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Caring for your child's chest wound

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112249
Cardiology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1638CaringForChildsChestWound.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1638
This one page pamphlet describes the recommended steps to care for your child's chest wound.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1638CaringForChildsChestWound.pdf
Corporate Author
Cardiology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart Diseases-Surgery. Coronary Surgery
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
This one page pamphlet describes the recommended steps to care for your child's chest wound.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1638
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Children's Heart Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1958_melodyvalve.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1958
Overview of what a Melody Valve is and how to care for your child after their procedure.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1958_melodyvalve.pdf
Corporate Author
Children's Heart Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF, 1 p.
Subject
Heart Diseases-Surgery. Coronary Surgery
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Abstract
Overview of what a Melody Valve is and how to care for your child after their procedure.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1958
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Understanding appendectomy: Written by doctors for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121437
Maxwell, Kimberley, deLoache, Shawn. New York, NY: Jumo , 2018.
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FK 690 MAX 2018
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
Join Duke on his journey to learn more about his appendix, appendicitis, and appendectomy procedure.
Alternate Title
Medikids
Author
Maxwell, Kimberley
deLoache, Shawn
Editor
Quigley, Columba
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Jumo
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Softcover; 8 p.
Series
Medikids
Subject
Surgery
Appendix. Appendicitis
Abstract
Join Duke on his journey to learn more about his appendix, appendicitis, and appendectomy procedure.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Call Number
JUNIOR FK 690 MAX 2018

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Alveolar cleft bone grafting: information and instructions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121481
Gabrowski, Graham. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Alveolar_Cleft_Bone_Graft.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Alveolar_Cleft_Bone_Graft.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Author
Gabrowski, Graham
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF, 3 pages
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Children's Health-Surgery
Recuperation from surgery
Abstract
Explains the timing, procedure and care for alveolar cleft bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents and guardians with children undergoing the surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
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Our story: Unilateral cataract

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113046
Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/OurStory.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
This booklet tells the true story of Juan and his experience with unilateral congenital cataract. Juan and his mom, Sandra, share their journey of finding out about his diagnosis and their experience of the hospital, treatment and caring for him. It ends with a happy look at how Juan is doing now.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/OurStory.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Department of Pediatric Ophthalmology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 31 p.
Subject
Cataract
Eye/Eye Diseases-Children
Eye/Eye Diseases . Ophthalmology
Eye Surgery. Ophthalmic Surgery
Abstract
This booklet tells the true story of Juan and his experience with unilateral congenital cataract. Juan and his mom, Sandra, share their journey of finding out about his diagnosis and their experience of the hospital, treatment and caring for him. It ends with a happy look at how Juan is doing now.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
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Your child has had a tonsillectomy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114273
Department of Anesthesiology, the Acute Pain Service, the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1026A_PainMedTonsillectomy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
This pamphlets contains nursing discharge instructions for your child after surgery. It also explains how to care for your child after surgery, and when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1026A_PainMedTonsillectomy.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology, the Acute Pain Service, the Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF: 2 pages
Subject
Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis. Tonsils & Adenoids
Childcare
Children's Health-Surgery
Abstract
This pamphlets contains nursing discharge instructions for your child after surgery. It also explains how to care for your child after surgery, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
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Care of your child with a pacemaker

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109417
Children's Heart Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1392_CareOfYourChildWithPacemaker_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1392
Information on how to care for a child with a pacemaker used to treat an irregular heart rhythm (arrythmia). Including: how to care for the incision; activity recommendations; signs of possible problems; travel information; environmental hazards.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1392_CareOfYourChildWithPacemaker_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link to view/print.
Corporate Author
Children's Heart Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias-Surgery. Pacemakers
Arrhythmias-Coping
Abstract
Information on how to care for a child with a pacemaker used to treat an irregular heart rhythm (arrythmia). Including: how to care for the incision; activity recommendations; signs of possible problems; travel information; environmental hazards.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1392
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The Halo Thoracic Brace

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110847
Orthopedics Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1247_Halo%20ThoracicBrace_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1247
Information about the halo thoracic brace used during recovery of from spinal injury or surgery. Includes sections on: preparing for the brace; what to expect after the brace is on; coping at home; personal care; transportation issues; coping outside of home; what to do in emergencies.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1247_Halo%20ThoracicBrace_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Orthopedics Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 16 p.
Subject
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal Cord Injury-Surgery
Spinal Cord Rehabilitation
Abstract
Information about the halo thoracic brace used during recovery of from spinal injury or surgery. Includes sections on: preparing for the brace; what to expect after the brace is on; coping at home; personal care; transportation issues; coping outside of home; what to do in emergencies.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1247
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