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Patient Hair Care

If your child is in the hospital for an extended period of time, it is important to help them care for their hair. Washing, conditioning and using moisturizer will help their hair stay healthy so it does not get too dry and break off.

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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. 

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Nasal Turbinate Reduction

Prepare for your child's nasal turbinate reduction with this Helping Hand. 

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Splenectomy

This Helping Hand™ talks about what a splenectomy is, why your child may need one, and how to care for a patient who has had one.

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Diapering Your Hospitalized Infant

You will need to start changing your baby’s diaper while he or she is in the hospital. It is important that you check with the nurse about any special instructions or precautions for diapering, especially if your baby has IV lines or tubes or is on any respiratory support.

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Skin-to-Skin Care for Your Infant

This Helping Hand™ is about how skin-to-skin care is when a baby is placed directly on a parent's bare chest. It helps keep the baby warm, steadies their heart rate and breathing, and supports bonding and feeding.

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Bronchoscopy (Flexible Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage)

What to expect and how to prepare for your child's flexible bronchoscopy and bronchoalveolar lavage  .

Vaginal Discharge

This Helping Hand™ addresses vaginal discharge, a common and normal occurrence for women. Typically, normal vaginal discharge is thin, mucus-like, and can be clear, white, or slightly yellow. It usually has no unpleasant odor and does not cause itching or irritation.

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Mixing Antibiotics at Home

This Helping Hand™ details steps for how to mix and properly store antibiotics at home.