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About your child's implanted port

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102635
Oncology Haematology/BMT Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1040a_Port.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1040a
Learn about why your child needs an implanted port, how they get one, and how the port works. Includes illustrations.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1040a_Port.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Oncology Haematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Blood Tests. Blood Chemistries
Blood Transfusions
Vascular Access Device
Abstract
Learn about why your child needs an implanted port, how they get one, and how the port works. Includes illustrations.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1040a
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URLs
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Central venous line : What you need to know

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102673
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department, Parenteral Therapy. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1041_CVLWhatYouNeedtoKnow.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1041
This pamphlet looks at what a Central Venous Line (CVL) is, how it works, and why your child might need one. It also explains how doctors put a CVL in.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1041_CVLWhatYouNeedtoKnow.pdf
Alternate Title
CVL : What you need to know
Corporate Author
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department
Parenteral Therapy
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Home Care Technology
Central Venous Catheter
Abstract
This pamphlet looks at what a Central Venous Line (CVL) is, how it works, and why your child might need one. It also explains how doctors put a CVL in.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1041
Images
URLs
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Myringotomy & tympanostomy tubes

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102770
Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_EarTubes.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1023
Learn what to expect after your child has ear tube surgery. Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_EarTubes.pdf
Corporate Author
Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Otitis. Otitis Media-Surgery
Myringotomy
Ear/Nose/Throat-Surgery. Otolaryngological Surgery
Abstract
Learn what to expect after your child has ear tube surgery. Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1023
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URLs
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Peripheral blood stem cell collection

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102934
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH223_PBSC.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH223
This pamphlet about the PBSC procedure. It explains what stem cells are and why this procedure is needed. It discusses how to prepare a child for PBSC and explains what to expect after the procedure.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH223_PBSC.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF File, 2 p. (brochure style)
Subject
Blood Cells
Blood/Lymphatic System. Blood/Lymphatic System Diseases-Children
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection (PBSC)
Diagnostic Tests/Procedures. Physical Diagnosis
Abstract
This pamphlet about the PBSC procedure. It explains what stem cells are and why this procedure is needed. It discusses how to prepare a child for PBSC and explains what to expect after the procedure.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH223
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Flushing your child's implanted port

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103195
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1040b_FlushingPort.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1040b
Learn how to flush Heparin solution through your child's implanted port. Includes photographs.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1040b_FlushingPort.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF: 5p.
Subject
Heparin
Vascular Access Device
Abstract
Learn how to flush Heparin solution through your child's implanted port. Includes photographs.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1040b
Images
URLs
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Living with a central venous line (CVL)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103198
Oncology/Hematology/BMT. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1044_LivingwithCVL.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1044
A pamphlet that explains how to deal with some common problems that people experience with catheters.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1044_LivingwithCVL.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to print.
Corporate Author
Oncology/Hematology/BMT
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF, 5 p.
Subject
Central Venous Catheter
Abstract
A pamphlet that explains how to deal with some common problems that people experience with catheters.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1044
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URLs
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Caring for yourself after surgery to correct scoliosis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103204
Department of Orthopedic Surgery. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1052_CaringForChildAfterScoliosisSurgery_2014_Sept.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1052
Describes caring for yourself after having scoliosis surgery. Includes: going back to school; care of the incision (scar); aches, pains and funny feelings; wearing braces and eating well.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1052_CaringForChildAfterScoliosisSurgery_2014_Sept.pdf
Website Notes
click on the link below to view/print
Corporate Author
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Scoliosis. Lordosis
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
Describes caring for yourself after having scoliosis surgery. Includes: going back to school; care of the incision (scar); aches, pains and funny feelings; wearing braces and eating well.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1052
Images
URLs
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Seizure associated with fever - caring for your child: Advice for parents and families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106229
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1008_SeizureWithFever_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1008
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1008_SeizureWithFever_2012.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Emergency Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Seizure Disorders-Children
Fever
Abstract
Explains what a seizure is, what you should and should not do when your child is having a seizure.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1008
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URLs
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Your child's heart surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106249
Department of Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1624_HeartSurgery.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1624
Information on how to prepare for your child's heart surgery including dental care, what happens at the pre-admission clinic, what to do if your child becomes ill before surgery, how to prepare your child, what to pack, visiting.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1624_HeartSurgery.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 8 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart Diseases-Surgery. Coronary Surgery
Surgery-Coping
Surgery
Abstract
Information on how to prepare for your child's heart surgery including dental care, what happens at the pre-admission clinic, what to do if your child becomes ill before surgery, how to prepare your child, what to pack, visiting.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1624
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URLs
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Where can I find? Information for patients and families: Where can I find?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106483
Child Life. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1415_WhereCanIFind_2014.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1415
A guide to places and services in the neighborhood near BC Children's Hospital including:; Describes: amenities at the hospital and in the neighbourhood; parking on site; where to eat inside hospital; accommodation options and travel and transportation options.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1415_WhereCanIFind_2014.pdf
Author
Child Life
Corporate Author
Department of Learning and Development
Partners in Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
1 PDF file
Subject
Housing/Living Arrangements
Support Groups
Internet
Directories. Resource Guides
Maps
Hospital Food Services
Hospitals Services
Abstract
A guide to places and services in the neighborhood near BC Children's Hospital including:
Describes: amenities at the hospital and in the neighbourhood; parking on site; where to eat inside hospital; accommodation options and travel and transportation options.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1415
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
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URLs
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Cortical visual impairment in young children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog107581
Visual Impairment Team. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1519_CorticalVisualImpairment.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1519
Information to assist parents and caregivers of a child with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1519_CorticalVisualImpairment.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Visual Impairment Team
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file, 3 p.
Subject
Vision/Vision Disorders. Visual Impairments
Visual Impairment
Abstract
Information to assist parents and caregivers of a child with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1519
Images
URLs
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Breast massage, expression and 'hands on' pumping of mother's milk

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108834
Lactation Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC , 2015. 3rd.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW963_BreastMassageExpression_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW502
These easy steps explain how to massage and hand express breast milk.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW963_BreastMassageExpression_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Lactation Services
Edition
3rd
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Abstract
These easy steps explain how to massage and hand express breast milk.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW502
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URLs
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Breastfeeding your baby

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108835
Postpartum/Birthing Family Education Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW732_BFYourBaby_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW732
Booklet describing breastfeeding techniques and common problems associated with breastfeeding.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW732_BFYourBaby_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Postpartum/Birthing Family Education Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF File: 5 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Abstract
Booklet describing breastfeeding techniques and common problems associated with breastfeeding.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW732
Images
URLs
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Helpful hints: For starting and keeping up your breast milk supply when your baby is not breastfeeding

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108837
Lactation Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC , 2015. 3rd.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW982_HelpfulHints_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW982
Information on how to start and keep up breast milk supply when a baby is not breastfeeding.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW982_HelpfulHints_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Lactation Services
Edition
3rd
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Abstract
Information on how to start and keep up breast milk supply when a baby is not breastfeeding.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW982
Images
URLs
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Care of your child with a pacemaker

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109417
Children's Heart Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1392_CareOfYourChildWithPacemaker_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1392
Information on how to care for a child with a pacemaker used to treat an irregular heart rhythm (arrythmia). Including: how to care for the incision; activity recommendations; signs of possible problems; travel information; environmental hazards.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1392_CareOfYourChildWithPacemaker_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link to view/print.
Corporate Author
Children's Heart Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias-Surgery. Pacemakers
Arrhythmias-Coping
Abstract
Information on how to care for a child with a pacemaker used to treat an irregular heart rhythm (arrythmia). Including: how to care for the incision; activity recommendations; signs of possible problems; travel information; environmental hazards.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1392
Images
URLs
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Caring for your child after heart surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109789
Cardiology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1445_CaringChildAfterHeartSurgery.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1445
A guide to help parents care for their child after heart surgery. Topics include: care of your child's incision; diet; pain management; post-surgical behaviour; activity; immunizations; returning to school and day care; preventing infection; and Post Pericardiotomy Syndrome(PPS).
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1445_CaringChildAfterHeartSurgery.pdf
Corporate Author
Cardiology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Heart Diseases-Surgery. Coronary Surgery
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Abstract
A guide to help parents care for their child after heart surgery. Topics include: care of your child's incision; diet; pain management; post-surgical behaviour; activity; immunizations; returning to school and day care; preventing infection; and Post Pericardiotomy Syndrome(PPS).
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1445
Images
URLs
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Healthy eating for diabetes during pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110520
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy in Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Diabetes
Abstract
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
Notes
BCW690
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
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Hip spica body cast

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110778
Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1014_HipSpicaBodyCast_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1014
Information for families with children in a hip spica body cast. Includes: cast care, skin care, day-to-day care, as well as other resources and hints.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1014_HipSpicaBodyCast_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Department of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 17 p.
Subject
Hip. Hip Disorders
Cast Care
Abstract
Information for families with children in a hip spica body cast. Includes: cast care, skin care, day-to-day care, as well as other resources and hints.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1014
Images
URLs
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How to use a needle and syringe

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110808
Hematology/Oncology Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1511_UseSyringe.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1511
Learn how to use a needle and syringe.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1511_UseSyringe.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
Hematology/Oncology Clinic
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract
Learn how to use a needle and syringe.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1511
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URLs
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