Patient Education Resources

Care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - South Shore Regional Hospital

This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at South Shore Regional Hospital.

Care of Your Arteriovenous Fistula

An arteriovenous (AV) fistula gives access to your bloodstream for hemodialysis. It is made by joining an artery and a vein during surgery. This pamphlet explains when your fistula will be ready to use, what to expect after your surgery, how to care for your incision (cut), and how to exercise your fistula arm before and after surgery.

Care of Your Peritoneal Dialysis Catheter

This pamphlet reviews how to protect your peritoneal dialysis catheter. Information includes how to care for your incision (cut) or exit site after surgery and keeping your bowels regular. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Care of Your Surgical Drains: South Shore Regional Hospital

This pamphlet describes how to care for your drain(s) after breast surgery.

Care of Your Urinary Catheter at Home

This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are going home with a urinary catheter inserted. It explains care instructions, nutrition and fluids, and other important things to remember.

Caring for a Pleural Catheter - A guide for patients and their caregivers

This pamphlet explains how to care for your pleural catheter. It also has information about what a pleural effusion is, how it is treated, draining, problems with draining, and signs of infection.

Caring for Your Sutures (Stitches) - Halifax Infirmary

This pamphlet explains how to care for your sutures (stitches) with a dressing, with Steri-Strips™, and without a dressing.

Caring for Your Sutures (Stitches) After a Minor Procedure - Victoria General (VG)

This pamphlet explains how to care for your sutures (stitches) after a minor procedure.

Caring for Your T-Tube, Hemovac, or Jackson-Pratt® Drain: QE II

This pamphlet will help you with your drain care at home by you or with the help of family or friends.

Carotid Endarterectomy - Halifax Infirmary, QE II

A carotid endarterectomy is surgery to clean plaque (fat deposits) out of a carotid artery. This pamphlet explains what causes an artery to narrow with plaque, what to expect before, during, and after your surgery, and follow-up care.