Patient Education Resources

Exercises After Shoulder Injury

This pamphlet outlines the steps involved for doing exercises as part of shoulder injury recovery.

Exercises After Your Ankle Injury

This pamphlet includes ankle exercises, how to deal with swelling and stiffness, walking tips, and when to use heat and ice. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Expected Death at Home Form and Process

This pamphlet explains the steps that health care providers must take when plans have been made for a home death. The Expected Death at Home (EDAH) form summarizes the important information required to facilitate a peaceful and respectful home death.

Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy (ESWL) for Kidney Stones

When kidney stones get too big to leave the body on their own, they can block the flow of urine (pee). This may cause sudden, severe (very bad) pain. This pamphlet describes your care if you are going to receive extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to target your kidney stones.

Extravasation Care for Cancer Patients

During your systemic therapy treatment, a rare complication may have occurred called extravasation. This is when a drug leaks out of the vein and under the skin. This pamphlet outlines what to do if this happens, including skin care, treatment, and other things to know.

Eye Infections in Newborns Caused by Gonorrhea and Chlamydia

This pamphlet explains how you can prevent your newborn from getting an eye infection caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia, how to know if your baby has an eye infection, and what to do if you think your newborn may have an eye infection.

Eye Removal

Your health care provider has talked with you about why your eye or the contents of your eye must be removed. This pamphlet explains what will happen before and after your surgery, including wearing a dressing, medication, care at home, and emotions you may have. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Eyelid Surgery

This pamphlet explains why you may need eyelid surgery, how to prepare, and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Facial Fractures - VG Site

A facial bone fracture (break) must be treated to prevent future problems. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery, and at home.

Factor Product Pick-up

If you have a hereditary bleeding disorder and infuse factor products at home, this pamphlet will be given to you with instructions for when and where you can pick up products. Information on prescriptions and infusion records is also provided.