Beta Blockers

Beta blockers are medications used to treat high blood pressure and angina (chest pain), and to lower the risk of repeated heart attacks. This pamphlet explains how to take and store these medications. Possible side effects are listed.

Brosse à dents et fil dentaire

Dans cette brochure, vous trouverez des renseignements sur comment vous devriez vous brosser les dents et utiliser le fil dentaire, des conseils généraux sur le brossage des dents et l'utilisation du fil dentaire, et des conseils pour aider les enfants à se brosser les dents et à utiliser le fil dentaire. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Breast Pumping to Develop and Keep Up Your Milk Supply

This pamphlet explains how to develop your milk supply, how often to pump, how to keep up your supply, storage, and cleaning the pump.

Calcium Channel Blockers

Calcium channel blockers are medications used to treat chest pain and control high blood pressure. This pamphlet explains how to take calcium channel blockers. Symptoms that require a trip to the Emergency Department are listed.

Brushing and Flossing

This pamphlet describes how to brush and floss your teeth. It also includes tips and information on helping children brush and floss. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Cancer Clinical Trials

This pamphlet explains what clinical trials are and how you can be part of cancer research.

Bone Marrow Test

This pamphlet explains what a bone marrow test is, how to get ready for it, why and how it is done, and what will happen after the test. A list of symptoms to watch for is included.

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.

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) 5.1: Halifax Infirmary

This booklet gives helpful information to families with a loved one who is a patient in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit 5.1 (CVICU) at the Halifax Infirmary.

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.