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A BPAP is a type of ventilator, a device that helps with breathing. It can help if you have COPD, obstructive sleep apnea, or an asthma flare-up.

A femoral osteotomy is a type of surgery. Your child may need it if they have a problem with their hip joint and thighbone.

ARDS is a severe lung condition. It most often happens a few days after a serious illness or injury.

An external ventricular drain (EVD) is a thin tube that drains extra cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) from your brain. The extra fluid may be caused by illness or injury.

Hydronephrosis is when your kidneys fill with too much urine and swell up. It's caused by a problem in the urinary tract that stops urine from draining normally.

Bladder stones are small deposits of crystals made from minerals and proteins that form in the urine. They may form when a small amount of urine stays in your bladder after urinating.

Hemifacial microsomia is a condition that affects the form and shape of the bones and tissues of the face. Your child’s face may look uneven.

Your doctor used a special needle to remove a small piece of tissue from your kidney to examine it for signs of damage and disease. A kidney biopsy is ordered after other tests have shown that there may be a problem with your kidney, when kidney disease is suspected, and to rule out cancer.

A J-tube is used when you aren't able to eat or drink enough to keep your normal body weight. Here's what you need to know to care for your J-tube at home.