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Pertussis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Pertussis (say: per-TUSS-iss), also known as whooping cough, is a sudden-onset infection of the lungs and upper respiratory tract. The illness has three phases: Your child will begin to have cold-like symptoms, such as a runny nose and mild cough. In the second phase, the cough gets worse. Your child will have severe coughing episodes. These are sudden short, fast coughs that occur in clusters. Coughing makes breathing difficult for your child. When your child takes a breath in after a cluster of coughs, you will hear a high pitched whooping sound. Your child will often turn red in the face. The infection can produce a lot of thick mucus in the nose and throat. The coughing may cause your child to throw up. He may vomit milk, food and mucus. The third phase includes healing and recovery. Your child will continue to have a persistent cough, but it will be less severe than in the second phase. Pertussis can be a very serious illness in babies because their airways are small. Babies with pertussis may need to be hospitalized. Audio available. (English)

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PICC (Child) [English] Permalink Public

A PICC is used in some children who need IV therapy for a long period of time. IV therapy means medicine that is put into the vein. Frequent needle insertions can be painful and can damage children's veins, so a PICC may be the best way for some children to receive medicines and IV fluids or to have blood samples taken. An interventional radiologist or a nurse will insert your child's PICC in the Image Guided Therapy (IGT) department. An interventional radiologist is a doctor who use special viewing equipment such as X-rays, ultrasound, or computed tomography (CT) scans to perform procedures that may have required traditional surgery in the past. (English)

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Clostridium Difficile (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information about clostridium difficile including overview of clostridium difficile, symptoms, and prevention. Audio available. (English)

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Colds (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information about colds including overview of colds, symptoms, prevention, treatments and when to contact a health care provider. Audio available. (English)

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Cold Sores (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides information about cold sores including overview of cold sores, signs, symptoms, causes, complications, prevention, treatments and when to contact a health care provider. Audio available. (English)

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PICC Insertion: Caring for your child at home after the procedure [English] Permalink Public

Your child has had a PICC insertion at the Image Guided Therapy (IGT) centre. This brochure explains how to look after your child at home after the procedure, and when to call for help. (English)

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PICC Removal: Caring for your child at home after the procedure [English] Permalink Public

Your child has had a PICC insertion at the Image Guided Therapy (IGT) centre. This brochure explains how to look after your child at home after the procedure, and when to call for help. (English)

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Pain At Home: Taking Care of Your Child [English] Permalink Public

This brochure gives information on how to care for your child at home when he is in pain. The pain may be because of a cut from a minor fall, sprain, a sore throat, earache, or a procedure he had at the hospital, such as resetting a broken bone and applying a cast. Parents can help make the best pain relief decisions for their own child because they know their children best. (English)

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Pain Relief: Comfort Kit (Child) [English] Permalink Public

It is understood that kids have pain, especially while in the hospital. When kids are actively engaged in a fun activity, their pain and anxiety goes down. Pain might be due to procedures or treatments, or from their illness or injury. How children cope with pain is different for each of them. Some kids will not talk about their pain, while others will cry and yell. This page describes ways parents can help their child reduce pain using play and imagination. These methods will work in the hospital or at home. These strategies for easing pain work well with pain medication your child may need. Talk to your child's nurse, child life specialist, or social worker for more ideas. The toys in the following list may help. Children are encouraged to make choices about what may work best for them to reduce pain. (English)

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Colic (Child) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides a overview of colic including causes, treatment and when to contact a health care provider. Audio available. (English)

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