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Welcome to BC Children's Hospital Emergency Department

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog108829
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2005.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Emergency_379_may05.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 379
Information on what to expect during your visit to the Emergency Department.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Emergency_379_may05.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
2005
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Emergency Medicine
Abstract
Information on what to expect during your visit to the Emergency Department.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 379
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Clean intermittent catheterization

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Urology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2006. 1999, revised 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/MC_Intermittent_Catherization_PE311_1999.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 311
This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/MC_Intermittent_Catherization_PE311_1999.pdf
Corporate Author
Urology Department
Edition
1999, revised 2006.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Catheterization
Home Care Technology
Children's Health. Pediatrics
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information and instructions on how to catheterize your child.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 311
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URLs
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Alveolar bone graft for children born with cleft lip & palate

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103910
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1327_AlveolarBoneGraft_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1327
Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1327_AlveolarBoneGraft_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
PDF
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Craniofacial Conditions
Children's Health-Surgery
Recuperation from surgery
Abstract
Discusses aveolar bone graft, a surgery to repair a cleft in a gum. Provides information for parents on how to care for their child after this surgery.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1327
Images
URLs
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Nostril splinting before surgery for newborns with cleft lip nasal deformity

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Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1221_NostrilSplintingCleftLip_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1221
Answers to frequently asked questions about nostril splinting for cleft lip and nasal deformity including: what a nostril splint is, how it's made, how long it is worn for; care of the splint.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1221_NostrilSplintingCleftLip_2009_Apr.pdf
Corporate Author
Cleft Palate Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2009
Subject
Cleft Lip. Cleft Palate
Children's Health-Surgery
Nostril Splinting
Craniofacial Conditions
Abstract
Answers to frequently asked questions about nostril splinting for cleft lip and nasal deformity including: what a nostril splint is, how it's made, how long it is worn for; care of the splint.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1221
Images
URLs
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Clostridium difficile: Patient and family pamphlet (BC Children's)

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Department of Nursing, PHSA Infection Control. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA400_ClostridiumDifficileInfection_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PHSA400
This pamphlet provides information about C. difficile, also known as Clostridium difficile or C.diff. It's a germ (bacteria) that can cause diarrhea.; It answers the questions about what it is, who can get it, how it's treated, how it spreads, how the hospital prevents the spread, what you can do t…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA400_ClostridiumDifficileInfection_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Department of Nursing
PHSA Infection Control
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Diarrhea
Bacterial Diseases
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about C. difficile, also known as Clostridium difficile or C.diff. It's a germ (bacteria) that can cause diarrhea.
It answers the questions about what it is, who can get it, how it's treated, how it spreads, how the hospital prevents the spread, what you can do to prevent the spread, and what to do when you go home from the hospital.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PHSA400
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URLs
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Ectopic pregnancy

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[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW933_EctopicPregancy_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW933
This pamphlet provides information about ectopic pregnancy, including what it is, how do you know if you have an ectopic pregnancy, what tests you need, and what the treatment options are.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW933_EctopicPregancy_2014.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 4 p.
Subject
Women's Health. Gynecology
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about ectopic pregnancy, including what it is, how do you know if you have an ectopic pregnancy, what tests you need, and what the treatment options are.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW933
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URLs
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What is mastitis and what can I do about it?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111901
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW897_whatismastitis_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW897
This pamphlet answers some of the most commonly asked questions about mastitis. (Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue and/or milk ducts.)
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW897_whatismastitis_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Breast Diseases-Diagnosis
Abstract
This pamphlet answers some of the most commonly asked questions about mastitis. (Mastitis is an infection of the breast tissue and/or milk ducts.)
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW897
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URLs
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Quick guide to finding mental health services in BC

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113582
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA404_QuickGuideToFindingMHServicesinBC_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/PHSA404_QuickGuideToFindingMHServicesinBC_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Mental Health
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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What is legg calve perthes disease (LCPD) or perthes disease

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113641
Orthopedic Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1017_PerthesDisease_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1017
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1017_PerthesDisease_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
Orthopedic Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 p.
Subject
Legg Calve Perthes Disease
Perthes Disease
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1017
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What do I need to eat during pregnancy?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113683
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_WhatToEatDuringPregnancy_2015.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_PrenatalNutritionCounsel_2015_Oct.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW750
  2 URLs  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_WhatToEatDuringPregnancy_2015.pdf
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW750_PrenatalNutritionCounsel_2015_Oct.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the links above to view/print the pamphlet
Link 1 is single pamphlet; link 2 is set of three.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF files; 1 p.
Subject
Prenatal Care-Diet/Nutrition
Breastfeeding
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW750
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After your cesarean birth : What you can do

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122095
Physiotherapy Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW415_AfterYourCSBirth.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Postnatal Care
Exercise
Abstract
Learn about the exercise program recommended for you after you give birth by cesarean section.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW415
URLs
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What is developmental Dysplasia of the Hip?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113329
Orthopedics. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , February 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1687_DevelopmentalDysplasiaDDH_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1687
This pamphlet provides information on Developmental Dysplasia of the hip
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1687_DevelopmentalDysplasiaDDH_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Author
Orthopedics
Corporate Author
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
February 2015
Physical Description
pdf 14 pages
Subject
Hip. Hip Disorders
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information on Developmental Dysplasia of the hip
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1687
URLs
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Healthy eating for diabetes during pregnancy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110520
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW690_%20HlthyEatDiab%20Pregnancy.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Pregnancy in Diabetes. Gestational Diabetes
Pregnancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics
Diabetes
Abstract
This pamphlet provides general guidelines for healthy eating for women with diabetes during pregnancy.
Notes
BCW690
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW690
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URLs
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Working together: Everyone has a role

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114699
ONTRACBC, Sunney Hill Health Centre for Children, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1940_ONTRAC_AdultCare.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1940
Developed by and for youth and families, these tools will assist you in learning about, participating in and managing your transition.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1940_ONTRAC_AdultCare.pdf
Corporate Author
ONTRACBC
Sunney Hill Health Centre for Children
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Youth Health
Abstract
Developed by and for youth and families, these tools will assist you in learning about, participating in and managing your transition.
Notes
BCCH1940
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1940
URLs
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Transitioning responsibly to adult care: Youth quiz

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114700
ONTRACBC, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1941
A list of questions to help youth manage their health and get ready for adult care.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link to view/print.
Corporate Author
ONTRACBC
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Youth Health
Abstract
A list of questions to help youth manage their health and get ready for adult care.
Notes
BCCH1941
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1941
URLs
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Parent and family checklist: Transitioning responsibly to adult care: Youth quiz

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114701
ONTRACBC, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1942_ONTRAC_ParentFamilyChecklist.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1942
A guide for parents and families to support their youth (12-24 years old) in the planning and preparation for adulthood and adult health care.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1942_ONTRAC_ParentFamilyChecklist.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
ONTRACBC
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 2 p.
Subject
Youth Health
Abstract
A guide for parents and families to support their youth (12-24 years old) in the planning and preparation for adulthood and adult health care.
Notes
BCCH1942
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1942
URLs
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Cortical visual impairment in young children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog107581
Visual Impairment Team. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1519_CorticalVisualImpairment.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1519
Information to assist parents and caregivers of a child with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1519_CorticalVisualImpairment.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Visual Impairment Team
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file, 3 p.
Subject
Vision/Vision Disorders. Visual Impairments
Visual Impairment
Abstract
Information to assist parents and caregivers of a child with Cortical Visual Impairment (CVI).
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1519
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URLs
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Nutrition for healthy bones: For adults with or at risk of osteoporosis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111767
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCW819_Nutrition_for_Healthy_Bones.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW819
This handout teaches those diagnosed or at risk of osteoporosis what their diet should consist of. Included: calcium and vitamin D recommended doses, foods to avoid, getting calcium from both food and supplement sources.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCW819_Nutrition_for_Healthy_Bones.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above 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
2017
Physical Description
PDF, 5 p.
Subject
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis-Diet
Bones. Bone Diseases
Abstract
This handout teaches those diagnosed or at risk of osteoporosis what their diet should consist of. Included: calcium and vitamin D recommended doses, foods to avoid, getting calcium from both food and supplement sources.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW819
URLs
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What is heart catheterization

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Cardiology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1119HeartCatheterization.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1119
Explains the heart catheterization procedure, including why your child may need it, what to expect during the procedure, how to prepare, and what to do after the procedure.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1119HeartCatheterization.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Cardiology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Abstract
Explains the heart catheterization procedure, including why your child may need it, what to expect during the procedure, how to prepare, and what to do after the procedure.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1119
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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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