Many children are afraid of having blood work done. Read effective distraction and explanation techniques for children of different ages.
Learn how to care for your child at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
Heart catheterization is a test that is done to see how well blood is moving through the heart. Read how to prepare your child for heart catheterization.
Children are not always ready to talk about their condition when you are. Look for signs for when your child might be ready to talk.
Learn about the restrictions in protective isolation, after your child's blood and marrow transplant.
Learn how children get HIV, how it affects their bodies, and what you need to do as a parent to keep your child as healthy as possible.
Learn how you can help your child deal with nausea and vomiting, after a blood and marrow transplant (BMT).
Learn about what your child should expect when preparing for scoliosis surgery, including a pre-surgery teaching session, X-rays, clinical photos, blood work and other imaging tests.
Learn how your child can minimize infection at home, after the blood and marrow transplant.
Learn about blood work. It involves an amount of blood being drawn from a child to analyze the effect of drugs and checking things such as hemoglobin.
Learn how to create a wind-down routine that you can do in the 30 minutes before bedtime to help your body and mind get ready for sleep.
A video urodynamics study (VUDS) is a test done by your child’s doctor that provides information about how well your child’s bladder is working.
Learn what a blood and marrow transplant is, and where blood stem cells come from.
Catheter ablation is a treatment for children with certain types of tachycardia (rapid heart rate). Treatment involves destroying an abnormal circuit.
Learn how to help your child transition back to school, after a blood and marrow transplant.
A stress MIBI test looks at the flow of blood through the heart during rest and exercise using a radioactive agent.
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.
Nuclear medicine tests use small amounts of radioactive material that give off radiation that is detected by special cameras. They take very detailed pictures.
A treadmill test will tell the doctor if your child's heart is beating in a regular way during exercise. Read about the treadmill test.
This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.
A brachial plexus operation is performed to repair damaged nerves. Learn about how to prepare your child for surgery and take care of them at home.
Exercise will have an impact on your child's blood sugar levels. Learn how to adjust insulin accordingly.
Learn how people with diabetes measure their blood sugar levels and why it is important to do so.
Parents with a sick child need open communication with the health-care team. Learn tips when talking with the doctor about your child.
