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      In-hospital hemodialysis

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      Find out what is involved in in-hospital hemodialysis and its benefits.

      Transitions during hospitalization for intestinal failure

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      Learn tips to help navigate the transitions you and your child will experience during their hospital stay for intestinal failure and when planning to return home from the hospital.

      Acute myeloid leukemia (AML): In the hospital

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      Learn how to help your child get used to staying in the hospital.

      Preparing to come to the hospital for surgery

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      As a parent/caregiver, you can play an important role in preparing your child to come to the hospital. Learn about your child's surgery, ask questions and find out how you can prepare your child.

      How to help a friend whose child is in hospital

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      Read about some practical help you can provide if you have a friend who has a sick child in the hospital.

      Staying at the hospital: Advice for teens

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      Being in the hospital does not have to mean no fun. Learn tips on how to make the most out of your stay.

      Playtime at the hospital for school-age children

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      Learn about play for school-age children staying in the hospital. 

      What to do in the days before your child's surgery

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      There are certain things that you will need to do to prepare to come to the hospital on the day of your child’s surgery. Review the checklists in this article to help you and your child get ready for surgery. 

      Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Your child's hospital stay

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      Find out what to expect as your child recovers from limb lengthening and reconstruction surgery.

      What to expect on the day of surgery

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      Learn what to expect when your child comes to the hospital for surgery. Everyone’s surgical journey is different and may look different depending on the hospital you are at.

      Activities after a blood and marrow transplant

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      Learn about child-friendly activities in the hospital, after a blood and marrow transplant.

      Care-by-parent before a child is discharged from hospital

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      Learn how "care-by-parent" prepares you to care for a child with complex needs when they are discharged from hospital.

      Medication reconciliation: Preventing medication errors in the hospital

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      This page provides advice on how to keep track of your child's medicines.

      The cancer care team: School teacher

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      While you're in the hospital, your health-care team may include a teacher to help you keep up with school work. Find out what you can expect from your in-hospital school teacher.

      Before the heart transplant

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      It is important to keep your child as healthy as possible before a heart transplant. Learn about what happens while you are waiting for a donor heart to become available.

      Playtime at the hospital for preschoolers aged three to five years

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      Learn about play for preschoolers staying in the hospital.

      Preparing for surgery and hospitalization

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      As a parent, you can play an important role in preparing your child for a stay in hospital. Learn about your child's operation, ask questions, and find out how you can prepare your child.

      Arriving at the hospital for scoliosis surgery

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      There are many people involved in a surgery for scoliosis. Find out about the healthcare team involved and what to expect when you arrive at the hospital.

      Kidney transplant: Your stay in hospital after surgery

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      What to pack for the hospital

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      When your child is coming to the hospital, there are important items you need to remember. Review this article to make sure you're prepared.

      Contact precautions

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      Isolation precautions such as contact precautions may need to be used to stop the spread of infection. These are additional precautions that need to be taken to help prevent the spread of infections caused by germs spread by direct or indirect contact.

      Your stay in hospital after liver transplant surgery

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      How to prepare as a caregiver for your child’s surgery

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      Parents/caregivers may experience a lot of emotions when they learn their child needs surgery. Learn strategies to help you prepare yourself before the surgery so that you can better support your child.

      Deceased donor liver transplant: Tests when you arrive at the hospital

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      Getting help when your child is in hospital

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      Coping with your child's illness as a parent means taking care of yourself. Learn practical stress relief approaches for parents.

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