Conditions We Treat

Types of Anesthesia for Children

During surgery, your child will be given some form of anesthesia - medicine given to relieve pain and sensation.

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Types of Chromosome Abnormalities

Detailed information on the different types of chromosome abnormality

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Types of Hearing Loss in Children

A look at the 3 different types of hearing loss and what causes them.

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Types of Hearing Tests for Babies and Children

A look at the different types of hearing tests used for babies and children.

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Types of Surgery for Children

Surgery doesn't always mean large incisions. Minimally invasive surgery is often used today. This uses small cuts, and allows a child to recover faster and with less pain.

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Types of Visual Screening Tests for Babies and Children

Many types of vision tests can be used to check your child's ability to see. Some of them can be used at any age, and some are used based on your child's age and understanding.

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Ulcerative Colitis in Children

Detailed information about ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

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Ulnar Collateral Ligament (UCL) Injury

The ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) is located on the inside of the elbow. Ligaments are tissues that hold the bones together. The upper arm bone (humerus) is attached to a bone in the forearm (ulna) by the UCL (Picture 1). This ligament can be injured by being stretched or torn.

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Ultrafast CT Scan for Children

An ultrafast computed tomography (CT) scan is an imaging test that uses X-rays and a computer to look at your child’s heart. It gives the doctor many details about your child’s heart that other imaging tests can’t. Learn more about what you can expect when your child has this test.

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Umbilical Cord Care

In a few weeks, your baby will have the cutest little belly button. But right now the healing remains of his umbilical cord need special care. Here's how to make sure the cord remainder stays infection-free.

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Umbilical Hernia

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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.

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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.