QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Nova Scotia Health has made changes to parking and the main entrance of the QEII Halifax Infirmary. Learn more.
La présente brochure vous explique ce qui se passe après votre chirurgie et comment participer à vos soins. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Cette brochure offre des renseignements sur les soins avant et après une chirurgie d’un jour à Halifax Infirmary, édifice Victoria, ou Hôpital général de Dartmouth. On y traite notamment de la nécessité d’arriver tôt, de ce qu’il faut apporter, de l'anesthésie, et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.
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).
This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after day surgery at the Halifax Infirmary, Victoria General, or Dartmouth General Hospital. It includes what to bring and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after spine surgery. Topics include information about your spine, the surgery, and your discharge day, and what to expect at home. A pre-surgery checklist, activity guidelines, and information on when to see a health care provider are included. This pamphlet is also available in French (FF85-2451).
This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery at Aberdeen Hospital.
Sugammadex (Bridion®) is a medication that helps you recover faster from the muscle relaxant used during your surgery. This pamphlet explains how this medication affects how well birth control medications work. This pamphlet is also available in French.
During surgery, a part of your bowel will be removed. This pamphlet will answer some of your questions about your stay in the hospital and care at home. Topics include: activity after surgery, nutrition, controlling discomfort, and care of your incision.
This guide outlines what a lumpectomy is, medications, getting ready for surgery, the day of surgery, wire (needle) localization, after your surgery, taking care of your incision, and follow-up visits with your surgeon.
This pamphlet describes care for after breast reconstruction surgery.