Tests/Procedures:
National Library of Medicine
 http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/laboratorytests.htm
NLM provides multiple links to information about laboratory tests.
American College of Radiology
http://www.radiologyinfo.org/
The American College of Radiology provides information on many tests that are commonly used to diagnose condition.
MedicineNets Procedure and Testing Index
www.medicinenet.com/Script/Main/AlphaIdx.asp?
li=MNI&p=A_PROC
Extensive alphabetized forum containing links and information about procedures and tests.
Surgery:
YourSurgery.Com
www.yoursurgery.com
This site will explain many commonly performed surgeries, using simple diagrams and cutting edge animation.
Anesthesiology:
Anesthesia Net
 www.anesthesia.net
Anesthesia Net is an interactive website designed to help patients prepare for the experience of anesthesia.
What Is Anesthesiology?
www.asahq.org/what_is_anesth.html
Answers questions regarding the practice of anesthesiology.
Pain Management:
University of Iowa
http://adultpain.nursing.uiowa.edu/index1.htm
Helps children and their families learn how to deal with and manage their pain.
American Pain Association
http://www.painfoundation.org/page.asp?menu=1&item=8&file=page_link.htm
The American Pain Foundation’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people with pain by providing information for patients and advocating against barriers to effective treatment. Excellent source of links by disease or condition category.
American Academy of Pain Management
www.aapainmanage.org
Includes resources about pain management, how to find a pain management program, and more.
Pediatric Pain
 www.dal.ca/~pedpain
Helps children and their families learn how to deal with and manage their pain.
The information furnished by the Childrens Virtual Hospital at Providence is of a general nature and is designed for educational purposes only. As each situation is unique, do not rely on this information for diagnosis and treatment. The Childrens Hospital at Providence recommends that you visit a qualified Health Care Professional for individual and personal attention.
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