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Cerebral Aneurysm Repair: Endovascular Approach Your Procedure and Recovery at Home (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

What is a cerebral aneurysm? Cerebral means brain. An aneurysm (say ann-yer-iz-uhm) is a bulge, or balloon-like swelling, in the wall of an artery in the brain. With the pressure from the blood pumping, the weak part balloons out. If left, it could expand to the point of bursting. (English) Colour

Adenoidectomy with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Caring for Your Child After the Operation [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation called an adenoidectomy (say: ADD-uh-noy-DECK-toe-mee) to take out his adenoids. Your child also has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). This means your child will need to be closely watched after the operation. Your child may also have to stay in hospital longer than the other children having an adenoidectomy. This website explains what to expect while your child is in the hospital and how to take care of your child at home. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

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Pain After an Operation: Taking Care of Your Child's Pain at Home [English] Permalink Public

​You are taking your child home from the hospital after an operation. Your child will probably feel pain for the first few days at home. This brochure will give you some information about your child's pain. The brochure will also tell you how to care for your child when he is in pain. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

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English, Chinese - Traditional, Punjabi

Abscess Drainage: Caring for your child at home after the procedure (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​Your child has had an abscess drained. This factsheet explains how to look after your child at home after the procedure, and when to call for help. Audio available. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

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Post-Operative and Post-Anaesthetic Care: Caring for Your Child At Home [English] Permalink Public

This information explains how to care for your child after a general anaesthetic. A general anaesthetic is a special medicine which kept your child asleep during an operation or procedure. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

Circumcision: Caring for Your Child at Home After the Procedure (Child, Male) [English] Permalink Public

This factsheet provides an overview about circumcision including general care after circumcision, pain management, and when to see medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Article?contentid=2...

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English, Chinese - Traditional, Punjabi

Tonsil Surgery or Tonsil and Adenoid Surgery: Caring For Your Child After the Operation [English] Permalink Public

Your child needs an operation to take out his tonsils. Your child may also need an operation to take out his adenoids at the same time. These operations are called a tonsillectomy and an adenoidectomy. (English)

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http://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/En/HealthAZ/TestsAnd...

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English, Chinese - Traditional

Treating Hip Dysplasia with the Pavlik Harness (Royal Columbian Hospital) [English] Permalink Public

Describes developmental dysplasia of the hip, how it is found, and how it is treated. Includes step by step instructions for putting the Pavlik Harness on your baby and how to care for your baby with a Pavlik Harness. (English) Black & White

Safe Sleep for Twins: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

When babies are very young or sick, we place them in separate cribs because each baby can have different medical needs. When your babies are at least 36 weeks old (gestational age), or are within a week of going home, we start getting them ready to sleep at home. (English) Colour

Mental Health and Substance Use: Get help for you or your loved ones (Rack Card) (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

Support and information about mental health and substance use services. (English) Colour