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.
This pamphlet will help you with your care at home after throat surgery. Topics include pain, activity, eating and drinking, mouth and throat care, and post-surgery directions for a direct laryngoscopy.
This pamphlet gives information on managing pain after toenail removal, what to do if bleeding shows through the bandage, how to change the bandage, and when to contact your primary health care provider.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after varicose vein surgery. Topics include medications, activity, your incision (cut), bandages, and what to do if you have bleeding.
This pamphlet is a guide for at home after brain tumour surgery. Topics include: staples or stitches, activity, driving, taking care of your incision, washing your hair, eating and drinking, alcohol, medication, and recovery.
This guide will help you learn how to care for your child safely after a tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy.
This guide will answer many of your questions about the liver transplant process. Topics include: in the hospital, monitoring, possible complications, planning for discharge, follow-up care, taking care of yourself, and the self-medication program. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after your retina surgery. Topics include anesthetic, managing pain, medication and eye drops, activity, and what to expect after surgery (eye protection and/or glasses, using eye drops or ointments, follow-up appointment). This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains incision care, pain management, how to position your bed after surgery, and instructions for activity and diet. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what to do after having urological surgery at Dartmouth General Hospital. Topics include food and drink, using the washroom, activity after surgery, driving, sex, and managing pain.
This pamphlet will help you learn what to expect after you have wired jaw surgery. Topics include wires and wire cutters, comfort and pain management, nausea and vomiting, eating and drinking, mouth care, smoking, what to do when you go home, and what to do in emergency situations.