urine Catecholamines Collection - Halifax Area

This pamphlet gives instructions to collect a urine sample for catecholamines. Special rules and 24-hour access for drop-offs available in Halifax are included.

Urine Collection for Chlamydia - South Shore Regional Hospital

Step-by-step instructions are provided to collect a urine sample to detect chlamydia. Locations for drop-offs are included.

Urine Testing After Surgery

This pamphlet gives instructions for how to collect a urine (pee) sample if you think you have an infection after surgery. A list of symptoms to watch for is provided. Location information for sample drop-offs is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Use of Steroids (Dexamethasone/Decadron®) for Patients with a Brain Tumour

A steroid medication called dexamethasone/Decadron® is often used for patients with a brain tumour to reduce swelling or fluid build-up (edema) in the brain. This pamphlet explains how steroids are taken and possible side effects. It also includes a Steroid Diary.