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Bi-directional cavopulmonary anastomosis (Glenn procedure)

The Glenn procedure is done when not enough blood is getting to the lungs. Learn about this procedure and the risks associated with it.

Norwood procedure

The Norwood procedure is usually done as part of a series of surgeries to help the ventricle pump blood out to the body.

Pulmonary artery banding

Pulmonary artery banding is done to reduce blood flow to the lungs.

Hybrid procedure

The hybrid procedure is sometimes done instead of the Norwood procedure. A heart surgeon and an interventional cardiologist do the procedure.

Pulmonary atresia

Read about pulmonary atresia; a condition involving the pulmonary valve, between the right ventricle and pulmonary artery, not forming completely.

Tricuspid atresia

Learn about tricuspid atresia, a condition involving blood passing through a hole in the atrial septum and mixing with blood coming back from the lungs.

Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS)

Learn about hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). This condition involves the left side of the heart being underdeveloped, and is extremely serious.

Astral 150 non-invasive ventilator

Learn how to use the Astral 150 for non-invasive ventilation.

Resmed Stellar 150 ventilator

Learn how to use a Resmed Stellar 150 ventilator.

Sickle cell disease and communication: Keeping it positive

While it may not be possible to completely eliminate negative communication with your teen, you can create balance by increasing positive communication. Discover five tips for more positive communication with your teen.

Daunorubicin and Doxorubicin

Your child needs to take the medicine called daunorubicin or doxorubicin. This information sheet explains what daunorubicin and doxorubicin does, how to give

Nabilone

Your child needs to take the medicine called nabilone. This information sheet explains what nabilone does, how to give it and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Phenobarbital

Your child needs to take the medicine called phenobarbital. This information sheet explains what phenobarbital does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Sacubitril/valsartan

Your child needs to take the medicine called sacubitril/valsartan. This information sheet explains what sacubitril/valsartan does, how to give it, and what side effects or problems your child may have when they take this medicine.

Positive airway pressure (PAP): CPAP and BPAP

Learn about positive airway pressure (CPAP and BPAP) and how it can be used to help your child while they sleep.

Ross procedure

In the Ross procedure, the child's abnormal aortic valve is replaced with the child's own healthy pulmonary valve.

Hemophilia glossary

A list of helpful glossary terms for Teens Taking Charge Managing Your Hemophilia program.

Valganciclovir and ganciclovir

Your scoliosis surgery

Here is an introduction to scoliosis surgery. Links are provided to pages that give information about what will happen before, during, and after surgery.

Biologic agents and JIA

Low-sodium, low-potassium and low-phosphorus diet

Lifestyle choices and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Gender and identity: Support and resources

A list of resources for young people who may be questioning their gender identity or sexual orientation.

Disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for JIA

Fontan procedure

The Fontan procedure is usually part of a series of operations for single ventricle anomalies. Learn about the operation.