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Maintenance for clubfoot: "Now you are walking" - 1 year to 3 years

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113684
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1905_ClubFootMaintenacne_1-3_2015_Oct.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1905
Explains the types of clubfoot, treatment including Botox, long term follow-up.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1905_ClubFootMaintenacne_1-3_2015_Oct.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to print
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 p.
Subject
Clubfoot. Talipes
Foot/Ankle. Foot/Ankle Disorders
Abstract
Explains the types of clubfoot, treatment including Botox, long term follow-up.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1905
Images
URLs
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About ureteral stents

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112870
Urology Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1671_AboutUreteralStents_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1671
Includes information about Ureteral Stents, when they're used, what to expect after surgery, how to care for your child, and follow up appointments.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1671_AboutUreteralStents_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Urology Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 5 p.
Subject
Urinary System
Abstract
Includes information about Ureteral Stents, when they're used, what to expect after surgery, how to care for your child, and follow up appointments.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1671
Images
URLs
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Red blood cell exchange

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121790
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_RBCX.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
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.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_RBCX.pdf
Alternate Title
RBX
Corporate Author
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF File, 2 p. (brochure style)
Subject
Blood Cells
Blood/Lymphatic System. Blood/Lymphatic System Diseases-Children
Abstract
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.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
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Therapeutic plasma exchange

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121791
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_TPE.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This pamphlet is about therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). It explains TPE is, how to prepare your child, and and why this procedure is needed.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_TPE.pdf
Alternate Title
TPE
Corporate Author
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF File, 2 p. (brochure style)
Subject
Blood Cells
Blood/Lymphatic System. Blood/Lymphatic System Diseases-Children
Abstract
This pamphlet is about therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). It explains TPE is, how to prepare your child, and and why this procedure is needed.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
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Peripheral blood stem cell collection

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102934
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH223_PBSC.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH223
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.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH223_PBSC.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF File, 2 p. (brochure style)
Subject
Blood Cells
Blood/Lymphatic System. Blood/Lymphatic System Diseases-Children
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection (PBSC)
Diagnostic Tests/Procedures. Physical Diagnosis
Abstract
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.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH223
URLs
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Maintenance for clubfoot: "Now you are walking" - 3 years and older

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113696
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1906ClubfootStretchMaintence3up_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1906
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1906ClubfootStretchMaintence3up_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to print
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 p.
Subject
Clubfoot. Talipes
Foot/Ankle. Foot/Ankle Disorders
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1906
Images
URLs
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How to use a needle and syringe

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110808
Hematology/Oncology Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1511_UseSyringe.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1511
Learn how to use a needle and syringe.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1511_UseSyringe.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract
Learn how to use a needle and syringe.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1511
Images
URLs
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Subcutaneous injections

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110812
Hematology/Oncology Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1528_subqinjections.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1528
The pamphlet shows parents how to give a subcutaneous injection (also know as 'sub-Q' injection).
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1528_subqinjections.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract
The pamphlet shows parents how to give a subcutaneous injection (also know as 'sub-Q' injection).
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1528
Images
URLs
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Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103265
Medical Imaging Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1111_VCUG.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1111
Describes the VCUG test, that lets doctors see your child's bladder, kidneys, and ureters. Explains how the test works, what to expect, and how to prepare and support your child.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1111_VCUG.pdf
Corporate Author
Medical Imaging Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Urinary System-Anatomy/Physiology
Ureters/Ureteral Disease
X-rays
Diagnostic Imaging. Radiography. Radionucleide Imaging
Abstract
Describes the VCUG test, that lets doctors see your child's bladder, kidneys, and ureters. Explains how the test works, what to expect, and how to prepare and support your child.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1111
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109791
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532_Epidurals.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:42 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532
Images
URLs
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About your child's insuflon catheter

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112096
Oncology/Haematology Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1512_Insufloncatheter.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1512
Learn about living with an insuflon, like when it should be replaced, and how to give medicine through the insuflon.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1512_Insufloncatheter.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Haematology Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Abstract
Learn about living with an insuflon, like when it should be replaced, and how to give medicine through the insuflon.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1512
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Korean)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123101
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Kor_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Kor
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Kor_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Korean
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Kor
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123102
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Pun_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Pun
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Pun_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Pun
Images
URLs
Show Less

Information about epidurals (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123103
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532SCh_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532SCh
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532SCh_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Simplified Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532SCh
Images
URLs
Show Less

Information about epidurals (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123106
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Spa_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Spa
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Spa_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Spa
Images
URLs
Show Less

Information about epidurals (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123107
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532TCh_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532TCh
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532TCh_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Traditional Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532TCh
Images
URLs
Show Less

Information about epidurals (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123108
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Vie_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Vie
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Vie_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Vie
Images
URLs
Show Less

Peripherally inserted central catheter

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112832
IV Home Therapy Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1552_PICC.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1552
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1552_PICC.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
IV Home Therapy Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Catheterization
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
Notes
BCCH1552
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1552
Images
URLs
Show Less

Cuffed Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114692
IV Home Therapy Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1576_CuffedPICC.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1576
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1576_CuffedPICC.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
IV Home Therapy Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file, 4 p.
Subject
Catheterization
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
Notes
BCCH1576
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1576
Images
URLs
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Spinal headache and epidural blood patch

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123070
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EpiduralBloodPatch.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Many people experience a headache after birth. A spinal headache is a special type of headache that people can have after an epidural or spinal anesthetic. It is caused by a hole in the spinal fluid sac, where the epidural went in.; This handout describes symptoms of spinal headaches. It also expla…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EpiduralBloodPatch.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
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Drug Side Effects
Abstract
Many people experience a headache after birth. A spinal headache is a special type of headache that people can have after an epidural or spinal anesthetic. It is caused by a hole in the spinal fluid sac, where the epidural went in.
This handout describes symptoms of spinal headaches. It also explains how an epidural blood patch procedure can help. A blood patch uses your own blood to patch a hole in your spinal fluid sac.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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