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Everything you need to know about the opioid epidemic

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122610
Paulus, Rajdeep. Rosen Publishing Group , 2019.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5734305
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
YOUTH EA 835 PAU 2019
For young adult readers looking for the lowdown on opioids, this book delivers the facts, including how opioids affect the brain and why painkillers can lead to dependence. This practical guide includes tips for coping with pain without resorting to opioids, and resources for those who are facing o…
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URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5734305
Author
Paulus, Rajdeep
Publisher
Rosen Publishing Group
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
eBook (66 pages)
Series
The Need to Know Library
Subject
Narcotics/Opioids and Antagonists
Chemical Dependency-Young Adults
Abstract
For young adult readers looking for the lowdown on opioids, this book delivers the facts, including how opioids affect the brain and why painkillers can lead to dependence. This practical guide includes tips for coping with pain without resorting to opioids, and resources for those who are facing opioid dependence. (Note: This resource uses the term 'addiction,' instead of preferred terms 'substance use problem' or 'problematic use.') For ages 12+.
ISBN
9781508183594
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
YOUTH EA 835 PAU 2019
URLs
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5734305
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Using a continuous nerve block infusion pump at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122779
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_ContinuousNerveBlockPumpAtHome.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
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.
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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
URLs
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_ContinuousNerveBlockPumpAtHome.pdf
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Peripheral nerve block (elastomeric pump) information sheet

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123699
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Elastomeric-pump-info.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
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…
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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
URLs
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Elastomeric-pump-info.pdf
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Caring for your child with an elastomeric pump : Information sheet

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123700
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Caring-for-your-child-elastomeric-pump.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
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…
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  1 url  
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
URLs
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Caring-for-your-child-elastomeric-pump.pdf
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