Patient Education Resources

Preventing Blood Clots While in the Hospital

This pamphlet will explain what blood clots are and why they happen, indications you may have a blood clot, and how you and your health care team can prevent blood clots. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Preventing Diabetic Ketoacidosis

PL-01345: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains what diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is and has tips on how to prevent it. Symptoms of DKA are listed and recommendations on when to go to your nearest Emergency Department are given. How to calculate and give insulin to correct glucose is also included.

Preventing Falls and Injuries in Long-term Care

This pamphlet explains why falls happen, why you may be at risk of falling, and what you can do to lower your risk of falling.

Preventing Falls During Pregnancy: Yarmouth Regional Hospital

Falls are the most common cause of minor injury during pregnancy because the weight of your growing belly can affect your balance, pregnancy hormones relax your joints and ligaments, and you may have low blood sugar and/or low blood pressure. This pamphlet gives tips to help lower your risk of falls.

Preventing Falls During Your Hospital Stay

This pamphlet gives ways to lower your risk of falling while in the hospital. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Preventing Falls in the Hospital After Giving Birth

After giving birth, you are at a higher risk of falling in the hospital, even if you feel steady on your feet. This pamphlet explains what you can do to prevent falling and how you can keep your baby safe in the hospital.

Preventing the Spread of Germs and Infections: Routine Practices and Additional Precautions

This pamphlet explains the infection prevention and control (IPAC) guidelines included in routine practices and additional precautions. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Prévention des chutes : liste de contrôle

Demandez à un membre de votre famille ou à un·e ami·e de vous aider à examiner la présente liste. Utilisez tous les moyens à votre disposition pour rendre votre maison plus sûre et aider à prévenir les chutes. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Prévention des chutes et des blessures pendant votre hospitalisation

Le dépliant suggère des moyens de réduire vos risques de chute pendant que vous êtes à l’hôpital. Les raisons pour lesquelles vous présentez un risque accru de chutes sont indiquées. Le dépliant traite notamment de la sécurité liée au lit d’hôpital et du fait de vous lever et d’aller à la toilette. Quelques conseils en matière de sécurité sont aussi fournis. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Prévention des plaies de pression (ulcères)

Une plaie de pression est une blessure de la peau et des tissus sous la peau. Le présent dépliant explique ce qui cause les plaies de pression et comment vous et votre équipe soignante pouvez les prévenir. This pamphlet is also available in English.