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Holter monitors

A Holter monitor is a small machine that records your child's heartbeat for a set period of time. Learn about how the test is performed and what your child can do while the Holter recording is in progress. 

Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias)

Learn about heart rhythm problems. Usually identified as an irregular heartbeat, they can occur at any age and may or may not have symptoms.

Cancer tests and anaesthetic

Anaesthetic is used to reduce or take away pain. Learn more about anaesthetics, how they are given and why you might need an anaestetic during a procedure.

Pacemaker surgery

Pacemaker surgery is required to give a patient a pacemaker. Learn about what a pacemaker is, how the surgery is done and what happens after surgery.

What to expect right after liver transplant surgery

Diagnostic procedures for heart conditions

Learn about diagnostic procedures used to detect heart conditions in children and how to help your child get through tests.

Brain tumours and lumbar puncture

In-depth description of a lumbar puncture procedure as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor.

Epilepsy: How to keep your child safe inside and outside the home

Read about keeping a child with epilepsy safe at home, at school and with friends.

Sudden unexpected infant death

Read about sudden infant deaths while sleeping and about ways parents and caregivers can lower the risk in infants.

Pacemaker: Caring for your child at home

A pacemaker is a small device that uses electrical impulses to control the speed and rhythm of your child's heartbeat. Learn how to care for your child with a pacemaker.

What to expect right after kidney transplant surgery

Chiari malformation

A Chiari malformation is when the lower part of the brain sits too low in your child's neck. Read about symptoms, causes, diagnosis and surgical treatment.

Fast heart rate (tachycardia)

Learn about different kinds of tachycardia (fast heart rate) and how tachycardia is treated.

The brain tumour health-care team

An overview of the many different health-care professionals that are involved in the care of a child with a brain tumour.

Blood pressure: Taking your child's blood pressure at home

Your child’s health-care provider may recommend that you check your child’s blood pressure at home. Learn about blood pressure, instructions for taking blood pressure at home and what to do if it is too high or low.

Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)

Learn about facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) disease, a genetic condition that leads to progressive muscle weakness and loss of muscle bulk mostly affecting the facial, shoulder and upper arm muscles.

Pharmacist

Pharmacists are trained health professionals who are medication experts. Learn about the role they play in the health-care team.

Pollicization

Some children are born without a thumb. In a procedure called pollicization, doctors can reposition the index finger to make it work like a thumb.

Autoimmune hepatitis

Does your child have autoimmune hepatitis? Learn the facts and how you can help.

Visiting your child in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

Learn what to expect when you visit your child in the Post-Anesthetic Care Unit (PACU), sometimes called recovery.

What is general anesthesia?

This article will provide information to help prepare your child for their surgery, test or treatment under general anesthesia.

Cystic fibrosis: Clinic appointment

Regular clinic visits can help to identify health issues early on before they can cause harm.

Leukemia and lumbar puncture

Learn why doctors perform a lumbar puncture on your child with leukemia.

Video urodynamic study (VUDS)

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.

Managing and monitoring anti-epileptic drugs

Find out how to help your child manage their AEDs.