Patient Education Resources

Electromyogram (EMG) - QEII

An EMG is a test that uses electricity to check how your nerves and muscles are working. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for an EMG, how an EMG is done, how long it will take, and when you will get the results.

Electrophysiology Studies (EPS) - Halifax Infirmary

Electrophysiology studies (EPS) are procedures that check your heart’s electrical system. This pamphlet explains why and how an EPS is done, how to get ready for the procedure, how long it takes, and what to expect after.

Endo-échographie

Une endo-échographie est un examen qui sert à examiner la partie supérieure du tube digestif, le pancréas, la vésicule biliaire, le médiastin (structures de la partie centrale du thorax) et, possiblement, le rectum. Le présent dépliant explique comment se préparer à l’examen, où aller pour le faire faire et ce qui se passe après. Une liste de précautions à prendre durant les 24 premières heures est fournie, de même qu’une liste des risques se rattachant à ce test. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Endoscopic Ultrasound

An endoscopic ultrasound is a test to look at your upper digestive tract, pancreas, gall bladder, bile ducts, mediastinum (structures in the middle of your chest), and possibly your rectum. This pamphlet covers how to get ready for the test, where to go for the test, how the test is done, and what happens after. This pamphlet is also available in French and Simplified Chinese.

Endoscopic Ultrasound [Simplified Chinese]

内窥镜超声波检查

Endoscopie par capsule

L’endoscopie par capsule est un examen du tube digestif pour lequel il faut avaler une capsule contenant une caméra et une lumière. La présente brochure explique comment se préparer pour l’examen et décrit à quoi s’attendre durant et après l’examen. On traite aussi des risques communs de l’examen. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)

The Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU) provides safe environment to record your seizures to help us better understand your seizure disorder. This pamphlet gives details about being admitted, how to prepare for your stay, how video-EEG works, and what you can expect during your time in the hospital.

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-pancreatography) - VG Site

An ERCP is a test to look at your common bile duct, gallbladder, and pancreatic duct. This pamphlet describes risks, getting ready for the test, how it is done, and care after the test. This pamphlet is also available in French, Arabic, and Simplified Chinese.

ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-pancreatography) - VG Site [Simplified Chinese]

内镜逆行胰胆管造影术 （Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangio-pancreatography，ERCP）维多利亚综合（VG）医院

ERCP [Arabic]

(ERCP) منظار القنوات المرارية والبنكرياس An ERCP is an examination of the common bile duct, gallbladder, and the duct of the pancreas. This pamphlet describes getting ready for the test, how it is done, care after the test, and possible complications. This pamphlet is also available in English and French.