Considering the loss of your life and its effect on other people can be overwhelming. This pamphlet gives information about palliative care, advance care planning, anticipating loss and death, and planning a funeral or a memorial. A list of resources is included.
This pamphlet explains what an estimated date of discharge is and gives information about being admitted to a hospital inpatient unit, your health care team, what to expect each day, getting ready for discharge, and more.
A lung screening chest CT scan takes detailed pictures of the lungs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for your scan, what will happen at the appointment, possible side effects, and what will happen after your appointment.
Paracentesis, commonly called a tap, is a procedure to remove fluid from your belly (ascites). This pamphlet explains what paracentesis is, and what will happen before, during, and after the procedure. Symptoms that need medical attention right away are listed.
This pamphlet explains how to prepare your skin before open heart surgery using 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) cloths. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains how to use CHG cloths to clean your skin before surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet provides specific instructions on how to clean your skin using CHG wipes before your surgery. What to expect and instructions for showering, shaving, and using personal care products are listed.
Preprosthetic jaw surgery is done to change the upper or lower jaw ridges. This is done so dentures can be worn more comfortably, or dental implants can be placed. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery.
A pressure injury is an injury to the skin and the tissue under the skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pressure injuries, and what you and your health care team can do to help prevent pressure injuries. This pamphlet is also available in French.
La présente publication explique ce qu’est un caillot de sang et ce qui en provoque la formation, ce que votre équipe de soins de santé fera pour vous protéger contre la formation d’un caillot de sang, les symptômes de la présence potentielle d’un caillot de sang et ce que vous pouvez faire pour prévenir la formation d’un caillot de sang. This pamphlet is also available in English.