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 explains the challenges you may experience when your baby cries. Ways to comfort your baby are provided. As you get to know your baby's behaviours, you will understand your baby's cries and how they prefer to be soothed.
This pamphlet explains how parents can help their child or adolescent with an eating disorder during meals.
For many people with swallowing problems, it can be safer to drink thick liquids. This pamphlet lists the thickness level that is right for you. It also includes examples of commercial thickening products and drinks, and explains how to use a commercial thickener. Other thickening ideas and tips, and information on how much liquid you need each day is included.
Coban™ wrap is an elastic material like a bandage. It is used to lower swelling or to support a joint. This pamphlet shows you how to apply Coban™ wrap.
This pamphlet provides information about nicotine replacement therapy options (like the patch, lozenges, gum, inhaler, mouth spray).
This pamphlet explains how to use your metered dose inhaler and how to maintain it. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet includes how to use your MDI, how to take care of it, medication tips, examples of puffers used with a spacer device, and important reminders about MDIs. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet lists the supplies you will need, and the steps to prepare and give yourself an injection of hydrocortisone.
L’hygiène des mains est la meilleure façon d’éviter la propagation des germes dans les établissements de soins de santé, dans la collectivité et à la maison. Le dépliant décrit l’importance de se laver les mains, la bonne façon de se laver les mains avec de l’eau et du savon et l’utilisation d’un gel désinfectant à base d’alcool. This pamphlet is also available in English.
This pamphlet explains what hyperbaric oxygen therapy is, where to go for appointments, how it is done, how often treatments are done, and when to expect your appointment schedule.