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.
Ce document contient des informations sur les différents services de grossesse et d’éducation des parents proposés par la Santé publique, notamment Débuter sainement, Visites d’accompagnement à domicile et Partenariat infirmière-famille.
During a PFO or an ASD closure, a puncture is made in your groin so that the doctor can put a special catheter (tube) into your vein. This pamphlet explains what to bring to the hospital, what to expect before, during and after the procedure.
A phlebotomy is done to lower the amount of blood cells in your body. This pamphlet explains how a phlebotomy is done, how to get ready for a phlebotomy, and what will happen after the phlebotomy.
Photodynamic therapy is a treatment that may help some eye conditions. Topics include how PDT works, getting ready, how treatment is done, and care afterwards. This pamphlet is also available in French.
After an acquired brain injury (ABI), it is important to stay active.
This tear-off pad is a teaching tool to help patients stay active. It includes guidelines for frequency (how often), intensity, duration, plus exercise activity ideas.
This pamphlet gives information on physiotherapy services available in Nova Scotia. Topics include how physiotherapy can help you, and how to pay for this service. Contact information for the Nova Scotia Physiotherapy Association and the Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists is provided. This pamphlet is also available in French.
A PICC (peripherally inserted central catheter) line is a long intravenous (I.V.) catheter (tube). It is put into a vein in your arm and threaded into a vein above your heart. This pamphlet explains how it will be inserted, risks, taking care of your line, and symptoms to watch for.
Surgery is needed if you have an abscess or if you have a lot of pain and discharge. Topics include: what is done during surgery, after surgery care such as controlling discomfort, meals, activity, care of your incision, and followup appointment instructions.
Cette brochure fournit des informations sur les soins avant et après la chirurgie à l'infirmerie d'Halifax, au Victoria General et à l’hôpital général de Dartmouth. Les sujets abordés comprennent : l’anesthésie, les médicaments, la salle de réveil, la douleur, et plus. This pamphlet is also available in English.