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.
IVIG is a collection of antibodies, which help your body fight infection. This pamphlet explains how IVIG is given, benefits, and possible side effects.
Le présent dépliant explique le glaucome et l'iridotomie au laser. Il décrit la préparation au traitement, le traitement et les soins après l’intervention. Les complications possibles sont aussi indiquées. This pamphlet is also available in English.
Your health care provider has recommended you take intravenous (I.V.) iron infusion therapy to help your body make hemoglobin if you do not have enough iron in your blood. This pamphlet explains how iron infusions are given, possible side effects, and signs of an allergic reaction.
If your loved one is confused, they may have a medical condition called delirium. Delirium causes problems with thinking and understanding. This pamphlet explains the symptoms of delirium and how support persons can support a person who has delirium.
This pamphlet goes over how tobacco use can affect cancer, cancer treatment, and other diseases. Available supports are listed.
Iron is a mineral that the body needs to make hemoglobin in red blood cells. Sometimes iron must be given by IV before or after surgery. This pamphlet reviews how iron is given, a list of iron-rich foods, possible side effects, what to do after receiving iron therapy, and who to call should you have any problems.
Informations sur la grossesse pour les personnes atteintes de diabète (de type 1 ou 2). This pamphlet is also available in English, Arabic, and Mi'kmaw.
This pamphlet includes tip to help keep your urinary tract healthy. Things to look for that need the attention of a health care provider are also listed.
PL-0336: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet explains what ketones are, as well as when and how to check for them if you or your child has diabetes. Recommendations on when to go to the nearest Emergency Department are given.
This pamphlet explains what causes kidney stones, symptoms, what to expect while you are in the Emergency Department, and follow-up.