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Cardiac Catheterization: Care at Home (Adult)

You have had a cardiac catheterization. Learn how to care for the cath site.

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Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis

Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis (MDO) is a surgery done for infants with Pierre Robin sequence. MDO lengthens the jaw to help open the airway so the baby can breathe safely and comfortably on their own.

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Tests, Procedures and Treatments

This section has some more in depth information about the tests all babies receive before leaving the hospital.

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Leukemia (ALL and AML)

Leukemia (ALL and AML) is the most common form of childhood cancer. It affects the tissues of the body which make the blood cells and the bone marrow. When leukemia strikes, the body makes an abundance of abnormal white cells that invade the marrow and crowd out the normal healthy blood cells.

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Caring for Your Child After a Burn Injury

This Helping Hand™ explains the special care needed if your child has a burn injury.

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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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Surgery Centers Home Preparation Westerville and Main Campus

Prepare for your child's surgery with this Helping Hand

Impetigo

Impetigo is a common skin infection caused by bacteria.

Post-Thrombotic Syndrome (PTS)

Post-Thrombotic Syndrome or PTS can occur when there are changes in a blood vessel after a blood clot is formed.