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Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) Catheter

A peripheral intravenous catheter (PIV) is a thin, flexible tube (catheter) that is inserted into a vein in the hand, arm, foot, leg, or scalp. It can be called a midline depending on where it ends. PIVs are used to give fluids or medicine directly into the bloodstream.

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Neurogenic Bowel Regulation

A child who has a neurogenic bowel cannot control when he or she has a bowel movement. Bowel control may not be possible, but bowel regulation can be done by following a daily schedule.

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Shoulder Injuries

This Helping Hand™ explains different types of shoulder injuries and how they're diagnosed and treated. 

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Protecting Babies and Young Children from Contagious Illnesses Without Masks

It is harder for people to breathe with something covering the nose and mouth. Since babies and children younger than 2 years have smaller airways, breathing through a mask is even harder for them than it is for an older child or an adult.

Hepatitis B

The hepatitis B virus is one of the several viruses that can cause hepatitis. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis B is caused by a virus found in blood, semen, vaginal secretions and saliva. It is mainly spread through unprotected sexual activity or exposure to blood.

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Dental Injuries: Follow-Up Care

If your child has had a serious dental injury, it is important to follow-up with your child’s dentist.

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Dental: Wearing Separators

What to do and what not to do while wearing separators. 

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Medicine

Immunization schedules and medicine safety are covered in this section.

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Well-Baby Visits: 9 Months

Learn what to expect at baby's 9 month well visit.