Family Learning Center Resources
The following materials are intended only to provide general educational information. You should not rely on this information as medical advice or treatment. Do not attempt anything you may see in these materials without first consulting with your healthcare provider. If a CHOP provider did not expressly instruct you to view these materials, please do not use this information without first discussing with your own healthcare provider.
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Giving a 70/30 Insulin Injection
This interactive learning module from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia lets you practice how to prepare a 70/30 insulin dose for injection.
Giving a Basal and Bolus Insulin Injection
This interactive learning module from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia lets you practice how to prepare a Basal or Bolus insulin dose for injection.
Giving an Insulin Injection Using a Pen
This video demonstrates how to give insulin using a pre-filled pen, including where and how to give the injection, supplies you’ll need, how to dispose of the used pen needle, and more. En español.
How to Reconstitute Medicine from a Vial
This learning module offers help and guidance for reconstituting medicine (changing powdered medicine into a liquid) from a single or multidose vial. It also allows you to practice the steps for giving this medicine as a subcutaneous injection.
How to Treat Low Blood Sugars
This interactive video explains the signs, symptoms and causes of low blood sugar, how the body is affected, and what you can do to correct a low blood sugar when detected.
How to Use and Maintain a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) with a Spacer and Mask
This video demonstrates how to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer and a mask, including when and how to prime it, when and how to take your inhaled medication with a spacer, and more.
How to Use and Maintain a Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) with a Spacer and Mouthpiece
This video demonstrates how to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI) with a spacer and a mouthpiece, including when and how to prime it, when and how to take your inhaled medication with a spacer, and more.
Preparing Your Child for Their Colonoscopy
This short animation will help you and your child prepare for your upcoming colonoscopy visit with CHOP. It will help your child know what to expect on the day of their appointment, who and what they will see, and what will happen before, during, and after their visit.
Preparing Your Child for Their Endoscopy
This short animation will help you and your child prepare for your upcoming endoscopy visit with CHOP. It will help your child know what to expect on the day of their appointment, who and what they will see, and what will happen before, during, and after their visit.
Preparing Your Child for Their Endoscopy and Colonoscopy
This short animation will help you and your child prepare for your upcoming endoscopy and colonoscopy visit with CHOP. It will help your child know what to expect on the day of their appointment, who and what they will see, and what will happen before, during, and after their visit.
Solu-Cortef Emergency Injection
This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to administer Solu-Cortef emergency injection (hydrocortisone injection), also called a "stress dose," during an emergency. The video is also available in Spanish and Arabic.
Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy Discharge Instructions
This video reviews important information that families should know when preparing for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy.