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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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Radiation Therapy

This Helping Hand™ goes over the process of radiation therapy and what to expect.

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Transtelephonic Monitor - Looping

A transtelephonic monitor is a 30-day looping event monitor. It records and captures irregular heartbeats that happen quickly and last less than a few seconds.

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Stem Cell Transplant: HLA Typing

Learn how HLA typing is done.

Stop Smoking
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Stop Smoking

This page provides tips and resources to help you stop smoking.

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Tracheostomy Care: How to Protect a Child With a Trach Tube

This Helping Hand™ is about how to keep your child safe when they have a tracheostomy (trach) tube.

Pavlik Harness

Does your child wear a pavlik harness? This Helping Hand can aid you in day to day activities with your child in a pavlik harness.

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Throat Culture

If your doctor suspects your child has strep throat, a throat culture may be done. This test shows whether germs (bacteria) are causing your child's sore throat.

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Tracheostomy Care: How to Prevent Trach Infections

This Helping Hand™ talks about ways to help keep your child from getting infections when they have a tracheostomy (trach) tube.

All About Surgeries and Procedures
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All About Surgeries and Procedures

To prepare for a surgery or procedure at Nationwide Children's Hospital, we would like to tell you what to expect before, during, and after surgery.

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