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Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
Describes the reasons for giving botox injections, also describes how it works, the benefits, and what to do after the injections.
Describes what Infective Endocarditis is, what causes it, how to prevent it, and what to do if you child gets it.
This 1 page handout describes to parents how and why to give nasal spray to your child.
Learn about living with an insuflon, like when it should be replaced, and how to give medicine through the insuflon.
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 pamphlet lists places to find high-quality information online. It also explains how to find a dietitian, and how a dietitian can help with food allergies in children.
Threatened preterm labour is a term of labour that happens at least 3 or more weeks before your expected date of birth. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
Learn how to safely handle chemotherapy medicine at home.
Activities to enccourage speech development for children aged birth to 2, 2 to 4 years and 4 to 6 years.
This pamphlet provides parents of children who have undergone Neurosurgery at BC Children's Hospital with information on: How to help their child with pain and discomfort after surgery, how to care for the wound, how to get the stitches (sutures) out, what activities are safe for their child to do,…
Provides information about symptoms to look for after a transfusion.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with feeding support.
This picture book prepares children for a joint injection. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen, when they come to the Medial Day Unit for this procedure.
This picture book prepares children for a procedure at BC Children's Hospital. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen when they come to hospital. The book also includes links to videos, and what your child can expect if they stay overnight.
This handout provides an overview of high blood pressure during pregnancy. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
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…
Fentanyl offers a medium amount of pain relief during during labour. This overview explains how fentanyl is given during labour, and includes a list of possible side effects for you and your baby.