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What is bronchiolitis? Bronchiolitis is an infection of the smallest breathing passages in the lungs (the bronchioles) which causes them to become inflamed. These small airway passages can become swollen and can produce sticky secretions, which makes it more difficult to breathe. Babies and toddlers...

What is halter traction? Halter traction is a non-surgical treatment used to gently stretch and align the neck. A soft harness (the halter) fits around the chin and the back of the head and is attached to a pulley system with carefully chosen weights. The traction applies a gentle pulling force to...

What is halo gravity traction? Halo gravity traction is a treatment used to gently stretch and gradually straighten the spine. It is often used before spinal surgery for children and young people with severe spinal deformities. A lightweight metal ring, called a halo, is attached securely to the...

Your child’s consultant will have explained why your child needs a halo vest system. This resource provides information on the halo vest and how to care for it. The halo vest system and how it is fitted The equipment used for halo vest system is made up of 2 parts: a lightweight metal ring...

Your child has injured the tendon that bends their thumb. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint We have given you a splint today which your child should wear at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks. They should only use...

Your child has injured the mechanism that straightens the end joint of their finger. The bone needs to heal and can only do this if the end joint of their finger is kept completely straight for 6 weeks. Wearing a splint The splint your child have been given today should be worn at all times…...

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that extend their fingers. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint The splint that your child have been given today should be worn at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks....

Your child has injured the mechanism that straightens the middle joint of their finger. It has been surgically repaired and is weak while it heals. The finger is kept totally straight using a splint for the first week after the surgery at which point we will teach your child some exercises to do....

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that extend their wrist. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint Your child should wear the splint we have given you today at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks. They...

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that bend their wrist. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint Your child should wear the splint we have given you today at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks. They should…...

Your child has injured the tendon that straightens the end joint of their finger. The tendon needs to heal and can only do this if the end joint of their finger is kept completely straight for 8 weeks. Wearing a splint The splint your child have been given today should be worn at all times…...

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that extend their fingers. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint Both the finger and wrist splints that your child have been given today should be worn at all times (night and day) for...

Your child has injured the mechanism that straightens the middle joint of the finger. The middle joint of their finger needs to heal. Taking care of their finger in a cast You will need to come back to see us every week during the time their finger is in the cast. You will need to… Continue...

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that extend their thumb. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint The splint your child has been given today should be worn at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks. They...

Your child has injured one or more of the tendons that bend their fingers. This has been surgically repaired and will need to be protected while it heals. Wearing a splint We have given you a splint today which your child should wear at all times (night and day) for the first 4 weeks. For…...

Weighted items, such as a weighted blanket, lap pad or teddy, can help to support emotional regulation. They provide deep pressure (proprioceptive input) which can help to calm the nervous system. Sheffield Children’s NHS Foundation Trust do not routinely prescribe weighted equipment. It is the...

This blog was written by one of SEDATT’s parents to share with families with the hope of imparting some hope, and knowledge that you are not alone and things can get better. The name of the child involved has been changed. If someone had told me that this time last year our 16 year old…...

What is this resource for? Your doctor has found or is checking you for something called a variocele. This resource explains what it is, why it matters, and what might happen next. You can read it on your own or with a parent, carer, or guardian. What is a variocele? Inside your scrotum (the...

We recommend the websites below as the best places for finding out more about your stem cell transplant. All the publications on the websites listed below are free to download or order and have been written by experts in the field along with people with personal experience. Your transplant nurse...

After a stem cell transplant, some people really want to get in touch with their donor. Others prefer not to, and that’s ok as well. Before the transplant You won’t know the details of your donor and you can’t have any correspondence with them before your transplant. After your transplant For...

Where can I buy shoes that go over my child’s foot splint? Marks and Spencer £ marksandspencer.com Search for ‘kids zip high tops’. They have some styles that have a zip either side which might help. Friendly Shoes ££ friendlyshoes.co.uk Tomcat £££ tomacatukorg There is a range of shoes...

Where can I buy shoes that go over my child’s foot splint? Marks and Spencer £ marksandspencer.com Search for ‘kids zip high tops’. They have some styles that have a zip either side which might help. Friendly Shoes ££ friendlyshoes.co.uk Tomcat £££ tomacatukorg There is a range of shoes...

Why is my child’s nose bleeding? Nosebleeds are common in childhood and are not usually a sign of severe illness. Most nosebleeds happen due to: nose picking hay fever infections such as colds sneezing blocked or dry nose injuries high blood pressure putting objects into the nose changes in...

What is extracorporeal photopheresis? Extracorporeal photopheresis (ECP) is a procedure that may be recommended by your child’s consultant to treat graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) if they:  have extensive graft versus host disease are steroid intolerant or have had little or no response to...