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Elbow Immobilizers (Welcome Sleeves)

Elbow immobilizers, also known as welcome sleeves, are put on the arms of infants and young children following certain types of surgeries or procedures.

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Ganglion Cysts

A ganglion cyst is a fluid-filled lump under the skin, often over a joint or in a tendon in the hand or wrist. If the cyst appears on top of the wrist, it is called a dorsal wrist ganglion cyst. A cyst on the palm side of the wrist is a volar wrist ganglion cyst. These cysts are usually harmless.

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X-Ray

What to expect if your child is having an x-ray.

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Chest Physiotherapy - Infants Newborn to 12 Months

Chest physiotherapy, also called postural drainage, is a way for you to help your child get rid of extra mucus in his or her lungs.

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Mouth Care for Patients Receiving Chemotherapy

Learn how to properly care for your child's mouth if they are receiving chemotherapy. 

Allergy to Latex

Latex is the milky sap from the rubber tree. It is used to make many rubber products that are used in the hospital and home. Signs of a latex allergy include skin rash or scaliness, itching, hives, swelling, watery or puffy eyes, sneezing, coughing, wheezing or difficulty breathing.

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Spinal Tap

A spinal tap or lumbar puncture may be done to remove a small amount of spinal fluid for examination, to give medicine into the spinal canal or to measure the pressure in the spinal canal.

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Birth Control: Emergency Contraception

This Helping Hand™ is about different forms of emergency contraception and when to use them. Your doctor or health care provider can help you choose the best one.

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Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy

This Helping Hand™ is about having a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T & A) surgery. During this surgery, the tonsils and adenoids are taken out at the same time.