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Female Reproductive System

This Helping Hand™ explains what body parts inside (internal) and outside of the body (external) make up the female reproductive system.

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Inhalers: Spacers

Many medicines that help make breathing easier are taken by an inhaler. The inhaler must be used the right way, or the medicine will not get into the lungs to make your child feel better. A spacer is a device that helps the medicine get into the lungs.

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Clear Liquid Diet: GI Constipation/Cleanout

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Suctioning the Nose Human Powered Nasal Suction Tube

This Helping Hand™ is about human-powered nasal suction tubes. Here you'll see how and when to use this to suction your child's nose.

Congestive Heart Failure

Congestive heart failure (CHF) happens when the heart does not pump enough blood to the body for normal function and activity. When the heart is not pumping normally, fluid can build up in the lungs.

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Film Array Viral Panel (FARVPP)

Prepare for your child's Film Array Viral Panel test with this Helping Hand.

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Animal Bites

An animal scratch or bite can be very frightening. Your child may need extra comfort and attention in the next few days or weeks to get over the experience.

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Dental Hygiene with Braces

How to keep your teeth healthy and clean with your new braces.

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Sickle Cell Disease and Stroke

Children with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at risk of having strokes. A stroke happens when the blood flow to or in the brain is blocked. This blockage slows down or stops oxygen to the brain. This can cause damage to the brain.