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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions

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BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61115.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61115.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link 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
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980
URLs
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113363
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61110.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980P
Punjabi language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61110.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: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Punjabi language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980P
URLs
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113361
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61113.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980Ch
Chinese Simplified language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61113.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link 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
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Chinese Simplified language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Chinese-Simplified
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980Ch
URLs
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113364
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61111.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980SP
Spanish language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61111.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link 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
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Spanish language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980SP
URLs
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113365
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61112.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980V
Vietnamese language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61112.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link 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
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Vietnamese language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980V
URLs
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Balancing our minds: Inspiring action and creating change for mental health : A toolkit for youth, by youth

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog125291
BC Children's Hospital. Vancouver, BC:
URL
https://balancingourminds.ca/
Material Type
Website
Online
The Balancing our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities. By advocating for change, youth can help create connections and supportive, healthy environments.; Topics to explore:; - How to …
  1 url  
URL
https://balancingourminds.ca/
Alternate Title
Balancing our minds inspiring action toolkit
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Subject
Mental Health
Mental Disorders-Coping
Mental Disorders-Directories. Resource Guides
Abstract
The Balancing our Minds Inspiring Action Toolkit aims to support youth wanting to make changes for improved mental health and well-being in their schools and communities. By advocating for change, youth can help create connections and supportive, healthy environments.
Topics to explore:
- How to start advocating for change for mental well-being
- How to create a safe space
- How to inspire change through storytelling
- How to start a mental health event, club or initiative
- How to start the conversation about mental health
Includes links to additional resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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BC Children's Hospital Comfort PACT : How and why we promote comfort

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123692
Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPACT.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key pillars to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible. The pillars are preparation, communication, comfort positions, alternate focus, and medication.;…
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPACT.pdf
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 1 page
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.
The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key pillars to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible. The pillars are preparation, communication, comfort positions, alternate focus, and medication.
This handout answers why and how we promote comfort this way.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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BC Children's Hospital Comfort PACT : Medication: Family evidence summary

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123697
Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Medication.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.; The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.; This handout explains one of our approaches, medication. Learn why it matters, and what you …
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_ComfortPact_Medication.pdf
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF; 1 page
Subject
Pain Control-Complementary Therapies
Pain Control
Abstract
BC Children's Hospital is committed to promoting comfort at every clinical encounter.
The Comfort PACT is a protocol that includes five key approaches to promote comfort and reduce pain whenever possible.
This handout explains one of our approaches, medication. Learn why it matters, and what you can expect from staff.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
URLs
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The birds and the bees: Curriculum

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124173
Curtiss, Sarah. Newark, DE: University of Delaware , 2015.
URL
https://asdsexed.org/category/curriculum/my-curriculum-free/
Material Type
Website
Online
This website is designed to provide information to parents, professionals, and self-advocates on how to teach human sexuality to individuals with special needs with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. It also links to additional resources.
  1 url  
URL
https://asdsexed.org/category/curriculum/my-curriculum-free/
Author
Curtiss, Sarah
Place of Publication
Newark, DE
Publisher
University of Delaware
Publication Date
2015
Subject
Autism
Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
Sex Education
Sexuality
Abstract
This website is designed to provide information to parents, professionals, and self-advocates on how to teach human sexuality to individuals with special needs with a focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders. It also links to additional resources.
Language
English
Material Type
Website
Online
URLs
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Body+: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124804
Ggtude Ltd. , 2022.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.samuramu.gg.bi&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, sham…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.samuramu.gg.bi&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Ggtude Ltd
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Cognitive Therapy
Abstract
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, shame, fear of being judged, the need to look perfect and more.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Body+: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124803
Ggtude Ltd. , 2022.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/body/id1240093612
Material Type
Online
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, sham…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/body/id1240093612
Corporate Author
Ggtude Ltd
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders
Cognitive Therapy
Abstract
The app focuses on positive body, body acceptance, distress, preoccupations with one?s appearance or perceived flaws. Features include: 15 free levels to learn and improve, 1 free daily training level, 500+ challenges including topics such as body-focused self-esteem, importance of appearance, shame, fear of being judged, the need to look perfect and more.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breast milk and contrast media : Is it safe to feed my baby after my medical imaging test? Yes!

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Fraser Health Authority (FHA), Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Healthy Families BC, BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: Fraser Health Authority (FHA) | Providence Health care | Provincial Health Service Authority (PHSA) | Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) , 2019.
URL
https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/GK/GK.560.7441.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Your doctor or nurse practitioner has ordered a medical imaging test that requires you to have an injection of contrast media.; While it is possible that tiny amounts of contrast media can enter breast milk, we want you to know that it is safe to continue to breast feed your baby.; This document ex…
  1 url  
URL
https://vch.eduhealth.ca/PDFs/GK/GK.560.7441.pdf
Corporate Author
Fraser Health Authority (FHA)
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Healthy Families BC
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Fraser Health Authority (FHA)
Providence Health care
Provincial Health Service Authority (PHSA)
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)
Publication Date
2019
Subject
Breastfeeding
CT Scan. CAT Scan. Computerized Axial Tomography
X-rays
Abstract
Your doctor or nurse practitioner has ordered a medical imaging test that requires you to have an injection of contrast media.
While it is possible that tiny amounts of contrast media can enter breast milk, we want you to know that it is safe to continue to breast feed your baby.
This document explains how much contrast your baby might receive in breast milk, how long each type of contrast takes to leave the body, and why it is a good idea to breastfeed as soon as you can after the imaging.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
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Breath Ball Breathing Exercise: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124790
Michael Holl. , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fundriven.breath_ball&hl=en&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:; - The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation; - Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down a…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fundriven.breath_ball&hl=en&gl=US
Author
Michael Holl
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:
- The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation
- Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down and overcome high stress situations.
- Dr. Andrew Weil's 4:7:8 breathing technique is used to fall asleep.
- The COPD foundation's recommended breathing technique can help to catch a breath.
Language
English, German
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breath Ball Breathing Exercise: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124789
Michael Holl. , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breath-ball-breathing-exercise/id1230172997
Material Type
Online
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:; - The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation; - Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down a…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breath-ball-breathing-exercise/id1230172997
Author
Michael Holl
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breath Ball helps you to overcome high stress situations, to meditate, and to relax. It comes with four breathing exercises:
- The cardiac coherence breathing exercise is used to enter a meditative trance for deep relaxation
- Prof. Dr. Loew's slow paced breathing technique is used to calm down and overcome high stress situations.
- Dr. Andrew Weil's 4:7:8 breathing technique is used to fall asleep.
- The COPD foundation's recommended breathing technique can help to catch a breath.
Language
English, German
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe2Relax: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124811
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.breathe2relax&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mil.dha.breathe2relax&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Stress Reduction Techniques
Abstract
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body?s ?fight-or-flight? (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe2Relax: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124810
National Center for Telehealth & Technology. United States: , 2018.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246
Material Type
Online
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/breathe2relax/id425720246
Corporate Author
National Center for Telehealth & Technology
Place of Publication
United States
Publication Date
2018
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Stress Reduction Techniques
Abstract
Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool which provides detailed information on the effects of stress on the body and instructions and practice exercises to help users learn the stress management skill called diaphragmatic breathing.Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body?s ?fight-or-flight? (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (Android)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124784
PHSA, Centre for Mindfulness. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.phsa.breathrapp&hl=en_US
Material Type
Online
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ca.phsa.breathrapp&hl=en_US
Corporate Author
PHSA
Centre for Mindfulness
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (iOS)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog124783
PHSA, Centre for Mindfulness. Vancouver, BC: , 2023.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathr-mindful-moments/id1213963384
Material Type
Online
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Heal…
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathr-mindful-moments/id1213963384
Corporate Author
PHSA
Centre for Mindfulness
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publication Date
2023
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Anxiety. Anxiety Disorders
Abstract
Breathr offers a variety of mindfulness practices and guided meditations that can be used anywhere, anytime, such as body scans, guided breathing, walking meditation, and self-compassion practices. The app was developed by the BC Children's Centre for Mindfulness and BC Children's Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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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.
  1 image     1 url  
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
Images
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
Images
URLs
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