QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department is working with reduced space, which may lead to delays for those with less urgent concerns. Learn more here.
Starting Saturday, December 14, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department will change to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
This pamphlet reviews how to protect your peritoneal dialysis catheter. Information includes how to care for your incision (cut) or exit site after surgery and keeping your bowels regular. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet describes how to care for your drain(s) after breast surgery.
This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are going home with a urinary catheter inserted. It explains care instructions, nutrition and fluids, and other important things to remember.
This pamphlet explains how to care for your pleural catheter. It also has information about what a pleural effusion is, how it is treated, draining, problems with draining, and signs of infection to look for.
This pamphlet explains how to care for your sutures (stitches) with a dressing, with Steri-Strips™, and without a dressing.
This pamphlet explains how to care for your sutures (stitches) after a minor procedure.
This pamphlet will help you with your drain care at home by you or with the help of family or friends.
A carotid endarterectomy is surgery to clean plaque (fat deposits) out of a carotid artery. This pamphlet explains what causes an artery to narrow with plaque, what to expect before, during, and after your surgery, and follow-up care.
The pamphlet explains the possible risks of cataract surgery, what will happen on the day of surgery, instructions for going home, care at home, and how to use eye drops. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
CPVT affects the way heart cell channels respond to adrenaline. Your heart may beat too fast and the abnormal heart rhythms can make you collapse (faint). The pamphlet provides the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments, and activity guidelines.