My Home Parenteral Nutrition Emergency Preparedness Plan

This pamphlet explains what a home parenteral nutrition (HPN) emergency plan is, and what emergency supplies you should have ready.

Hyphema

The space at the front of the eye between the cornea and the iris is called the anterior chamber. Hyphema is when there is blood in the anterior chamber. This pamphlet explains how to care for your eye and when to seek medical attention.

Eye Infections in Newborns Caused by Gonorrhea and Chlamydia

This pamphlet explains how you can prevent your newborn from getting an eye infection caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia, how to know if your baby has an eye infection, and what to do if you think your newborn may have an eye infection.

Quality Care for Surgery Patients - Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative

The Society for Vascular Surgery's Vascular Quality Initiative was developed by surgeons to improve the quality, safety, and effectiveness of surgical care. The program makes hospitals aware of issues you may have during or after surgery. It also uses information from your 1-year follow-up visit to check for long-term complications.

Independent Living Simulation Suites - Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre

There are 2 fully-equipped 1-bedroom Independent Living Simulation (ILS) suites at the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation and Arthritis Centre are designed to give you or support persons practice at independent or assisted living before you go home. This pamphlet explains the type of life skills that can be practiced in the suites and when the suites can be used.

When Someone You Love Dies by Suicide

This pamphlet outlines how to help you cope with grief after a suicide. Other topics include: your feelings, physical symptoms, and ways to take care of yourself while you are grieving.

Welcome to the Nova Scotia Rehabilitation & Arthritis Centre

Topics covered in this guide include what to expect during your stay, general info about the NSRAC, safety and security, and your Health Care Team members.

Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia

This pamphlet outlines Waldenstrom’s Macroglobulinemia in detail, highlighting symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, self-care, and when to contact your health care team.

Tomodensitogramme

Les tomodensitogrammes sont des images prises par un ordinateur et un appareil à rayons X. Ces images aideront votre médecin à vous recommander le meilleur traitement. Les sujets abordés dans la présente publication sont les suivants : la préparation au tomodensitogramme, la procédure, l’allaitement après le tomodensitogramme, et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Foods That May Raise Your Risk of Aspiration

Some people have problems swallowing. This means that some food or liquid may go into the airway. This is called aspiration. This pamphlet lists signs that you may have a swallowing problem, foods that can raise your risk of aspiration, and recommendations from your Swallow Team.