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.
This pamphlet gives special instructions for the first 24 hours after your nerve block.
One of the common side effects for cancer and cancer treatment is pain. This pamphlet looks at what causes pain, treatments for different types of pain and different levels of pain, side effects of those treatments, and how to deal with pain.
An epidural blood patch is a procedure to treat headaches caused by low pressure in the fluid around the spine and brain. This pamphlet explains what is done during an epidural blood patch.
Cette brochure explique les raisons pour lesquelles vous pourriez avoir de la douleur après une opération. This pamphlet is also available in English.
The Pain Self-Management Program (PSMP) is a group program. It helps people with long-term pain learn skills to manage their pain each day. This pamphlet explains what the program is, what topics are talked about, how to sign up, and when and where the PSMP is held.
An epidural is a way to give you pain medication after surgery. This pamphlet explains why you may need an epidural, if you will still have pain with an epidural, and possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains how a nerve block works, how to deal with your catheter, what you need to know about the numbing medicine, and care at home.
You and your doctor have decided that you need injections to manage your chronic pain. This pamphlet explains how well injections for chronic pain work, if the injections are painful, how to get ready for your injections, how an injection for chronic pain is done, and the possible side effects and risks.
La méthadone est un analgésique opioïde (antidouleur). Elle est souvent utilisée pour gérer la douleur chronique. Ce dépliant explique comment et à quelle fréquence vous devez prendre la méthadone, ce qu’il faut faire si vous manquez une dose, comment conserver ce médicament et les précautions spéciales à prendre. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet includes some tips to help you manage your back pain at home and when to seek medical care. This pamphlet is also available in French.