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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.

Patient Education Resources

1,428 Patient Education Resources

PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) Tube - VG Site

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WI85-1188

This pamphlet explains why you may need a feeding tube and how the tube is put in. It provides details on how to get ready for the procedure, what to expect after the tube has been inserted, and how to care for your PEG tube at home. This pamphlet is also available in French, Simplified Chinese, and Arabic.

Perioperative Blood Management (PBM) Program

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WH85-1396

The Perioperative Blood Management (PBM) Program helps patients before, during, and after planned surgery. Topics include what blood is made of, anemia, benefits, blood transfusions, and informed consent. This pamphlet is also available in French.

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)

| .pdf | PRINT CODE WG85-1215

Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is when fatty materials called plaque build up in the arteries that supply blood to the brain, organs, and limbs (arms and legs). This pamphlet explains what PAD is, how to find out if you have PAD, what problems PAD can cause, and how PAD is treated.

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