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

Learn how to care for your child at home after a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion.

Peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) insertion using image guidance

Learn about what a PICC is and how and why this type of intravenous line is inserted.  

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

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

Myelogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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

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.

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

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

Arthrogram: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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

Central venous line (CVL) insertion into the internal jugular vein: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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

Nephrostomy tube: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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

Liver transplant surgery: Taking medications and looking after your PICC line/CVL

G tubes: Insertion of a primary Avanos Mic-Key low-profile balloon G tube

A Mic-Key low-profile balloon G tube, sometimes called a ‘button’, is a brand of balloon feeding tube. Learn about what to expect if your child’s Mic-Key low-profile balloon G tube is inserted by an interventional radiologist using image guidance. The majority of this page is specific to children who are patients at SickKids. 

Port

A port provides a comfortable, convenient way to receive medications such as chemotherapy, IV nutrition and fluids, and from which to have blood samples taken. Learn about this procedure.

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).

Chest tube insertion using image guidance

The pleural space can fill up with fluid or air after a serious injury or operation, or as a result of disease. ​Chest tubes are placed into the pleural space to drain the fluid or air.

CVL/PICC dressing change procedure

If your child has a CVL or PICC, the dressing must be changed regularly to prevent infection. Learn how to change your child's CVL or PICC dressing using antiseptic non-touch technique.

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).

Heparin locking the CVL or PICC

Learn why heparin locking is done, and the steps you must follow to heparinize your child’s CVL/PICC.

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).

Peritonitis related to G tubes and GJ tubes

Peritonitis is a rare but serious complication related to G or GJ tube insertion. Find out what causes peritonitis related to G and GJ tubes, the signs and symptoms, and how it’s treated.

Caring for your child at home after brain tumour surgery

In-depth information concerning steps after your child's brain surgery, including going home and medication.

Varicocele embolization: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

Learn how to look after your child at home after varicocele embolization.

Continuous peripheral nerve block with elastomeric device

Find information about continuous peripheral nerve blocks (CPNBs) using an elastomeric device and learn how to care for your child at home with this device.

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

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

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

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

Sclerotherapy: Caring for your child at home after the procedure

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