Bevacizumab Injection
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37855
IWK. Eye Care Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0830
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Information for consent to treatment regarding possible complications to bevacizumab injection / Avastin. Neonatal / newborn babies eye examinations. NICU / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Eye Care Clinic
- Alternate Title
- for Babies in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Information for Parents
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Reproductive Medicine
- Ophthalmology
- Infant Health
- Maternal Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Eye
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Reproductive health
- Ophthamology
- Maternal health services
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Eye
- Diagnosis
- Abstract
- Information for consent to treatment regarding possible complications to bevacizumab injection / Avastin. Neonatal / newborn babies eye examinations. NICU / Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
- Responsibility
- IWK Eye Care Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0830
Caring for Your Late Preterm Infant
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38080
IWK. Family and Newborn Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1266
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Late preterm infants’ organs are still immature compared to a full-term baby. This can cause your baby to have challenges that need extra monitoring and help. This booklet will review these challenges, as well as what you can do to help your baby through them.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Family and Newborn Unit
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Infant, Premature
- Infant, Extremely Premature
- Infant Health
- Infant Care
- Premature Birth
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Premature infants
- Newborn Infants
- Newborn infants--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Late preterm infants’ organs are still immature compared to a full-term baby. This can cause your baby to have challenges that need extra monitoring and help. This booklet will review these challenges, as well as what you can do to help your baby through them.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family and Newborn Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1266
Infant and Preschool Rehabilitation Service
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37808
IWK. Rehabilitation Care Team.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0731
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Gives a description of the services offered, defines team member roles and other partners within the IWK health centre.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Rehabilitation Care Team
- Alternate Title
- Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Child Health
- Infant Health
- Health Services
- Musculoskeletal system
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Orthopedics
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Health services administration
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Gives a description of the services offered, defines team member roles and other partners within the IWK health centre.
- Responsibility
- IWK Rehabilitation Care Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0731
Infantile Hemangiomas
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38131
IWK. Dermatology Care Services.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1310
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Hemangiomas are common birthmarks. They usually disappear on their own over time and most do not need treatment. Sometimes, these birthmarks may need to be treated by shrinking them.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Dermatology Care Services
- Alternate Title
- A Guide for Parents
- IWK Dermatology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Integumentary System
- Heredity
- Congenital Abnormalities
- Child Health
- Genetics, Medical
- Skin
- Infant Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Skin
- Dermatology
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Human genetics
- Genetics
- Diagnosis
- Abnormalities, Human
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Hemangiomas are common birthmarks. They usually disappear on their own over time and most do not need treatment. Sometimes, these birthmarks may need to be treated by shrinking them.
- Responsibility
- IWK Dermatology Care Services, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1310
[In French] Forme de la tête de votre bébé
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37825
IWK. Spina Bifida Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0015-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
In French. La plagiocéphalie positionnelle postérieure est le terme médical faisant référence à l'aplatissement d'un côté de l'arrière de la tête. / Information about positional plagiocephaly.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Spina Bifida Clinic
- Alternate Title
- Your Baby's Head Shape
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Child Health
- Infant Health
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- In French. La plagiocéphalie positionnelle postérieure est le terme médical faisant référence à l'aplatissement d'un côté de l'arrière de la tête. / Information about positional plagiocephaly.
- Responsibility
- IWK Spina Bifida Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0015-FR
[In French] Services de réadaptation aux bébés et aux enfants d'âge préscolaire
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37833
IWK. Rehabilitation Care Team.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0731-FR
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
in French - gives a description of the services offered, defines team member roles and other partners within the hospital
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Rehabilitation Care Team
- Alternate Title
- Infant and Preschool Rehabilitation Service
- Ergothérapie et physiothérapie
- Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- French
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Child Health
- Infant Health
- Health Services
- Musculoskeletal system
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Orthopedics
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Health services administration
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- in French - gives a description of the services offered, defines team member roles and other partners within the hospital
- Responsibility
- IWK Rehabilitation Care Team, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0731-FR
Lamivudine Drug Information
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38085
IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1267
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? In addition to zidovudine, additional antiretroviral medications which slow the growth of the HIV virus, may be prescribed for the baby to help prevent the baby from getting HIV infection. Lamivudine is given as part of a protocol in which the newborn receives 2 doses by mouth every 12 hours for two weeks.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- for the Parent / Caregiver
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Lamivudine
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
- Anti-HIV Agents
- Infant Health
- Infection
- Therapeutics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Highly active antiretroviral therapy
- Therapeutics
- Infections
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? In addition to zidovudine, additional antiretroviral medications which slow the growth of the HIV virus, may be prescribed for the baby to help prevent the baby from getting HIV infection. Lamivudine is given as part of a protocol in which the newborn receives 2 doses by mouth every 12 hours for two weeks.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infectious Disease / Immunology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1267
Nevirapine Drug Information
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38086
IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1268
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? In addition to zidovudine, additional antiretroviral medications may be prescribed for the baby to help prevent the baby from getting HIV infection. Nevirapine is given as part of a protocol in which the newborn receives a total of 3 doses by mouth.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- for the Parent / Caregiver
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Nevirapine
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
- Anti-HIV Agents
- Infant Health
- Infection
- Therapeutics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Highly active antiretroviral therapy
- Therapeutics
- Infections
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? In addition to zidovudine, additional antiretroviral medications may be prescribed for the baby to help prevent the baby from getting HIV infection. Nevirapine is given as part of a protocol in which the newborn receives a total of 3 doses by mouth.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infectious Disease / Immunology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1268
Numbing Cream
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38072
IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1259
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Numbing cream is a medicine that is put on the skin to reduce pain and discomfort from: needle pokes such as bloodwork; placing an IV; or injections.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- Topical Anesthetic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Communicable Diseases
- Child Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Infection
- Infant Health
- Wounds and Injuries
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Wounds and injuries
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Infections
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Diagnosis
- Communicable diseases
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Numbing cream is a medicine that is put on the skin to reduce pain and discomfort from: needle pokes such as bloodwork; placing an IV; or injections.
- Responsibility
- IWK Pharmacy, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1259
Oral Sucrose for Painful Procedures
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38063
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit, IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1251
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Oral sucrose is a 24% sugar water that causes the body to release endorphins, which are chemicals that can help reduce pain. Oral sucrose can be used to comfort babies under 12 months during procedures that could cause pain.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Family and Newborn Unit
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Alternate Title
- A Guide for Patients/Families
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Pain in infants
- Infant Health
- Therapeutics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Pain
- Therapeutics
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Oral sucrose is a 24% sugar water that causes the body to release endorphins, which are chemicals that can help reduce pain. Oral sucrose can be used to comfort babies under 12 months during procedures that could cause pain.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1251
Pain Relief and Tips After Having a Baby
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37816
IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics, IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, IWK. Family and Newborn Unit, IWK. Birth Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2016.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0753
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Information is given on things one can do at home to help relieve pain, what medications can be taken, and what conditions merit contact with a healthcare provider.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Adult Surgery and Women's Ambulatory Clinics
- IWK. Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit
- IWK. Family and Newborn Unit
- IWK. Birth Unit
- Alternate Title
- Patient and Family Information
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2016
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Reproductive Medicine
- Infant Health
- Maternal Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Women's Health
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Women--Health and hygiene
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Reproductive health
- Maternal health services
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Diagnosis
- Abstract
- Information is given on things one can do at home to help relieve pain, what medications can be taken, and what conditions merit contact with a healthcare provider.
- Responsibility
- IWK Family Newborn Adult Surgery Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0753
Preschool Special Needs Service
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37790
IWK. Psychology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0653
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
information on an interdisciplinary team at IWK who conduct assessments of children under six years of age
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Psychology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Mental Disorders
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Child Health
- Infant Health
- Mental Health Services
- Health Services
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Families--Mental health
- Mental illness
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Hospital patients
- Health services administration
- Medical Care
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- information on an interdisciplinary team at IWK who conduct assessments of children under six years of age
- Responsibility
- IWK Psychology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0653
Safe Sleep for Your Baby
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38101
IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1284
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Tips for keeping baby's sleep environment safe; non-smoking home; sleep position and SIDS prevention; home temperature, etc.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
- Alternate Title
- Safe Sleep Practices and Harm Reduction Strategies
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Infant Health
- Safety
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Safety
- Safety measures
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Tips for keeping baby's sleep environment safe; non-smoking home; sleep position and SIDS prevention; home temperature, etc.
- Responsibility
- IWK Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1284
The VPI (Velopharyngeal Inadequacy) Clinic at the IWK Health Centre
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37818
IWK. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0758
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Information about this IWK clinic by the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) team.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Delivery of health care
- Hospitalization
- Heredity
- Congenital Abnormalities
- Child Health
- Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures
- Health Services
- Oral Medicine
- Genetics, Medical
- Infant Health
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Therapeutics
- Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Therapeutics
- Surgery, Operative
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Oral medicine
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Hospital patients
- Human genetics
- Health services administration
- Genetics
- Diagnosis
- Medical Care
- Abnormalities, Human
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Information about this IWK clinic by the Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) team.
- Responsibility
- IWK Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) / Otolaryngology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0758
Your Baby's Head Shape
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37640
IWK. Spina Bifida Clinic.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0015
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Information about positional plagiocephaly.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Spina Bifida Clinic
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Child Health
- Infant Health
- Musculoskeletal system
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Orthopedics
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Children--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Information about positional plagiocephaly.
- Responsibility
- IWK Spina Bifida Clinic, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-0015
Zidovudine Drug Information
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38087
IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology, IWK. Pharmacy.
Halifax, NS:
IWK Health Centre
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1269
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? Zidovudine is an antiretroviral drug that slows the growth of the HIV virus. Zidovudine has shown to decrease the risk of a mother passing the HIV virus to her baby when it is taken by the mother in pregnancy and delivery and by the baby for up to 6 weeks after birth.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- IWK. Infectious Disease / Immunology
- IWK. Pharmacy
- Alternate Title
- for the Parent / Caregiver
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- IWK Health Centre
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Zidovudine
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
- Anti-HIV Agents
- Infant Health
- Infection
- Therapeutics
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Highly active antiretroviral therapy
- Therapeutics
- Infections
- Infants--Health and hygiene
- Abstract
- Why is this medication being prescribed for your baby? Zidovudine is an antiretroviral drug that slows the growth of the HIV virus. Zidovudine has shown to decrease the risk of a mother passing the HIV virus to her baby when it is taken by the mother in pregnancy and delivery and by the baby for up to 6 weeks after birth.
- Responsibility
- IWK Infectious Disease / Immunology, Halifax, NS
- Pamphlet Number
- PL-1269
