How to Change and Clean Your Child's Tracheostomy
A tracheostomy rneeds regular care to keep the area clean and to prevent infection and skin breakdown.
When Your Child Needs a Tracheostomy
Your child's healthcare provider has told you that your child needs a tracheostomy. This creates a new pathway for air. Surgery is needed to do this. During the surgery, the surgeon makes a small opening in your child's neck. A tube (called a trach tube) is placed in this opening. Air then flows into and out of the trach tube, allowing your child to breathe. This sheet will help you learn more about tracheostomy.
When Your Child Needs Pulmonary Function Tests
Pulmonary function tests can help tell how well your child's lungs are working or how well the lungs are responding to medicine. Read on for details.
Understanding Lung Function Tests in Babies and Young Children
Lung (pulmonary) function tests are breathing tests done to see how well your child’s lungs are working. They’re also used to see how well the lungs are growing and working in premature babies.
When Your Child Needs a Blood Test: Coping Tips
A blood test can be stressful for both you and your child. You can take steps to make the process easier. Tell your child that you will do what you can to make it go smoothly. Read on for tips that may help.
Promoting Good Sleep for Your Child
In children, it is not always easy to address sleep problems, and sleep disorders often go undiagnosed. How can you know when sleep is a problem for your child? This sheet explains general guidelines for how much sleep children need. It also describes signs of a problem with sleep and tips for improving it.
When Your Child Has Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
Help your child know what to expect if he or she needs a sleep study.
Lab Tests to Diagnose Digestive Diseases in Children
Read on for details about common lab tests used to diagnose problems with the digestive system in children.
When Your Child Needs an Upper Endoscopy
An upper endoscopy is a test that shows the inside of the upper gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This includes the esophagus, stomach, and the first part of the small intestine (duodenum). The healthcare provider can do a biopsy, check for problems, or remove objects. The test normally takes about 15 to 20 minutes.
When Your Child Needs a Colonoscopy or Sigmoidoscopy
A colonoscopy is a test that lets a healthcare provider look inside the colon and rectum. A sigmoidoscopy is a shorter form of this test. It looks at only the lower part of the colon (the sigmoid colon) and the rectum. Read on for details.