Patient Education Resources

Dalteparin (Fragmin®) to Prevent Clotting During Hemodialysis

During hemodialysis your blood passes through the dialysis blood lines and a dialyzer (artificial kidney), which can cause clots to form. Dalteparin stops clots from forming. This pamphlet explains how to take Dalteparin, possible side effects, and symptoms that you should mention to your nurse.

Déclenchement artificiel du travail et maturation cervicale au moyen d’une insertion vaginale de dinoprostone (Cervidil®)

Cervidil® est un dispositif mince et plat, comme un tampon. Il contient un médicament appelé dinoprostone. La dinoprostone est comme une substance naturelle produite par votre corps. Elle assouplit le col de votre utérus pour le préparer au travail. Le présent dépliant explique à quoi vous attendre comme suite à l’utilisation d’une insertion vaginale Cervidil®, les complications possibles et quand appeler l’hôpital ou y retourner. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Déclenchement artificiel du travail et maturation cervicale au moyen de comprimés oraux de misoprostol (prostaglandine E1) (Cytotec®)

Le misoprostol est une pilule qui contient un médicament appelé prostaglandine E1. La prostaglandine E1 assouplit le col de l’utérus pour le préparer au travail et déclencher des contractions. Cytotec® est le nom de marque de ce médicament. Le présent dépliant explique à quoi s'attendre si vous prenez du misoprostol, les complications possibles et quand informer un membre de votre équipe de soins de santé. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Digoxin

Digoxin is a medication used to treat heart failure and some types of irregular heartbeats (arrhythmias). This pamphlet explains how to take digoxin. Symptoms that require a trip to the nearest Emergency Department are listed.

Directives pour un avortement par médicaments (Mifegymiso)

Discharge Instructions After Your Nerve Block

This pamphlet gives special instructions for the first 24 hours after your nerve block. Expectations regarding strength, sensation, and movement are provided.

Discharge Instructions After Your Nerve Block: Dartmouth General Hospital

This pamphlet gives special instructions for the first 24 hours after your nerve block.

Disconnecting an Elastomeric Infusion Pump from Your Port-A-Cath

This pamphlet gives instructions to help you and your family members or caregivers disconnect your pump at home. The pamphlet explains how to prevent an infection, when and how to disconnect your pump, and how to flush your port with heparin.

Disulfiram for Alcohol Dependence

Disulfiram is a medication used to help manage alcohol dependence that works best for people who would like to stop drinking alcohol completely. This pamphlet outlines how to use this medication and possible side effects.

Epidural Blood Patch

An epidural blood patch is a procedure to treat headaches caused by low pressure in the fluid around the spine and brain. This pamphlet explains what is done during an epidural blood patch.