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

URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1071_CAH.pdf

Website Notes

(391KB).

Author

Kelton, Sheila

Corporate Author

Endocrinology Clinic, BC Children's Hospital

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC

Publication Date

2012

Physical Description

Paperback, 34 P.

Subject

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Adrenal Gland. Adrenal Gland Diseases

Endocrinology

Abstract

This booklet describes the condition, including the physiology of the adrenal pathway, but it has an emphasis on practical details, such as measuring/giving salt to infants, preventing adrenal crisis, giving emergency injections, etc. There is also a section on issues for families and girls whose fetal development has been affected by excess androgens. The booklet has been written with input from parents and adult women affected by CAH.

Notes

BCCH1071

ISBN

0000000000001

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GI 390 KEL 2012

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