An exercise ECG/EKG (electrocardiogram) stress test measures your heart’s reaction to activity. This pamphlet explains why and how an exercise ECG/EKG stress test is done and what to expect. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains how to do exercises as part of wrist injury recovery. Images are included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Care information and exercises for after an elbow injury are provided. Topics include what to do if your arm is very swollen, comfort measures, and how to use heat and ice. Active/active assisted, stretching, and strengthening exercises are listed.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after your cast/bandage is taken off after a foot or toe injury. It also includes exercises with images.
This pamphlet outlines the steps involved for doing exercises as part of shoulder injury recovery.
This pamphlet includes ankle exercises, how to deal with swelling and stiffness, walking tips, and when to use heat and ice. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains the steps that health care providers must take when plans have been made for a home death. The Expected Death at Home (EDAH) form summarizes the important information required to facilitate a peaceful and respectful home death.
When kidney stones get too big to leave the body on their own, they can block the flow of urine (pee). This may cause sudden, severe (very bad) pain. This pamphlet describes your care if you are going to receive extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) to target your kidney stones.
During your systemic therapy treatment, a rare complication may have occurred called extravasation. This is when a drug leaks out of the vein and under the skin. This pamphlet outlines what to do if this happens, including skin care, treatment, and other things to know.
This pamphlet explains how you can prevent your newborn from getting an eye infection caused by gonorrhea or chlamydia, how to know if your baby has an eye infection, and what to do if you think your newborn may have an eye infection.