Patient Education Resources

Cancer and the Risk of Blood Clots

Cancer patients may be more at risk of developing blood clots (also called Cancer Associated Thrombosis or CAT). This pamphlet explains what blood clots are, who is at a higher risk, and what conditions CAT may cause.

Conseils aux parents pour les prises de sang

Ce dépliant donne des conseils aux parents pour les prises de sang. This pamphlet is also available in English.

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.

Factor Product Pick-up

If you have a hereditary bleeding disorder and infuse factor products at home, this pamphlet will be given to you with instructions for when and where you can pick up products. Information on prescriptions and infusion records is also provided.

Greffe allogénique de cellules souches - Site Victoria General (VG), QE II

Ce livret fournit de l'information sur la greffe de cellules souches à partir de cellules provenant d'un donneur ou d'une donneuse. On y trouve des renseignements sur les greffes de cellules souches, les phases d'une greffe allogénique de cellules souches, les soins en consultation externe, les façons de prendre soin de vous à domicile et les changements au mode de vie. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Greffe allogénique de cellules souches Instructions pour le congé - Site Victoria General (VG), QE II

Ce livret explique ce à quoi vous attendre lorsque vous quittez l'hôpital après une greffe allogénique (allogreffe) de cellules souches. Les sujets abordés sont la prévention des complications, les médicaments, les soins en consultation externe, le retour au travail et la vaccination. On y trouve également des renseignements sur la manipulation sécuritaire des aliments.

Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

This pamphlet outlines how to monitor your blood pressure at home and why it's a useful tool for your health. This pamphlet is also available in French.

I.V. (Intravenous) Iron Dextran Therapy

Iron is a mineral that the body needs to make hemoglobin. Your red blood cells need hemoglobin to carry oxygen. If your body does not get enough iron, it cannot make enough red blood cells to keep you healthy. This is called iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia. Sometimes iron must be given by I.V. before or after surgery. This pamphlet reviews how iron is given, a list of iron-rich foods, possible side effects, what to do after receiving iron therapy, and who to call should you have any problems.

Implanted Vascular Access Device (IVAD or port)

An IVAD is a small device placed in a vein just above your heart. This pamphlet explains the benefits, how it works, how to get ready for surgery, what to expect during and after surgery, care at home, and taking care of your port.

Instructions après une transfusion sanguine reçue en clinique externe

Le dépliant décrit les symptômes à surveiller et à signaler à votre équipe de soins de santé après une transfusion sanguine. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.