PL-0377: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet has tips about how to manage blood glucose targets after trick or treating. The amount of carbs in select treats are included as well as other ways to celebrate the holiday. Health snack ideas and recipes are included. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what Hand and Foot Syndrome is. A list of its symptoms and how to manage them is listed.
Step-by-step instructions and images are provided to help you with the following exercises: finger active range of motion, finger active assisted range of motion, thumb active range of motion, tendon gliding, and strengthening.
This pamphlet explains the steps to hand express breast milk. A video is listed to help you with the basics. Instructions for how to bring your breast milk to the hospital are given.
The pamphlet describes the importance of hand washing, proper hand washing methods with soap and water, and the use of an alcohol-based hand rub. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Harbour View Hospital’s Adult Day Program supports participants’ physical, mental, social, spiritual, and recreational needs. It also gives respite for caregivers.
A FibroScan® is a painless test to measure how stiff your liver is. This pamphlet explains what to expect before, during, and after your fibroscan. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet explains what a spinal anesthetic is, the benefits and risks, and what to expect.
This pamphlet explains what to expect if you are going home with a ureteral stent inserted. It explains how long you will have the stent, how it is put in, care instructions, removal, possible side effects, and common problems you may have.
An epidural is a way to give you pain medication after surgery. This pamphlet explains why you may need an epidural, if you will still have pain with an epidural, and possible side effects. This pamphlet is also available in French.