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Clostridium difficile: Patient and family pamphlet (BC Children's)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113044
Department of Nursing, PHSA Infection Control. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA400_ClostridiumDifficileInfection_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PHSA400
This pamphlet provides information about C. difficile, also known as Clostridium difficile or C.diff. It's a germ (bacteria) that can cause diarrhea.; It answers the questions about what it is, who can get it, how it's treated, how it spreads, how the hospital prevents the spread, what you can do t…
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA400_ClostridiumDifficileInfection_2014.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
Department of Nursing
PHSA Infection Control
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Diarrhea
Bacterial Diseases
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about C. difficile, also known as Clostridium difficile or C.diff. It's a germ (bacteria) that can cause diarrhea.
It answers the questions about what it is, who can get it, how it's treated, how it spreads, how the hospital prevents the spread, what you can do to prevent the spread, and what to do when you go home from the hospital.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PHSA400
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The added pressure of surgery: Preventing pressure sores after your child's surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112558
Department of Occupational Therapy, Orthopaedic Cerebral Palsy Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1656_PreventingPressureSores_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1656
This 1 page pamphlet provides information to parents about pressure sores- why they happen, where they happen, and how to prevent them.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1656_PreventingPressureSores_2013.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
Department of Occupational Therapy
Orthopaedic Cerebral Palsy Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Pressure Sores. Bedsores. Decubitis Ulcers
Abstract
This 1 page pamphlet provides information to parents about pressure sores- why they happen, where they happen, and how to prevent them.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1656
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Understanding infections: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121218
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BA 300 REN 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores how infections work, and explains hand hygiene.
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Medikidz USA Inc.
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 8 p.
Subject
Promoting Health/Preventing Disease-Infection Control
Abstract
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explores how infections work, and explains hand hygiene.
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR BA 300 REN 2018

Copies

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Caring for your child after heart surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109789
Cardiology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1445_CaringChildAfterHeartSurgery.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1445
A guide to help parents care for their child after heart surgery. Topics include: care of your child's incision; diet; pain management; post-surgical behaviour; activity; immunizations; returning to school and day care; preventing infection; and Post Pericardiotomy Syndrome(PPS).
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1445_CaringChildAfterHeartSurgery.pdf
Corporate Author
Cardiology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Heart Diseases-Surgery. Coronary Surgery
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Abstract
A guide to help parents care for their child after heart surgery. Topics include: care of your child's incision; diet; pain management; post-surgical behaviour; activity; immunizations; returning to school and day care; preventing infection; and Post Pericardiotomy Syndrome(PPS).
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1445
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Information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus or RSV

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110810
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95_RSV_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95
Provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95_RSV_2015.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
Provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95
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Information for parents about Synagis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112009
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96_RSV_Synagis_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96
This pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96_RSV_Synagis_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96
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URLs
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Information for parents about Synagis (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112259
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96P_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-P
In Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96P_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
In Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-P
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URLs
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Information for parents about Synagis (Traditional Chinese)

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The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96Ch_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-TCh
In Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW96Ch_SynagisForm_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
In Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information to parents about Synagis, a medication that helps a child's body fight off a serious respiratory syncytial virus, also called RSV.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW96-TCh
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URLs
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Information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus or RSV (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112261
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95P_RSV_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95-P
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95P_RSV_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95-P
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URLs
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Information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus or RSV (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112262
The Pharmacy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95TCh_RSV_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95-CH
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/CW95TCh_RSV_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
The Pharmacy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
Written in Traditional Chinese, this pamphlet provides information for parents about respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) including symptoms and how to protect children against RSV.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW95-CH
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URLs
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Caring for your child with croup: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112334
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1651_Croup_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1651
This pamphlet offers advice to parents and caregivers on how to care for your child with croup. It explains croup, the symptoms, what you can do at home, how it's diagnosed and also how it's treated.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1651_Croup_2012.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Viral Diseases
Abstract
This pamphlet offers advice to parents and caregivers on how to care for your child with croup. It explains croup, the symptoms, what you can do at home, how it's diagnosed and also how it's treated.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1651
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What is heart catheterization

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112296
Cardiology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1119HeartCatheterization.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1119
Explains the heart catheterization procedure, including why your child may need it, what to expect during the procedure, how to prepare, and what to do after the procedure.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1119HeartCatheterization.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
Cardiology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Abstract
Explains the heart catheterization procedure, including why your child may need it, what to expect during the procedure, how to prepare, and what to do after the procedure.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1119
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Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1914_Amiodarone.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1914
This pamphlets contains information about Amiodarone (Cordarone), its usage, storage and side effects.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1914_Amiodarone.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print the pamphlet.
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF File, 1 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart Diseases - Drug Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlets contains information about Amiodarone (Cordarone), its usage, storage and side effects.
Notes
BCCH1914
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1914
URLs
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Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1915_Amlodipine.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1915
This pamphlets contains information about Amlodipine (Norvasc, Apo-Amlodipine), its usage, storage and side effects.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1915_Amlodipine.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print the pamphlet.
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart Diseases - Drug Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlets contains information about Amlodipine (Norvasc, Apo-Amlodipine), its usage, storage and side effects.
Notes
BCCH1915
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1915
URLs
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Acetylsalicyclic acid (ASA)

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Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1916_ASA.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1916
This pamphlets contains information about Acetylsalicyclic acid (ASA), its usage, storage and side effects.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1916_ASA.pdf
Website Notes
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Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart Diseases - Drug Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlets contains information about Acetylsalicyclic acid (ASA), its usage, storage and side effects.
Notes
BCCH1916
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1916
URLs
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Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1917_Atenolol.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1917
This pamphlets contains information about Atenolol (Tenomin, Apo-Atenolol, Teva-Atenolol), its usage, storage and side effects.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1917_Atenolol.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print the pamphlet.
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart Diseases - Drug Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlets contains information about Atenolol (Tenomin, Apo-Atenolol, Teva-Atenolol), its usage, storage and side effects.
Notes
BCCH1917
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1917
URLs
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Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1918_Bisoprolol.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1918
This pamphlets contains information about Bisoprolol (Apo-Bisoprolol, Novo-Bisoprolol), its usage, storage and side effects.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1918_Bisoprolol.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print the pamphlet.
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart Diseases - Drug Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlets contains information about Bisoprolol (Apo-Bisoprolol, Novo-Bisoprolol), its usage, storage and side effects.
Notes
BCCH1918
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1918
URLs
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Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1919_Bosentan.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1919
This pamphlets contains information about Bosentan (Tracleer), its usage, storage and side effects.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1919_Bosentan.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print the pamphlet.
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart Diseases - Drug Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlets contains information about Bosentan (Tracleer), its usage, storage and side effects.
Notes
BCCH1919
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1919
URLs
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Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1920_Bumetanide.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1920
This pamphlets contains information about Bumetanide (Bumex, Apo-Bumetanide, Novo-Bumetanide), its usage, storage and side effects.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1920_Bumetanide.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print the pamphlet.
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart Diseases - Drug Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlets contains information about Bumetanide (Bumex, Apo-Bumetanide, Novo-Bumetanide), its usage, storage and side effects.
Notes
BCCH1920
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1920
URLs
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Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1921_Captopril.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1921
This pamphlets contains information about Captopril (Capoten), its usage, storage and side effects.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1921_Captopril.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print the pamphlet.
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy and Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart Diseases - Drug Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlets contains information about Captopril (Capoten), its usage, storage and side effects.
Notes
BCCH1921
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1921
URLs
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