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Clean Intermittent Catheterization (CIC): Step By Step Instructions for Girls [English] Permalink Public

CIC is a technique that your child will have to do several times a day to help empty urine (pee) from her bladder. CIC stands for Clean Intermittent Catheterization: Clean: as germ-free as possible Intermittent: done on a regular schedule many times a day Catheterization: using a catheter, a kind of thin tube, to drain urine out of the bladder CIC is necessary when your child is unable to empty her bladder on her own, when her bladder leaks urine, or when very high pressure has developed in the bladder. If the bladder is not properly emptied, infections or other problems can happen. CIC is not hard to do. Your child cannot hurt her bladder if she follows the nurse’s directions. With a little practice, almost everyone can learn the technique, even a 5-year-old child. Audio available. (English)

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Allergies (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Allergies occur when you come in contact with something your body is sensitive to. Allergic reactions can be caused by food, drugs, infections, insect bites, animals, things you breathe and skin contact with irritants such as cosmetics or soaps. Audio available. (English)

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Electrocardiogram - ECG (Child) [English] Permalink Public

​This factsheet provides an overview about electrocardiogram. An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of your child's heart on a graph. Audio available. Also available in Arabic, Chinese Simplified and Traditional, French, Portuguese, Punjabi, Spanish, Tamil, and Urdu. (English)

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Hives in Children [English] Permalink Public

Hives are raised, itchy, red bumps (swellings) on the skin. They can be of different sizes and can appear anywhere on your child’s body. This factsheet provides an overview on hives including symptoms, causes, and when to seek medical assistance. Audio available. (English)

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Pediatrics: Urgent Consult Service for Children and Youth [English] Permalink Public

This sheet describes our Pediatric Urgent Consult Service. It tells you what the service is, how the appointment is arranged, where the appointment will be, what to do if your child gets sicker before the appointment, where to get help, and what to expect the day of the appointment. (English) Colour

Fast Foods: Better Choices (Child) [English] Permalink Public

In today’s fast-paced world, it’s likely unrealistic to say you’ll never eat fast food or restaurant food again. However, you can still lead a healthy lifestyle and occasionally eat out at the same time. The more you know about the food that goes into your body, the better choices you’ll be able to make. Audio available. (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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G6PD Deficiency (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) is an enzyme that helps red blood cells to work properly. Some people have less than the usual amount of G6PD in their red blood cells. This is called G6PD deficiency, or favism. Most people with G6PD deficiency have completely normal health, but sometimes it can cause problems. This guide explains the problems G6PD deficiency may cause and what to do if your child has problems. Audio available. (English)

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Herpangina and Hand-Foot-and-Mouth Disease (Child) [English] Permalink Public

Herpangina is an infection caused by a virus. It causes small red spots to appear at the back of the mouth. These spots then become little fluid-filled sacs (vesicles) that quickly pop, leaving small ulcers or sores. The ulcers are very small, only about 2 to 4 millimetres wide (about 1/8 of an inch). They can be very painful and may cause your child to refuse food and water. Audio available. (English)

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Suicide Prevention (Child/Teen) [English] Permalink Public

Suicide is something most parents would rather not talk about. Unfortunately, it is more common than most would like to think. But suicide is often not a sudden event. It is a process. As a parent, becoming aware of the warning signs and being open to talking about suicide, you may be able to prevent it from happening. If you are worried or concerned about your teen, here are some common questions you may find helpful. (English)

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