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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

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http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_EpiduralBloodPatch.pdf

About your child's implanted port

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog102635

Oncology Haematology/BMT Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.

URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1040a_Port.pdf

Material Type: Handout; Online

Call Number: BCCH1040a

Learn about why your child needs an implanted port, how they get one, and how the port works. Includes illustrations.

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URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1040a_Port.pdf

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Corporate Author: Oncology Haematology/BMT Department

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date: 2019

Physical Description: PDF file: 4 p.

Subject: Drug Delivery Systems; Blood Tests. Blood Chemistries; Blood Transfusions; Vascular Access Device

Abstract: Learn about why your child needs an implanted port, how they get one, and how the port works. Includes illustrations.

Notes: Current as of Jan 2024

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online

Call Number: BCCH1040a

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http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/PDF/pamphlets/BCCH1040a_Port.pdf

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.

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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

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH223_PBSC.pdf

Low blood glucose in newborn babies

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[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.

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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

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_Low_Blood_Glucose_Newborn.pdf

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.

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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

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_RBCX.pdf

Therapeutic plasma exchange

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Oncology/Hematology/BMT Department. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2019.

URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_TPE.pdf

Material Type: Online; Handout

This pamphlet is about therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). It explains TPE is, how to prepare your child, and and why this procedure is needed.

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URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_TPE.pdf

Alternate Title: TPE

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 is about therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE). It explains TPE is, how to prepare your child, and and why this procedure is needed.

Notes: Current as of Jan 2024

Language: English

Material Type: Online; Handout

URLs

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_TPE.pdf

Rhesus immune globulin

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120641

Transfusion Medicine Lab. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.

URL: http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61161.pdf

Material Type: Handout; Online

Call Number: BCW1011

This patient handout contains answers to some common questions about Rhesus Immune Globulin and getting it while pregnant.

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URL: http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61161.pdf

Corporate Author: Transfusion Medicine Lab

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: PDF file, 5 p.

Subject: Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics; Blood Transfusions

Abstract: This patient handout contains answers to some common questions about Rhesus Immune Globulin and getting it while pregnant.

Notes: BCW1011

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online

Call Number: BCW1011

URLs

http://shop.healthcarebc.ca/phsa/BCWH_2/Transfusion%20Medicine/C-06-14-61161.pdf

Cell saver: When you deliver your baby by caesarean section

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog120643

Anesthesia Department. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2018.

URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1015_CellSaver.pdf

Material Type: Handout; Online

Call Number: BCW1015

This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.

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URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1015_CellSaver.pdf

Corporate Author: Anesthesia Department

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

Publication Date: 2018

Physical Description: PDF file, 1 p.

Subject: Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics; Blood Transfusions

Abstract: This patient handout provides an overview of using the cell saver during a caesarean section.

Notes: BCW1011

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online

Call Number: BCW1015

URLs

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1015_CellSaver.pdf

Nutrition for healthy bones: For adults with or at risk of osteoporosis

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BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2017.

URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCW819_Nutrition_for_Healthy_Bones.pdf

Material Type: Online; Handout

Call Number: BCW819

This handout teaches those diagnosed or at risk of osteoporosis what their diet should consist of. Included: calcium and vitamin D recommended doses, foods to avoid, getting calcium from both food and supplement sources.

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URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCW819_Nutrition_for_Healthy_Bones.pdf

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Corporate Author: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

Publication Date: 2017

Physical Description: PDF, 5 p.

Subject: Osteoporosis; Osteoporosis-Diet; Bones. Bone Diseases

Abstract: This handout teaches those diagnosed or at risk of osteoporosis what their diet should consist of. Included: calcium and vitamin D recommended doses, foods to avoid, getting calcium from both food and supplement sources.

Language: English

Material Type: Online; Handout

Call Number: BCW819

URLs

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/Pamphlets/BCW819_Nutrition_for_Healthy_Bones.pdf

High blood pressure in pregnancy: Information for care at home

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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

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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

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http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW625_HighBPPregnancy.pdf

Transitioning responsibly to adult care: Youth quiz

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ONTRACBC, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.

URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf

Material Type: Handout; Online

Call Number: BCCH1941

A list of questions to help youth manage their health and get ready for adult care.

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URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf

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Corporate Author: ONTRACBC; BC Children's Hospital

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: PDF file, 2 p.

Subject: Youth Health

Abstract: A list of questions to help youth manage their health and get ready for adult care.

Notes: BCCH1941

Language: English

Material Type: Handout; Online

Call Number: BCCH1941

URLs

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1941_ONTRAC-YouthQuiz.pdf

Parent and family checklist: Transitioning responsibly to adult care: Youth quiz

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ONTRACBC, BC Children's Hospital. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2016.

URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1942_ONTRAC_ParentFamilyChecklist.pdf

Material Type: Handout; Online

Call Number: BCCH1942

A guide for parents and families to support their youth (12-24 years old) in the planning and preparation for adulthood and adult health care.

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URL: http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1942_ONTRAC_ParentFamilyChecklist.pdf

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Corporate Author: ONTRACBC; BC Children's Hospital

Place of Publication: [Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher: BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date: 2016

Physical Description: PDF file, 2 p.

Subject: Youth Health

Abstract: A guide for parents and families to support their youth (12-24 years old) in the planning and preparation for adulthood and adult health care.