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Congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog106838
Kelton, Sheila. [Vancouver, BC?]: Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC , 2012.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1071_CAH.pdf
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GI 390 KEL 2012
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
This booklet describes the condition, including the physiology of the adrenal pathway, but it has an emphasis on practical details, such as measuring/giving salt to infants, preventing adrenal crisis, giving emergency injections, etc. There is also a section on issues for families and girls whose f…
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http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1071_CAH.pdf
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(391KB).
Author
Kelton, Sheila
Corporate Author
Endocrinology Clinic, BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
Children's & Women's Health Centre of BC
Publication Date
2012
Physical Description
Paperback, 34 P.
Subject
Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia
Adrenal Gland. Adrenal Gland Diseases
Endocrinology
Abstract
This booklet describes the condition, including the physiology of the adrenal pathway, but it has an emphasis on practical details, such as measuring/giving salt to infants, preventing adrenal crisis, giving emergency injections, etc. There is also a section on issues for families and girls whose fetal development has been affected by excess androgens. The booklet has been written with input from parents and adult women affected by CAH.
Notes
BCCH1071
ISBN
0000000000001
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
GI 390 KEL 2012

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Little tree: A story for children with serious medical problems

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Mills, Joyce C., Chesworth, Michael (Illustrator). New York, NY: Magination Press , 1992.
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 200 MIL 1992
Availability
1 copy, 1 available
In this healing story, a little tree loses some of her branches in a storm. She experiences emotions of fear, self-blame, and worry so common to children facing serious medical problems. The little tree in the forest survives the storm and learns that although many branches and leaves were lost, sh…
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Author
Mills, Joyce C.
Chesworth, Michael (Illustrator)
Place of Publication
New York, NY
Publisher
Magination Press
Publication Date
1992
Physical Description
Softcover: ill., 28 p.
Subject
Self-Concept (includes self-esteem)
Amputation. Limb Prosthesis
Children's Health-Accidents and Injuries
Picture Books
Abstract
In this healing story, a little tree loses some of her branches in a storm. She experiences emotions of fear, self-blame, and worry so common to children facing serious medical problems. The little tree in the forest survives the storm and learns that although many branches and leaves were lost, she still has deep roots, a strong trunk and a beautiful heart. Children will discover that they too have strengths and abilities for living happy lives. A relaxation exercise is included.
ISBN
0945354517
Language
English
Material Type
Book
Call Number
JUNIOR CF 200 MIL 1992

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BC Children's and Women's Family Library Available
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