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Tonsillectomy with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation called a tonsillectomy to take out the tonsils. Your child may also need an operation called an adenoidectomy to take out the adenoids. Your child also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Your child will need closer observation while she is in the hospital. (English)

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General Anaesthesia (Child) [English] Permalink Public

General anaesthesia (say: an-iss-THEES-ee-a) is a mix of medicines that helps your child fall into a deep sleep. This means your child will not feel pain or remember the operation. General anaesthesia may be used when your child has an operation, test, or treatment.This information will help you and your child prepare for general anaesthesia. Please read this information carefully and explain it to your child, using words he or she can understand. Knowing what to expect will help your child feel less nervous. You can also contact the pre-anaesthesia clinic to help you and your child prepare. Audio available. (English)

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Exercises After 1st Rib Surgery (Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

This booklet explains the exercises to do after your first rib resection surgery. The physiotherapist will review your home exercise program with you in the hospital before you go home. COMPANION MATERIAL: First Rib Resection Surgery for Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (266759) (English) Colour

General Anaesthesia (Child) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

General anaesthesia (say: an-iss-THEES-ee-a) is a mix of medicines that helps your child fall into a deep sleep. This means your child will not feel pain or remember the operation. General anaesthesia may be used when your child has an operation, test, or treatment. This information will help you and your child prepare for general anaesthesia. Please read this information carefully and explain it to your child, using words he or she can understand. Knowing what to expect will help your child feel less nervous. You can also contact the pre-anaesthesia clinic to help you and your child prepare.Audio available. (Chinese - Traditional)

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General Anaesthesia (Child) [Punjabi] Permalink Public

General anaesthesia (say: an-iss-THEES-ee-a) is a mix of medicines that helps your child fall into a deep sleep. This means your child will not feel pain or remember the operation. General anaesthesia may be used when your child has an operation, test, or treatment. Audio available too. This information will help you and your child prepare for general anaesthesia. Please read this information carefully and explain it to your child, using words he or she can understand. Knowing what to expect will help your child feel less nervous. You can also contact the pre-anaesthesia clinic to help you and your child prepare. Audio available. (Punjabi)

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Mastoidectomy to Treat Cholesteatoma or Ear Infection (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation to take away part of the bone from behind the ear. This operation is called a mastoidectomy (say: MAST-oid-ECK-toe-mee). This operation will be performed by an otolarygology (say OH-toe-lar-ing-olo-gee) doctor. This brochure explains what will happen during the operation and how to care for your child at home. Audio available. (English)

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Sore Throat and Tonsillitis (Child) [English] Permalink Public

A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child. Audio available (English)

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Neck Surgery (Cervical Spine Surgery) [English] Permalink Public

You are having surgery (an operation) on the neck - the cervical part of your spine. This surgery is usually done to relieve pressure on a spinal nerve or the spinal cord. (English) Colour

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Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) (Child) [Arabic] Permalink Public

A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child. Audio available (Arabic)

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Sore Throat (Pharyngitis) (Child) [Chinese - Traditional] Permalink Public

A sore throat is usually a symptom of an illness. Learn possible causes, how long it lasts, and how to take care of your child. Audio available (Chinese - Traditional)

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