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Patient Education Guides

Ambulatory Care

• Hemophilia, New
• Hemophilia, Established
• Blood Transfusion

Cardiac Disease

• Atrial Fibrillation
• Chest Pain
• Congestive Heart Failure
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Hypertension
• Syncope
• Tachycardia
• Thrombophlebitis
• Murmur

Dermatology

• Abcess – Incision and Drainage
• Abcess – Antibiotic Treatment
• Cellulitis
• Ingrown Toenail (excision)
• Ingrown Toenail (excision)
• Perianal Abscess – Incision and Drainage
• Pilonidal Cyst – Infected, Incision and Drainage
• Sebaceous Cyst – Infected, Incision and Drainage

Ear, Nose, Thorat (ENT)

• Benign Positional Vertigo
• Cerument Impaction (Treated)
• Epistaxis (Adult)
• Otitis Media (Adult)
• Peritonsillar Abscess
• Sinusitis

Gastrointestinal, Digestive Systems

• Colonoscopy
• Gastroscopy
• Diverticulitis
• Esophahageal Foreign Body Removal
• Esophagitis
• Gastritis
• Gastritis vs Ulcer
• GERD Adult
• GI Bleed, Lower
• Hemorrhoids
• Hernia (Inguinal, Ventral, Umbilical)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
• Melena
• Occult blood (Stool)
• Peptic Ulcer Disease
• Peri anal Abscess
• Rectal Bleed
• UGI Bleed, Stable

General Surgery

• Diverticulitis
• Hemorrhoids
• Peri-anal Abscess (Incision and Drainage)

Injury

• AC Join Sprin
• Bite Animal
• Bite Cat
• Bite Dog
• Cast application
• Crush injury – foot, toe
• Crush injury – hand, finger
• Finger Tip Amputation
• Fracture, Ankle
• Fracture Clavicle
• Fracture, Coccynx
• Fracture, Colles, Displaced, Nondisplaced
• Fracture, Elbow
• Fracture, Extremity
• Fracture, Finger
• Fracture, Foot
• Fracture, Hand
• Fracture, Humerus
• Fracture, Knee
• Fracture, Radial Head
• Fracture, Radius and Ulna
• Fracture, Shoulder
• Fracture, Thumb
• Fracture, Tow
• Fracture, Wrist
• Knee Cartilage Injury
• Laceration, All
• Patella Dislocation
• Patella Fracture
• Splinter removal
• Sprain
• Sprain Ankle
• Sprain Elbow
• Sprain Extremity
• Sprain Finger
• Sprain Foot
• Sprain Hand
• Sprain Hip
• Sprain Knee
• Sprain Neck
• Sprain Shoulder
• Sprain Strain Neck
• Sprain Toe
• Sprain Wrist
• Sprain/strain back
• Staple removal
• Suture removal

OB-GYN

• Colposcopy
• Family Practice OB Clinic
• Pregnancy Care

Orthopaedics

• Cast Removal/Application
• Fracture Clinic
• Hip Replacement
• Knee Replacement
• Post operative followup
• Pain Clinic

Pediatric Topics

• Behavior Management
• Developmental Delay
• Phychiatry and Mental Health

Respiratory and Breathing Disorders

• Apna
• asthma
• Influenza
• Pneumonia
• Pulmonary Function Tests
• Upper Respiratory Infection

Treatment and Misc.

• Cast Care, Fiberglass
• Cast Care, Plaster
• Catheter Care, Foley
• Cervical Collar
• Conscious Sedation
• Cruth Walking
• Knee Immobilizer
• Lumbar Puncture
• Splint Care, Fiberglass
• Spint Care, Plaster
• Suction Curettage

Urology

• Cystitis, Female Adult
• Cystitus, Male Adult
• Cystoscopy
• Urethral Syndrome, Female
• Urinary Tract Infection, Cystitis (female, adult)
• Urinary Tract Infection, Cystitis (male, adult)

Be Involved in your Healthcare and Safety

• Resusicitation (DNR) Information Sheet
• Ethics Services
• Tissue and Organ Donation
• Fall Prevention
• Ask. Talk. Listen. Be involved in your health care and safety
• Patient Tips on Safer Health
• Surgical Safety Checklist
• Power of Attorney for Personal Care

Diet and Nutrition

• Diverticular disease
• High Fibre Diet – Fibre and Your Health
• Lactose intolerance
• Eating Guidelines for People who have an Ostomy
• Eating Guidelines for Gallbladder Disease
• Eating Guidelines for Preventing Gallbladder Disease

Heart Health Eating

• Canada’s Food Guide
• DASH Diet
• Heart Health Eating Tips
• Low Salt Eating
• Low Salt Resources

Weight Management

• Calculating BMI
• Calculating Waist Circumference
• Canada’s Food Guide
• Canada’s Physical Activity
• Constipation – managing constipation in adults
• EATracker
• Healthy and Tasty Recipes
• High Fibre Diet – Fibre and Your Health
• Recipe Analyzer

Diabetes

• Canadian Diabetes Association
• Just the Basics: Healthy Eating for Diaetes Management and Prevention
• Lows and Highs: Blood Glucose Levels
• Managing your Blood Glucose
• New Consumer’s Guide to Diabetes Products and Medications
• Physical Activity and Diabetes
• Staying Healthy with Diabetes
• Type 2 Diabetes: The Basics

Diagnostic Imaging

• General Radiology Information
• Ontario Breast Screening Program

Emergency Department

• Ethics Services
• Resuscitation (DNR) Information Sheet
• Tissue and Organ Donation

Infection Control

• Clean Hands Protect Lives
• Clean Hands Protect Lives (Portuguese)
• Visitor Insturctions Isolation Equipment
• What is Clostridium Difficile (C-Difficile)
• What is Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)
• What is Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci (VRE)

Laboratory

• 24 Hour Urine Collection
• Blood Occult
• Ova and Parasites
• Pin Worm Collection
• Safety for Laboratory Visitors
• Seminal Fluid
• Sputum Collection
• Stool Collection
• Stool Culture
• Urine Chlamydia Collection
• Urine Specimen Collection – Females
• Urine Specimen Collection – Males
• Stool C.Difficile

Medical Diagnosis and Treatment

• Cancer
• Convalescence and or Recovering at Home
• Dementia, Delirium and Depression
• Heart and Stroke
• Lung diseases
• Palliative Care

Mom & baby

• You After the Birth – (Previous Resource: Activity – How much is okay?)
• You After the Birth – Stitches and Bruising (Care of perineum and episiotomy)
• You After the Birth – Recovering from a Vaginal Birth (Changes in vaginal bleeding, return of period)
• You After the Birth – Postnatal Constipation, Hemorrhoids (Comfort measures for after pains, constipation and hemorrhoids)
• First Aid for Choking: An illustrated guide (What to do if baby is choking or gagging)
• Caring for your baby’s umbilical stump (How to do skincare/cord care/genital care/circumcision)
• Caring for your baby’s genitals (How to do skincare/cord care/genital care/circumcision)
• Bathing your baby (How to bath my baby tub sponge)

Physiotheraphy, Occupational Therapy

• Activities of Daily Living
• Acute low back pain – What you should know
• Ankle Sprains
• Back Pain
• Backpacks: Don’t let them be a pain in the back!
• Chronic Low Back Pain – What you should know
• Climbing Stairs with a Cane
• Computer Ergonomics
• Consumer Brochure
• Depression after a stroke
• Dysarthria
• Energy Conservation
• Fall Prevention Program
• Crutch Use Guidelines
• Low Back Pain Guidelines
• Heart & Stroke Recovery Road
• Hot or Cold Therapy
• How to Manage Your Swallowing Program – A Handbook on Dysphagia
• Incontinence
• Joint Replacement
• Knee Injuries
• Mental changes after stroke (including memory)
• Total Hip Replacement Guide
• Total Knee Replacement Guide
• Physical Activity and Arthritis
• Plantar Fascitis
• Preventing Falls in Seniors
• Repetitive Strain Injury
• Snow Shovelling
• Speech Suggestions for Caregivers to Assist with Communication Difficulties
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Suggestions for Communicating with Individuals with Dementia
• Swallowing Recommendations
• Unilateral Spatial neglect
• Walking Aids
• Winter Walking Aids
• Work Simplification – Home Management
• Pulmonary Function
• Joint Replacement Resources
• My Guide to Hip Fracture Recovery

Speech Therapy

• Depression after a stroke
• Dysarthria
• How to Manage your Swallowing Problem – A Handbook on Dysphagia
• Mental changes after stroke (including memory)
• Speech Suggestions for Caregivers to Assist with Communication Difficulties
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Swallowing Recommendations

Preparing for surgery

• Total Hip Replacement Guide
• Total Knee Replacement Guide
• Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society Patient Information
• Circumcision – What you may expect after surgery
• Discharge Instructions for Dupuytrens Contracture or Excision of Ganglion – Dr. Marignani
• Home Instructions for Patients having Upper Blepharoplasty
• Myringotomy Tube Insertion – Post-op Instructions – Dr. Raymond
• Post-op Instructions Otoplasty Ear Set Back – Dr. Raymond
• Rectal Surgery – what you may expect after surgery
• Scrotal Surgery – what you may expect after surgery
• Self-care after Nipple Areola Reconstruction using skin grapht – Dr. Marignani
• Septoplasty Post-op Instructions – Dr. Raymond
• Surgical Checklist Patient Education
• Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Post-op – Dr. Raymond
• Urology – what you may expect after surgery
• Crutch Use Guidelines
• Home Instructions for Patients Having Lower Blepharoplasty
• Abdominal Dermolipectomy (Tummy Tuck) Home Instructions
• Augmentation Mammoplasty Home Instructions
• Bowel Preparation – Dr. Elgamal
• Breast Reduction Home Instructions
• Brow Lift Home Instructions
• Carpal Tunnel Release Exercises – Dr. Marignani
• Cataract Surgery – What you may expect after surgery
• Carpal Tunnel & Ganglion Excision – What you may expect after surgery – Dr. Elegamal
• Facial Rhytidectomy (Face Life) and Upper Rhytidecomy (Mini Face Lift)
• General Surgery – What you may expect after surgery
• Mastopexy Home Instructions
• Suction Assisted Lipectomy Home Instructions
• Varicose Vein Stripping – What you may expect after surgery
• Arthroscopy – Post-op Instructions – Dr. Blokker
• Arthroscopy – Post-op Instructions Dr. Rajgopal
• Gynecology – Anterior Posterior Hysterectomy Laparoscopic Tubal Occulsion Ovarian Cystectomy
• Gynecology – Dilation and Currettage and or Endometrial Ablation
• Gynecology – Urethral Sling
• Post-operative Instructions – Otoplasty Ear set back – Dr. Marignani
• Sinus Surgery – Post-operative Instructions
• Coughing and Deep Breathing
• Bladder and Kidney – My Urostomy
• General Abdominal Surgery – My Colostomy
• General Abdominal Surgery – My Ileostomy
• Preparing for Your Surgery and Your Pre-Admission Appointment
• Wound Care Instructions
• Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) following surgery
• Bowel Surgery – tow day pre0operative preparation – Dr. Jain
• Proper Care for your Dermabond
• Elevation
• Minor Procedure Instructions – Dr. Marignani
• Minor Procedure Instructions – Dr. Raymond