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Heading home after a transfusion

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112952
Transfusion Medicine. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's and BC Women's Hospitals and Health Centre , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Heading-Home-After-Transfusion.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW74
Provides information about symptoms to look for after a transfusion.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/Heading-Home-After-Transfusion.pdf
Corporate Author
Transfusion Medicine
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's and BC Women's Hospitals and Health Centre
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Blood Transfusions
Abstract
Provides information about symptoms to look for after a transfusion.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
CW74
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URLs
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Your first few days in NICU: NICU orientation

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog122729
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Vancouver, BC: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2022.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUOrientation.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
This welcome booklet includes:; - A family welcome letter, explaining how you can help your baby in the NICU;; - Your vital role as parents in caring for your baby in the NICU;; - Information about your access cards, visitors, and how to keep your baby safe;; - Information about breastfeeding suppo…
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUOrientation.pdf
Alternate Title
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Orientation
Corporate Author
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2022
Physical Description
PDF file, 12 p.
Subject
NICU
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
This welcome booklet includes:
- A family welcome letter, explaining how you can help your baby in the NICU;
- Your vital role as parents in caring for your baby in the NICU;
- Information about your access cards, visitors, and how to keep your baby safe;
- Information about breastfeeding support; and
- Resources and supports available to you as NICU parents.
The booklet also lists NICU amenities on each pod, and includes a map to help you find your way around.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
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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Information about epidurals

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog109791
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532_Epidurals.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:42 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532
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URLs
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Care at home after neurosurgery

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog111332
Department of Neurosurgery. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1251_CareAtHomeAfterNeurosurgery.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1251
This pamphlet provides parents of children who have undergone Neurosurgery at BC Children's Hospital with information on: How to help their child with pain and discomfort after surgery, how to care for the wound, how to get the stitches (sutures) out, what activities are safe for their child to do,…
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URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1251_CareAtHomeAfterNeurosurgery.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the link above to view.
Corporate Author
Department of Neurosurgery
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
1 pdf file
Subject
Surgery
Neurosurgery
Abstract
This pamphlet provides parents of children who have undergone Neurosurgery at BC Children's Hospital with information on: How to help their child with pain and discomfort after surgery, how to care for the wound, how to get the stitches (sutures) out, what activities are safe for their child to do, special equipment required, any signs to watch out for, information to provide their family doctor, and who to contact for follow up.
Language
English
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCCH1251
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URLs
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Tonsillectomy with or without adenoidectomy

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog112726
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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Helping your child after strabismus repair

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog121293
Ophthalmology Clinic. Vancouver, BC: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Ophthalmology-site/Documents/Strabusmus%20Surgery%20Discharge%20form.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
This pamphlet explains what to expect after your child's strabismus repair surgery, and how to care for your child as they recover.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.bcchildrens.ca/Ophthalmology-site/Documents/Strabusmus%20Surgery%20Discharge%20form.pdf
Website Notes
Click on the above link to view.
Corporate Author
Ophthalmology Clinic
Place of Publication
Vancouver, BC
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file: 2 p.
Subject
Strabismus
Eye Surgery. Ophthalmic Surgery
Abstract
This pamphlet explains what to expect after your child's strabismus repair surgery, and how to care for your child as they recover.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Korean)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123101
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Kor_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Kor
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Kor_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Korean
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Kor
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123102
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Pun_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Pun
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Pun_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Punjabi
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Pun
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123103
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532SCh_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532SCh
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532SCh_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Simplified Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532SCh
Images
URLs
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Information about epidurals (Spanish)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123106
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Spa_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Spa
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Spa_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Spanish
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Spa
Images
URLs
Show Less

Information about epidurals (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123107
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532TCh_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532TCh
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532TCh_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Traditional Chinese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532TCh
Images
URLs
Show Less

Information about epidurals (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123108
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Vie_Epidurals.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Vie
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW532Vie_Epidurals.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:4 p.
Subject
Pain Control
Drug Delivery Systems
Childbirth
Abstract
Your care provider may suggest an epidural or combined spinal epidural (CSE) to help you manage pain through labour. This handout explains what an epidural is, how it is given, benefits, and risks for you and your baby.
Language
Vietnamese
Material Type
Handout
Online
Call Number
BCW532Vie
Images
URLs
Show Less

Information about intravenous fentanyl (Punjabi)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123109
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW766Pun_IVFentanyl.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW766Pun
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/BCW766Pun_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
Punjabi
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW766Pun
Images
URLs
Show Less

Information about intravenous fentanyl (Simplified Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123110
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW766SCh_IVFentanyl.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW766SCh
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/BCW766SCh_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
Simplified Chinese
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW766SCh
Images
URLs
Show Less

Information about intravenous fentanyl (Traditional Chinese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123111
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW766TCh_IVFentanyl.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW766TCh
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/BCW766TCh_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
Traditional Chinese
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW766TCh
Images
URLs
Show Less

Information about intravenous fentanyl (Vietnamese)

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123112
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW766Vie_IVFentanyl.pdf
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW766Vie
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/BCW766Vie_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
Vietnamese
Material Type
Online
Handout
Call Number
BCW766Vie
Images
URLs
Show Less

Home respiratory support road map

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123122
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeRespSupport.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NICUHomeRespSupport.pdf
Alternate Title
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Orientation
Corporate Author
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF file, 1
Subject
NICU
Intensive Care Units-Neonatal. Infants
Abstract
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
Show Less

Nerve injury after labour and birth

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123170
Department of Anesthesiology. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NerveInjuryAfterLabourAndBirth.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
There are many types of nerve injuries that can occur after labour and birth. This sheet will explain what a nerve injury is, what symptoms to expect, and how nerve injuries are treated.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW_NerveInjuryAfterLabourAndBirth.pdf
Corporate Author
Department of Anesthesiology
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
2 pages
Subject
Childbirth Complications
Abstract
There are many types of nerve injuries that can occur after labour and birth. This sheet will explain what a nerve injury is, what symptoms to expect, and how nerve injuries are treated.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
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Pins or wires for fracture repair

https://bcch.andornot.com/en/permalink/catalog123256
Orthopaedic Clinic. [Vancouver, BC?]: BC Children's Hospital , 2021.
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_PinsOrWires.pdf
Material Type
Handout
Online
Your child's fracture has been fixed with pins (also called wires). These are left in place for about 3-4 weeks. Learn how to care for your child at home, and what to expect when you have the pins removed.
  1 image     1 url  
URL
http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH_PinsOrWires.pdf
Corporate Author
Orthopaedic Clinic
Place of Publication
[Vancouver, BC?]
Publisher
BC Children's Hospital
Publication Date
2021
Physical Description
PDF: 2 p.
Subject
Bones/Joints/Muscles. Bones/Joints/Muscles Diseases. Orthopedics
Fractures
Abstract
Your child's fracture has been fixed with pins (also called wires). These are left in place for about 3-4 weeks. Learn how to care for your child at home, and what to expect when you have the pins removed.
Language
English
Material Type
Handout
Online
Images
URLs
Show Less

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