"Do you know ..." is an educational series for patients and their families.
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After a subcutaneous port is removed - Do You Know Educational Series
Follow these important guidelines after your child’s subcutaneous port is removed.
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After oral surgery - Do You Know Educational Series
This handout offers guidelines to help your child recover from oral surgery. By following these instructions, you can reduce the chance of your child having problems after the procedure.
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CADD Prizm® pump alarms - Do You Know Educational Series
If you are using the CADD Prizm® pump, follow the chart in this handout to help you understand why the pump alarm is beeping.
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Constipation - Do You Know Educational Series
Your child could become constipated (unable to have a bowel movement) if he does not drink enough fluids, does not eat enough fiber, or does not get enough exercise. Certain kinds of chemotherapy and other medicines also can cause constipation. To help correct constipation, try these ideas.
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Diarrhea - Do You Know Educational Series
Some chemotherapy and other medicines can cause diarrhea. Radiation therapy focused on the stomach or intestines also can cause diarrhea. These ideas may help if your child has diarrhea.
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Fatigue - Do You Know Educational Series
Your child’s disease and treatments might make him feel more tired than usual. This feeling is called “fatigue.” Here we offer possible causes for fatigue, signs of fatigue you may see in your child, and steps you can take to help.
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Giving IV fluids at home - Do You Know Educational Series
If the doctor prescribes IV fluids, follow the directions closely for your child's safety.
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Giving IV medicines at home - Do You Know Educational Series
Most patients at St. Jude receive some medicines by IV (by vein). You may be asked to give some of these medicines at home.
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How to give intramuscular injections - Do You Know Educational Series
Medicines that you give into a muscle are called intramuscular (IM) injections. These injections (shots) are given into areas of the body called injection sites. The nurse will show you the steps for giving the shots and give you time to practice before you give an IM injection to your child.
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How to give subcutaneous injections - Do You Know Educational Series
Medicines you give just below the skin are called subcutaneous (subQ) injections (shots). These injections are given into special fatty areas of the body called injection sites. The nurse will show you the steps for giving the shots and give you time to practice before you give a subQ injection to your child.
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Nausea and vomiting - Do You Know Educational Series
Your child may have nausea (an upset stomach) or may vomit (throw up) if treatment affects his stomach lining. Here are some ideas to help decrease nausea and vomiting.
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Obtaining medical supplies - Do You Know Educational Series
When your child needs medical supplies, request them from your nurse.
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Using the Eclipse® medicine device - Do You Know Educational Series
The Eclipse® medicine device is an easy, safe, and portable way for you to infuse (give) intravenous (IV) medicines at home or away from the hospital. You use the Eclipse® device only one (1) time, and then throw it away.
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Weight loss and other related side effects - Do You Know Educational Series
Avoiding weight loss is an important goal during cancer treatment and the treatment of other diseases.
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Withdrawing medicine from a vial - Do You Know Educational Series
Sometimes it may be necessary for you to give medicine to your child while you are away from the hospital. The medicine may be inside a syringe when you get it from a staff member, or you may have to withdraw the medicine from a small vial.