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I 16 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, Wednesday, March 2,1994 Kids are Special at Memorial Hospital Children get the best of both worlds at Memorial Hospital, Bowmanville, Bowmanville, where they arc treated like adults but get the kind of special attention attention every kid deserves. In the pediatrics department, nurse manager Trish Down says, "Children need more time and attention than older patients, but that's okay. Kids are great." Ms. Down has three young sons of her own, aged from nine months to four years. In the same-day surgery department, department, Cathy Dilling, nurse manager, says, "Most of the nurses here are mothers. They understand kids and know how to take care of them." And nurse Carol Bromell explains, explains, "Children are little adults and are quite capable of understanding if you explain things to them. Keeping children happy and building building their confidence is a priority in both departments. In the pediatrics department, children children get a tour when they arrive, The tour includes their room, washrooms, kitchen and the playroom - a large bright room filled with toys, colouring colouring books for all ages, a TV and a VCR for movies such as Home Alone and Disney's The Rescuers. The children also have the daily routine explained to them. "We tell them about what goes on in the department and what's expected expected of them," says Ms. Down. "We tell them about mealtimes and what we do when we're doing our daily check of vital signs - temperature, pulse, breathing and so on." - And staff tty to maintain a youngster's youngster's normal routine. "If they usually have a nap at 10 o'clock, for example, we get the child to have a nap at that time if possible." possible." If a toddler or the parents have a preference for a certain kind of formula, formula, parents can" help themselves from the fridge in the kitchen. A microwave microwave oven is also available. Parents can stay with their son or daughter as long as they want and can stay overnight if a bed is available, available, or sleep on a cot in the same room. "We encourage parents to stay with their child if they can," says Ms. Down. "It's much easier for kids if their parents or another family member member is with them." When parents can't be there, nurses nurses will often move a child in a playpen playpen close to the nurses' station. "They're a lot happier if they can just see someone nearby or moving around," says Ms. Down, adding, "We keep a close eye on them because because they can't get out of a crib whenever they want and a baby can't use the call bell." The pediatrics department looks after children from birth to the age of 13. Most are under the age of five. •They are admitted for a variety of complaints from bronchial ailments and asthma to ear infections, pneumonia pneumonia and gastro-enteritis. Children arc also kept in hospital if they have bleeding after a tonsillectomy tonsillectomy or adenoidectomy. For procedures procedures such as appendectomies, three or four days is the usual length of stay. Children also get the VIP treatment treatment in the same-day surgery department. department. Colouring books are available for children that tell a story about a child in hospital for an operation. A 15- minute video that follows a child step-by-step from admission for same-day surgery to going home shows children (and parents) what to expect. Both education pieces were produced by staff in the department. Pictures in the colouring book were drawn by registered nurse Carol Bromell and the video was directed by registered nursing assistant, Peter Vandcrwoudcn, a home video enthusiast enthusiast Most operations are for tonsils and adenoids where surgery is the best solution. Tube insertion into the car to prevent the build-up of fluid causing earaches and runny noses; operations to help strengthen eye muscles; and dental work arc some other common procedures. Children's special needs are also taken into account when they arc being being prepared for an operation and an intravenous feed is being set up. A cream containing a local anaesthetic is put on the skin where the needle is inserted. It's a fairly new product that reduces reduces the pain and anxiety associated with needles. Recent patients in the pediatric department department were two-year-old RJ Mur- Nominations Sought for Good Citizenship Medal Nominations arc now being accepted accepted for candidates for the 1994 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship. Each year the province pays tribute to 12 individuals who have contributed, contributed, through ongoing acts of selflessness, selflessness, humanity and kindness, to the well-being of llteir community and fellow Ontarians. Persons wishing to nominate someone for the 1994 Ontario Medal for Good Citizenship may obtain nomination forms by contacting: Ontario Honours and Awards Section Section Ontario Ministry of Citizenship 77 Bloor Street West, 15th Floor Toronto, Ontario M7A 2R9 Teh (416) 314-7528 Deadline for nominations is Tuesday, Tuesday, March 15,1994. ray of Bowmanville, who was in hospital hospital for four days with an asthma attack, and five-year-old Christopher Ross of Bowmanville, who also suffers suffers from asthma. RJ's parents, Rick and Diana, have three other children and were unable to spend a lot of time at the hospital. "They looked after him very well and, when I had to leave, they made it a lot easier for us," said Ms. Murray. Murray. "They took his mind off it by helping him with a colouring book, playing with pieces of paper and talking talking to him." It was Christopher's eighth visit to the hospital this year. His mother, Kimberley, said, "I've also had asthma on and off since I was six and I've been in five hospitals. "I've found none better than Bowmanville. Bowmanville. They really care for the kids and the . doctors and nurses get you involved in looking. after your child. I wouldn't take Christopher anywhere else." Ex-Bowmanville Man Dies In Yellowknife House Fire A former Bowmanville citizen, Paul James Huffman, died in a house fire in Yellowknife, N.W.T. on Feb. 5th He had already carried out one of his basset hounds and was overcome trying to rescue a second one. He would have been 39 on Feb. 6th. Paul was a grandson of the late George Van Bridger, manager of the Bowmanville Public Utilities Commission Commission here for 25 years, and his wife, Beth. The fire marshal is still investigating investigating cause of the 3 a.m, fire that totally involved the single family home. Apparently, Huffman and a lodger were the only people in the building when neighbors alerted firefighters to the blaze. The fire victim was a well known and respected member of the community. community. He came with his family to Yellowknife when a teenager in 1970 and began his career as a printer, printer, retiring six years ago. Mr. Huffman is survived by his wife, Terry Rowlands and two children, children, Kenneth and Kimberly. His Medical personnel in the pediatrics department at Memorial Hos- ^ b^Ær"^!^ sîepfa£ pital are committed to providing patients, from newborns to 13 years sid also live in Yellowknife Box of age, with the time and attention they need. Above, registered 1557, X° A 2P2?He also has a sister, nurse Carol Bromell checks the vital signs of a young patient. Donna Goodwin of Bowmanville. More than 300 attended a Rotary Club memorial service for Mr. Huffman Huffman and, so far, have raised move than $1100 for crippled children. 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