Patient Education Resources

Antibodies and Surgery

Antibodies are proteins in your blood that protect you from disease. This pamphlet explains why our immune system make antibodies, how they are tested for, and what to expect if you have them before surgery.

Avant et après une chirurgie d’un jour

Cette brochure offre des renseignements sur les soins avant et après une chirurgie d’un jour à Halifax Infirmary, édifice Victoria, ou Hôpital général de Dartmouth. On y traite notamment de la nécessité d’arriver tôt, de ce qu’il faut apporter, de l'anesthésie, et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Before and After Day Surgery

This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after day surgery at the Halifax Infirmary, Victoria General, or Dartmouth General Hospital. It includes what to bring and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Before and After Surgery - Aberdeen Hospital

This pamphlet gives information about your care before and after surgery at Aberdeen Hospital.

Cardiac Surgery

This pamphlet explains what to expect before your surgery and during your hospital stay. It also describes what you can do after your surgery to have a good recovery.

Having a Spinal Anesthetic Before Your Surgery - HI, VG, DGH, HCH

This pamphlet explains what a spinal anesthetic is, the benefits and risks, and what to expect.

Préparer la peau avant une chirurgie orthopédique

Ce document explique comment utiliser des lingettes de gluconate de chlorhexidine (GCH) pour nettoyer votre peau avant une opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Préparer votre peau avant une chirurgie à cœur ouvert

La présente brochure vous explique comment préparer votre peau avant une opération à cœur ouvert en utilisant des lingettes imbibées de gluconate de chlorhexidine à 2%. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Preparing Your Skin Before Open Heart Surgery

This pamphlet explains how to prepare your skin before open heart surgery using 2% Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) cloths. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Preparing Your Skin Before Orthopaedic Surgery

This pamphlet explains how to use CHG cloths to clean your skin before surgery. This pamphlet is also available in French.