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101 ways to facilitate making friends: How to engage and deepen support networks for people with disabilities

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112346
Johannes, Aaron, Reynolds, Jim, Stanfield, Susan. [Vancouver, BC?]: Spectrum Press , 2011.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CF 300 WAY 2011
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
On its own or as a companion to the book "101 Ways to Make Friends: Ideas and conversation starters for people with disabilities", this collection of strategies is for parents, leaders and teachers of all kinds. It's a book about being a friend, learning ways to make a contribution to community, an…
Author
Johannes, Aaron
Reynolds, Jim
Stanfield, Susan
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Spectrum Press
Publication Date
2011
Physical Description
Softcover: 198 p.
Subject
Friendship
Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)
Social Skills
Relationships
Developmental Disability
Abstract
On its own or as a companion to the book "101 Ways to Make Friends: Ideas and conversation starters for people with disabilities", this collection of strategies is for parents, leaders and teachers of all kinds. It's a book about being a friend, learning ways to make a contribution to community, and what it means to be a good friend or neighbour, son or daughter, brother or sister, etc.
ISBN
9781257060504
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CF 300 WAY 2011

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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About ureteral stents

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112870
Urology Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1671_AboutUreteralStents_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1671
Includes information about Ureteral Stents, when they're used, what to expect after surgery, how to care for your child, and follow up appointments.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1671_AboutUreteralStents_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Urology Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 5 p.
Subject
Urinary System
Abstract
Includes information about Ureteral Stents, when they're used, what to expect after surgery, how to care for your child, and follow up appointments.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1671
Images
URLs
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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
Images
URLs
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About your child's insuflon catheter

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112096
Oncology/Haematology Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1512_Insufloncatheter.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1512
Learn about living with an insuflon, like when it should be replaced, and how to give medicine through the insuflon.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1512_Insufloncatheter.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Haematology Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Abstract
Learn about living with an insuflon, like when it should be replaced, and how to give medicine through the insuflon.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1512
Images
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/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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An appetite for life : How to feed your child from the start

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122611
Llewellyn, Clare, Syrad, Hayley. The Experiment , 2019.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5743744
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
GK 260 LLE 2019
One of the greatest challenges a parent faces is navigating their child's appetite. This book separates fact from fad, and shares the latest reliable science to help you decide what's best for you and your child. The book covers eating during pregnancy, milk-feeding (with breastfeeding or formula),…
  1 url  
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=5743744
Author
Llewellyn, Clare
Syrad, Hayley
Publisher
The Experiment
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
eBook (354 pages)
Subject
Children's Health-Diet/Nutrition
Abstract
One of the greatest challenges a parent faces is navigating their child's appetite. This book separates fact from fad, and shares the latest reliable science to help you decide what's best for you and your child. The book covers eating during pregnancy, milk-feeding (with breastfeeding or formula), baby's first foods, and toddler diets. This is an invaluable, evidence-based guide to your child's unique appetite and what they need in order to eat well, for life.
ISBN
9781615195404
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
GK 260 LLE 2019
URLs
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An early start for your child with autism: Using everyday activities to help kids connect, communicate, and learn

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114060
Rogers, Sally, Dawson, Geraldine, Vismara, Laurie. New York, NY: The Guilford Press , 2012.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 ROG 2012
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids, including those with ASD, have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it …
Author
Rogers, Sally
Dawson, Geraldine
Vismara, Laurie
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
The Guilford Press
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Paperback, 342 p.
Subject
Autism
Children with Disabilities
Abstract
This encouraging guide from the developers of a groundbreaking early intervention program provides doable, practical strategies you can use every day. Nearly all young kids, including those with ASD, have an amazing capacity to learn. Drs. Sally Rogers, Geraldine Dawson, and Laurie Vismara make it surprisingly simple to turn daily routines like breakfast or bath time into fun and rewarding learning experiences that target crucial developmental skills. Vivid examples illustrate proven techniques for promoting play, language, and engagement. Get an early start, and give your child the tools to explore and enjoy the world.
Notes
This book has about a six month wait list.
ISBN
9781609184704
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 272 ROG 2012

Copies

Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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ASA and Heparin Information

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113331
BC Women's Ambulatory Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , Feb. 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW959_ASA_HeparinInformation_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW959
This pamphlet gives information on ASA and Heparin to prevent pregnancy loss due to APA (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome).
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW959_ASA_HeparinInformation_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Ambulatory Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
Feb. 2015
Physical Description
PDF: 1 page
Subject
Pregnancy Loss. Miscarriage.
Drug Therapy . Pharmacology
Abstract
This pamphlet gives information on ASA and Heparin to prevent pregnancy loss due to APA (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome).
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW959
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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Beyond Behaviors: Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children's Behavioral Challenges

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123488
Delahooke, Mona. PESI Publishing and Media , 2019.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 900 DEL 2019
Availability
1 copy, 0 available
Internationally known pediatric psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke describes behaviors as the tip of the iceberg, important signals that we should address by seeking to understand a child's individual differences in the context of relational safety.; Featuring impactful worksheets and charts, this ac…
Author
Delahooke, Mona
Publisher
PESI Publishing and Media
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
Softcover; 315 p.
Subject
Disruptive Behavior Disorders
Abstract
Internationally known pediatric psychologist, Dr. Mona Delahooke describes behaviors as the tip of the iceberg, important signals that we should address by seeking to understand a child's individual differences in the context of relational safety.
Featuring impactful worksheets and charts, this accessible book offers professionals, educators and parents tools and techniques to reduce behavioral challenges and promote psychological resilience and satisfying, secure relationships.
Neuroscience-based effective tools and strategies for children labeled with:
- Conduct Disorder
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Reactive Attachment Disorder (RAD)
- Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD)
- Anxiety & Depression
- Autism & Developmental or Learning Differences
And children who experience or have experienced:
- Aggressive, confusing or unpredictable behaviors
- Tantrums and meltdowns
- Disconnection or shutdown
- Adverse childhood experiences
- Trauma and toxic stress
ISBN
9781683731191
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
CD 900 DEL 2019

Copies

BC Children's and Women's Family Library On Loan, due Thursday, June 6, 2024
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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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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
Images
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/BCCH1920_Bumetanide.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1920
This pamphlets contains information about Bumetanide (Bumex, Apo-Bumetanide, Novo-Bumetanide), its usage, storage and side effects.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1920_Bumetanide.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 Bumetanide (Bumex, Apo-Bumetanide, Novo-Bumetanide), its usage, storage and side effects.
Notes
BCCH1920
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1920
URLs
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Burns and wounds: How to care for your child's dressing

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112557
Chieng Family Medical Day Unit. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1655_Burns_Wounds_How_To_Care_For_Dressing.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1655
This pamphlet explains how you can help your child heal when they have an acticoat dressing, and what to expect next.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1655_Burns_Wounds_How_To_Care_For_Dressing.pdf
Corporate Author
Chieng Family Medical Day Unit
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Burns. Burn Healing
Burns. Burn Healing-Children
Wound Infections
Abstract
This pamphlet explains how you can help your child heal when they have an acticoat dressing, and what to expect next.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1655
Images
URLs
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But you look good: How to encourage and understand people living with illness and pain

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122282
Connell, Wayne, Connell, Sherri. Parker, Colorado: Invisible Disabilities Association , 2014.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 830 CON 2014
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
"Do your loved ones have a hard time understanding your chronic illness or pain, because to them you LOOK fine? But You LOOK Good is a book that gives those living with chronic illness and pain a voice about how they feel, what they need and how others can be an encouragement to them. It is a conv…
Author
Connell, Wayne
Connell, Sherri
Place of Publication
Parker, Colorado
Publisher
Invisible Disabilities Association
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
Softcover ; 85 p.
Subject
Chronic Illness
Chronic Pain
Abstract
"Do your loved ones have a hard time understanding your chronic illness or pain, because to them you LOOK fine? But You LOOK Good is a book that gives those living with chronic illness and pain a voice about how they feel, what they need and how others can be an encouragement to them. It is a convenient, informative way to educate loved ones about what people living with ongoing illness and pain struggle with, fight for and need from their friends and family. It is easy to read, gives practical ideas on how loved ones can be supportive and is not too long for readers to lose interest!"--from publisher.
ISBN
9780692258453
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
FM 830 CON 2014

Copies

copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Cannabis talk kit: Know how to talk with your teen

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120198
Drug Free Kids Canada. [Toronto, ON]: Drug Free Kids Canada , 2016.
URL
https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Cannabis-Talk-Kit_EN.pdf
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
DB 650 DRU 2016
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This talk kit is designed to help families have an open dialogue with teenagers about any issue, but cannabis in particular.
  1 url  
URL
https://www.drugfreekidscanada.org/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Cannabis-Talk-Kit_EN.pdf
Corporate Author
Drug Free Kids Canada
Place of Publication
[Toronto, ON]
Publisher
Drug Free Kids Canada
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
Softcover, 23 p.
Subject
Marijuana. Pot
Abstract
This talk kit is designed to help families have an open dialogue with teenagers about any issue, but cannabis in particular.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
DB 650 DRU 2016

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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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/BCCH1921_Captopril.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1921
This pamphlets contains information about Captopril (Capoten), its usage, storage and side effects.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1921_Captopril.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 Captopril (Capoten), its usage, storage and side effects.
Notes
BCCH1921
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1921
URLs
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