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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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Transcranial Doppler (TCD) Ultrasound
Children with sickle cell disease are at risk for stroke. Transcranial (trans-CRANE-ee-ul) Doppler (TCD) ultrasounds help predict that risk. A TCD measures how fast blood is flowing to the brain. When blood flows faster than it should, there is a higher risk for a stroke.
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Hypnosis
Hypnosis is a state of increased awareness. It happens when a person intensely focuses his or her attention.
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Coping with Medicines
Children or teens may need medicine to manage their disease. Some medicines may have side effects, like unwanted changes in their mood or how they look.
Pityriasis Rosea
Pityriasis rosea is a common skin problem in children and young adults. It often begins with a large scaly lesion called the “herald patch.”
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Contrast Enema
A contrast enema is a test where contrast solution makes the large intestine (bowel) and part of the small intestine show up on the X-ray picture.
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Breast Milk for Your Hospitalized Infant: Electric Breast Pump
Mothers who need to express milk for many weeks or months while their babies are in the hospital will need to use a “hospital grade” electric breast pump. These pumps have a “closed system.”
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Walkers Orthopedic
Walkers can be used to keep weight off a leg or foot while it is healing. They are often used instead of crutches for younger children or those who have trouble keeping their balance.