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Ostomy

An ostomy is an opening to collect urine or stool outside the body. Learn about different types of ostomies and what they look like.

Subungual exostosis (osteochondroma) of the toes

Subungual exostosis of the toes is a bony growth that occurs most often at the end of the big toe under the toenail. Learn more about this condition and how it is treated.

Supplementation for breastfeeding babies

Health A-Z

Supplementation is a way to give your baby extra nutrition and calories while breastfeeding. Read about what supplies are required and tips for successful feeding.

Hemophilia: Understanding inhibitors

Health A-Z

Teens living with hemophilia can learn about inhibitors, what they are and how they affect treatment.

Tobramycin bladder instillation

Health A-Z

A guide on how to deliver tobramycin directly into the bladder using a catheter.

Suppository instructions

Health A-Z

Learn how to give your child medication using a suppository. Included are some tips on how to make giving the suppository easier.

G tubes: Corflo PEG tube

Health A-Z

A Corflo PEG tube is a type of feeding tube. Discover how to care for your child's Corflo PEG tube and what to do if it is accidentally pulled out.

Writing milestones

Health A-Z

Learn about the development of writing skills at different stages.

Reading milestones

Health A-Z

Learn about the reading skills expected of your child at different stages.

Port

Health A-Z

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.

When to worry about reading problems

Health A-Z

There are several signs you can look for to determine if your child is having trouble with reading. While all children develop at their own pace, if you suspect your child has a problem, the earlier it is resolved the better the outcome will be for their future learning.

Preparing suctioning equipment and supplies

Health A-Z

Learn how to set up a suction machine, what equipment you will need and which size catheter you should use for your child.

Venting a feeding tube to manage fullness and bloating

Health A-Z

If your child is feeling too full or bloated during a feed, or there is leakage from the stoma, you may need to vent the G tube. Discover how to vent a G tube, as well as other ways to manage fullness and bloating problems at home.

Nursing shift handover and the handover invite

Health A-Z

Nursing shift handover meetings happen twice each day. They happen at the bedside of each patient and allow the incoming and outgoing nurses to share information. Parents, caregivers and patients are encouraged to be part of these meetings.

Bladder irrigation using normal saline

Health A-Z

Normal saline bladder irrigation is used to gently flush the bladder to clear cloudy, mucous- or debris-filled urine from the bladder. Learn how to perform this procedure.

Jackson Pratt drain (JP drain): Care at home

Health A-Z

Your child may have been outfitted with a Jackson Pratt (JP) drain during their surgery. With this information, you can properly care for a JP drain at home.

Nasogastric (NG) tube: Feeding your child

Health A-Z

A guide on how to feed your child through a nasogastric tube, when to flush the tube and how to clean the equipment.

G tubes: MIC PEG tube

Health A-Z

A MIC PEG tube is a type of feeding tube. Discover how to care for your child's MIC PEG tube and what to do if it is accidentally pulled out.

Paraldehyde

Drug A-Z

Your child needs to be given a medicine called paraldehyde. This information sheet explains what paraldehyde does and how it will be given to your child. It also explains what side effects or problems your child may have when they are given paraldehyd

Vaginoscopy

Health A-Z

Vaginoscopy is an examination of the vagina using a tiny tube and camera. Learn about when vaginoscopy is used and what to expect during the procedure.

Sickle cell disease and problem solving: Evaluate your options

Health A-Z

Step 3 of the Bright IDEAS system is to evaluate the options you listed in the previous step. Learn how to evaluate and rank your options to help you choose the best solution for your situation.

G tubes: Balloon G tubes

Health A-Z

A balloon G tube is a type of feeding tube that has a balloon on the end to help prevent the tube from being accidentally pulled out. Learn how to care for your child’s balloon G tube and change it at home.

Undershirts for a spinal brace (spinal orthosis)

Health A-Z

A spinal brace is worn over a cotton undershirt. Learn about making stockinette undershirts.

How to treat splinters and slivers

Health A-Z

A splinter, or sliver, is a small fragment of material that has become embedded under the skin. Discover helpful tips to treat splinters.

Diagnostic tests for cancer

Health A-Z

Diagnostic tests help the health-care team determine if you have cancer and what type of cancer you may have. Learn more about the different types of tests, consent and waiting for the test results.