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This pamphlets contains information about Acetaminophen (Tylenol®, Tempra®), including:; - How to store and use this medication;; - What to do if you miss a dose;; - Safety measures;; - Side effects; and; - When to get help.
This pamphlets contains information about Opioids. Opioids are a class of medications that include:; - Morphine (including MOS®, MEslon®);; - Hydromorphone (including; Dilaudid®);; - Oxycodone (including Oxycontin®);; - Fentanyl (Duragesic®, Sublimaze®);; - Methadone; and; - Codeine.; This handout …
This pamphlets contains information about NSAIDs (Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs). NSAIDs are a class of medications that include:; - Ibuprofen (including Advil®, Motrin®);; - Naproxen (including Naprosyn®,; Aleve®);; - Indomethacin (including Indocid®, Novo-Methacin®);; - Ketorolac (includin…
This pamphlets contains information about Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) and Selective Serotonin-Norephinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI). SSRIs include Paroxetine and Fluoxetine. SNRIs include Duloxetine.; This handout explains:; - How to store and use this medication;; - What t…
This pamphlets contains information about Clonidine (Catapres®, Dixarit®).; This handout explains:; - How to store and use this medication;; - What to do if you miss a dose;; - Safety measures;; - Side effects; and; - When to get help.
This pamphlets contains information about Gabapentin (Neurontin®) and Pregabalin (Lyrica®), including:; - How to store and use these medications;; - What to do if you miss a dose;; - Safety measures;; - Side effects; and; - When to get help.
This picture book prepares children for a joint injection. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen, when they come to the Medial Day Unit for this procedure.
This picture book prepares children for a procedure at BC Children's Hospital. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen when they come to hospital. The book also includes links to videos, and what your child can expect if they stay overnight.
When your child has a new burn or wound, food is very important. Your child needs more calories (energy) to help heal the skin.; Learn how nutrition can help your child to heal. This handout explains how to:; -Optimize meal times; -Offer high-calorie foods; -Offer high-protein foods; You will also …
Learn when and how to use numbing cream (EMLA, AMETOP, and other topical anesthetics).
Learn what to expect after your child has a tonsillectomy (surgery to remove their tonsils). Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.