A Foley catheter is a soft, thin, flexible tube placed into the bladder to drain urine. Learn the details of the procedure, and how to help your child get ready.

Blood loss can happen if your child has an injury, surgery, or an illness that affects blood cells. Your child may receive a transfusion. Strict measures are taken to make sure that donated blood is safe before it’s given to your child. This sheet helps you understand how a blood transfusion is done.

Without glucose you wouldn't be able to study, play, or even eat or think. Too little glucose can make you feel sick. This is called low blood sugar (hypoglycemia).

When your child’s bone is broken (fractured), the broken ends of the bone must be held together so the bone can heal. External fixation is a method of holding a fractured bone securely in place. Here's what you need to know.

Your child has a broken bone and may need to see an orthopedic surgeon. Learn more about how this is treated.

Strains, sprains, and contusions are common injuries in active children. These injuries are similar, but they involve different types of body tissue.

You have been told your child has a problem with their vertebrae. These are the bones that stack together to make up the spine. Spondylolysis is a crack (defect) in the back part of a vertebra. Spondylolisthesis is the slipping forward of a vertebra. Here is information on the causes, symptoms, diagnosis methods, and treatments.

An existing health problem can increase your risk for falls. Taking certain kinds of medicines may also raise your risk of falls. So improving your health can help lower your risk. Read on to learn more.

Learn about MRSA, a type of staph infection that's hard to treat.

At some point, you may need care in a hospital or other facility. People may ask how well you can move around. Answer this question honestly. If you have a high risk of falling, the staff will take extra steps to help keep you safe. Here are some tips to keep you safe in the hospital.