Learn about several types of lines and catheters inserted into a vein that are used for vascular access on a premature baby or ill newborn.
The following information will help you to properly care for your child after vascular access surgery.
This learning hub is intended for community health-care providers and the Connected Care Paediatric Education Program. You will be able to access handouts on tracheostomy care, feeding tubes, vascular access devices, and subcutaneous injections.
Read about vascular rings, which are blood vessels arising from the heart that can surround, and compress (squeeze) nearby structures.
Interventional radiology uses image guidance to perform minimally invasive procedures such as biopsies, bone ablation and myelogram. They also insert G and GJ tubes, and central venous access devices.
Learn how bleomycin is used in sclerotherapy to treat vascular malformations. Find information about the advantages of using bleomycin as well as any risks involved and precautions to be considered.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a port removal.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a CVL removal procedure.
Find out what happens to the body and what treatments are available when kidneys fail.
An aneurysm is a bulging or ballooning area in a part of a blood vessel that can affect the brain and central nervous system. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how an aneurysm is diagnosed, and the different treatment options.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a PICC removal.
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.
Learn how to properly care for your child at home after a port insertion.
Learn about the various skin conditions and birthmarks that can arise in a newborn baby.
Learn about the two main options to create a vein or artery that is easy to use for your child's hemodialysis.
A central venous line (CVL) is a long, soft, thin, flexible tube that allows medicine into a child's body. Read about the femoral procedure.
An osteotomy is a surgical procedure in which the bone is cut and realigned or reshaped. Learn why a child with developmental dysplasia of the hip may need an osteotomy and what to expect after surgery.
Information about common skin conditions such as eczema, diaper rash, sunburn, warts, head lice, hair loss, birthmarks and more. Also learn about first aid and everyday care so your child can have healthy hair, skin and nails.
Learn about sclerotherapy and how it is used to treat vascular malformations. Also find information about what will happen to your child before, during and after the procedure.
A central venous line (CVL) is a long, soft, thin, flexible tube that allows medicine into a child's body. Read about the internal jugular vein procedure.
Learn about what a PICC is and how and why this type of intravenous line is inserted.
If your child has a CVL or PICC, the dressing must be changed regularly to prevent infection. Learn how to change your child's CVL or PICC dressing using antiseptic non-touch technique.
Information to help teens understand the history of managing hemophilia.
If your child has a CVL/PICC, you will be taught how to change the cap before your child is discharged from hosptial. Learn the steps you need to follow for a CVL/PICC cap change.
The types of cancer that children and teenagers get are often different from the types that older adults get. Learn about some of the more common types of cancer in young people.
