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Oxygen saturation monitoring

Learn about oxygen saturation monitoring, a diagnostic test that measures oxygen in a child's blood. A test may indicate a need for oxygen therapy.

Hospital equipment

Learn about the equipment used during, and following an operation for scoliosis. Trusted answers from The Hospital for Sick Children.

Diagnostic procedures for heart conditions

Learn about diagnostic procedures used to detect heart conditions in children and how to help your child get through tests.

How respiratory therapists help children with congenital heart conditions

A respiratory therapist (RT) is a health professional specially trained to help patients with breathing disorders. An RT will help care for your child after heart surgery.

Mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen for premature babies

Read about mechanical ventilation and supplemental oxygen. Premature babies with lung complications often require supplemental oxygen.

Monitoring your diet and fluid intake after a liver transplant

VO2 max exercise test

A VO2 max exercise test measures how well your child's heart and lungs send oxygen to the muscles during exercise. Learn about the VO2 max exercise test.

Liver transplant: Self-monitoring and potential complications

Brain tumours and lumbar puncture

In-depth description of a lumbar puncture procedure as part of the medical diagnosis of a brain tumor.

Tracheostomy: What to do in an emergency

Learn how to identify and respond to the signs of respiratory distress if there is a blockage in your child's tracheostomy tube.

Hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborns

Read about the causes, diagnosis and treatment of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) in newborn babies.

Invasive electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring before epilepsy surgery

Find out how invasive monitoring uses electrodes directly on your child's brain to pinpoint where seizures start.

Kidney transplant: Self-monitoring and potential complications

Self-monitoring after cancer treatment

Even after cancer treatment has ended, it is important to continue self-monitoring for symptoms. Find out why this is important and why you should continue to attend all follow-up appointments.

G/GJ tubes: Primary tube insertion by image guidance

Discover how gastrostomy (G) and gastrojejunostomy (GJ) tubes are placed, how to prepare your child for the procedure and what to expect once the procedure is complete. The majority of this page is specific to children who are patients at SickKids.

Self-monitoring: Recognizing symptoms and side effects

Learn what self-monitoring means, why it is important during treatment and how you can practice it.

Leukemia and lumbar puncture

Learn why doctors perform a lumbar puncture on your child with leukemia.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs and lower respiratory tract. Learn about the signs and symptoms of community-acquired pneumonia and how to take care of your child.

Cystic fibrosis: Clinic appointment

Regular clinic visits can help to identify health issues early on before they can cause harm.

Acute pain: How to assess in infants and toddlers

Find out how acute pain is identified and assessed, at home and in medical settings, in children not old enough to speak.

Longer-lasting pain: How to assess in infants and toddlers

Infants and toddlers can experience longer-lasting pain from certain conditions and repeated procedures. Find out how to assess longer-lasting pain in infants and toddlers at home and in medical settings.

Monitoring after scoliosis surgery

After a scoliosis operation, doctors and nurses will monitor your pain and recovery using a variety of different techniques. Read about the tests they use.

Brain disorders and mental health: Overview

​Brain disorders can be caused by medical conditions, illness or injury. Find out how they can affect a child's mental health and overall functioning.

Cyanosis (blue spells) in congenital heart disease

Blue spells occur when a child's lungs are not receiving enough blood to carry oxygen to the rest of the body. Find out what to do in case of a blue spell.