This pamphlet explains what to expect when you transfer out of the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Topics include what to expect on your new unit, your recovery, and what you can do to help your recovery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
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.
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.
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.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after varicose vein surgery. Topics include medications, activity, your incision (cut), bandages, bleeding, and signs of infection.
A vasovasostomy is a surgery done to reverse a vasectomy. This pamphlet explains what to expect after surgery. A list of warning signs to watch for after you leave the hospital is provided.
This pamphlet is a guide for at home after brain tumour surgery. Topics include: staples or stitches, activity, driving, taking care of your incision, washing your hair, eating and drinking, alcohol, medications, things to watch for, and recovery.
This guide will help you learn how to care for your child safely after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy.
This pamphlet explains what to watch for at home after having an epidural (medication in the space around your spine) for pain relief.
This pamphlet explains what will happen after the image-guided core biopsy of the breast.