The appendix is a tube-like structure attached to the first part of the colon that can become infected. Learn what signs and symptoms to look for with appendicitis and how a doctor will help your child if they have appendicitis.
Appendectomy is an operation to remove the appendix. Your child may need an appendectomy if they have appendicitis (infection of the appendix).
Vomiting is the forceful emptying of the stomach's contents.
Proper diabetes care at home includes sharing responsibility and creating and maintaining a routine. Find out how to do this in a way that works for your family.
Learn what causes pancreatitis, what the signs and symptoms are and what treatments are available
Learn what is involved in performing home hemodialysis and how it can benefit your child.
Learn about possible causes of limping in children.
Read about keeping a child with epilepsy safe at home, at school and with friends.
In-depth information concerning steps after your child's brain surgery, including going home and medication.
This page is an introduction to the At Home section of the scoliosis resource centre. It touches on building back your teen's food intake after scoliosis surgery, going back to school, and getting back to normal.
Nephrectomy is an operation to remove one of your child's kidneys. Learn how to take care of your child at home after the operation.
Learn how to care for your child at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
When it is time to go home following your scoliosis surgery you may feel nervous or afraid. Learn about some coping techniques that may help you.
Learn how to prevent falls from occurring in your home, including how to spot common causes of falls and how to fall-proof your home.
Learn about your child's care at home, after a blood and marrow transplant.
Learn about the mixture of nutrients in parenteral nutrition (PN) and how to provide your child PN at home.
Discover some of the factors you might consider before deciding to leave home.
Use this quick reference guide to help you decide between home hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis or in-hospital dialysis.
Learn how to how to care for your child at home after a myelogram.
Find out what happens when you receive chemotherapy as an outpatient, either in the hospital or taking medications at home.
This page describes several key phases of care at home after your child’s hypospadias surgery.
Find out how to take care of your child following a pyeloplasty operation. Dressing changes, activity level, medications and diet are discussed.
Learn how to care for your child at home after joint and/or tendon injections.
Learn how to care for your child at home after an esophageal dilatation.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a thyroid biopsy/fine needle aspiration (FNA).
