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Vital Signs in Children - HealthLink BC
Vital signs for children ages 12 years and older include the following: Heart rate. This is measured in beats per minute (bpm). 60–110 bpm footnote 1; Respiration (breaths) This is measured in …
Children's Health - HealthLink BC
Pediatric Preparation for Medical Tests; Physical Activity for Children and Teens; Physical Development, Ages 11 to 14 Years; Physical Development, Ages 6 to 10 Years; Pink Eye …
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus) | HealthLink BC
Children can get lupus. But it usually develops in the teen years or later. When vital organs are involved, lupus in children appears to be more severe than in adults. There are also concerns …
Diabetes: High or Low Blood Sugar in Young Children
Call toll-free in B.C., 8-1-1, or 7-1-1 for the deaf and hard of hearing to get personalized assistance. Speak to a navigator who can guide you to reliable health information or connect …
Bronchiolitis - HealthLink BC
Mar 1, 2023 · Call toll-free in B.C., 8-1-1, or 7-1-1 for the deaf and hard of hearing to get personalized assistance. Speak to a navigator who can guide you to reliable health information …
Eczema and food allergy in babies and young children
Jul 31, 2011 · Signs of possible infection include: increased pain, tenderness or swelling, hot skin, fever, pus, or red streaks extending from the affected skin. Stress Emotional upset, frustration …
Circumcision - HealthLink BC
You see signs of infection of the penis or around the circumcision site. Signs may include severe swelling and redness; a red streak on the shaft of the penis; or a thick, yellow discharge. Your …
Anesthesiologist - HealthLink BC
Oct 20, 2022 · An anesthesiologist may also supervise an anesthesia assistant. Anesthesiologists can further specialize in areas such as critical care medicine, pain management, pediatric …
Umbilical Hernia: Should My Child Have Surgery? - HealthLink BC
Your child has pain, a swollen belly, or other signs of a rare but major problem called incarcerated hernia. This can occur when the intestine gets trapped in the hernia sac and loses its blood …
Severe allergic reaction: Anaphylaxis - HealthLink BC
Jan 2, 2024 · An allergic reaction occurs when a person's immune system treats a protein (an allergen) as harmful. Some children with food allergies are at risk of having a severe allergic …