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The Neurologist and/or the Advanced Practice Nurse: will see you at each clinic appointment. A neurological examination will be completed A history will be taken Any questions or concerns that you have about your condition will be addressed at this appointment It will help for you to write down your...

The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada, Ontario Division 1-800-268-7582 Educational, funding and emotional support are available through this organization on a national, provincial and local chapter level. We suggest that you consider joining your local chapter. Membership forms are available...

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In September, 2008, the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care launched a website on Patient Safety to report the rates of various hospital-acquired infections at all Ontario hospitals. Hospitals were also required to publicly report this information on their own websites. LHSC welcomes the...

Here are some lung problems that are common in the ICU: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) The lungs become inflamed in response to injury or infection. The inflammation makes the small blood vessels leaky, and fluid collects in the lung tissues. This puts pressure on the small pouches that...

Antibiotics These drugs are used to fight bacterial infections that may be blocking the lungs, as in bacterial pneumonia . Diuretics Diuretics work on the kidneys by increasing the amount of water that passes as urine. This allows the body to get rid of extra fluid, including fluid around the lungs...

Chest X-rays (CXR) Chest X-rays are a routine part of care in the intensive care unit. A technician comes around in the morning with a portable X-ray machine and x-rays most patients every day or two. The x-rays are used to check for many things, such as fluid in and around the lungs and the proper...

Parents and Family: You are not a visitor but a vital member of the care team providing care for your baby. You are welcome in the NICU 24 hours a day. Your baby needs you. We will help you to learn all about your baby so you can feel confident providing daily care and feeling prepared for taking...

Instructions Select the required referral form from the table. This will open a PDF version of the form in your browser. Print the form and fill in the required information. Please fax the completed form and all other necessary documentation to the fax number indicated for each form. Angioplasty...

Here are some issues with the heart and circulation that are seen in intensive care: Cardiac arrest A person is in cardiac arrest when their heart has stopped beating for any length of time. In the hospital, this is called a Code Blue. Everyone in the MSICU is hooked up to a heart monitor , or ECG...