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32: Technological Assistance: Innovations for Independence

Links
Caring for a Child Dependent on Medical Technology. Article for parents from the KidsHealth for Parents web site.
Breathing Easier. Resource for parents of children with tracheostomies. Provides basic information on breathing, tracheostomies, daily management, and care in different settings; from The University of Chicago Childrens Hospital.
Caring for Your Child on Oxygen and Guide to Pediatric Bronchoscopy. More parent resources from The University of Chicago Childrens Hospital.
Pediatric Products. Links to several manufacturers/distributors of medical assistive technology for children.
Gastrostomy Care. Questions and answers for parents, provided by the KidWise Health Advisor clinical reference system of the Childrens Hospital of Orange County, California.
Children Who Are Technologically Dependent and Medically Fragile: Medical Issues and Health Concerns. Provides general information about health and medical issues as a resource for early intervention (EI) service providers. From the Department of Special Education of California State University, Northridge.
Brave Kids. Resource directory for children with life-threatening illnesses and disabilities.
A Bibliography on Pediatric Tracheostomy. Reference list to aid the development of standards of care for children with tracheostomies.
Aarons Tracheostomy Page. Information, links, message boards, questionnaires, and other resources on pediatric tracheostomies.
Understanding your Stoma: Ileostomy, Colostomy, & Urostomy. From Vanguard Home Medical Equipment. Useful for parents of children who have stomas.
Homepage of the United Ostomy Association, a volunteer-based health organization dedicated to providing education, information, support and advocacy for people who have had or will have intestinal or urinary diversions.
Emergency Vascular Care. Information on American Heart Association training in CPR.
Home page of the Kidney Dialysis Foundation.
Pediatric Camper Ship Program. A program that makes it possible for children who are kidney patients to go to a special summer camp of their choice.
Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital. Provides links to kidney resources.
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