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Cochlear Implant (CI) Magnet
The purpose of the cochlear (COKE le ar) implant (CI) magnet is to hold the headpiece (coil) in place to transmit sound to the internal device (Picture 1). The entire device has 4 parts: the magnet, headpiece (coil), cable and processor. The CI magnet portion is about the size of a dime.
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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.
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Comfort Hold Techniques
These comfort hold techniques have been developed to help you hold your child during a procedure. The purpose of a hold is for your child to feel safe and to help him or her keep still and calm.
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Resources for Patients
From preparing for the first visit to ongoing care, the Center for Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstruction offers helpful resources for patients.
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Body System: Cardiovascular
The heart is a very strong muscle that pumps oxygen-rich blood through the arteries to all parts of the body. Blood comes back to the heart through the veins. It is pumped to the lungs where it picks up oxygen.
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Travel Bag for Trach Care
You will need a travel bag to take along every time you take your child out of the house.
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Keratosis Pilaris
Keratosis pilaris is a dry skin type. It looks like dry, rough, small bumps that are flesh-colored or pink and can feel like sandpaper or chicken skin. It is not contagious and is usually not itchy. The most common areas for these bumps are on the back of the arms, front of the thighs and the face.
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Aromatherapy: Essential Oils
This Helping Hand™ is about how to use essential oils for aromatherapy safely.