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 outlines what to expect when your family member is admitted to the Intensive/Coronary Care Unit at the Dartmouth General Hospital.
If your loved one is confused, they may have a medical condition called delirium. Delirium causes problems with thinking and understanding. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of delirium and how support persons can support a person who has delirium.
Ce dépliant explique à quoi s'attendre si vous êtes un patient de l'unité de soins intensifs (USI) QE II. Autres sujets incluent les visites, prendre soin de ses proches et des personnes de soutien, mandataire spécial·e (MS), objectifs de soins, et Services de soins spirituels. This pamphlet is also available in English.
The goal of the 3 Wishes Project is to improve the end-of-life experience for patients in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and their loved ones. This pamphlet lists what the team helps with and provides examples of some of the wishes made by patients and their loved ones.
Ce dépliant explique pourquoi il est si important de bouger pendant le séjour à l'unité de soins intensifs. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) cushions the brain and spinal cord and sometimes requires the use of a ventricular drain. This pamphlet explains how the drain is inserted, what will happen when the drain is in place, the possible risks, and how the drain is taken out.