Author

Domi, Max

Place of Publication

Toronto

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Canada

Publication Date

2019

Physical Description

Paperback; 209p.

Subject

Diabetes Mellitus - Young Adults

Abstract

Growing up the son of a professional hockey player - Tie Domi - Max saw from an early age what it took to make the NHL: grit, talent, and the support of a team. Over countless hours in the garage, at the rink, and in the gym, Max chased his dream. It seemed that Max was born to be on the ice.

But then, when he was twelve years old, Max started getting sick. And sicker. Eventually, he and his family learned the truth: Max had type 1 diabetes.

Overnight, Max and his family found their lives upended. All Max wanted was to be a normal kid, but suddenly, the simplest things - a game of basketball with friends, a family meal, a school field trip - were complicated with a thousand different considerations.

As he struggled to find his new normal, Max slowly began to realize that overcoming his disease demanded the same qualities that it took to be a hockey player - mental and physical toughness, maturity, and the love and care of family and friends. Bit by bit, he learned - sometimes the hard way - not just to control his diabetes, but to turn it into an advantage. If managing his disease was going to demand that Max be stronger, more prepared, and more disciplined than anyone else, then he wouldn't just be good at those things: he'd be the best. He'd do whatever it took to move him closer to his dream of playing in the NHL.

ISBN

9781982155896

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH FL 800.6 DOM 2019

Copies

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_ContinuousNerveBlockPumpAtHome.pdf

Corporate Author

Acute Pain Service

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

PDF; 2 p.

Subject

Anesthesia

Pain Control

Surgery-Coping

Abstract

A continuous nerve block pump gives your child a steady dose of pain medicine after their surgery. Learn how to care for your child with a nerve block, how to take care of the pump, how to remove the catheter, and when to get help.

Language

English

Material Type

Handout

Online

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Elastomeric-pump-info.pdf

Corporate Author

Acute Pain Service

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

PDF; 2 p.

Subject

Anesthesia

Pain Control

Surgery-Coping

Abstract

Nerve blocks are performed by delivering local anesthetic (numbing medication) around the nerves that carry painful sensation from the surgical site or limb (arm or leg).

Learn how this nerve block works, and what to expect.

There is a separate handout on caring for your child with an elastomeric pump.

Language

English

Material Type

Handout

Online

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Caring-for-your-child-elastomeric-pump.pdf

Corporate Author

Acute Pain Service

Place of Publication

Vancouver, BC

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

PDF; 2 p.

Subject

Anesthesia

Pain Control

Surgery-Coping

Abstract

Nerve blocks are performed by delivering local anesthetic (numbing medication) around the nerves that carry painful sensation from the surgical site or limb (arm or leg).

Learn how to care for your child at home, when they have an elastomeric pump. This handout explains what to expect, and when to get help.

Language

English

Material Type

Handout

Online