Patient Education Videos

How to clean your child's skin prior to surgery with CHG soap

This video will provide instructions on the proper method to clean your child's skin prior to surgery using Chlorhexidine Gluconate (CHG) soap. Before your child’s surgery, it is important to prepare the child's skin to prevent infections. Bathing your child before surgery will help reduce the number of germs on their skin. Therefore, less germs on the skin means less chance of an infection after surgery.

What is a Sleep Study? - What to expect when you stay at the Sleep Lab

In this video, we will explain what to expect during your child's stay at the sleep lab. A sleep study is also called a Polysomnography. This is a test used to diagnose sleep disorders. Polysomnography records your brain waves, the oxygen level in your blood, heart rate and breathing, as well as eye and leg movements during the study.

Breastfeeding: Is your baby eating enough?

Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding time for the mothers and the babies. But mothers often find themselves worried because they have doubts and questions about this. At Nicklaus Children Hospital we have developed a series of videos to answer your breastfeeding questions. If you’ve ever wondered if your baby is eating enough. How do you tell if your baby is getting enough milk? It can be nerve-wracking when you can’t see how much milk your breasts are making. The answers of these questions are in this video.

Breastfeeding: Why is breastfeeding Important?

Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding time for the mothers and the babies. But mothers often find themselves worried because they have doubts and questions about this. At Nicklaus Children Hospital we have developed a series of videos to answer your breastfeeding questions. If you’ve ever wondered why breastfeeding is Important. Watch this video.

Breastfeeding: Why you and your baby may feel frustrated when breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding time for the mothers and the babies. But mothers often find themselves worried because they have doubts and questions about this. At Nicklaus Children Hospital we have developed a series of videos to answer your breastfeeding questions.

Breastfeeding: Plugged Milk Ducts

If you’ve ever wondered why breastfeeding hurts sometimes. Learn more about plugged milk duct. Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding time for the mothers and the babies. But mothers often find themselves worried because they have doubts and questions about this. At Nicklaus Children Hospital we have developed a series of videos to answer your breastfeeding questions.

Breastfeeding Quick Facts

Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding time for the mothers and the babies. But mothers often find themselves worried because they have doubts and questions about this. At Nicklaus Children Hospital we have developed a series of videos to answer your breastfeeding questions. If you’ve ever wondered what makes breastfeeding beneficial for mothers and infants, watch this video! This collection of facts will show you the benefits and the incredible aspects of breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding: Benefits of Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding time for mothers and babies. But mothers often find themselves worried because they have doubts and questions about this. At Nicklaus Children Hospital we have developed a series of videos to answer your breastfeeding questions. Did you know breastfeeding benefits babies, mothers, the environment, and society in general? Watch this video to learn more.

Breastfeeding: Is breastfeeding painful?

Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding time for mothers and babies. But mothers often find themselves worried because they have doubts and questions about this. At Nicklaus Children Hospital we have developed a series of videos to answer your breastfeeding questions. In general, breastfeeding is not painful, but it can be uncomfortable the first few days. What are some causes of pain and discomfort during breastfeeding? How should your baby latch on to the nipple during breastfeeding? Watch this video to learn more.

Tummy Time Exercise

Tummy time is time your child spends on his/her tummy while awake and supervised. Tummy time is essential to help strengthen baby's head, neck and upper body muscles. Vanessa Strauss, a Physical Therapist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Rehabilitation Department, explains Tummy Time. This tutorial video will teach you the proper technique and pacing of this exercise, so you can have your child do it at home as recommended in your child's treatment plan.

Crab Walk Exercise (Physical Therapy)

The Crab Walk is a full-body strengthening movement that also works on coordination and mobility. Vanessa Strauss, a Physical Therapist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Rehabilitation Department, explains the Crab Walk.

Baby Grasping Skills Exercises

The Grasping Skills Exercise is fine motor activities that strengthen your baby’s hands, sharpen their eye-hand as well as bilateral hand coordination skills. Each child develops differently at his/her own rate. This video will serve as a guide. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s occupational therapist. Ivonne Arias-Doppelhammer, an Occupational Therapist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Rehabilitation Department, explains the Grasping Skills Exercise. This tutorial video will teach you the proper technique and pacing of this exercise, so you can do it with your child as recommended in your child's treatment plan.

Hamstring Stretch Exercise

Vanessa Strauss, a Physical Therapist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Rehabilitation Department, explains the Hamstring Stretch Exercise. This tutorial video will teach you the proper technique and pacing of this exercise, so you can have your child do it at home as recommended in your child's treatment plan.

Dressing Skills for Children (Occupational Therapy)

Ivonne Arias-Doppelhammer, an Occupational Therapist at Nicklaus Children Hospital's Rehabilitation Department, explains how to teach dressing skills to a child, so you can do it at home as recommended in your child's treatment plan.
Each child develops differently at his/her own rate. This video will serve as a guide. If you have questions or concerns, please contact your child’s occupational therapist.

Asthma and Your Child

This video will teach you what asthma is, what symptoms your child will experience during an asthma attack, different asthma triggers, and what medications are used to treat asthma. 

Diabetes in children (9 of 9): Exercise & Nutrition

This is the last video of our diabetes series. In this video, you will learn about nutrition, exercising and carb counting. The video answers the following questions:  What are carbohydrates? How many grams of carbohydrates does your child need? What foods have carbohydrates? How do you count carbohydrates? This video also provides recommendations and ideas on “free food” snacks for your child.

Diabetes in children (8 of 9): Managing diabetes in school

This is the eighth video of our diabetes series, "Taking charge of our child's diabetes." In this video, you will learn how to manage your child’s diabetes at school, during sick days and when your child exercises. The video answers the following questions: What is a Diabetes Medical Management Plan (DMMP)? What to include in your child’s diabetes kit for school? What are the signs and symptoms that would require immediate attention when the child is sick? This video also provides tips on how to avoid low blood sugar when exercising, as well as a demonstration on how to put together a diabetes kit for school.

Diabetes in children (7 of 9): Diabetes emergency

This is the seventh video of our diabetes series, "Taking charge of our child's diabetes." In this video, you will learn about the two types of diabetic emergencies, severe hypoglycemia, diabetic ketoacidosis. The video answers the following questions: What is severe hypoglycemia? How is a low blood glucose emergency treated? What is diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)? What causes DKA, what are the common signs and symptoms of DKA, What to do during a diabetic emergency? When to call 911 (Emergency)? In this video, we also demonstrate how to use the glucagon injection.

Diabetes in children (6 of 9): What is hypoglycemia?

This is the sixth video of our diabetes series, "Taking charge of our child's diabetes." In this video, you will learn about hypoglycemia. The video answers the following questions: What is hypoglycemia? What causes it? What are the signs and symptoms of low blood sugar? How is hypoglycemia treated? What types of snacks can you give your child that are fast acting carbohydrates?

Diabetes in children (5 of 9): What are hyperglycemia and ketones?

This is the fifth video of our diabetes series, "Taking charge of our child's diabetes." In this video, you will learn about hyperglycemia. The video answers the following questions: What is hyperglycemia? What causes it? What are the signs and symptoms of high blood sugar? How is hyperglycemia treated? When do you need to call the doctor? In addition, the video explains what ketones are. When do you need to check your child’s ketones in the urine? What do you do when there are ketones in the urine? In this video, you will find a demonstration on how to test your child’s urine for ketones.

Diabetes in children (4 of 9): How does insulin work?

This is the fourth video of our diabetes series, "Taking charge of our child's diabetes." In this video, you will learn about insulin. The video answers the following questions: What is insulin and how does it work in our body? What is the difference between the different types of insulin? (Rapid Acting, Short Acting, Intermediate, Long Acting). How often does your child need to take insulin? This video also demonstrates how to deliver insulin using the syringe and vial method as well as the Insulin Pen method.

Diabetes in children (3 of 9): Blood glucose monitoring

This is the third video of our diabetes series, "Taking charge of our child's diabetes." In this video, you will learn how to monitor your child’s blood glucose. The video answers the following questions: How do you keep track of your child’s blood sugar? What is too high or too low blood glucose? Why is it so important to check your child’s blood sugar at bedtime? What is a Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)? This video also demonstrates how to check your child’s blood sugar using a glucometer and provides tips on snacks, and how to keep a blood sugar log.

Diabetes in children (2 of 9): What is diabetes?

This is the second video of our diabetes series, "Taking charge of our child's diabetes." In this video, you will learn what diabetes is and the role of glucose and insulin in type 1 and type 2 diabetes. The video also answers the following questions: What are the signs and symptoms of diabetes? What causes it? What are the treatments for type 1 and type 2 diabetes?

Diabetes in children (1 of 9): Your child’s diabetes team

This is the first video of our diabetes series, "Taking charge of our child's diabetes." In this video, you will meet your child’s diabetes team.  Diabetes calls for a team effort. Our team of healthcare providers will provide you with the best care and information for you to tackle your child’s diabetes. Every healthcare team needs a leader. In this case, that is you. You are the one that has the most control over your child’s diabetes, the one who really is in charge. Your health care team depends on you to talk to them honestly and to tell them how your child feels. Your diabetes team includes: doctor (endocrinologists), nurse practitioner, diabetes educator, nurses, dietitian, social worker, child life specialist, and psychology service.

How to Provide Infant CPR

This CPR video demonstrated by Linda Nylander-Housholder, APRN.   shows step by step how to perform CPR on an infant newborn to 1 year.

How to Provide Child CPR

This CPR video demonstrated by Linda Nylander-Housholder, APRN. shows step by step how to perform CPR on a child (1 year old to puberty).

Meet Foley and Friends - How to care for Foley catheter

“Meet Foley and Friends” is an educational video created by Nicklaus Children’s Hospital to explain the proper care and maintenance of a Foley catheter for a discharged patient.

The video is comprised of two sections, one for the child using animated characters and the other for the caregiver providing step-by-step instructions. The main goal of the video is to empower and educate the child as well as the family to reduce the possibility of readmissions due to infectious bacteria resulting in urinary tract infections.

Tracheostomy Tube Change

This video will teach you how to properly change a tracheostomy tube if it becomes dislodged or if it is obstructed. 

Tracheostomy Suctioning

This video will teach you how to properly suction a tracheostomy tube. 

Tracheostomy Site Care

This video will teach you how to properly care for a tracheostomy tube. 

Gastrostomy Tube Care

This video will teach you how to properly care for a gastrostomy tube. The video will review how to clean a gastrostomy tube site, how to give a feedings and what to do if the tube becomes dislodged.

What to expect on the day of your surgery at Nicklaus Children's Hospital

One of our patients show us step by step what to expect when having a same-day surgery at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.