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Low blood glucose in newborn babies

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121488
[Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_Low_Blood_Glucose_Newborn.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00009
This handout explains why your baby may have low blood sugar, how nurses check your baby's blood sugar, and how you can help your baby.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_Low_Blood_Glucose_Newborn.pdf
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF; 2 p.
Subject
Infant Feeding
Abstract
This handout explains why your baby may have low blood sugar, how nurses check your baby's blood sugar, and how you can help your baby.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCW00009
URLs
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Red blood cell exchange

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121790
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_RBCX.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
This pamphlet explains the red blood cell exchange (RBCX) procedure. You will learn when this procedure is needed, and how to prepare a child for RBCX.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_RBCX.pdf
Alternate Title
RBX
Corporate Author
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF File, 2 p. (brochure style)
Subject
Blood Cells
Blood/Lymphatic System. Blood/Lymphatic System Diseases-Children
Abstract
This pamphlet explains the red blood cell exchange (RBCX) procedure. You will learn when this procedure is needed, and how to prepare a child for RBCX.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
URLs
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Peripheral blood stem cell collection

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102934
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH223_PBSC.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH223
This pamphlet about the PBSC procedure. It explains what stem cells are and why this procedure is needed. It discusses how to prepare a child for PBSC and explains what to expect after the procedure.
  1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH223_PBSC.pdf
Corporate Author
Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2019
Physical Description
PDF File, 2 p. (brochure style)
Subject
Blood Cells
Blood/Lymphatic System. Blood/Lymphatic System Diseases-Children
Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Collection (PBSC)
Diagnostic Tests/Procedures. Physical Diagnosis
Abstract
This pamphlet about the PBSC procedure. It explains what stem cells are and why this procedure is needed. It discusses how to prepare a child for PBSC and explains what to expect after the procedure.
Notes
Current as of Jan 2024
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH223
URLs
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Spinal headache and epidural blood patch

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123070
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EpiduralBloodPatch.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Many people experience a headache after birth. A spinal headache is a special type of headache that people can have after an epidural or spinal anesthetic. It is caused by a hole in the spinal fluid sac, where the epidural went in.; This handout describes symptoms of spinal headaches. It also expla…
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EpiduralBloodPatch.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
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Drug Side Effects
Abstract
Many people experience a headache after birth. A spinal headache is a special type of headache that people can have after an epidural or spinal anesthetic. It is caused by a hole in the spinal fluid sac, where the epidural went in.
This handout describes symptoms of spinal headaches. It also explains how an epidural blood patch procedure can help. A blood patch uses your own blood to patch a hole in your spinal fluid sac.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Adult blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113360
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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Pediatric blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113366
BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61114.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61114.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691
URLs
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High blood pressure in pregnancy: Information for care at home

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120606
Antepartum Home Care. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW625_HighBPPregnancy.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW625
This handout provides an overview of high blood pressure during pregnancy. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW625_HighBPPregnancy.pdf
Website Notes
Click the link above to view or print.
Corporate Author
Antepartum Home Care
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2017
Physical Description
PDF file: 4 p.
Subject
Pregnancy Complications
Abstract
This handout provides an overview of high blood pressure during pregnancy. This information will help you understand how your Home Care Nursing Team and your doctor are planning to keep you and your baby safe and healthy while you are at home.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW625
Images
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 (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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Pediatric blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113368
BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61119.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691P
Punjabi language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61119.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Punjabi language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691P
URLs
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Pediatric blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113370
BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61120.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691SP
Spanish language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61120.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Spanish language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691SP
URLs
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Pediatric blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113371
BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61121.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691V
Vietnamese language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61121.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Vietnamese language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691V
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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Pediatric blood transfusion: Answers to some common questions (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113367
BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61118.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691Ch
Chinese simplified language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61118.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Chinese simplified language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
Language
Chinese-Simplified
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691Ch
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
URLs
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Transfusion sanguine pediatrique [Pediatric blood transfusion]: Answers to some common questions (French)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113369
BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2015.
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61117.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691F
French language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-05-14-61117.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view/print
Corporate Author
BC Children's Hospital
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2015
Physical Description
PDF: 4 pages
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
French language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for children.
Language
French
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCCH1691F
URLs
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Transfusion sanguine aux adultes [Adult blood transfusion]: Answers to some common questions (French)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog113362
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-06-14-61116.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980F
French language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
  1 url  
URL
http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61116.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
French language: Answers frequently asked questions about blood transfusions for adults.
Language
French
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW980F
URLs
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