Learn how to properly care for your child at home after an abscess drainage tube removal.
Learn what an abscess is and how it is drained using image guidance.
A drainage catheter is a soft flexible tube placed into the pleural space around the lung. The tube drains fluid that is compressing the lung and restricting breathing. Learn about the insertion procedure and how to care for the drainage catheter.
Learn how to properly care for your child at home after a nephrostomy tube insertion.
Learn what causes a pilonidal sinus and how it can be treated.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a PICC removal.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a port removal.
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.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a CVL removal procedure.
Learn how to how to care for your child at home after a myelogram.
Learn how to care for your child at home after a thyroid biopsy/fine needle aspiration (FNA).
In-depth information concerning steps after your child's brain surgery, including going home and medication.
Children need extra care and attention after heart surgery. Read about care after heart surgery including diet, pain management and school.
Learn about cervical lymphadenitis, an infection of one or more lymph nodes in the neck.
Mastoiditis is an infection caused by bacteria within the bone behind the ear. Learn more about what causes mastoiditis and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.
Learn how to properly care for your child at home after a port insertion.
Nephrectomy is an operation to remove one of your child's kidneys. Learn how to take care of your child at home after the operation.
Learn about total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage (TAPVD), a condition involving improper drainage through the blood vessels. TAPVD can be fatal.
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a type of bacteria that can cause infections ranging from mild to severe. Read about prevention and treatment of MRSA infections.
Nasal polyps are growths in the nose that impair breathing. Learn about nasal polypectomy, the surgical removal of nasal polyps and recovery after surgery.
Find out how to take care of your child following a pyeloplasty operation. Dressing changes, activity level, medications and diet are discussed.
Learn how to care for your child at home after an esophageal dilatation.
Learn how to care for your child at home after an arthrogram.
Learn how to care for your child at home after joint and/or tendon injections.
Learn about your child's care at home, after a blood and marrow transplant.
