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Managing chronic pelvic pain through diet

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114203
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-diet_2015_Nov.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Regardless of whether your chronic pain includes endometriosis, IC, or IBS, or a combination of all of these, following an anti-inflammatory diet can help to reduce the intensity of the pain you are experiencing. It is also essential to include lifestyle changes, such as increased activity and exer…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/ChronicPelvicPain-diet_2015_Nov.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file, 5 p.
Subject
Chronic Pain
Pain Control
Abstract
Regardless of whether your chronic pain includes endometriosis, IC, or IBS, or a combination of all of these, following an anti-inflammatory diet can help to reduce the intensity of the pain you are experiencing. It is also essential to include lifestyle changes, such as increased activity and exercise as well as stress reduction. Stress reduction helps to calm the nervous system, which can then reduce inflammation and pain.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
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Caring for your colicky baby: Advice for parents & caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112373
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1299_Colic_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: 2 p.
Subject
Infants
Parenting
Abstract
Advice sheet for parents on how to take care of your baby when he or she has colic. Includes tips on what you can do to help, when to see your family doctor, and when to bring your baby to the Emergency Deparment.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1299
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URLs
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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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Breastfeeding your multiples: Getting off to a good start

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111610
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW866_BFMultiples_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW866
This 3 page pamphlet provides tips on breastfeeding for multiple babies. Includes tips on getting started, what to do if your babies are in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or IN (Intermediate Nursery), as well as information on breast feeding supplies.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW866_BFMultiples_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
This 3 page pamphlet provides tips on breastfeeding for multiple babies. Includes tips on getting started, what to do if your babies are in NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) or IN (Intermediate Nursery), as well as information on breast feeding supplies.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW866
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URLs
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Twins, triplets and more : Resource guide for multiple pregnancy and parenthood

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106695
Leonard, Linda G. Vancouver, BC: University of British Columbia , 2020. The final edition.
URL
https://nursing.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/files/event/attachments/TwinsTripletsMoreGuide2020%20.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This resource guide is designed for multiple birth families living in Canada, particularly those in British Columbia and the Lower Mainland. Includes information on multiple birth statistics, nutrition and multiple pregnancy, pregnancy at-home care programs, safety, telephone support, and other res…
  1 url  
URL
https://nursing.ubc.ca/sites/default/files/files/event/attachments/TwinsTripletsMoreGuide2020%20.pdf
Author
Leonard, Linda G.
Corporate Author
School of Nursing, University of British Columbia
Edition
The final edition
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
University of British Columbia
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 39 pages
Subject
Multiple Births (includes twins, triplets etc.)
Parenting Multiples (includes twins, triplets etc.)
Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Infant Feeding
Infants
Parenting
Abstract
This resource guide is designed for multiple birth families living in Canada, particularly those in British Columbia and the Lower Mainland. Includes information on multiple birth statistics, nutrition and multiple pregnancy, pregnancy at-home care programs, safety, telephone support, and other resources.
Notes
SUBJECT Parenting Infants & Toddlers
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online

Copies

Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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How to use crutches

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102761
Physiotherapy Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1013_HowToUseCrutches_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1013
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1013_HowToUseCrutches_2014.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 pages
Subject
Canes/Crutches
Fractures
Abstract
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1013
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URLs
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How to use crutches (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109687
Physiotherapy Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/HowtousecrutchesPunjabi.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 13b
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/HowtousecrutchesPunjabi.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Canes/Crutches
Fractures
Abstract
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 13b
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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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How to give nasal spray

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112335
ENT Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1640_HowToGiveNasalSpray_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1640
This 1 page handout describes to parents how and why to give nasal spray to your child.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1640_HowToGiveNasalSpray_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
ENT Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Ear/Nose/Throat-Drug Therapy
Abstract
This 1 page handout describes to parents how and why to give nasal spray to your child.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1640
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URLs
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Management of caesarean section wound infections

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113852
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1014_ManagementCS WoundInfections_2016.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1014
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1014_ManagementCS WoundInfections_2016.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Cesarean Section
Wound Infections
Notes
BCW1014
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1014
URLs
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How to use crutches (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109688
Physiotherapy Department. Handout | Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/HowtousecrutchesSimplifiedChinese.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 13SC
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/HowtousecrutchesSimplifiedChinese.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
Handout
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF
Subject
Canes/Crutches
Fractures
Abstract
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
Language
Chinese-Simplified
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 13SC
Images
URLs
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How to use crutches (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109689
How to use crutches. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/HowtousecrutchesTraditionaChinese.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 13TC
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/HowtousecrutchesTraditionaChinese.pdf
Corporate Author
How to use crutches
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Canes/Crutches
Fractures
Abstract
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
Language
Chinese-Traditional
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 13TC
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URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (English)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122204
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00021
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00021
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122205
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Span.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00022
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Span.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00022
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122206
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Pun.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00023
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Pun.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00023
URLs
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When labour starts: Early labour is a normal part of the birthing process (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122209
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Vie.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00026
This pamphlet will explain:; What early labour is; What early labour feels like; What you can do for comfort in early labour; What to do if you need more help coping with contractions; When to call your doctor or midwife; The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EarlyLabour_Vie.pdf
Corporate Author
BC Women's Cesarean Task Force
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Abstract
This pamphlet will explain:
What early labour is
What early labour feels like
What you can do for comfort in early labour
What to do if you need more help coping with contractions
When to call your doctor or midwife
The pamphlet also shows example labour positions.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00026
URLs
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How can sucrose help my baby's pain?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111625
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2011.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1585_Sucrose_2011.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1585
Provides information to help parents make a choice about using Sucrose to manage infant pain.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1585_Sucrose_2011.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
2011
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Pain
Infants
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Abstract
Provides information to help parents make a choice about using Sucrose to manage infant pain.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1585
Images
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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How to minimize the pain of needle pokes with numbing cream

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123660
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Needle-Pokes-Numbing-Cream.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn when and how to use numbing cream (EMLA, AMETOP, and other topical anesthetics).
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Needle-Pokes-Numbing-Cream.pdf
Corporate Author
Acute Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 2 pages
Subject
Pain Control
Immunizations-Children
Immunizations
Blood Tests. Blood Chemistries
Abstract
Learn when and how to use numbing cream (EMLA, AMETOP, and other topical anesthetics).
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Help your child manage medical & surgical procedures

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123689
Health Promotion and Health Literacy Team. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Helping-your-Child-Manage-Procedures.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
These suggestions can help you and your child manage stress before, during, and after their; procedure.; Some children may need to talk about the procedure and their coping plan several times. Other children just need to prepare once.; You know your child best. Please adapt these suggestions to sui…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Helping-your-Child-Manage-Procedures.pdf
Alternate Title
Help your child manage medical and surgical procedures
Corporate Author
Health Promotion and Health Literacy Team
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 2 pages
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
These suggestions can help you and your child manage stress before, during, and after their
procedure.
Some children may need to talk about the procedure and their coping plan several times. Other children just need to prepare once.
You know your child best. Please adapt these suggestions to suit your child?s age, interests, and personality.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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