Living With Your Pacemaker

This pamphlet explains what happens if you have problems with your heartbeat, what a pacemaker is and how it is put in, and what will happen after your procedure. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Cardiovascular Device Implant

This pamphlet will help you learn about your care before and after 1 of 2 types of cardiovascular device implant procedures, a pacemaker or an ICD (Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator).

Knee Replacement Surgery - Dartmouth General Hospital (DGH) Halifax Infirmary (HI)

This pamphlet gives information about knee replacement surgery. Topics include what to expect before, during, and after surgery, preparing to go home, hospital information, contact information, and exercises. A pre-surgical patient checklist is also included.

24-hour Cardiology Transfer Service

This pamphlet explains what to expect when you are taken to the Halifax Infirmary to have a cardiac catheterization (dye test).

Avant et après votre opération de la colonne vertébrale - Halifax Infirmary

Cette brochure explique à quoi s'attendre avant et après une opération de la colonne vertébrale. This pamphlet is also available in English (WL85-1732).

Community Outreach Team - West Bedford Transitional Health

This pamphlet explains the services provided by the Community Outreach Team at West Bedford Transitional Health.

Parenteral Nutrition in the Hospital

This pamphlet gives information about parenteral nutrition while you are in the hospital. Topics include what parenteral nutrition is, why you may need it, how and when it is given, benefits, risks, and more.