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Learn how to flush Heparin solution through your child's implanted port. Includes photographs.
Learn about living with an insuflon, like when it should be replaced, and how to give medicine through the insuflon.
Learn how to use a needle and syringe.
The pamphlet shows parents how to give a subcutaneous injection (also know as 'sub-Q' injection).
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
French language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
French language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
This pamphlet about the PBSC procedure. It explains what stem cells are and why this procedure is needed. It discusses how to prepare a child for PBSC and explains what to expect after the procedure.
This patient handout contains answers to some common questions about Rhesus Immune Globulin and getting it while pregnant.
This pamphlet explains the red blood cell exchange (RBCX) procedure. You will learn when this procedure is needed, and how to prepare a child for RBCX.
This pamphlet is about therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). It explains TPE is, how to prepare your child, and and why this procedure is needed.
Includes information about Ureteral Stents, when they're used, what to expect after surgery, how to care for your child, and follow up appointments.
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions.
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test.
Information on how to prepare for your child's heart surgery including dental care, what happens at the pre-admission clinic, what to do if your child becomes ill before surgery, how to prepare your child, what to pack, visiting.
Information on how to care for a child with a pacemaker used to treat an irregular heart rhythm (arrythmia). Including: how to care for the incision; activity recommendations; signs of possible problems; travel information; environmental hazards.
This pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.