The Cardiology Service at the QE II

The Cardiology Service provides various tests, procedures, and other care to heart patients. This pamphlet details the different cardiology units at the QE II and members of your health care team. It also includes what you and your support person(s) should know about your hospital stay.

Lymph Node Dissection - QEII

This pamphlet will help you learn about your surgery and lymph node dissection. Topics include what lymph nodes do, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, after your surgery, exercises after surgery, getting out of bed for the first time, taking care of your incision and drainage tubes, exercises at home, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.

Renseignements importants sur le zona et le vaccin contre le zona (herpès zoster)

La présente ressource explique ce qu'est le zona, en quoi consiste le vaccin contre le zona, qui devrait le recevoir et qui ne devrait pas le recevoir, de même que les effets secondaires et les risques possibles liés au vaccin.

Water Rules

This pamphlet outlines water rules for highly immunocompromised patients to follow while admitted to the Victoria General (VG) site or the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre (NSRC) because of a type of bacteria commonly found in water. This pamphlet is also available in French.

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.

Important Information about Shingles and the Herpes Zoster Vaccine

This resource explains what shingles is, what the herpes zoster vaccine is, who should get and who should not get the vaccine, and the possible side effects and risks of the vaccine. Cette ressource est aussi disponible en français (13107).

After a Liver Transplant - Changes in Your Mental Health

This pamphlet explains how having a liver transplant may affect your mental health.