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Patient-controlled and nurse-controlled analgesia

Find out how PCA and NCA help your child get relief from severe, short-term pain in the hospital.

Pain medicines

Learn about pain relief medication and how to administer it, including patient controlled analgesia.

Hospital equipment

Learn about the equipment used during, and following an operation for scoliosis. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.

Managing pain after surgery

It is normal to experience some pain and discomfort after surgery, but there are ways to manage it. Find out what you can do to help manage your pain after surgery.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Your child's hospital stay

Find out what to expect as your child recovers from limb lengthening and reconstruction surgery.

What to expect right after kidney transplant surgery

Common concerns about kidney transplant surgery

Personal care after scoliosis surgery

After scoliosis surgery, there are some personal care issues you may be faced with. Read the experiences of other teens that also had scoliosis surgery.

Jaw surgery: Information for teens

This page explains how to get ready and what to expect when you got to the hospital for jaw surgery.

Acute pain: How to assess in infants and toddlers

Find out how acute pain is identified and assessed, at home and in medical settings, in children not old enough to speak.

Acute pain: How to treat and manage in infants and toddlers

​Pain treatment involves a mix of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medication) strategies. Learn more about the 3Ps for acute pain.

Life support during heart surgery

During heart surgery, your child will likely be supported by mechanical ventilation, cardiopulmonary bypass, extracorporeal life support, hemoconcentration, circulatory arrest, or selective cerebral perfusion.

Epilepsy: An overview

An overview of seizures and epilepsy, with information about treatment options.

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF)

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) involves recurrent episodes of fever accompanied by symptoms of abdominal pain, chest pain, joint pain and/or skin rashes. Learn about causes, tests and treatments for FMF.

Common concerns about liver transplant surgery

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.

Depression: Treatment with medications

Learn how antidepressants treat the symptoms of depression.

Dust mite allergy

A dust mite allergy is a sensitivity or reaction to the waste of microscopic parasites called dust mites. Learn about the symptoms and how to reduce exposure to dust mites in your home.

Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea (painful period cramps) is the most common symptom reported by teens during their periods. Learn about the types of dysmenorrhea, symptoms and how it can be treated.

Dysmenorrhea

Dysmenorrhea (painful period cramps) is the most common symptom reported by teenagers during their periods. Learn about the types of dysmenorrhea, symptoms and how it is treated.

Nursing shift handover and the handover invite

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.

Morphea

Morphea (localized scleroderma) is a rare skin condition that causes hard, thickened patches due to excess collagen. Learn about symptoms, treatment and outcomes in children.

Your liver transplant team

Find out who will be a part of your transplant team and their roles in your care throughout the transplant process.

Other team members on the blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy team

Learn about the other members of your child’s blood and marrow transplant/cellular therapy health-care team.

Limb lengthening and reconstruction: Your child's patient journey

​Discover the phases of your child's limb lengthening and reconstruction treatment.