Patient Education Resources

Augmentation Mammaplasty: Care At Home

This pamphlet explains what will happen after augmentation mammaplasty (breast enlargement) surgery, including how to care for the incision(s), discomfort, and instructions about activity.

Avant et après une chirurgie d’un jour

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.

Before and After Day Surgery

This pamphlet provides information about your care before and after a day surgery procedure at the Halifax Infirmary, Victoria General, or Dartmouth General Hospital. Includes what to bring and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Before and After Surgery - Aberdeen Hospital

This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery at Aberdeen Hospital.

Breast Reduction Surgery

This pamphlet describes care after reduction mammoplasty (breast reduction) surgery including expectations regarding discomfort, activity, nutrition, sensation, swelling, and bruising.

Cardiac Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect before your surgery and during your hospital stay. It also describes what you can do after your surgery to have a good recovery.

Care After Sedation

This pamphlet gives instructions to follow after having sedation, information about medications, and a list of symptoms that may need medical attention. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Care After Your Breast Surgery: South Shore Regional Hospital

This pamphlet answers questions you may have after breast surgery. The pamphlet explains what to eat and drink, activity guidelines, how to care for your incision, and how to manage pain.

Care After Your Carpal Tunnel Surgery: Dr. Pickett

This pamphlet provides specific instructions after carpal tunnel surgery for Dr. Pickett's patients. It reviews information about positioning, the dressing, follow-up, managing discomfort, and problems that need medical attention right away.

Care After Your Melanoma Surgery

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. If it is caught early, melanoma is curable. Topics include how to check for melanoma, diagnosis, and treatment. What to expect before, during, and after surgery is explained.