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Blood Clotting Disorders in Children
Blood-clotting disorders are a group of conditions in which there is too much clotting. They are often inherited.
Learn MoreBlood in the Eye (Hyphema) in Children
Hyphema is blood in the front (anterior) chamber of the eye. This is located between the clear front part of the eye (cornea) and the colored part of the eye (iris). Read on to learn more about what to do when your child has blood in their eye.
Learn MoreBlood Tests and Your Child's Heart
Detailed information on blood tests used to diagnosis heart disease.
Learn MoreBlood Types in Pregnancy
A baby may have the blood type and Rh factor of either parent, or a combination of both parents.
Learn MoreBone Cancers in Children
Detailed information on bone cancer in children, including Ewing sarcoma and osteogenic sarcoma
Learn MoreBone Marrow
Detailed information on bone marrow and bone marrow transplantation in children
Learn MoreBone Marrow Transplant for Children
A bone marrow transplant (BMT) is a treatment for children with certain types of cancer or other diseases. The goal of BMT is to replace a child's diseased bone marrow with healthy bone marrow.
Learn MoreBone Marrow: Transplant Chronic Graft-Versus-Host-Disease
This Helping Hand™ explains how after someone has a bone marrow transplant, the donated bone marrow or stem cells can attack healthy tissue in a patient’s body.
Learn MoreBottle-Feeding
Detailed information on bottle-feeding, including information on the different types of baby formulas.
Learn MoreBoxer's Fracture
This fracture in the hand is often caused by hitting something with a closed fist, thus the name Boxer’s Fracture. It is commonly seen in teenagers. The fracture will typically heal within 3 to 4 weeks from the date of injury.
Learn MoreBrachial Plexus
The brachial plexus is a bundle of nerves that separates into the major nerves that supply movement and touch function to the arm.
Learn MoreBrain Abscess in Children
An abscess is a pocket of infection. In the brain, an abscess may be in one or more areas. This condition may cause problems with how the brain and spinal cord function. It is a serious and life-threatening condition that needs to be treated right away.
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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.