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Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG): Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Following a voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) your child may feel pain while they urinate. Learn how to reduce discomfort from VCUG catheterization.

Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG)

A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) uses X-rays to look at how well your child's bladder works during urination. Read about what to expect during a VCUG.

Ureteral reimplant: Caring for your child at home

A ureteral reimplant is an operation that stops urine, or pee, from going back into the kidneys from the bladder. Learn how to care for your child at home after the procedure.

Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.

Posterior urethral valves: Overview

Find out what to expect if you have a child with posterior urethral valves (PUV). This document reviews the condition and how it is managed with medications, tests, interventions and surgeries.

Arthrogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after an arthrogram.

Esophageal dilatation: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after an esophageal dilatation.

Joint and tendon injections: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after joint and/or tendon injections.

Common tests during your kidney transplant assessment

Pyeloplasty: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Find out how to take care of your child following a pyeloplasty operation. Dressing changes, activity level, medications and diet are discussed.

Myelogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to how to care for your child at home after a myelogram.

PICC removal: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a PICC removal.

Central venous line (CVL) removal: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a CVL removal procedure.

Upper endoscopy and colonoscopy: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Your child will need special care after an upper endoscopy or colonoscopy. Learn about the complications and how to care of your child once you go home.

Lumbar puncture: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a lumbar puncture.

Nephrectomy: Caring for your child at home

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.

Thyroid biopsy/FNA: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a thyroid biopsy/fine needle aspiration (FNA).

Bone ablation: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a bone ablation.

Intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after a treatment of intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma.

Port insertion: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to properly care for your child at home after a port insertion.

Bone biopsy: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to properly care for your child at home after a bone biopsy.

Botox injection (intramuscular) for spasticity in children: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after intramuscular Botox injections for spasticity.

Sclerotherapy: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to properly care for your child at home after sclerotherapy.

Angiography through the femoral artery (groin): Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after an angiography through the femoral artery (groin).

Angiography through the radial artery (wrist): Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to care for your child at home after an angiography through the radial artery (wrist).