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.
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.
Low red blood cell count, called anemia, can be caused by cancer or cancer treatment. This pamphlet lists the symptoms and treatments for anemia, as well as ways to cope.
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.
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.
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.
Vous ou un membre de votre famille avez reçu une transfusion sanguine. Les réactions sont rares, mais possibles. Le dépliant décrit les symptômes à surveiller et à rapporter à votre équipe de soins de santé, de même que les symptômes qui exigent immédiatement des soins médicaux. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.
Iron is a mineral that the body needs to make red blood cells. This pamphlet outlines the symptoms of iron deficiency, treatment, and information about intravenous (I.V.) iron infusions.
IVIG is a collection of antibodies, which help your body fight infection. This pamphlet explains how IVIG is given, benefits, and possible side effects.
Le dépliant explique en quoi consiste une transfusion sanguine, pourquoi vous ou un membre de votre famille pourriez avoir besoin d’une transfusion, ce que sont les composants et les produits sanguins, la provenance du sang, d’autres options possibles et ce qui se passe au moment de la transfusion. This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.
Platelets (PLT), thrombocytes, are blood cells that helps it to clot (stop bleeding). Not having enough platelets in your blood is called thrombocytopenia. This pamphlet describes what causes low platelets, symptoms, and ways to prevent and manage it.