Critical Care Units: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
This pamphlet outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
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 outlines what to expect when your loved one is admitted to the ICU or CCU at Cape Breton Regional Hospital.
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This pamphlet explains what croup is, how it is spread, what symptoms it causes, how to help your child, and what to watch for if your child has the virus. It also explains how croup can be prevented. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Ce dépliant explique ce qu'est le croup (la diphtérie laryngienne), comment il se propage, quels sont ses symptômes et ce qu'il faut surveiller si votre enfant a le virus. On y trouve une liste des symptômes pour lesquels vous devez emmener votre enfant au service des urgences. This pamphlet is also available in English.
CT scans give detailed pictures of bones and soft tissue organs. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for the scan, what happens during the scan, questions about breastfeeding after the scan, side effects, how long it will take, and when to expect results. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Cyclophosphamide is a medication that works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.
Cyclosporine is a medication that works by lowering your body’s harmful response to immune system diseases like glomerulonephritis. This pamphlet explains how to take this medication, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.
The cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a common virus found in people of all ages. People who have had a kidney transplant and are taking immunosuppressive medications are at risk. The pamphlet outlines the symptoms, how the virus is diagnosed, and how it is treated.
This pamphlet describes what you, your family, friends and caregivers need to know about cytotoxic precautions. This pamphlet explains what cytotoxic precautions are, what body fluids are cytotoxic, how to handle your body wastes, what to do if your body wastes spill and what to do with the garbage.
This pamphlet explains what happens during a D and C, what to expect after, and when you can go back to your usual activities. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.