Patient Education Resources

Preparing for Your Paracentesis Related to Your Cancer

Paracentesis, commonly called a tap, is a procedure to remove fluid from your belly (ascites). This pamphlet explains what paracentesis is, and what will happen before, during, and after the procedure. Symptoms that need medical attention right away are listed.

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.

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.

Preprosthetic Jaw Surgery - VG Site

Preprosthetic jaw surgery is done to change the upper or lower jaw ridges. This is done so dentures can be worn more comfortably, or dental implants can be placed. This pamphlet explains what to expect before and after surgery.

Pressure Injury (Ulcer) Prevention

A pressure injury is an injury to the skin and the tissue under the skin. This pamphlet explains what causes pressure injuries, and what you and your health care team can do to help prevent pressure injuries. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Prévenir la formation de caillots de sang lors d’une hospitalisation

La présente publication explique ce qu’est un caillot de sang et ce qui en provoque la formation, ce que votre équipe de soins de santé fera pour vous protéger contre la formation d’un caillot de sang, les symptômes de la présence potentielle d’un caillot de sang et ce que vous pouvez faire pour prévenir la formation d’un caillot de sang. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Prévenir la propagation des microbes et infections : Pratiques de base et precautions supplémentaires

Les fournisseurs de soins de santé travaillent fort pour prévenir la propagation des microbes d’une personne à l’autre. Cela est important parce que certains microbes peuvent causer des infections. La présente brochure explique en quoi consistent les pratiques de base et les précautions supplémentaires. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Preventing and Managing Constipation in Chronic Kidney Disease (Not for Dialysis Patients)

This pamphlet gives tips on preventing and managing constipation in chronic kidney disease. This pamphlet is not for dialysis patients. Best choices for high fibre foods and the Bristol Stool Chart are included.

Preventing and Managing Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) in Adults

This pamphlet gives tips on how to check for ketones, what to do if you are sick, getting enough fluids, and preventing hypoglycemia (low blood sugar).