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Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Search our collection of print books, eBooks, CDs and DVDs, games, and teaching tools on health topics.
Nerve blocks are performed by delivering local anesthetic (numbing medication) around the nerves that carry painful sensation from the surgical site or limb (arm or leg).; Learn how to care for your child at home, when they have an elastomeric pump. This handout explains what to expect, and when to…
Learn how to safely handle chemotherapy medicine at home.
This pamphlets contains information about Clonidine (Catapres®, Dixarit®).; This handout explains:; - How to store and use this medication;; - What to do if you miss a dose;; - Safety measures;; - Side effects; and; - When to get help.
Learn what to expect after your child has cochlear implant surgery. Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.
This pamphlet describes the What, Why and How of using a cuffed peripherally inserted central catheter, or cuffed PICC.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers being discharged from The Ladybug Pod. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home from the NICU.
Learn what to expect after your child has ear tube surgery. Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.
When you are in labour it is important to know what to eat and drink.This handout lists foods that are easily digested, and clear fluids you might want to drink. It also lists foods to avoid. Check with your health care provider about eating or drinking as your labour progresses.
Learn what to expect after your child has surgery for limb length difference. Explains the 2 kinds of epiphysiodesis surgery, your child's follow-up care, and possible complications.
This pamphlet describes common fractures, how bones heal, different kinds of casts and splints, how to take care of the injured limb, and information about how the cast is removed.
Learn what to expect when your child has Functional Endoscopic Sinus Surgery. Explains how to care for your child, and when to get help.
Learn how to prepare for this surgery, and what to expect afterward. This handout also explains when to get help.
This pamphlets contains information about Gabapentin (Neurontin®) and Pregabalin (Lyrica®), including:; - How to store and use these medications;; - What to do if you miss a dose;; - Safety measures;; - Side effects; and; - When to get help.
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.
As a new parent you may have questions about what to expect following the birth of your baby. This booklet is organized to follow your journey through the hospital immediately following delivery and provides information for when you and your baby are home.; This booklet is a companion to the bcwome…
Provides information about symptoms to look for after a transfusion.
This pamphlet explains what to expect after your child's strabismus repair surgery, and how to care for your child as they recover.
These suggestions can help you and your child manage stress before, during, and after their; procedure.; Some children may need to talk about the procedure and their coping plan several times. Other children just need to prepare once.; You know your child best. Please adapt these suggestions to sui…
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with feeding support.
For BCW NICU parents and caregivers. This diagram shows the steps to bringing your baby home with respiratory support.