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Howl gets a heart

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122245
Cortez, Brenda E., Contento, Dindo (illustrator). Niko 11 Publishing & Design , 2017.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FD 235 COR 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Help Others With Love (HOWL) is the positive message of kindness conveyed in this story about Howl the Owl. Howl is an eight year old little owl in need of a life saving heart transplant. Join Howl on his journey as he waits for a new heart and finally receives the ultimate gift of his life.
Author
Cortez, Brenda E.
Contento, Dindo (illustrator)
Publisher
Niko 11 Publishing & Design
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
Softcover ; [24 p.], illustrations
Series
Howl the Own Organ Donation Series
Subject
Heart Transplantation
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Transplantation
Organ Donation
Congenital Heart Diseases
Abstract
Help Others With Love (HOWL) is the positive message of kindness conveyed in this story about Howl the Owl. Howl is an eight year old little owl in need of a life saving heart transplant. Join Howl on his journey as he waits for a new heart and finally receives the ultimate gift of his life.
ISBN
9780999360118
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FD 235 COR 2017

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Organ transplants: What every kid needs to know

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122263
United Network for Organ Sharing. Richmond, VA: , 2018.
URL
https://unos.org/wp-content/uploads/unos/WEKNTK.pdf
Material Type
Booklet
Ebook
Call Number
JUNIOR ED 700 UNO 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This booklet has been created to help children and their families feel more at ease with the organ transplantation process by providing general information in an understandable format. Most importantly, it is designed to let the readers know that they are not alone and that there are other children…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
https://unos.org/wp-content/uploads/unos/WEKNTK.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to print.
Corporate Author
United Network for Organ Sharing
Place of Publication
Richmond, VA
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover ; [16 p.], illustrations
Subject
Transplantation
Organ Donation
Abstract
This booklet has been created to help children and their families feel more at ease with the organ transplantation process by providing general information in an understandable format. Most importantly, it is designed to let the readers know that they are not alone and that there are other children who need a transplant.
Also available as an ebook.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Ebook
Call Number
JUNIOR ED 700 UNO 2018

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Howl helps Bella

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122327
Cortez, Brenda E., Contento, Dindo (illustrator). Niko 11 Publishing & Design , 2017.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR ED 700 COR 2017
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Help Others With Love (HOWL) is the positive message of kindness conveyed in this story about Howl the Owl. Howl is an eight year old little owl in need of a life saving heart transplant. Join Howl as he helps his best friend Bella through a difficult time, while learning what it means to be an org…
Author
Cortez, Brenda E.
Contento, Dindo (illustrator)
Publisher
Niko 11 Publishing & Design
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
Softcover ; [24 p.], illustrations
Series
Howl the Own Organ Donation Series
Subject
Organ Donation
Transplantation
Abstract
Help Others With Love (HOWL) is the positive message of kindness conveyed in this story about Howl the Owl. Howl is an eight year old little owl in need of a life saving heart transplant. Join Howl as he helps his best friend Bella through a difficult time, while learning what it means to be an organ donor.
ISBN
9780999360125
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR ED 700 COR 2017

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Starting a conversation: School children with congenital heart disease

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112729
Roberts, Jillian, MacMath, Sheryl. Calgary, AB: Detselig Enterprises Ltd. , 2006.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FD 500 ROB 2006
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This book is written specifically for parents, teachers, and all school personnel who work with children living with congenital heart disease. It provides detailed, practical suggestions for developing strong, supportive relationships between parents and teachers.
Author
Roberts, Jillian
MacMath, Sheryl
Place of Publication
Calgary, AB
Publisher
Detselig Enterprises Ltd.
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
Softcover: 109 p.
Subject
Congenital Heart Diseases
Congenital Heart Diseases-Coping
Abstract
This book is written specifically for parents, teachers, and all school personnel who work with children living with congenital heart disease. It provides detailed, practical suggestions for developing strong, supportive relationships between parents and teachers.
ISBN
9781550593198
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FD 500 ROB 2006

Copies

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Heartpedia: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124812
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Cincinnati, OH: , 2018.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heartpedia/id885512669
Material Type
Online
Heartpedia, created by Cincinnati Children's Hospital, allows you to interact with 3D models of pediatric heart anomalies and defects. Healthcare providers may use these anatomically-correct models as visual learning tools to help educate patients and families on specific defects and repairs. Heart…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/heartpedia/id885512669
Corporate Author
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Place of Publication
Cincinnati, OH
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Congenital Heart Diseases
Abstract
Heartpedia, created by Cincinnati Children's Hospital, allows you to interact with 3D models of pediatric heart anomalies and defects. Healthcare providers may use these anatomically-correct models as visual learning tools to help educate patients and families on specific defects and repairs. Heartpedia may also be helpful to patients and families who want to learn more on their own or to share the details of a defect with concerned friends and family.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Heartpedia: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124813
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Cincinnati, OH: , 2018.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cardinal.childrensheartencyclopedia&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Heartpedia, created by Cincinnati Children's Hospital, allows you to interact with 3D models of pediatric heart anomalies and defects. Healthcare providers may use these anatomically-correct models as visual learning tools to help educate patients and families on specific defects and repairs. Heart…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cardinal.childrensheartencyclopedia&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Place of Publication
Cincinnati, OH
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Congenital Heart Diseases
Abstract
Heartpedia, created by Cincinnati Children's Hospital, allows you to interact with 3D models of pediatric heart anomalies and defects. Healthcare providers may use these anatomically-correct models as visual learning tools to help educate patients and families on specific defects and repairs. Heartpedia may also be helpful to patients and families who want to learn more on their own or to share the details of a defect with concerned friends and family.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Understanding congenital heart defects: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121916
Maxwell, Kimberley, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FD 500 MAX 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Join Corey on his journey to learn about how the heart works, different types of congenital heart defects, and how heart defect symptoms are treated.
Alternate Title
Medikids
Author
Maxwell, Kimberley
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 16 p.
Series
Medikids
Subject
Congenital Heart Diseases
Abstract
Join Corey on his journey to learn about how the heart works, different types of congenital heart defects, and how heart defect symptoms are treated.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FD 500 MAX 2018

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CHD Doodles: A Workbook on Congenital Heart Defects

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124039
Su, Lillian, Kim, Yaeji [ill.]. CHD Doodles , 2020.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FD 500 SU 2020
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Are you interested in learning more about congenital heart disease? How the blood flows in different heart lesions such as CAVC and HLHS? Do you want to better understand what the expected arterial saturations should be and why? Do you learn better by pictures than text? Then, this book is for you!…
Author
Su, Lillian
Kim, Yaeji [ill.]
Editor
Goldberg, Martha
Ma, Michael
Publisher
CHD Doodles
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Softcover; 51 pages
Subject
Congenital Heart Diseases
Abstract
Are you interested in learning more about congenital heart disease? How the blood flows in different heart lesions such as CAVC and HLHS? Do you want to better understand what the expected arterial saturations should be and why? Do you learn better by pictures than text? Then, this book is for you! Created by an educator team from Nursing, Medicine, and Cardiac Surgery who has been teaching bedside care for over 10 years, this book has lots of pictures and clinical questions about several forms of congenital heart disease.
ISBN
9781715577216
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FD 500 SU 2020

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Patch the Brave Heart Lion

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124090
Halls-Jones, Natalie, Horsell, Karen. , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FD 500 HAL 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
"Patch the heart lion doesn't think of himself as brave or strong. He gets upset when he can't keep up with everyone else. But is he really as weak and scared as he thinks he is? Find out just how brave and strong Patch really is"
Author
Halls-Jones, Natalie
Horsell, Karen
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Softcover
Subject
Congenital Heart Diseases
Abstract
"Patch the heart lion doesn't think of himself as brave or strong. He gets upset when he can't keep up with everyone else. But is he really as weak and scared as he thinks he is? Find out just how brave and strong Patch really is"
ISBN
9780646580005
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FD 500 HAL 2012

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Your transplant adventure: A kid's guide to organ transplant

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122439
Butler, Matt, Smith, Tanya, Mueller, Melissa [Ill.]. [Ann Arbor, MI]: Michigan Publishing , 2018.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR ED 700 BUT 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This picture book was created for young children who are in need of a solid organ transplant. It was developed by two dedicated Social Workers at the University of Michigan Transplant Center to give these children and their families something to put them more at ease with the organ transplant proc…
  1 image  
Author
Butler, Matt
Smith, Tanya
Mueller, Melissa [Ill.]
Place of Publication
[Ann Arbor, MI]
Publisher
Michigan Publishing
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
picture book, 25 p.
Subject
Transplantation
Abstract
This picture book was created for young children who are in need of a solid organ transplant. It was developed by two dedicated Social Workers at the University of Michigan Transplant Center to give these children and their families something to put them more at ease with the organ transplant process and to help them understand that they are not alone.
This picture book was created for young children who are in need of a solid organ transplant. It was developed by two dedicated Social Workers at the University of Michigan Transplant Center.
Features simple text and bright, colourful illustrations. The book is written in question and answer format, from a child?s point of view.
This book is the perfect accompaniment for young children who may need a transplant. It will also help siblings and other family members who have questions about the transplant process.
This book is the perfect accompaniment for young children who may need a transplant, as well as for siblings and other family members who have questions and would appreciate some assistance on how to talk about the transplant process.
ISBN
9781607854975
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR ED 700 BUT 2018

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Screening for newborn heart problems

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113581
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1001_ScreenHeartProblems.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1001_ScreenHeartProblems.pdf
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
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What is heart catheterization

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112296
Cardiology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1119HeartCatheterization.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1119
Explains the heart catheterization procedure, including why your child may need it, what to expect during the procedure, how to prepare, and what to do after the procedure.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1119HeartCatheterization.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
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Abstract
Explains the heart catheterization procedure, including why your child may need it, what to expect during the procedure, how to prepare, and what to do after the procedure.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1119
Images
URLs
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Understanding stem cell transplants: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121421
Renfrew, Ruth, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FC 503 REN 2018
Join Jett on his journey through the human body to learn how stem cells work and what happens before and after an autologous or allogeneic transplant.
  1 image  
Alternate Title
Medikids
Author
Renfrew, Ruth
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 12 p.
Series
Medikids
Subject
Transplantation
Blood Cells
Bone Marrow. Bone Marrow Diseases
Abstract
Join Jett on his journey through the human body to learn how stem cells work and what happens before and after an autologous or allogeneic transplant.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FC 503 REN 2018
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Caring for your child with a Blake Drain

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120145
Department of Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1948blakedrain.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1948
This handout goes through the steps of managing and taking care of a Blake Drain.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1948blakedrain.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Department of Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Cardiology
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Abstract
This handout goes through the steps of managing and taking care of a Blake Drain.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1948
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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
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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/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
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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
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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/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
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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/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
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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/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
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