Patient Education Resources

Electromyogram (EMG) - QEII

An EMG is a test that uses electricity to check how your nerves and muscles are working. This pamphlet explains how to get ready for an EMG, how an EMG is done, how long it will take, and when you will get the results.

Electrophysiology Studies (EPS) - Halifax Infirmary

Electrophysiology studies (EPS) are procedures that check your heart’s electrical system. This pamphlet explains why and how an EPS is done, how to get ready for the procedure, how long it takes, and what to expect after.

Emergency Preparedness for Dialysis Patients

This pamphlet provides instructions on what dialysis patients should do if an emergency prevents them from starting or finishing their dialysis treatment at home or attending an appointment for dialysis. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Endo-échographie

Une endo-échographie est un examen qui sert à examiner la partie supérieure du tube digestif, le pancréas, la vésicule biliaire, le médiastin (structures de la partie centrale du thorax) et, possiblement, le rectum. Le présent dépliant explique comment se préparer à l’examen, où aller pour le faire faire et ce qui se passe après. Une liste de précautions à prendre durant les 24 premières heures est fournie, de même qu’une liste des risques se rattachant à ce test. This pamphlet is also available in English.

Endometriosis

When tissue that normally lines the inside of your uterus grows outside of the uterus, it is called endometriosis.

Endophthalmitis

Endophthalmitis is a type of severe (very bad) eye infection. It can lead to permanent vision loss in the infected eye. This pamphlet explains the possible treatments for endophthalmitis, and gives information about follow-up and pain.

Endoscopic Repair of a Blocked Tear Duct

This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after surgery to repair a blocked tear duct. It includes information about pain, cold compresses, dressings, after care, and follow-up.

Endoscopic Sinus Surgery

This pamphlet explains what endoscopic sinus surgery is, how to get ready for surgery, what will happen after the surgery, and care at home. A list of symptoms that need medical attention is included.

Endoscopic Ultrasound

An endoscopic ultrasound is a test to look at your upper digestive tract, pancreas, gall bladder, bile ducts, mediastinum (structures in the middle of your chest), and possibly your rectum. This pamphlet covers how to get ready for the test, where to go for the test, how the test is done, and what happens after. This pamphlet is also available in French, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic.

Endoscopic Ultrasound [Arabic]

التنظير الداخلي بالموجات فوق الصوتية