Patient Education Resources

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.

Preparing Your Skin Before Vascular Surgery - Halifax Infirmary

This pamphlet provides specific instructions on how to clean your skin using CHG wipes before your surgery. What to expect and instructions for showering, shaving, and using personal care products are listed.

Pruritis (Itchy Skin) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Pruritis is an itchy feeling on or under your skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pruritis in people with CKD, what the symptoms are, how you can prevent it, and how your kidney team will treat it.

Skin Care During Radiation Therapy

The most common side effect from radiation therapy treatment is a skin reaction. This pamphlet explains what a skin reaction is, how long you will have a skin reaction, what you can do to help, and what you should avoid.

Vulvar Skin Care Tips

The vulva (area around the vagina) can be very sensitive. This pamphlet gives ideas to help with symptoms and prevent discomfort from itching or irritation.

What is Patch Testing?

This pamphlet outlines how to use patch testing as a way to check if you are allergic to something that comes in contact with your skin.