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Our EMG staff includes: EMG physicians, with specialized training and experience in the diagnosis of nerve and muscle disorders, a lab coordinator, Registered EMG technologists. Most of the testing will be done by one of the EMG technologists. The physician may examine you as well, depending on what...

What do I do if I cannot find a vein? They might be too small. What should I do? Soak the arm in warm water for five minutes to make the veins get bigger. Or, wrap a warm towel around the arm before starting. Or, gently massage the area over the site. Do not slap the skin. Or, hang the arm down and...

What if my child has a fever, chills, perspiration, fatigue, weakness, and/or redness/tenderness/drainage around the PORT site? Infection is the number one complication of PORTS since the device is something foreign to the body, is in place for a long period of time and used a lot. It is very...

Procedure Referral Forms: Please note that venous & carotid studies are not done in our vascular flow lab. If you are looking to book a venous or carotid study, please contact a diagnostic imaging department or an ultrasound department of your choice.

Form The health care provider referral form is for health care providers who are referring a patient to our centre. Please complete this form and send back using the fax number or email address noted on the form. Questions If you have any questions, please call the Patient Health Facilitator: Nancy...

Car Seat Safety Using the right car seat is the best way to prevent serious injury to children in collisions. It is important to have the right car seat for your baby. Newborn babies and infants need special protection while in a vehicle. In a collision a properly installed rear- facing child car...

What do I need to know about my baby’s car seat? Ask your baby’s nurse if you need to buy a different car seat for your premature baby. Pamphlets are available in the waiting room area about safe travel and suggested car seats for babies going home, who weigh less than 5 pounds at discharge. Your...

No Loose Objects No soft objects or objects that increase that risk of injury should be in an infant’s crib. No stuffed animals, toys, pillows, or bumper pads . Room-Sharing Having baby’s sleep area in the same room , on a separate surface is recommended for the first 6 months . Co-sleeping (sharing...

In order to keep everyone safe at LHSC, please review the following prior to your visit: Do you have any of the following symptoms Fever or chills New or worsening cough Shortness of breath Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea Are you feeling generally unwell? Have you recently been in contact with a sick...

Ensure that patient and health care provider safety standards are met during this procedure including: Risk assessment and appropriate PPE 4 Moments of Hand Hygiene Procedural Safety Pause is performed Two patient identification Safe patient handling practices Biomedical waste disposal policies...