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Using a nipple shield

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112951
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Feeding Committee. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW946_UsingANippleShield.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW946
This pamphlet provides information about nipple shields, a nipple-shaped covering worn over the nipple during breastfeeding to help a baby feed.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW946_UsingANippleShield.pdf
Corporate Author
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Feeding Committee
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Breastfeeding
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information about nipple shields, a nipple-shaped covering worn over the nipple during breastfeeding to help a baby feed.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW946
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Using pre-operative cleaning wipes

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122277
BCCH Skin Prep Working Group. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Preop_Cleaning_Wipes.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn how to clean your child's skin with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Preop_Cleaning_Wipes.pdf
Website Notes
Click link to view or print.
Corporate Author
BCCH Skin Prep Working Group
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF, 1 page
Subject
Promoting Health/Preventing Disease-Infection Control
Abstract
Learn how to clean your child's skin with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG) wipes.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Using a continuous nerve block infusion pump at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122779
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_ContinuousNerveBlockPumpAtHome.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
A continuous nerve block pump gives your child a steady dose of pain medicine after their surgery. Learn how to care for your child with a nerve block, how to take care of the pump, how to remove the catheter, and when to get help.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_APS_ContinuousNerveBlockPumpAtHome.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
A continuous nerve block pump gives your child a steady dose of pain medicine after their surgery. Learn how to care for your child with a nerve block, how to take care of the pump, how to remove the catheter, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Mother's milk: Using, storing and transporting milk and cleaning equipment

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113691
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW979_MothersMilkStorage_2015_Jun.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW979
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW979_MothersMilkStorage_2015_Jun.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/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 file; 12 p.
Subject
Milk
Breastfeeding
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW979
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Birthing balls: Using exercise balls for labour and after your baby is born

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111026
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW721_BirthingBalls.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Prenatal Care-Fitness
Exercise Warm-Up. Stretching
Postnatal Care
Abstract
Pamphlet describing how to use a birthing ball safely during pregnancy. It also provides information on how to use the birthing ball after the baby is born - for both you and your baby, and how to keep the ball in good repair.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW721
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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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RegnaTales TI: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124807
Immersive Play. , 2020.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/regnatales-ti/id1258477908
Material Type
Online
RegnaTales, The Illusionist, is the third in a series of apps and games designed to encourage players to learn and execute social responsibility through picking up skills related to anger management and social communication in a fun and engaging environment. Through gameplay, the child picks up ski…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/regnatales-ti/id1258477908
Corporate Author
Immersive Play
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Children's Emotions
Anger
Child Social Behavior
Abstract
RegnaTales, The Illusionist, is the third in a series of apps and games designed to encourage players to learn and execute social responsibility through picking up skills related to anger management and social communication in a fun and engaging environment. Through gameplay, the child picks up skills in identifying emotions and feelings, perspective-taking, coping skills, empathy, pro-social skills and problem solving.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Partnership guide: A resource to support children to understand and participate when serious illness decisions are considered

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122906
Ethics Department and Patient Partners. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Partnership-Guide.pdf
Material Type
Online
Booklet
This resource from BC Children?s Hospital can support families to explore their perspectives together and incorporate ways to foster the appropriate inclusion of children in healthcare decisions.; The Partnership Guide was developed to improve the guidance, support and participation of children ag…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Partnership-Guide.pdf
Corporate Author
Ethics Department and Patient Partners
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
21 pages
Subject
Pain Control
Abstract
This resource from BC Children?s Hospital can support families to explore their perspectives together and incorporate ways to foster the appropriate inclusion of children in healthcare decisions.
The Partnership Guide was developed to improve the guidance, support and participation of children aged 7-14 years with serious illness. This education resource provides up to date research knowledge in the area of child participation, pediatric decision making and child-focused activities and interventions to support children with this process.
Fostering the developing autonomy of children is an essential ethical principle and this guide supports the inclusion of children in decision-making to their ability and desire, to participate in decisions that impact their health.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Booklet
URLs
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Mighty Moe: An anxiety workbook for children

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111402
Woloshyn, Lacey, Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.). [Vancouver, BC?]: Lacey Woloshyn , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view
Author
Woloshyn, Lacey
Chamberlain, Andrea (ill.)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Lacey Woloshyn
Publication Date
2009
Physical Description
1 PDF file: (eBook) 79 p.
URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/MightyMoe.pdf
Subject
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Children-Mental Health
Children-Self Help
Children's Anxiety
Children's Anger
Children's Emotions
Anxiety
Abstract
This eBook is an anxiety workbook for children age 5-11. Best Practice Guidelines for managing anxiety in this workbook have been adapted to be fun, engaging, and child friendly.
Notes
The material in this manual is not intended to replace the advice of professional mental health experts.
Material Type
Book
Online
Call Number
JUNIOR CD 420 WOL 2009
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What is a food challenge?

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110848
Allergy Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1534_AllergyFoodChallenge_20014.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1534
Information about the food challenge test to determine if your child is allergic to a specific food.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1534_AllergyFoodChallenge_20014.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
Allergy Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Allergies
Abstract
Information about the food challenge test to determine if your child is allergic to a specific food.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1534
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Penicillin allergy challenge test

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121884
Maternity Ambulatory Program, BCW Allergy Challenge Team. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_PenicillinAllergyChallenge.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW00012
Learn why your healthcare provider has asked you to get an allergy status check. A penicillin allergy test includes skin testing and oral challenge tests.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_PenicillinAllergyChallenge.pdf
Corporate Author
Maternity Ambulatory Program
BCW Allergy Challenge Team
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF, 2 p.
Subject
Allergies-Diagnosis
Prenatal Care
Abstract
Learn why your healthcare provider has asked you to get an allergy status check. A penicillin allergy test includes skin testing and oral challenge tests.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW00012
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Virtual Hope Box: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124797
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/virtual-hope-box/id825099621
Material Type
Online
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work togethe…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/virtual-hope-box/id825099621
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Affective Disorders
Abstract
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work together to personalize the VHB content on the patient's own smartphone according to the patient's specific needs
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Virtual Hope Box: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124798
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.vhb&hl=en_US
Material Type
Online
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work togethe…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.vhb&hl=en_US
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mental Disorders-Coping
Affective Disorders
Abstract
The Virtual Hope Box (VHB) is a smartphone application designed for use by patients and their behavioral health providers as an accessory to treatment. The VHB contains simple tools to help patients with coping, relaxation, distraction, and positive thinking. Patients and providers can work together to personalize the VHB content on the patient's own smartphone according to the patient's specific needs
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Overcoming medical phobias: How to conquer fear of blood, needles, doctors, and dentists

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112186
Antony, Martin, Watling, Mark. 2006: New Harbinger Publications, Inc , Oakland, CA.
URL
http://martinantony.com/wp-content/uploads/Overcoming-Medical-Phobias1.pdf
Material Type
Online
Ebook
This book can help you overcome your medical phobia. Start by learning about your fears, where they might come from, what factors influence them, and how you can best prepare to overcome them. *Then you will gradually and safely confront your specific fears.; The book also includes information abou…
  1 url  
URL
http://martinantony.com/wp-content/uploads/Overcoming-Medical-Phobias1.pdf
Author
Antony, Martin
Watling, Mark
Place of Publication
2006
Publisher
New Harbinger Publications, Inc
Publication Date
Oakland, CA
Physical Description
PDF file: 175 pages
Subject
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Fear
Phobic Disorders
Anxiety
Abstract
This book can help you overcome your medical phobia. Start by learning about your fears, where they might come from, what factors influence them, and how you can best prepare to overcome them. *Then you will gradually and safely confront your specific fears.
The book also includes information about avoiding relapse so you can maintain your progress, as well as steps for helping someone you care about who suffers from a medical phobia.
Learn about your fears, how they may have begun, and the methods used to treat them
Prepare for treatment, either on your own or with the help of a professional. Explore exposure-based strategies for overcoming your fears. Learn strategies to prevent fainting. Plan relapse-prevention strategies to maintain your progress. Engage your family and friends as sources of support.
ISBN
1-57224-387-2
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Ebook
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Department of Neurosciences. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1305_Paraldehyde_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1305
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.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1305_Paraldehyde_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Department of Neurosciences
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Seizure Disorders-Children
Seizure Disorders-Drug Therapy
Abstract
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.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCCH1305
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URLs
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How to use crutches

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102761
Physiotherapy Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1013_HowToUseCrutches_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1013
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH1013_HowToUseCrutches_2014.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file; 2 pages
Subject
Canes/Crutches
Fractures
Abstract
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1013
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URLs
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How to use crutches (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109687
Physiotherapy Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2006.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/HowtousecrutchesPunjabi.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 13b
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/HowtousecrutchesPunjabi.pdf
Corporate Author
Physiotherapy Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2006
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Canes/Crutches
Fractures
Abstract
Provides information to help your child to walk using crutches on flat surfaces and up and down stairs.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
PE 13b
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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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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Retractile testicles

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog114027
Urology Clinic, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1938_RetractileTesticles.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1938
What is a retractile testicle?; What causes it?; How is this diagnosed?
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1938_RetractileTesticles.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print the pamphlet.
Corporate Author
Urology Clinic
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2016
Physical Description
PDF file, 1 p.
Subject
Testis. Testicular Disorders
Abstract
What is a retractile testicle?
What causes it?
How is this diagnosed?
Notes
BCCH1938
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1938
URLs
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