Patient Education Resources

After Orthopedic Day Surgery

This pamphlet will answer some of your questions about your care at home after orthopedic day surgery.

After Orthopedic Surgery

This pamphlet gives info about what to expect after your orthopedic surgery. Topics include pain control, constipation, activity, dressing, stitches/staples, and things to watch for.

After Pregnancy Loss

This pamphlet includes basic information about pregnancy loss and resources for support.

After Pregnancy Loss - Eastern Zone

This pamphlet gives basic information about pregnancy loss.

After Rectal Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect after rectal surgery. Topics include how to care for your incision (cut), how to control your pain after surgery, and more. A list of symptoms to watch for after surgery is included.

After the Intensive Care Unit (ICU): QE II Department of Critical Care (3A and 5.2 ICU)

This pamphlet provides information for patients transferring out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Topics about the recovery from a critical illness are covered, including memory problems, sleep, depression and/or anxiety, breathing, weakness and pain, body image, and family. Ways to help with common problems while recovering from a critical illness are also provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.

After Throat Surgery - Valley Regional Hospital

This pamphlet will help you with your care at home after throat surgery. Topics include pain, activity, eating and drinking, mouth and throat care, and post-surgery directions for a direct laryngoscopy.

After Toenail Removal

This pamphlet gives information on managing pain after toenail removal, what to do if bleeding shows through the bandage, how to change the bandage, and when to contact your primary health care provider.

After Urinary Catheter Removal

A urinary catheter is a thin tube to drain urine (pee) from your bladder. This pamphlet explains what to expect when your urinary catheter is taken out. It explains common symptoms, what you can do to help, and what to expect after discharge.

After Varicose Vein Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect after varicose vein surgery. Topics include medications, activity, your incision (cut), bandages, and what to do if you have bleeding.