Home Care Guidelines Educational Materials

  • After a subcutaneous port is removed

    After your child's subcutaneous port is removed, you must follow certain guidelines to prevent infections. Learn more.

  • After eye removal surgery

    Your child requires special care following eye removal surgery. Learn what to expect after the procedure, and how you can help your child after the loss of an eye

  • After oral surgery

    Your child may require special care following oral surgery. Learn what to expect after the procedure, including what you do can do to prevent health problems.

  • CADD Prizm® pump alarms

    CADD Prizm® pump sounds an alarm when something is wrong. Learn how to safely use the CADD Prizm® pump, including how respond to different alarms.

  • Constipation

    Your child could become constipated for several reasons, such as not drinking enough fluids or taking certain medicines. Learn how to correct constipation.

  • Diarrhea

    Some medicines, such as chemotherapy, and radiation to certain areas can cause diarrhea. Learn how prevent it from happening or getting worse.

  • Fatigue

    Fatigue affects many childhood cancer patients. Learn more about possible causes of fatigue, signs of fatigue, and steps you can take to help to reduce fatigue.

  • Giving IV fluids at home

    IV fluids increase fluid levels that are too low and correct the balance of certain minerals in the body. Learn how to safely give your child IV fluids at home.

  • Giving IV medicines at home

    Learn how to safely give your child IV medicines at home, beginning with reading the “Patient Medication” handout for the medicine.

  • How to give intramuscular injections

    Medicines that you give into a muscle are called intramuscular injections. Review these steps before you give an intramuscular injection to your child.

  • How to give subcutaneous injections

    Medicines you give just below the skin are called subcutaneous injections. Review these steps before you give a subcutaneous injection to your child.

  • More ways to fight fatigue

    Scientists know that people with cancer feel less tired when they sleep better, save energy, and exercise. Learn how to help your child do these things.

  • Nausea and vomiting

    Some medicines can cause nausea and vomiting. Learn how to manage these side effects.

  • Obtaining medical supplies

    Medical supplies for your child are available through St. Jude. Learn how to order them.

  • Using the Eclipse® medicine device

    Learn how to use the Eclipse® medicine device, an easy, safe and portable way for you to infuse (give) intravenous (IV) medicines to your child.

  • Weight loss and other related side effects

    Avoiding weight loss is an important goal during treatment for a life-threatening disease. Improve your child’s appetite with the following ideas.

  • Withdrawing medicine from a vial

    You may need to give medicine to your child while you are away from the hospital. Read these steps to withdraw medicine from a vial correctly.

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