Care information and exercises for after an elbow injury are provided. Topics include what to do if your arm is very swollen, comfort measures, and how to use heat and ice. Active/active assisted, stretching, and strengthening exercises are listed.
Record important health information related to your diabetes. Things you can do to best manage your diabetes are listed.
Information about hip surgery after a fracture. Topics include: what to expect before, during, and after surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.
إرشادات لمرضى العيادات الخارجية بعد انتهاء عملية نقل الدم
This pamphlet explains glaucoma and laser iridotomy. It describes getting ready for the treatment, how the treatment is done, and care after. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Si votre bébé est né par césarienne, vous pouvez quand même accoucher de votre prochain bébé par voie vaginale. On parle alors d’épreuve du travail après césarienne (EDTAC) ou d’accouchement vaginal après césarienne (AVAC). Ce dépliant présente ce qui favorise la sécurité et la réussite d’un AVAC, ainsi que les avantages et les risques d’un AVAC. This pamphlet is also available in English.
A foot ulcer is an open sore that happens below the ankle. This pamphlet explains who is at risk for a diabetic foot ulcer, and how to know if you have diabetic neuropathy (a type of nerve damage that can happen if you have diabetes) or a diabetic foot ulcer. This pamphlet is also available in French.
The goal of the 3 Wishes Project is to improve the end-of-life experience for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their loved ones. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and their loved ones.
Glaucoma is a disease where increased pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve. This pamphlet explains the types of glaucoma, tests to diagnose the disease, and different kinds of treatment. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet gives instructions to collect a urine sample for catecholamines. Special rules and 24-hour access for drop-offs available in Halifax are included.