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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame: Mobile App (iOS)

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Sesame Street. , 2022.
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Material Type
Online
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
  1 url  
URL
https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/breathe-think-do-with-sesame/id721853597
Corporate Author
Sesame Street
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Children's Emotions
Parenting Toddlers
Abstract
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame: Mobile App (Android)

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Sesame Street. , 2022.
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.sesameworkshop.ResilienceThinkBreathDo&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Material Type
Online
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
  1 url  
URL
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.sesameworkshop.ResilienceThinkBreathDo&hl=en_CA&gl=US
Corporate Author
Sesame Street
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
Mobile App
Subject
Mindfulness
Children's Emotions
Parenting Toddlers
Abstract
This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Tap and touch to help the monster friend take deep breaths, think of plans, and try them out!
Language
English
Material Type
Online
URLs
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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (iOS)

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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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Breathr: Mindful Moments: Mobile App (Android)

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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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Breathe2Relax: Mobile App (iOS)

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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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Breathe2Relax: Mobile App (Android)

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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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How to support a woman in an abusive relationship

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112416
Women Abuse Response Program. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre , 2013.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW935_HowToSupportWomanInAbusiveRelationship_2013.pdf
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW935
This pamphlet provides information and suggestions for how to support a woman who's currently in or has been in an abusive relationship.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW935_HowToSupportWomanInAbusiveRelationship_2013.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print.
Corporate Author
Women Abuse Response Program
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital & Health Centre
Publication Date
2013
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Abusive Relationships
Abusive Relationships-Coping
Emotional Health
Abstract
This pamphlet provides information and suggestions for how to support a woman who's currently in or has been in an abusive relationship.
Language
English
Material Type
Pamphlet
Online
Call Number
BCW935
Images
URLs
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Preparing your child for surgery

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

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Calm.
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Material Type
Online
Audio
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
  1 url  
URL
https://www.calm.com/app/class/Best-of-Free-Family-Friendly-Content
Corporate Author
Calm
Subject
Meditation
Mindfulness
Abstract
Free family content from Calm.com. This page features sleep stories and meditations. You do not need to download the Calm app or create an account. You can play these from your Internet browser.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Audio
URLs
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Tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy

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Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat). Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Tonsillectomy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Learn what to expect after your child has a tonsillectomy (surgery to remove their tonsils). Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_Tonsillectomy.pdf
Corporate Author
Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ENT - Ear, Nose & Throat)
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Tonsillitis. Tonsils & Adenoids
Surgery-Coping
Home Care-Children
Ear/Nose/Throat. Ear/Nose/Throat Diseases Otolaryngology
Abstract
Learn what to expect after your child has a tonsillectomy (surgery to remove their tonsils). Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
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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Caring for yourself after surgery to correct scoliosis

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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
Images
URLs
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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 + …
  1 image     1 url  
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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URLs
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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
Images
URLs
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Getting a joint injection

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123263
Medical Day Unit, Department of Rheumatology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_JointInjectionPrepBook.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This picture book prepares children for a joint injection. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen, when they come to the Medial Day Unit for this procedure.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_JointInjectionPrepBook.pdf
Corporate Author
Medical Day Unit
Department of Rheumatology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 51 p.
Subject
Medical Procedures
Children's Emotions
Abstract
This picture book prepares children for a joint injection. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen, when they come to the Medial Day Unit for this procedure.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Images
URLs
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Welcome to procedures at BC Children's Hospital

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123264
Child Life Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_GeneralProceduresPrepBook.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This picture book prepares children for a procedure at BC Children's Hospital. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen when they come to hospital. The book also includes links to videos, and what your child can expect if they stay overnight.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_GeneralProceduresPrepBook.pdf
Alternate Title
General Procedures Prep Book with words
Corporate Author
Child Life Department
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 51 p.
Subject
Medical Procedures
Children's Emotions
Abstract
This picture book prepares children for a procedure at BC Children's Hospital. Using simple language and photos, the story explains who the child will meet, and what will happen when they come to hospital. The book also includes links to videos, and what your child can expect if they stay overnight.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Images
URLs
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Nutrition resources for food allergy families

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121411
Division of Allergy and Immunology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH_Nutrition_Allergy.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00007
This pamphlet lists places to find high-quality information online. It also explains how to find a dietitian, and how a dietitian can help with food allergies in children.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/Library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCCH_Nutrition_Allergy.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view.
Corporate Author
Division of Allergy and Immunology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF file: 3 p.
Subject
Allergies-Diet Therapy
Abstract
This pamphlet lists places to find high-quality information online. It also explains how to find a dietitian, and how a dietitian can help with food allergies in children.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00007
Images
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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Information about intravenous fentanyl

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109670
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW766_IVFentanyl.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW766
Fentanyl offers a medium amount of pain relief during during labour. This overview explains how fentanyl is given during labour, and includes a list of possible side effects for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW766_IVFentanyl.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 1 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Pain Control
Drug Action. Drug Interactions. Food and Drug Interactions
Abstract
Fentanyl offers a medium amount of pain relief during during labour. This overview explains how fentanyl is given during labour, and includes a list of possible side effects for you and your baby.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW766
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URLs
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Remifentanil Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) for labour

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123069
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_RemifentanilPCA.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Remifentanil is a short-acting pain relief medication that may be used during labour. Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) is pain medication that the patient controls, using a button. Remifentanil PCA is usually used by patients who either cannot have an epidural or prefer not to have one. This hand…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_RemifentanilPCA.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Childbirth
Pain Control
Drug Action. Drug Interactions. Food and Drug Interactions
Abstract
Remifentanil is a short-acting pain relief medication that may be used during labour. Patient Controlled Analgesia (PCA) is pain medication that the patient controls, using a button. Remifentanil PCA is usually used by patients who either cannot have an epidural or prefer not to have one. This handout explains why your pain control doctor might recommend Remifentanil. It also includes a list of possible side effects for you and your baby.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Images
URLs
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