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BCW 693 Caring for yourself after the loss of your baby

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111829
Maternal Newborn Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2020.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW693_Caringforyourselfafterthelossofyourbaby.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW693
This booklet provides information on what to expect physically and emotionally as you deal with the immediate stages of grief in the hours, days and weeks after giving birth.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.; Keywords have been highlighted in each section under 'resources + …
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW693_Caringforyourselfafterthelossofyourbaby.pdf
Corporate Author
Maternal Newborn Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2020
Physical Description
PDF: 20 p.
Subject
Grief. Bereavement
Coping with a Child's Death
Coping with Pain
Coping with Death
Abstract
This booklet provides information on what to expect physically and emotionally as you deal with the immediate stages of grief in the hours, days and weeks after giving birth.
This booklet is a companion to the bcwomens.ca website.
Keywords have been highlighted in each section under 'resources + support' to help you find related information.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW693
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Be the boss of your pain: Self-care for kids

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog110188
Culbert, Timothy, Kajander, Rebecca. Minneapolis, MN: Free Spirit Publishing Inc. , 2007.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 850 CUL 2007
Availability
2 copies, 1 available
Kids learn ways to manage and relieve the pain of common headaches and stomachaches, as well as pain related to injuries and illness. Self-care skills include belly breathing, positive self-talk, aromatherapy, and acupressure.
Author
Culbert, Timothy
Kajander, Rebecca
Place of Publication
Minneapolis, MN
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing Inc.
Publication Date
2007
Physical Description
Paperback, 56 p. : col. ill.
Series
The boss of your body
Subject
Coping with Pain
Pain
Picture Books
Abstract
Kids learn ways to manage and relieve the pain of common headaches and stomachaches, as well as pain related to injuries and illness. Self-care skills include belly breathing, positive self-talk, aromatherapy, and acupressure.
Notes
Ages 9-12
Alternate Series Title: Boss of body
ISBN
9781575422541
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR FM 850 CUL 2007

Copies

Copy 2 BC Children's and Women's Family Library On Loan, due Friday, November 24, 2023
Copy 1 BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Burns and wounds: How to care for your child's dressing

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112557
Chieng Family Medical Day Unit. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1655_Burns_Wounds_How_To_Care_For_Dressing.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1655
This pamphlet explains how you can help your child heal when they have an acticoat dressing, and what to expect next.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1655_Burns_Wounds_How_To_Care_For_Dressing.pdf
Corporate Author
Chieng Family Medical Day Unit
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Burns. Burn Healing
Burns. Burn Healing-Children
Wound Infections
Abstract
This pamphlet explains how you can help your child heal when they have an acticoat dressing, and what to expect next.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1655
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URLs
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Care at home after neurosurgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111332
Department of Neurosurgery. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1251_CareAtHomeAfterNeurosurgery.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1251
This pamphlet provides parents of children who have undergone Neurosurgery at BC Children's Hospital with information on: How to help their child with pain and discomfort after surgery, how to care for the wound, how to get the stitches (sutures) out, what activities are safe for their child to do,…
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1251_CareAtHomeAfterNeurosurgery.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view.
Corporate Author
Department of Neurosurgery
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
1 pdf file
Subject
Surgery
Neurosurgery
Abstract
This pamphlet provides parents of children who have undergone Neurosurgery at BC Children's Hospital with information on: How to help their child with pain and discomfort after surgery, how to care for the wound, how to get the stitches (sutures) out, what activities are safe for their child to do, special equipment required, any signs to watch out for, information to provide their family doctor, and who to contact for follow up.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1251
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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.
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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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URLs
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The care we dream of

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123517
Arsenal Pulp Press , 2021.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GL 716 SHA 2021
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
What if you could trust in getting the health care you need in ways that felt good and helped you thrive? What if the health system honoured and valued queer and trans people''s lives, bodies, and expertise? What if LGBTQ+ communities led and organized our own health care as a form of mutual aid? W…
Editor
Sharman, Zena
Publisher
Arsenal Pulp Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
351 p.
Subject
Transgender
Homosexuality(Gay, Lesbian Health Issues)
Abstract
What if you could trust in getting the health care you need in ways that felt good and helped you thrive? What if the health system honoured and valued queer and trans people''s lives, bodies, and expertise? What if LGBTQ+ communities led and organized our own health care as a form of mutual aid? What if every aspect of our health care was rooted in a commitment to our healing, pleasure, and liberation?
LGBTQ+ health care doesn't look like this today, but it could. This is the care we dream of.
The Care We Dream Of is not quite an essay collection, and not quite an anthology. Instead, it's a hybrid kind of book that weaves together the author's [sic] essays on topics like queering health and healing, transforming the health system, kinship, aging, and death, alongside stories, poetry and non-fiction pieces by Alexander McClelland and Zoe Dodd, Blyth Barnow, Carly Boyce, jaye simpson, Jillian Christmas, Joshua Wales, Kai Cheng Thom, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha, and Sand C. Chang. The book also includes interviews with activists, health care workers and researchers whose work offers insights into what liberatory and transformative approaches to LGBTQ+ health can look like in practice. Interviewees include Anita "Durt" O'Shea (of St. James Infirmary), Dawn Serra, Hannah Kia, Ronica Mukerjee, and Sean Saifa Wall.
ISBN
9781551528601
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GL 716 SHA 2021

Copies

BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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Caring for a child with fever: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112333
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1002_CaringForChildWithFever_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1002
This pamphlet offers advice for parents and caregivers on how to know if your child has a fever, what you can do at home, and how it's diagnosed by a doctor.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1002_CaringForChildWithFever_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
Fever
Abstract
This pamphlet offers advice for parents and caregivers on how to know if your child has a fever, what you can do at home, and how it's diagnosed by a doctor.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1002
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URLs
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Caring for your child after cleft lip surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103356
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1217_CleftLipSurgery_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1217
Information on how to care for your child after cleft lip surgery including feeding, healing and incision care, pain management, and orthodontic appliances.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1217_CleftLipSurgery_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
Home Care-Children
Surgery-Coping
Craniofacial Conditions
Abstract
Information on how to care for your child after cleft lip surgery including feeding, healing and incision care, pain management, and orthodontic appliances.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1217
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URLs
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Caring for your child after cleft palate surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103355
Cleft Palate Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2009.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1216_CleftPalateSurgery_2009_Apr.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1216
Information on how to care for your child after cleft palate surgery including feeding, mouth care, ear and throat care, and pain management.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1216_CleftPalateSurgery_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
Home Care-Children
Surgery-Coping
Craniofacial Conditions
Abstract
Information on how to care for your child after cleft palate surgery including feeding, mouth care, ear and throat care, and pain management.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1216
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URLs
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Caring for your child after heart surgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109789
Cardiology Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1445_CaringChildAfterHeartSurgery.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1445
A guide to help parents care for their child after heart surgery. Topics include: care of your child's incision; diet; pain management; post-surgical behaviour; activity; immunizations; returning to school and day care; preventing infection; and Post Pericardiotomy Syndrome(PPS).
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1445_CaringChildAfterHeartSurgery.pdf
Corporate Author
Cardiology Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Heart Diseases-Surgery. Coronary Surgery
Heart/Heart Diseases. Cardiology
Heart/Heart Diseases-Children
Abstract
A guide to help parents care for their child after heart surgery. Topics include: care of your child's incision; diet; pain management; post-surgical behaviour; activity; immunizations; returning to school and day care; preventing infection; and Post Pericardiotomy Syndrome(PPS).
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1445
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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.
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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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URLs
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Caring for your child's lung infection (Bronchiolitis)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112949
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1297_Bronchiolitis_2014.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1297
Bronchiolitis is a cold virus (often Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)) that has gone down into your child's lungs. This pamphlet provides information about what to do, what treatments are available, and when to go to your family doctor and the emergency room.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1297_Bronchiolitis_2014.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
2014
Physical Description
PDF: 1 p.
Subject
Emergency Care Services. Emergency Room. ER
Abstract
Bronchiolitis is a cold virus (often Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)) that has gone down into your child's lungs. This pamphlet provides information about what to do, what treatments are available, and when to go to your family doctor and the emergency room.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1297
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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
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Caring for your child with an elastomeric pump : Information sheet

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123700
Acute Pain Service. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Caring-for-your-child-elastomeric-pump.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Nerve blocks are performed by delivering local anesthetic (numbing medication) around the nerves that carry painful sensation from the surgical site or limb (arm or leg).; Learn how to care for your child at home, when they have an elastomeric pump. This handout explains what to expect, and when to…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BC-Childrens-Caring-for-your-child-elastomeric-pump.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
Nerve blocks are performed by delivering local anesthetic (numbing medication) around the nerves that carry painful sensation from the surgical site or limb (arm or leg).
Learn how to care for your child at home, when they have an elastomeric pump. This handout explains what to expect, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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Caring for your child with croup: Advice for parents and caregivers

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112334
Emergency Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1651_Croup_2012.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1651
This pamphlet offers advice to parents and caregivers on how to care for your child with croup. It explains croup, the symptoms, what you can do at home, how it's diagnosed and also how it's treated.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1651_Croup_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
Viral Diseases
Abstract
This pamphlet offers advice to parents and caregivers on how to care for your child with croup. It explains croup, the symptoms, what you can do at home, how it's diagnosed and also how it's treated.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1651
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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
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URLs
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Caring for yourself after surgery to correct scoliosis

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog103204
Department of Orthopedic Surgery. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2014.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1052_CaringForChildAfterScoliosisSurgery_2014_Sept.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1052
Describes caring for yourself after having scoliosis surgery. Includes: going back to school; care of the incision (scar); aches, pains and funny feelings; wearing braces and eating well.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1052_CaringForChildAfterScoliosisSurgery_2014_Sept.pdf
Website Notes
click on the link below to view/print
Corporate Author
Department of Orthopedic Surgery
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2014
Physical Description
PDF file
Subject
Scoliosis. Lordosis
Surgery-Coping
Abstract
Describes caring for yourself after having scoliosis surgery. Includes: going back to school; care of the incision (scar); aches, pains and funny feelings; wearing braces and eating well.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1052
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URLs
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Central venous line: Caring for the exit site and dressing change: (Oncology)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112785
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department, Parenteral Therapy Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1043_Oncology_CVLCaringForExitSiteDressingChange.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1043
For Oncology patients and families. Learn how to take care of the exit site of the central venous line (CVL).
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1043_Oncology_CVLCaringForExitSiteDressingChange.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Haematology/BMT Department
Parenteral Therapy Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Central Venous Catheter
Abstract
For Oncology patients and families. Learn how to take care of the exit site of the central venous line (CVL).
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1043
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Club foot cast care instructions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113692
Orthopedic Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1569_ClubFootCastCare_2015.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1569
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1569_ClubFootCastCare_2015.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link to view or print.
Corporate Author
Orthopedic Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF file; 1 p.
Subject
Clubfoot. Talipes
Orthopedics
Cast Care
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1569
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Collective care: Indigenous motherhood, family, and HIV/AIDS

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124212
Downe, Pamela. Toronto, ON: University of Toronto Press , 2021.
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6475884
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
GN 400 DOW 2021
Collective Care provides an ethnographic account of urban Indigenous life and caregiving practices in the face of Saskatchewan's HIV epidemic. Based on a five-year study conducted in partnership with AIDS Saskatoon, the book focuses on the contrast between Indigenous values of collective kin-care a…
  1 url  
URL
https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6475884
Author
Downe, Pamela
Place of Publication
Toronto, ON
Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
171p.
Subject
Indigenous
Aboriginal Health
Motherhood
HIV/AIDS
Abstract
Collective Care provides an ethnographic account of urban Indigenous life and caregiving practices in the face of Saskatchewan's HIV epidemic. Based on a five-year study conducted in partnership with AIDS Saskatoon, the book focuses on the contrast between Indigenous values of collective kin-care and non-Indigenous models of intensive maternal care. It explores how women and men negotiate the forces of HIV to render motherhood a site of cultural meaning, personal and collective well-being, and, sometimes, individual and community despair. It also introduces readers to how HIV is Indigenized in western Canada and how all HIV-affected and -infected mothers must negotiate this cultural and racialized terrain. Featuring in-depth narrative interviews, notes from participant observation in AIDS Saskatoon's drop-in centre, and a photovoice component, this book offers an accessible account of an engaged anthropologist's work with a community that is both vulnerable and resilient. Each chapter begins with an ethnographic vignette that introduces central concepts, including medical anthropology, syndemics, kinship, and Indigeneity, with the overall aim of humanizing those affected by HIV in western Canada and beyond.
ISBN
9781487587666
Language
English
Material Type
Ebook
Call Number
GN 400 DOW 2021
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