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.
Multiple myeloma is a type of cancer where plasma cells, blood cells that help fight infection, become abnormal and grow out of control. This pamphlet lists the causes and results of multiple myeloma, how it is diagnosed, the symptoms, and how it is treated.
Neutropenia (low white blood count) happens when you do not have enough neutrophils. This pamphlet lists the causes, signs and symptoms of neutropenia, and what to do if you do have a fever or other signs of infection.
This pamphlet lists symptoms to watch for and tell your health care team about after a blood transfusion. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.
إرشادات لمرضى العيادات الخارجية بعد انتهاء عملية نقل الدم
The Perioperative Blood Management (PBM) Program helps patients before, during, and after planned surgery. Topics include what blood is made of, anemia, benefits, blood transfusions, and informed consent. This pamphlet is also available in French.
A phlebotomy is done to lower the amount of blood cells in your body. This pamphlet explains how a phlebotomy is done, how to get ready for a phlebotomy, and what will happen after the phlebotomy.
La gestion du sang périopératoire aide les patients avant, pendant et après une opération planifiée. Cette brochure traite des avantages, des composants sanguins, des numérations globulaires normales, des transfusions sanguines, du consentement éclairé, et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what to expect during stem cell collection. Topics include what stem cells are and how they are collected, what apheresis is, and possible side effects. Information about accommodations is included.
The health care team at Yarmouth Regional Hospital (YRH) is happy to help with collecting stem cell samples. This pamphlet gives you Information you need to know when preparing for stem cell collection from cord blood.