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Understanding Informed Consent
You will be asked to sign an informed consent form. It states in detail that you understand the risks and benefits of your child's surgery.
Learn MoreUnderstanding Words for a Child's Skin Condition
A helpful look at some of the terms a healthcare provider may use to describe your child's skin condition.
Learn MoreUnderstanding Your Child's Lymphatic System
Detailed information on the lymphatic system.
Learn MoreUndescended Testicle
Testicles are formed prior to birth in the abdomen below the kidneys, and progressively descend during pregnancy from the abdomen through the groin into the scrotum. An undescended testicle is a testis that fails to descend into the scrotum.
Learn MoreUnicameral Bone Cyst
Although unicameral bone cysts are benign, active unicameral bone cysts can cause bones to weaken or fracture.
Learn MoreUpper GI Bleeding
Upper GI bleeding occurs when irritation and ulcers of the lining of the esophagus, stomach, or duodenum result in bleeding. When this occurs, the child will vomit bright red blood, or dark looking flecks or clots that look like “coffee grounds”.
Learn MoreUpper Respiratory Infections (Colds)
The common cold is a respiratory infection caused by a virus (germ). Rhinoviruses are the most common cause. Viruses are spread by breathing in air droplets of the infected person who coughs, sneezes or even laughs less than 6 feet from your child. The virus can also be spread by touching something that the infected person has sneezed, coughed or drooled on.
Learn MoreUreteropelvic Junction Obstruction (UPJ Obstruction)
Ureteropelvic junction obstruction is a blockage between the ureter and an area in the kidneys called the pelvis.
Learn MoreUrinary Incontinence (Enuresis) in Children
When wetting happens in a child who is old enough to control their bladder, it’s known as enuresis. Here's what you need to know.
Learn MoreUrinary Tract and Kidney Infections in Pregnancy
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common health problem from pregnancy. Untreated, a UTI can cause serious problems in pregnancy. Learn more about UTIs in pregnancy.
Learn MoreUrinary Tract Infection (UTIs)
Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) are typically caused by a bacterial infection in the urethra and bladder. Left untreated, a UTI can spread beyond the bladder and travel into the ureters and kidneys, where it becomes an acute kidney infection (pyelonephritis).
Learn MoreUrinary Tract Infection: Prevention
This Helping Hand™ discusses how to prevent a urinary tract infection (UTI). I also includes special information for children born female.
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.