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Shunt malfunction: Signs and symptoms (Spanish)
A shunt malfunction means that your child's shunt is not working properly. Learn about the signs and symptoms of shunt malfunction and know when to call the doctor.
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(Teaching Sheets)
Signs of blood transfusion reaction 1067
Blood/blood product transfusions may cause a reaction. Most often it will happen during the transfusion or during the first 24 hours after the transfusion. Learn what signs and symptoms to watch for and what to do.
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(Teaching Sheets)
Signs of blood transfusion reaction (Spanish)
Blood/blood product transfusions may cause a reaction. Most often it will happen during the transfusion or during the first 24 hours after the transfusion. Learn what signs and symptoms to watch for and what to do.
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(Teaching Sheets)
Sinus surgery (Functional endoscopic sinus surgery) 1233
Function Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) opens the blocked passages between the sinuses and the nose. A blockage stops the flow of mucus, which may lead to the growth of bacteria and sinus infection.
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Sinus surgery (Functional endoscopic sinus surgery) (Spanish)
Function Endoscopic Sinus Surgery (FESS) opens the blocked passages between the sinuses and the nose. A blockage stops the flow of mucus, which may lead to the growth of bacteria and sinus infection.
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(Teaching Sheets)
Small bowel obstruction after surgery 1450
If the small intestine is blocked or kinked it can cause an obstruction. Learn more about the causes and signs of an obstruction, and how it is treated.
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(Teaching Sheets)
Small bowel obstruction after surgery (Spanish)
If the small intestine is blocked or kinked it can cause an obstruction. Learn more about the causes and signs of an obstruction, and how it is treated.
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(Teaching Sheets)
Soft casting for wound healing (1048)
The soft cast is made with cotton padding, plaster to make the cast firm, and soft cast wrap that can be removed without a special cast cutter. It is used to protect a wound while it heals. Learn more about why it is used and how to care for it.
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Soft casting for wound healing (Spanish) 1048
The soft cast is made with cotton padding, plaster to make the cast firm, and soft cast wrap that can be removed without a special cast cutter. It is used to protect a wound while it heals. Learn more about why it is used and how to care for it.
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Splenectomy 1871
A splenectomy is a surgery to take out all or part of the spleen. Learn what the spleen does, why someone might need a splenectomy. Learn how to care for your child after a splenectomy.