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This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
This welcome booklet includes:; - A family welcome letter, explaining how you can help your baby in the NICU;; - Your vital role as parents in caring for your baby in the NICU;; - Information about your access cards, visitors, and how to keep your baby safe;; - Information about breastfeeding suppo…
Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
This 3 page pamphlet provides tips on breastfeeding for multiple babies. Includes tips on getting started, what to do if your babies are in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or IN (Intermediate Nursery), as well as information on breast feeding supplies.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
This pamphlet provides information for new parents about the flu, precautions they can take to protect their baby from the flu virus, and what will happen if you or your baby gets the flu while staying in the hospital.
As a new parent you may have questions about what to expect following the birth of your baby. This booklet is organized to follow your journey through the hospital immediately following delivery and provides information for when you and your baby are home.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwome…
This pamphlet looks at what a Central Venous Line (CVL) is, how it works, and why your child might need one. It also explains how doctors put a CVL in.
Having a child who suddenly develops PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Strep), PANS (Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome) or related conditions such as encephalitis can be a daunting challenge for parents. This clear guide explains the symptoms and …
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This pamphlet describes common fractures, how bones heal, different kinds of casts and splints, how to take care of the injured limb, and information about how the cast is removed.
A pamphlet that explains how to deal with some common problems that people experience with catheters.
For Oncology patients and families. Learn how to change the cap on a central venous line (CVL).
Lean how and why to heparin flush your child's central venous line.
For Oncology patients and families. Learn how to take care of the exit site of the central venous line (CVL).
Learn about living with an insuflon, like when it should be replaced, and how to give medicine through the insuflon.
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.
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
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.