Patient Education Resources

After Ear Surgery - QE II

This pamphlet explains what to expect after ear surgery. Topics include medication, care at home, and follow-up. Symptoms that need medical care are listed.

After Ear Surgery: Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains what to expect after ear surgery and how to care for yourself at home.

After Glaucoma Surgery

This pamphlet explains what a trabeculectomy and a shunt procedure are, and what will happen after the surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

After Hand Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect after you have had hand surgery. It includes information about pain, caring for your splint, dressing, stitches, and a list of symptoms to watch for. This pamphlet is also available in French.

After Hernia Surgery

This pamphlet explains what a hernia is, types of hernias, and how a hernia is repaired. It also explains how to care for yourself after surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.

After Knee Replacement Surgery: 1 to 12 Weeks

This pamphlet explains what to expect for the first 1 to 12 weeks after knee replacement surgery. Topics include how to help control pain and swelling, using a walking aid, what to do when you are sitting or resting, and goals for weeks 8 and 12.

After Limb Loss (Amputation) - Halifax Infirmary

This guide explains levels of limb amputation, who is on your health care team, what will happen before surgery, and what to expect after surgery.

After Limb Loss (Amputation) - Valley Regional Hospital

This guide will help you understand what will happen before and after your surgery, how you may feel, how to care for your amputation, and how to adapt your lifestyle to this change.

After Minor Oral Surgery - VG Site

This pamphlet gives information about your care at home after minor oral surgery. Topics include discomfort, activity, mouth care, controlling bleeding and swelling, food, and stitches. This pamphlet is also available in French.

After My Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect after your same day surgery. It describes how you may feel, activities, managing pain, and more.