Changing a One-piece Colostomy or Ileostomy Pouch: Western Zone
This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a one-piece colostomy or ileostomy pouch.
Starting Saturday, December 14, 2024, the entrance to the QEII Halifax Infirmary Emergency Department has changed to 1840 Bell Road. Learn more.
Please plan for extra travel time when coming to the QEII Halifax Infirmary. As of February 18, the easternmost, northbound lane of Robie Street will be closed for the duration of the Halifax Infirmary Expansion Project, leaving two lanes open. Expect potential delays and consider alternative routes when possible.
This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a one-piece colostomy or ileostomy pouch.
This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a two-piece colostomy or ileostomy pouch.
This instruction sheet outlines equipment needed and gives step-by-step procedures to help you change a two-piece colostomy/ileostomy appliance.
This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need and gives step-by-step instructions to help you change a urostomy pouch.
This instruction sheet outlines needed equipment and gives step-by-step procedures to help you change a urostomy appliance.
Glucose is a type of sugar. It is your baby’s most important source of energy. This pamphlet answers common questions you may have about your baby's blood glucose checks. Topics include why your baby may need glucose checks, how these checks are done, normal blood glucose levels, and preventing and treating low blood glucose levels. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy (CAR T-cell therapy). Topics include phases of CAR T-cell therapy, staying in the hospital, program guidelines, the therapy schedule, and more.
Nous présentons ici les différents types de chirurgie de la hernie et expliquons ce à quoi il faut s’attendre avant la chirurgie, le jour même de la chirurgie et une fois de retour à la maison. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Pour enlever la vésicule biliaire, on a le choix entre 2 méthodes : la méthode ouverte ou la méthode par laparoscopie. Ce dépliant porte sur la méthode par laparoscopie et explique ce que sont la vésicule biliaire, les calculs biliaires (pierres), pourquoi on doit vous enlever votre vésicule, ce qui va se passer pendant et après la chirurgie et les symptômes qui nécessitent des soins médicaux urgents. This pamphlet is also available in English.
La présente brochure porte sur la chirurgie laparoscopique de la hernie hiatale. On parle de hernie hiatale quand une partie de votre estomac remonte dans la partie inférieure de votre thorax par un orifice dans le diaphragme. This pamphlet is also available in English.