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Digital Blood Pressure Measurement
Blood pressure is the force of the blood against the wall of any blood vessel. The blood pressure measurement is written in numbers. The systolic blood pressure is the top number. The diastolic blood pressure is the bottom number.
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Clean Catch Urine Collection
This Helping Hand™ explains what steps to take if a clean catch urine specimen is ordered for your child.
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Check-ups for Teens in Out-of-Home Placement
Teens in foster or kinship care have unique needs. They are learning life skills like how to make decisions on their own. Teens also have many concerns about their health, relationships with friends, and privacy.
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Aspen® Cervical Collar
A cervical collar helps hold the neck in place. The neck area of the backbone is called the cervical spine. When there’s an injury to the cervical spine, the neck needs to be held in place so it can heal.
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Impedance pH Monitoring
Impedance pH Monitoring measures the length of time it takes for your child’s stomach contents (acid or non-acid) come back up into his or her esophagus.
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Birth Control: Contraceptive Patch
Learn about the birth control option for women, the contraceptive patch.
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Tissue Expansion at Home - Instructions for Families
The purpose of tissue expansion is to grow new skin over a period of several weeks to months.
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Cecostomy Tube
A cecostomy tube is also called a C-tube. It is a non-latex tube or catheter placed in the first part of the large intestine, also called the cecum. A procedure called an irrigation is done to provide a comfortable, convenient way to clean out the bowel.
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Idiopathic Toe Walking
Idiopathic toe walking is when your child walks on the balls of their feet while their heels are off the ground and there is no known medical cause. Research has shown that physical therapy may not eliminate toe walking but can address the condition.
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Ovarian Neoplasm
This Helping Hand™ highlights ovarian neoplasm, which is an abnormal growth of cells in the ovary. It can be benign or malignant. Symptoms include abdominal bloating, weight loss, and fatigue. Treatment usually involves surgery and chemotherapy.