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Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study

This Helping Hand™ is about the videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS), which is a test to see how your child swallows food and liquids.

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Sharps Containers at Home

A "sharp" is any medical device that could cut or stick a patient, caregiver, or anyone else. There are reasons that your child may have to use sharps while at home. It is very important to know how to throw away (dispose of) syringes, needles and any other sharp device in a safe way.

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Exercises: Lower Extremities (Active)

Active exercises help keep your joints and muscles from tightening up and becoming weaker. Your exercise program is planned for your specific needs because not all your muscles have the same degree of strength or weakness. The goal of active exercise is to keep your muscles strong and flexible.

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Circumcision Sutured

Properly care for you son after his sutured circumcision with this Helping Hand. 

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Colonic Marker Study

Many children have problems with bowel movements. This test can provide useful information on how well stool moves through the colon.

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Multi-View Videofluoroscopic Speech Study (MVSS)

A multi-view videofluoroscopic speech study, or MVSS, is a procedure to see how the palate functions during speech. It is basically an x-ray movie taken while the child talks.

Intussusception (Outpatient)

Intussusception is a blockage of the intestines. It happens when one part of the intestine folds into another part. Signs of intussusception include pain in the abdomen (stomach) that comes and goes, or comes on suddenly. Many intussusceptions are fixed with an air enema but some require surgery.

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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)

Bacterial vaginosis or BV is an infection of the vagina. BV is not a sexually transmitted disease. It is an overgrowth of specific anaerobic bacteria (bacteria that do not need oxygen to grow) in the vagina. Women with BV report a fishy-smelling discharge (fluid) that is white to gray in color.

Patient Rights and Responsibilities

As a patient of Nationwide Children's Hospital - Toledo, I and my parents/family/guardian/visitors have these rights and responsibilities: As a patient, parent or guardian at Nationwide Children’s - Toledo you can expect to: Be partners with the hospital staff in your care or the care of your