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Bone Marrow Aspiration Test

A bone marrow aspiration test is done to see if the blood cells are being made properly. A bone marrow biopsy may be done. In a biopsy, a small amount of tissue is taken to be looked at under a microscope.

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Supplemental Security Income

SSI is a government program that gives money to people who have low income and few resources and who are aged 65 or older, blind or disabled.

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Echocardiogram With Sedation or Anesthesia

This Helping Hand™ is about why some children may need special medicine when getting an echocardiogram done. This test, also called an echo, is an ultrasound of the heart.

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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.

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Posterior Pharyngeal Flap (PPF) Surgery

Posterior Pharyngeal Flap is a surgery done to help correct velopharyngeal dysfunction, or VPD.

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Auditory Brainstem Response (ABR) Testing

The auditory brainstem response (ABR) is a test to see how well sound moves from the auditory nerve to the brain stem. It is used to check for hearing loss. 

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Peripheral Nerve Catheter and Pump for Pain Control (PNC) Inpatient

Prepare for your child's peripheral nerve catheter with this Helping Hand.

Roseola

Roseola (ROSE–ee-OH-lah) is a common childhood illness caused by a virus. It usually affects children age 6 months to 3 years but can occur in children somewhat younger or older.

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Chest Physiotherapy (CPT) for Children and Adults

This Helping Hand™ explains how positioning, clapping, vibrating and huff-coughing can help clear mucus and ease breathing in children and adults.