Patient Education Resources

Post-Liver Transplant Exercise Program

This pamphlet gives strengthening and cardiovascular (cardio) exercises to do after your liver transplant. It inclues diagrams.

Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)

This pamphlet explains what causes PVD, the symptoms of PVD, and how PVD is diagnosed and treated. Information about follow-up care is given. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Potential for Violent or Aggressive Behaviour

This pamphlet outlines how all patients who come to an Emergency Department for treatment are screened for the potential of violence and aggression. If you show a potential for violence or aggression, or have been violent or aggressive, we add a note to your health record to help us keep you and our staff safe.

Pour la prévention, le dépistage et le traitement des poux

Cette brochure contient de l'information sur la façon de prévenir les poux, de vérifier s'il y en a et de les traiter.

Pre-Eclampsia - Cape Breton Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains what pre-eclampsia is, what the symptoms are, how it can affect your baby, and how it is treated.

Pre-Eclampsia - Cumberland Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains what pre-eclampsia is, what the symptoms are, how it can affect your baby, and how it is treated.

Précautions à prendre après une sédation

Ce dépliant donne les instructions à suivre après une sédation, de l'information sur les médicaments et une liste de symptômes qui peuvent nécessiter des soins médicaux. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Prednisone for Glomerulonephritis

Prednisone is a type of medication known as a corticosteroid. It works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.

Pregnancy and Radiation Therapy

Radiation therapy can harm unborn babies. This pamphlet provides information and next steps for patients of childbearing age.

Pregnancy Testing Before Your Surgery

On the day of your surgery, you may be asked to give a urine (pee) sample for pregnancy testing. This pamphlet includes basic information about why you may need a pregnancy test.