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.
These guidelines will help you stay healthy and feel more comfortable after ileostomy surgery. This pamphlet provides guidelines to help you manage symptoms that may happen after surgery. It lists food that should be avoided and suggests preferred food choices.
A parotidectomy is surgery to remove your parotid gland(s). The parotid glands are large salivary glands. They are on the side of your face, just in front of and below your ears. This pamphlet explains what will happen right after surgery, care at home, follow-up care, and symptoms that need immediate medical attention.
Cette brochure fournit des informations sur les soins avant et après la chirurgie à l'infirmerie d'Halifax, au Victoria General et à l’hôpital général de Dartmouth. Les sujets abordés comprennent : l’anesthésie, les médicaments, la salle de réveil, la douleur, et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery. Topics include anesthetic, delays, the recovery area, pain control, and more. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Ce dépliant donne les instructions à suivre après une sédation, de l'information sur les médicaments et une liste de symptômes qui peuvent nécessiter des soins médicaux. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Différents types d'opérations de réparation des hernies sont décrits. Les soins de l'incision après l’opération, l'activité physique, le contrôle de l'inconfort et les repas comptent parmi les sujets traités. On fournit aussi une liste des symptômes qui exigent des soins médicaux. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Ce guide porte sur la chirurgie de la hanche après une fracture et présente ce qui suit : articulation de la hanche, types de fractures de la hanche, types de chirurgies, à quoi s’attendre avant, pendant et après une chirurgie, exercices et préparation au retour à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Cette brochure explique comment prendre soin de vous à la maison après votre intervention de chirurgie plastique. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains the types of thyroid and parathyroid surgeries. It also explains what to expect after surgery, how to care for your incision, and symptoms to watch for.
During Whipple surgery, parts of the stomach, small bowel, gallbladder, and pancreas are removed. After surgery you may need to make some changes to your eating habits. Following the tips in this guide can help you get the nutrition you need to heal and feel comfortable.