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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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Treating Pain After Surgery
Nationwide Children’s Hospital wants to make your child as comfortable as possible. Having pain is normal after surgery, but there are ways to ease the pain.
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Rhabdomyosarcoma
This Helping Hand™ explains Rhabdomyosarcoma (RMS) which is a soft-tissue cancer that can start in muscle cells from many different areas of the body.
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.”
Phalangeal Neck (Finger) Fracture
The hand is the most often injured body part in children. Finger fractures, especially phalangeal neck fractures, often happen because of a direct hit to a finger.
Leukemia
This Helping Hand™ covers leukemia, the most common form of childhood cancer. Leukemia is a cancer of the bone marrow, which is the tissue found inside many of the bones of the body. There are two main types of childhood leukemia: acute lymphocytic leukemia (ALL) and acute myeloid leukemia (AML).Article
Appendectomy: Simple Appendicitis
Learn more about a simple appendectomy, which is the surgical removal of the appendix.
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At-Home Safety Guide for Self-Harm or Suicide
Your child has been in the hospital because he or she is at risk of self-harm or harming others. When your child leaves the hospital, there are some things you need to do for safety at home.