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Remifentanil Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) for labour

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Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_RemifentanilPCA.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Remifentanil is a short-acting pain relief medication that may be used during labour. Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) is pain medication that the patient controls, using a button. Remifentanil PCA is usually used by patients who either cannot have an epidural or prefer not to have one. This hand…
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_RemifentanilPCA.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Pain Control
Drug Action. Drug Interactions. Food and Drug Interactions
Abstract
Remifentanil is a short-acting pain relief medication that may be used during labour. Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) is pain medication that the patient controls, using a button. Remifentanil PCA is usually used by patients who either cannot have an epidural or prefer not to have one. This handout explains why your pain control doctor might recommend Remifentanil. It also includes a list of possible side effects for you and your baby.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
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Birthing balls: Using exercise balls for labour and after your baby is born

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Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Postnatal Care
Abstract
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
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Basal-bolus insulin with multiple daily injections: Focus on Children and youth

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Nichol, Heather. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009. 2nd Edition.
URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/endocrinology-diabetes-site/documents/basalbolus.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet includes several handouts to help parents of children with diabetes and youth learn more about basal-bolus insulin with multiple daily injections (MDI). Some of the information will help in understanding what basal-bolus insulin therapy is; other information and exercises will help pa…
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URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/endocrinology-diabetes-site/documents/basalbolus.pdf
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Author
Nichol, Heather
Corporate Author
BCCH Endocrinology & Diabetes Unit
Edition
2nd Edition
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
PDF, 35 p.
Subject
Diabetes Mellitus Children
Insulin
Diabetes
Abstract
This booklet includes several handouts to help parents of children with diabetes and youth learn more about basal-bolus insulin with multiple daily injections (MDI). Some of the information will help in understanding what basal-bolus insulin therapy is; other information and exercises will help parents / youth decide if basal-bolus with MDI is right for them. Several examples and practice questions are included in the booklet to help readers learn about adjusting insulin and calculating insulin doses.
Notes
PE410
Language
English
Material Type
Online
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