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What you need to know about your PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108523
IV Home Therapy Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1383_PiccNeedToKnow.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1383
Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1383_PiccNeedToKnow.pdf
Corporate Author
IV Home Therapy Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF, 4 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Medical Equipment and Supplies (general works; includes medical devices)
Abstract
Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1383
Images
URLs
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ASA and Heparin Information

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113331
BC Women's Ambulatory Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , Feb. 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW959_ASA_HeparinInformation_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW959
This pamphlet gives information on ASA and Heparin to prevent pregnancy loss due to APA (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome).
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW959_ASA_HeparinInformation_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Ambulatory Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
Feb. 2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 page
Subject
Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage.
Drug Therapy . Pharmacology
Abstract
This pamphlet gives information on ASA and Heparin to prevent pregnancy loss due to APA (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome).
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW959
URLs
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Botulinum (Botox) injections

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106496
Orthopedic Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1314_Botulinum_Botox_Injections_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1314
Describes the reasons for giving botox injections, also describes how it works, the benefits, and what to do after the injections.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1314_Botulinum_Botox_Injections_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Orthopedic Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Drug Therapy . Pharmacology
Muscles. Muscle Diseases
Spasticity
Abstract
Describes the reasons for giving botox injections, also describes how it works, the benefits, and what to do after the injections.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1314
Images
URLs
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BC Children's Hospital Comfort PACT : Medication: Family evidence summary

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123697
Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Medication.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.; This handout explains one of our approaches, medication. Learn why it matters, and what you …
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Medication.pdf
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 1 page
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.
The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.
This handout explains one of our approaches, medication. Learn why it matters, and what you can expect from staff.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Preventing infective endocarditis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112122
Cardiology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1215_InfectiveEndocarditis.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1215
Describes what Infective Endocarditis is, what causes it, how to prevent it, and what to do if you child gets it.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1215_InfectiveEndocarditis.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Cardiology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Endocarditis
Bacterial Diseases
Abstract
Describes what Infective Endocarditis is, what causes it, how to prevent it, and what to do if you child gets it.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1215
Images
URLs
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Department of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_Acetaminophen.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
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.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_Acetaminophen.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Drug Therapy-Children
Abstract
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
Show Less
Pain Service. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_Opioids.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
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 …
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_Opioids.pdf
Corporate Author
Pain Service
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Drug Therapy-Children
Abstract
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 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.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAID)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123259
Department of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_NSAID.pdf
Material Type
Online
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…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_NSAID.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Drug Therapy-Children
Abstract
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 (including Toradol®);
- Diclofenac (including Voltaren®); and
- Celecoxib (Celebrex®).
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) and Selective Serotonin-Norephinephrine Reuptake Inhibitors (SNRI)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123260
Department of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_SSRI.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
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…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_SSRI.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Drug Therapy-Children
Abstract
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 to do if you miss a dose;
- Safety measures;
- Side effects; and
- When to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
Show Less
Department of Pharmacy. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_Clonidine.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
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.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_Clonidine.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Pharmacy
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Drug Therapy-Children
Abstract
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
Show Less

Gabapentin and Pregabalin

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123262
Pain Service. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_Gaba.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
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.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Medication_Gaba.pdf
Corporate Author
Pain Service
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Drug Therapy-Children
Abstract
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
Show Less

How to give nasal spray

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112335
ENT Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1640_HowToGiveNasalSpray_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1640
This 1 page handout describes to parents how and why to give nasal spray to your child.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1640_HowToGiveNasalSpray_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
ENT Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Ear/Nose/Throat-Drug Therapy
Abstract
This 1 page handout describes to parents how and why to give nasal spray to your child.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1640
Images
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/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
Show Less
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
Show Less

Acetylsalicyclic acid (ASA)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114240
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
Click the link above to view or print.
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
Show Less
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
Show Less
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
Show Less
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
Show Less
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
Show Less
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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