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Toddler's first steps: A best chance guide to parenting to parenting your 6-to-36 month-old child

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124166
HealthLinkBC , 2022.
URL
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps
Material Type
Website
Online
Toddler's First Steps provides trusted information on how to nurture the healthy development of your child. As your child grows, they will learn and change at an amazing speed. This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encount…
  1 url  
URL
https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/pregnancy-parenting/toddlers-first-steps
Publisher
HealthLinkBC
Publication Date
2022
Subject
Pregnancy
Toddlers
Parenting
Child Health - Diet/Nutrition
Child Development
Childcare
Abstract
Toddler's First Steps provides trusted information on how to nurture the healthy development of your child. As your child grows, they will learn and change at an amazing speed. This resource provides guidance on how to support your child as they go through the many stages of toddlerhood and encounter new experiences such as the arrival of a new baby or entering child care. You will also find information on where to find additional resources to support you and your family.
Language
English
Chinese
French
Arabic
Farsi (Persian)
Punjabi
Spanish
Tagalog
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Activities to encourage speech and language development

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109671
Department of Audiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1414ActivitiesToEncourage.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1414
Activities to enccourage speech development for children aged birth to 2, 2 to 4 years and 4 to 6 years.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1414ActivitiesToEncourage.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Department of Audiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Speech. Speech Development.
Speech Therapy. Speech Rehabilitation
Abstract
Activities to enccourage speech development for children aged birth to 2, 2 to 4 years and 4 to 6 years.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1414
Images
URLs
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Understanding the British Columbia Early Learning Framework: From theory to practice

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111059
Pacini-Ketchabaw, Veronica, Hoyland, Toni, Handley, Kathy. [Victoria, BC?]: BC Ministry of Education , 2009.
URL
www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/early-learning/teach/earlylearning/from_theory_to_practice.pdf
Material Type
Online
This booklet is a companion to the British Columbia Early Learning Framework. It provides ideas and suggestions to guide early learning practitioners for reflecting on the vision, principles and learning goals set out in the Framework. It also provides specific tools for using the Framework in you…
  1 url  
URL
www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/education/early-learning/teach/earlylearning/from_theory_to_practice.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to download.
Author
Pacini-Ketchabaw, Veronica
Hoyland, Toni
Handley, Kathy
Place of Publication
[Victoria, BC?]
Publisher
BC Ministry of Education
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
Direct download
Subject
Early Intervention
Child Development
Abstract
This booklet is a companion to the British Columbia Early Learning Framework. It provides ideas and suggestions to guide early learning practitioners for reflecting on the vision, principles and learning goals set out in the Framework. It also provides specific tools for using the Framework in your practice.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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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
Images
URLs
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Mirror Read: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124775
Mirror Read. , No Date.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/mirror-read/id394381695
Material Type
Online
Mirror Read transforms reading, and learning, for everyone: Teachers, Parents, Students, Reading Professionals, Researchers, and everyone from around in the world who is looking to play in reverse - in any language
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/nz/app/mirror-read/id394381695
Corporate Author
Mirror Read
Publication Date
No Date
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Perceptual Ability
Learning Differences. Learning Disabilities
Child Development
Abstract
Mirror Read transforms reading, and learning, for everyone: Teachers, Parents, Students, Reading Professionals, Researchers, and everyone from around in the world who is looking to play in reverse - in any language
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Your child's heart surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106249
Department of Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2018.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1624_HeartSurgery.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1624
Information on how to prepare for your child's heart surgery including dental care, what happens at the pre-admission clinic, what to do if your child becomes ill before surgery, how to prepare your child, what to pack, visiting.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1624_HeartSurgery.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
PDF file: 8 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart Diseases-Surgery. Coronary Surgery
Surgery-Coping
Surgery
Abstract
Information on how to prepare for your child's heart surgery including dental care, what happens at the pre-admission clinic, what to do if your child becomes ill before surgery, how to prepare your child, what to pack, visiting.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1624
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URLs
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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.
  1 image     1 url  
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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URLs
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Preparing your child for surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112395
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653
This pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Child Life Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Surgery-Coping
Children's Emotions
Children's Health-Surgery
Abstract
This pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653
Images
URLs
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You, your child, and arthritis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123813
Arthritis Society. Toronto, ON: Arthritis Society , 2020. 6th ed.
URL
https://arthritis.ca/getmedia/42e31329-43c9-433b-89fb-7e3fc4f30493/ChildhoodArthritis_July23_2020.pdf
Material Type
Booklet
Online
You, Your Child [and] Arthritis is a valuable resource for families of children with juvenile arthritis (JA). This guide provides the information parents/caregivers need to understand their child?s disease and to feel comfortable caring for them. It also covers the different types of juvenile arthr…
  1 url  
URL
https://arthritis.ca/getmedia/42e31329-43c9-433b-89fb-7e3fc4f30493/ChildhoodArthritis_July23_2020.pdf
Corporate Author
Arthritis Society
Responsibility
Revised by Shirley ML Tse, MD, FRCPC , Associate Professor, University of Toronto, Program Director, Division of Rheumatology, SickKids. *Review support by Pamela Jarvis, RSSW, Arthritis Society and Michelle Bridge, OT Reg. (Ont.), ACPAC, Arthritis Society.
Edition
6th ed.
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
Arthritis Society
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF; 24 pages
Subject
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis
Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract
You, Your Child [and] Arthritis is a valuable resource for families of children with juvenile arthritis (JA). This guide provides the information parents/caregivers need to understand their child?s disease and to feel comfortable caring for them. It also covers the different types of juvenile arthritis, current treatments including medications, and other important elements of treatment, such as physiotherapy and occupational therapy. In addition, there are important sections for parents/caregivers learning to cope with a child who has a chronic disease. Pediatric rheumatology teams across Canada recommend and endorse this resource for all families of children with arthritis.
Language
English
Material Type
Booklet
Online
URLs
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About your child's implanted port

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102635
Oncology Haematology/BMT Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1040a_Port.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1040a
Learn about why your child needs an implanted port, how they get one, and how the port works. Includes illustrations.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1040a_Port.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Oncology Haematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Drug Delivery Systems
Blood Tests. Blood Chemistries
Blood Transfusions
Vascular Access Device
Abstract
Learn about why your child needs an implanted port, how they get one, and how the port works. Includes illustrations.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1040a
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URLs
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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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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.
  1 image     1 url  
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
Images
URLs
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Preparing your child for surgery [Vietnamese]

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112480
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653V_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653V
Written in Vietnamese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653V_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Child Life Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Surgery-Coping
Children's Emotions
Children's Health-Surgery
Abstract
Written in Vietnamese, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653V
Images
URLs
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Preparing your child for surgery [Punjabi]

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112483
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653P_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653P
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1653P_PreparingYourChildForSurgery_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Child Life Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Surgery-Coping
Children's Emotions
Children's Health-Surgery
Abstract
Written in Punjabi, this pamphlet offers tips and strategies for helping your child prepare for surgery. There's separate sections with tips for infants, toddlers, preschooler age children, school-age children, and teens.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1653P
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URLs
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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
URLs
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Caring for your child with a Blake Drain

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120145
Department of Cardiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1948blakedrain.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1948
This handout goes through the steps of managing and taking care of a Blake Drain.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1948blakedrain.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Department of Cardiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Cardiology
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Abstract
This handout goes through the steps of managing and taking care of a Blake Drain.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1948
URLs
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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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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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Helping your child after dental treatment

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106248
Daycare Surgery and Emergency Departments. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1035_DentalTreatment_2009.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1035
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1035_DentalTreatment_2009.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Daycare Surgery and Emergency Departments
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Dental Care-Children
Home Care-Children
Tooth Extraction
Abstract
A pamphlet that explains what to expect after dental treatment. It provides post operative information on: bleeding, cleaning, stitches and eating.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1035
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URLs
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