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This pamphlet explains the red blood cell exchange (RBCX) procedure. You will learn when this procedure is needed, and how to prepare a child for RBCX.
This pamphlet provides information about the Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Test, which measures how the hearing nerve and brainstem respond to sounds. It includes how the test is done, explains why your child must be asleep during the test, and eating and drinking instructions.
This 1 page pamphlet for parents explains what an Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) test is, and what you can do to prepare for the test.
This pamphlet is about therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). It explains TPE is, how to prepare your child, and and why this procedure is needed.
Follow Carter as he learns about a special machine called a CT Scanner when he gets a bad stomachache. He is a very brave boy and enjoys going inside the 'donut'.
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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.
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Isaac understand his body and the procedure for photopheresis.
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A realistic, photograph-based storybook to prepare children for a blood test. Monkey meets a phlebotomist and stays still during the test. His mum reads him a story. Developed in partnership with the UK's National Health Service.; Ages 2-7
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The Medikidz help Freddy overcome his fears about having a blood test.
Follow Betty as she has her first blood test and learns that it is not as scary as she thought. She also learns about blood from Nurse Nina and gets to stay in the hospital and make lots of new friends.
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Learn about why your child needs an implanted port, how they get one, and how the port works. Includes illustrations.
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains how sickle cell disease affects the body, and how treatments work.
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This pamphlet answers some of the most commonly asked questions about mastitis. (Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue and/or milk ducts.)
Comic book featuring Medikidz, superhero experts on health and illness. Explains why people need insulin, and how blood glucose meters help people with diabetes track blood glucose levels.
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This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.
In graphic novel format, the Medikidz, superheroes from the planet Mediland, help Kevin understand blood transfusions
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Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
Shane Burcaw was born with a rare disease called spinal muscular atrophy, which hinders his muscles? growth. As a result, his body hasn?t grown bigger and stronger as he?s gotten older―it?s gotten smaller and weaker instead. This hasn?t stopped him from doing the things he enjoys (like eating…
The pamphlet for inpatient families provides information on what a gastrointestinal endoscopy/colonoscopy is, and how your child's care team will prepare them for the procedure.