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Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
The pamphlet shows parents how to give a subcutaneous injection (also know as 'sub-Q' injection).
Learn about living with an insuflon, like when it should be replaced, and how to give medicine through the insuflon.
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
Learn about why your child needs an implanted port, how they get one, and how the port works. Includes illustrations.
A Family Guide to Coping with Substance Use Disorders provides readers with important information on substance use, symptoms, causes, effects, and treatment. Written by experts in the field of addiction medicine, this book enables readers to understand substance use disorders from the perspective o…
This 1 page handout describes to parents how and why to give nasal spray to your child.
Includes information about Ureteral Stents, when they're used, what to expect after surgery, how to care for your child, and follow up appointments.
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 is about therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). It explains TPE is, how to prepare your child, and and why this procedure is needed.
This pamphlet provides information about nipple shields, a nipple-shaped covering worn over the nipple during breastfeeding to help a baby feed.
This pamphlet was developed by the Neurosciences Nursing Department at BC Children's Hospital to provide information to families about administering Midazolam in the nose.
This pamphlet about the PBSC procedure. It explains what stem cells are and why this procedure is needed. It discusses how to prepare a child for PBSC and explains what to expect after the procedure.
This pamphlet was developed by the Neurosciences Nursing Department at BC Children's Hospital to provide information to families about administering Midazolam in the cheek.
This pamphlet gives information on ASA and Heparin to prevent pregnancy loss due to APA (Antiphospholipid Antibody Syndrome).
This pamphlet provides information and suggestions for how to support a woman who's currently in or has been in an abusive relationship.
Describes the reasons for giving botox injections, also describes how it works, the benefits, and what to do after the injections.
Paraldehyde is a medication used to treat seizures that last longer than 5 minutes, or come in clusters. This pamphlet explains to parents the right dose, the right time, and the right way to give this medication.
Provides information to help parents make a choice about using Sucrose to manage infant pain.
This pamphlet explains how you can help your child heal when they have an acticoat dressing, and what to expect next.
This pamphlets contains information about Amiodarone (Cordarone), its usage, storage and side effects.