Learn about sedation. Sedation is medicine to make your child sleepy or more comfortable during a hospital test or treatment.
Sedation is a medicine that helps your child relax, stay calm or sleep. Learn how to take care of your child at home after sedation.
Learn about medications used to enhance pain management. Medications such as corticosteroids, anti-depressants, and sedatives are discussed.
Computed tomography (CT) scans use a series of x-rays to create a layered image of the spine. Find out how this technique is used for scoliosis patients.
This guide will help give you general information about laser treatments for skin problems caused by changes to blood vessels. Also find answers to some common questions about the treatment and sedation.
An MRI may be used to assess spines with scoliosis. Find out more about MRI procedures as well as when and why they are used.
Learn what happens during an MRI so you and your child know what to expect.
Learn about diagnostic procedures used to detect heart conditions in children and how to help your child get through tests.
This guide will give you general information about laser treatments for skin problems caused by changes to blood vessels and answer some common questions about the treatment.
This page describes the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of arthritis.
An in-depth description of what is involved in a MRI as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor. fMRI and MRA are also discussed.
An electroencephalogram (EEG) is a test that measures patterns of electricity in the brain. Learn why an EEG may be performed and what to expect.
An in-depth description of what is involved in a CT scan as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor. Answers from Canadian Paediatric Hospitals.
Learn what a liver biopsy is, why it is required and how to prepare your child for the procedure.
Learn what a thyroid biopsy is and why it is done. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during and after the procedure.
Learn about imaging tests such as X-ray, MRI and CT scans. These tests provide pictures of the inside of your child's body.
A MUGA scan is a radioactive imaging technique that allows doctors to see the flow of blood through the heart. Learn how to prepare a child for a MUGA scan.
This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.
A drainage catheter is a soft flexible tube placed into the pleural space around the lung. The tube drains fluid that is compressing the lung and restricting breathing. Learn about the insertion procedure and how to care for the drainage catheter.
Urethral prolapse occurs when a girl's urethra becomes swollen and sticks out. Learn about what causes urethral prolapse and how it is treated.
Learn how to take care of your child at home after the procedure.
An echocardiogram (or ‘echo’) is a special test that uses ultrasound (sound waves) to take pictures of the heart. Learn about how they are done, and how to help your child prepare for one.
A respiratory therapist (RT) is a health professional specially trained to help patients with breathing disorders. An RT will help care for your child after heart surgery.
Learn about the types and causes of skin warts, how to prevent warts and what common treatments are used.
When your child comes to the hospital for surgery, you will meet many different members of the health-care team. Learn about the role each of these people play in your child’s care.
