[…] infection: – pus , redness , swelling , or worsening pain at the surgical sites. – vomiting. – fever . Who do I call if I have questions or concerns? Your nurse will give you the phone number of the Surgeon’s office before you go home. You may call the office Monday -Friday 08:00 […]
[…] the child very ill. If the appendix breaks open, it is called a “perforated” appendix. How is appendicitis diagnosed? • You and your child will be asked questions about their overall health and about the current illness. • Your child will have a physical exam, and some tests, including blood and urine tests. • […]
[…] do the doctors know if my baby has a PDA? A te st called an echo cardiogram can show if your baby has a PDA. In this test, sound waves are used to give a picture of the baby ’s heart and find out the amount of b lood flowing through the PDA. It […]
[…] blood vessel outside the heart that allows most of the blood to bypass the lungs and go to the rest of the body before birth. Echocardiogram A test that uses sound waves to give a picture of the heart. Endotracheal tube (ET tube) A tube that goes from the mouth or nose into the […]
[…] shields for centuries, but until very recently, nipple shields were thicker, and often complicated breastfeeding problems instead of helping them. Newer model, silicone nipple shields have been tested with premature babies, and the result s show that the babies take more milk with the shields than without them during the early weeks of breastfeeding. […]
[…] nursery? The same intensive care is given, but nursery rules may differ. You may request to take a tour of the new nursery upon transfer. Ask your healthcare team member to arrange. For more information or if you have questions please speak with your neonatologist, a member of your nursing team, or the unit manager.
[…] stay and give to your nurse. Forms must be submitted prior to discharge. The hospital will not take responsibility for omissions or errors on your form. For questions regarding the registration of birth process, refer to the Manitoba Vital Statistics Branch – Province of Manitoba website or call 204-945-3701. 3. During the COVID-19 pandemic […]
[…] management, in the context of seating and mobility Functional Mobility Management • Manual prop ulsion and power driving evaluations to maximize efficiency and use of wheelchairs • Formal wheelchair skills training • Upper extremity management, in the context of wheeled mobility Assistive Technology Access • Comprehensive assessment and intervention of power mobility drive controls/alternative […]
The following information answers some of the questions you may have about the effects of premature birth on your child’s eyes. What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity , or “ROP” for short, is a potentially blinding condition t hat affects babies born very early. Retinopathy means “disease of the retina”. The retina […]
The following information answers some of the questions you may have about treatment for your child’s retinopathy of prematurity . Why is treatment for r etinopathy of prematurity needed ? Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease caused by ab normal growth of blood vessels in the retina of premature babies. ROP can […]
