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Flushing your child's implanted port

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103195
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1040b_FlushingPort.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1040b
Learn how to flush Heparin solution through your child's implanted port. Includes photographs.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1040b_FlushingPort.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF: 5p.
Subject
Heparin
Vascular Access Device
Abstract
Learn how to flush Heparin solution through your child's implanted port. Includes photographs.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1040b
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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What you need to know about your PICC (Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108523
IV Home Therapy Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1383_PiccNeedToKnow.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1383
Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1383_PiccNeedToKnow.pdf
Corporate Author
IV Home Therapy Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF, 4 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Medical Equipment and Supplies (general works; includes medical devices)
Abstract
Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1383
Images
URLs
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Broken promises: Parents speak about BC's Child Welfare System

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110458
Bennett, Darcie, Sadrehashemi, Lobat. [Vancouver?]: Pivot Legan Society , 2008.
URL
http://www.pivotlegal.org/broken_promises
Material Type
Online
This report examines whether child protection practices are living up to the principles set out in the CFCSA – the foundation of B.C.’s child protection system. This report looks at the child welfare system from a number of perspectives, including those of service providers, social workers, and law…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.pivotlegal.org/broken_promises
Author
Bennett, Darcie
Sadrehashemi, Lobat
Place of Publication
[Vancouver?]
Publisher
Pivot Legan Society
Publication Date
2008
Subject
Health Care Delivery Systems
Abstract
This report examines whether child protection practices are living up to the principles set out in the CFCSA – the foundation of B.C.’s child protection system. This report looks at the child welfare system from a number of perspectives, including those of service providers, social workers, and lawyers representing parents in child protection cases.
ISBN
978-0-973644555
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Information about epidurals

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109791
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:42 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Korean)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123101
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Kor_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Kor
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Kor_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Korean
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Kor
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123102
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Pun_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Pun
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Pun_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Pun
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123106
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Spa_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Spa
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Spa_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Spa
Images
URLs
Show Less

Information about epidurals (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123108
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Vie_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Vie
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Vie_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Vie
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123103
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532SCh_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532SCh
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532SCh_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Simplified Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532SCh
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123107
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532TCh_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532TCh
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532TCh_Epidurals.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Traditional Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532TCh
Images
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
Images
URLs
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Subcutaneous injections

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110812
Hematology/Oncology Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1528_subqinjections.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1528
The pamphlet shows parents how to give a subcutaneous injection (also know as 'sub-Q' injection).
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1528_subqinjections.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: 4 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract
The pamphlet shows parents how to give a subcutaneous injection (also know as 'sub-Q' injection).
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1528
Images
URLs
Show Less

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
Show Less

Peripherally inserted central catheter

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112832
IV Home Therapy Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1552_PICC.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1552
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1552_PICC.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
IV Home Therapy Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Catheterization
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
Notes
BCCH1552
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1552
Images
URLs
Show Less

Cuffed Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114692
IV Home Therapy Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1576_CuffedPICC.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1576
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1576_CuffedPICC.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
IV Home Therapy Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file, 4 p.
Subject
Catheterization
Medical Equipment and Supplies
Drug Delivery Systems
Abstract
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
Notes
BCCH1576
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1576
Images
URLs
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Spinal headache and epidural blood patch

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123070
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EpiduralBloodPatch.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Many people experience a headache after birth. A spinal headache is a special type of headache that people can have after an epidural or spinal anesthetic. It is caused by a hole in the spinal fluid sac, where the epidural went in.; This handout describes symptoms of spinal headaches. It also expla…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EpiduralBloodPatch.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Drug Side Effects
Abstract
Many people experience a headache after birth. A spinal headache is a special type of headache that people can have after an epidural or spinal anesthetic. It is caused by a hole in the spinal fluid sac, where the epidural went in.
This handout describes symptoms of spinal headaches. It also explains how an epidural blood patch procedure can help. A blood patch uses your own blood to patch a hole in your spinal fluid sac.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Cell saver: When you deliver your baby by caesarean section

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120643
Anesthesia Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1015_CellSaver.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1015
This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1015_CellSaver.pdf
Corporate Author
Anesthesia Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.
Notes
BCW1011
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW1015
URLs
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Heading home after a transfusion

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112952
Transfusion Medicine. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's and BC Women's Hospitals and Health Centre , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Heading-Home-After-Transfusion.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW74
Provides information about symptoms to look for after a transfusion.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Heading-Home-After-Transfusion.pdf
Corporate Author
Transfusion Medicine
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's and BC Women's Hospitals and Health Centre
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Provides information about symptoms to look for after a transfusion.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW74
Images
URLs
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113360
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61115.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61115.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
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980
URLs
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