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After your child's nerve block

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122043
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_NerveBlockPostOp.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn what to expect if your child has a nerve block after surgery, and how to care for them. This document explains what is normal, how to care for your child, and when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_NerveBlockPostOp.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
Learn what to expect if your child has a nerve block after surgery, and how to care for them. This document explains what is normal, how to care for your child, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Using a continuous nerve block infusion pump at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122779
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_ContinuousNerveBlockPumpAtHome.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
A continuous nerve block pump gives your child a steady dose of pain medicine after their surgery. Learn how to care for your child with a nerve block, how to take care of the pump, how to remove the catheter, and when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_ContinuousNerveBlockPumpAtHome.pdf
Corporate Author
Acute Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Pain Control
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
A continuous nerve block pump gives your child a steady dose of pain medicine after their surgery. Learn how to care for your child with a nerve block, how to take care of the pump, how to remove the catheter, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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After your child's caudal block

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122780
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_CaudalBlockPostOp.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Your child may have a caudal nerve block to reduce their pain after surgery. Learn what to expect when your child receives a caudal nerve block, how to care for your child while the block is working, and when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_CaudalBlockPostOp.pdf
Corporate Author
Acute Pain Service
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Anesthesia
Pain Control
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
Your child may have a caudal nerve block to reduce their pain after surgery. Learn what to expect when your child receives a caudal nerve block, how to care for your child while the block is working, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
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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Peripheral nerve block (elastomeric pump) information sheet

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123699
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Elastomeric-pump-info.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
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…
  1 url  
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
URLs
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Caring for your child with an elastomeric pump : Information sheet

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123700
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Caring-for-your-child-elastomeric-pump.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
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 to care for your child at home, when they have an elastomeric pump. This handout explains what to expect, and when to…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Caring-for-your-child-elastomeric-pump.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 to care for your child at home, when they have an elastomeric pump. This handout explains what to expect, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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It's perfectly normal: Changing bodies, growing up, sex, gender and sexual health

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog105341
Harris, Robie H., Emberley, Michael (Illustrator). Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GA 100 HAR 2021
Availability
2 copies, 2 available
With more than 1.5 million copies in print, It?s Perfectly Normal has been a trusted resource on sexuality for more than twenty-five years. Rigorously vetted by experts, this is the most ambitiously updated edition yet, featuring to-the-minute information and language accompanied by new and refresh…
Author
Harris, Robie H.
Emberley, Michael (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
paperback, 128 pages
Subject
Sex Education
Sexual Health
Puberty
Child Sexual Behaviour
Young Adults Sexuality
Abstract
With more than 1.5 million copies in print, It?s Perfectly Normal has been a trusted resource on sexuality for more than twenty-five years. Rigorously vetted by experts, this is the most ambitiously updated edition yet, featuring to-the-minute information and language accompanied by new and refreshed art.
ISBN
9781536207200
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GA 100 HAR 2021

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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Harris, Robie H., Emberley, Michael. Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press , 2000.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 150 HAR 2000
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Author
Harris, Robie H.
Emberley, Michael
Place of Publication
Cambridge, MA
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2000
Subject
Sibling Relationships
ISBN
0763605395
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 150 HAR 2000

Copies

copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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It's so amazing: A book about eggs, sperm, birth, babies, and families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124000
Harris, Robie H., Emberley, Michael. Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press , 2014. 15 anniversary edition.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GA 110 HAR 2014
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
How does a baby begin? What makes a baby male or female? How is a baby born? Children have plenty of questions about reproduction and babies - and about sex and sexuality, too. It's So Amazing! provides the answers - with fun, accurate, comic-book-style artwork and a clear, lively text that reflect…
Alternate Title
It is so amazing
Author
Harris, Robie H.
Emberley, Michael
Edition
15 anniversary edition
Place of Publication
Somerville, MA
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
Softcover; 82 pages
Subject
Sex Education
Abstract
How does a baby begin? What makes a baby male or female? How is a baby born? Children have plenty of questions about reproduction and babies - and about sex and sexuality, too. It's So Amazing! provides the answers - with fun, accurate, comic-book-style artwork and a clear, lively text that reflects the interests of children age seven and up in how things work, while giving them a healthy understanding of their bodies. Created by the author and illustrator of It's Perfectly Normal, this forthright and funny book has been newly updated for its fifteenth anniversary.
ISBN
9780763668747
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR GA 110 HAR 2014

Copies

copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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