Diarrheal diseases (gastro-enteritis) - OUR SITE
... 1. promotion of breast-feeding; exclusive breastfeeding for the 1st 6 months of life 2. Proper weaning 3. promoting personal & domestic hygiene; 4. Sanitary water supply: access to safe drinking-water 5. Improved sanitation; 6. use of oral rehydration solution (ORS) in the community; 7. vaccination ...
... 1. promotion of breast-feeding; exclusive breastfeeding for the 1st 6 months of life 2. Proper weaning 3. promoting personal & domestic hygiene; 4. Sanitary water supply: access to safe drinking-water 5. Improved sanitation; 6. use of oral rehydration solution (ORS) in the community; 7. vaccination ...
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder handout
... American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Journal of Am Acad of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; 51 (1): 107. ...
... American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Practice parameter for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder. Journal of Am Acad of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; 51 (1): 107. ...
class 1-2
... diseases, and the treatment of such diseases • The study of pediatrics began under Abraham Jacobi (1830-1919), a Prussian-born physician – Known today as the father of pediatrics – Paved the way for the promotion of children’s health through the establishment of “milk stations” • Mothers could bring ...
... diseases, and the treatment of such diseases • The study of pediatrics began under Abraham Jacobi (1830-1919), a Prussian-born physician – Known today as the father of pediatrics – Paved the way for the promotion of children’s health through the establishment of “milk stations” • Mothers could bring ...
Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Emergency Department
... In preverbal children visual acuity can be difficult to assess. A child who consistently protests to having one eye covered as opposed to the other likely has better visual acuity in the favored eye. To check for such a preference, the examiner should cover one eye of the child and observe whether the ...
... In preverbal children visual acuity can be difficult to assess. A child who consistently protests to having one eye covered as opposed to the other likely has better visual acuity in the favored eye. To check for such a preference, the examiner should cover one eye of the child and observe whether the ...
Spinal surgery for children with neuromuscular disorders
... In young children who are still actively growing, spinal curves get worse quickly. While we want to stop the curves from getting too big, we also want to allow as much growth as possible through the spine. Your doctor might suggest inserting growing rods. Extendable spinal rods, or growing rods are ...
... In young children who are still actively growing, spinal curves get worse quickly. While we want to stop the curves from getting too big, we also want to allow as much growth as possible through the spine. Your doctor might suggest inserting growing rods. Extendable spinal rods, or growing rods are ...
Pediatric Palliative Care Handbook
... Discussions about bad news may be facilitated by first determining what the parents and family already know about the situation. Appropriate questions to ask include: “What have you been told so far?” and “What concerns do you have today?” Give the information slowly and clearly. Pause frequently to ...
... Discussions about bad news may be facilitated by first determining what the parents and family already know about the situation. Appropriate questions to ask include: “What have you been told so far?” and “What concerns do you have today?” Give the information slowly and clearly. Pause frequently to ...
ART guidelines at Red Cross Children`s
... The ward registrar should identify children eligible for ART and co-ordinate the preparation of patients and caregivers. The child should be clinically staged (Appendix 1A/B), a recent CD4 count and percentage done and the ART booklet completed (Appendix 2). All children being considered for ART sho ...
... The ward registrar should identify children eligible for ART and co-ordinate the preparation of patients and caregivers. The child should be clinically staged (Appendix 1A/B), a recent CD4 count and percentage done and the ART booklet completed (Appendix 2). All children being considered for ART sho ...
Pediatric Toxicology - emed.theclinics.com
... event for all the actors involved: patient, family, and medical staff. In the most dramatic of cases, the child’s life depends on the ED staff’s ability to rapidly recognize the poisoning, institute life support, and provide definitive initial treatment. For most such visits, the family returns home ...
... event for all the actors involved: patient, family, and medical staff. In the most dramatic of cases, the child’s life depends on the ED staff’s ability to rapidly recognize the poisoning, institute life support, and provide definitive initial treatment. For most such visits, the family returns home ...
Pediatric Dosages - coursewareobjects.com
... CALCULATE THE 24-HOUR DOSAGE (RANGES) Many drugs are calculated based on the recommended 24-hour dose, then divided into single doses to be given every 12, 8, 6, or 4 hours or as recommended by the drug manufacturers. These divided time schedules vary, and the physician, nurse practitioner, or physi ...
... CALCULATE THE 24-HOUR DOSAGE (RANGES) Many drugs are calculated based on the recommended 24-hour dose, then divided into single doses to be given every 12, 8, 6, or 4 hours or as recommended by the drug manufacturers. These divided time schedules vary, and the physician, nurse practitioner, or physi ...
Survival at All Costs
... responsibilities for parents whose children have cancer are numerous, timeconsuming, and both physically and emotionally taxing. A qualitative study of contextual life stressors for parent caregivers in Canada revealed that caregivers categorized their duties into three distinct tasks: providing emo ...
... responsibilities for parents whose children have cancer are numerous, timeconsuming, and both physically and emotionally taxing. A qualitative study of contextual life stressors for parent caregivers in Canada revealed that caregivers categorized their duties into three distinct tasks: providing emo ...
Donor Hearts and the Waiting List
... exactly how your child’s body will respond to a heart transplant. The potential benefits do not result from surgery alone, but also depend on following a rigorous treatment plan prescribed by your child’s transplant team. As part of the evaluation process, your child will see a surgeon. There are in ...
... exactly how your child’s body will respond to a heart transplant. The potential benefits do not result from surgery alone, but also depend on following a rigorous treatment plan prescribed by your child’s transplant team. As part of the evaluation process, your child will see a surgeon. There are in ...
Document
... – From PAT findings, you will decide if the patient is stable or requires urgent care. • If unstable, assess ABC’s, treat life threats, and transport immediately. • If stable, continue with the remainder of the ...
... – From PAT findings, you will decide if the patient is stable or requires urgent care. • If unstable, assess ABC’s, treat life threats, and transport immediately. • If stable, continue with the remainder of the ...
PARENTS’ GUIDE: WHEN THE SEIZURES DON’T STOP… WHY–AND WHAT TO DO NEXT
... and on weekends. It is important to notify the parents of friends when a sleepover is occurring to communicate the importance of the need for sleep. This point should also be emphasized with your child. A fever also makes it easier for seizures to occur. Children who have fevers should be on a stric ...
... and on weekends. It is important to notify the parents of friends when a sleepover is occurring to communicate the importance of the need for sleep. This point should also be emphasized with your child. A fever also makes it easier for seizures to occur. Children who have fevers should be on a stric ...
Early Diagnosis of Childhood Cancer
... solid tumors. Initially, when surgery was the only available treatment, two-year survival ranged from 0% to 20%, with very high perioperative mortality. Shortly after radiation therapy was introduced as a systematic treatment in pediatric oncology, favorable results began to be seen in Hodgkin’s dis ...
... solid tumors. Initially, when surgery was the only available treatment, two-year survival ranged from 0% to 20%, with very high perioperative mortality. Shortly after radiation therapy was introduced as a systematic treatment in pediatric oncology, favorable results began to be seen in Hodgkin’s dis ...
After Your Blood and Marrow Transplant
... mature before it is fully recovered. Until that time, there are things to watch for and help prevent. These restrictions will lessen over time, as your child’s bone marrow and immune system become fully functioning. Your child’s immune system may remain weak for an extended time period following you ...
... mature before it is fully recovered. Until that time, there are things to watch for and help prevent. These restrictions will lessen over time, as your child’s bone marrow and immune system become fully functioning. Your child’s immune system may remain weak for an extended time period following you ...
Early Diagnosis of Childhood Cancer
... solid tumors. Initially, when surgery was the only available treatment, two-year survival ranged from 0% to 20%, with very high perioperative mortality. Shortly after radiation therapy was introduced as a systematic treatment in pediatric oncology, favorable results began to be seen in Hodgkin’s dis ...
... solid tumors. Initially, when surgery was the only available treatment, two-year survival ranged from 0% to 20%, with very high perioperative mortality. Shortly after radiation therapy was introduced as a systematic treatment in pediatric oncology, favorable results began to be seen in Hodgkin’s dis ...
Child Sexual Abuse M..
... – CPS authorizes medical exam (this may be done over the phone with appropriate witnesses) – CPS arranges placement Under certain circumstances reproductive health care may be rendered without consent from parents or guardians. See Adult and Adolescent Guidelines for details ...
... – CPS authorizes medical exam (this may be done over the phone with appropriate witnesses) – CPS arranges placement Under certain circumstances reproductive health care may be rendered without consent from parents or guardians. See Adult and Adolescent Guidelines for details ...
Study Guide - Redlands Community Hospital
... bag and mask and 100% oxygen and chest compressions. You confirm that apnea is present and that ventilation is producing bilateral breath sounds and chest expansion while a colleague confirms absence of spontaneous central pulses and other signs of circulation. A third colleague attaches the ECG mon ...
... bag and mask and 100% oxygen and chest compressions. You confirm that apnea is present and that ventilation is producing bilateral breath sounds and chest expansion while a colleague confirms absence of spontaneous central pulses and other signs of circulation. A third colleague attaches the ECG mon ...
Sponsored By: California Dental Association
... lack of continuity of care once informed that any of these conditions exist. Untreated caries, periodontal diseases and other oral conditions can lead to pain, infection and loss of function which can affect learning, communication and nutrition, as well as other activities necessary for normal grow ...
... lack of continuity of care once informed that any of these conditions exist. Untreated caries, periodontal diseases and other oral conditions can lead to pain, infection and loss of function which can affect learning, communication and nutrition, as well as other activities necessary for normal grow ...
Children’s Hospital Having Surgery Main Building
... about how the surgery will change the way they look . They need details about what will happen before, during and after surgery . Talk about your child’s fears and answer questions honestly . You can show pictures to help your child understand what will happen . School-age children often worry that ...
... about how the surgery will change the way they look . They need details about what will happen before, during and after surgery . Talk about your child’s fears and answer questions honestly . You can show pictures to help your child understand what will happen . School-age children often worry that ...
You are the new nurse assigned at the Fabella Medical Center
... b. Stop the breastfeeding and switch to bottle feeding permanently c. Provide bottled water feedings between the breastfeeding sessions d. Continue to breastfeed every 2 to 4 hours 11. A nurse in the newborn nursery is caring for a neonate. On assessment, the infant is exhibiting signs of cyanosis, ...
... b. Stop the breastfeeding and switch to bottle feeding permanently c. Provide bottled water feedings between the breastfeeding sessions d. Continue to breastfeed every 2 to 4 hours 11. A nurse in the newborn nursery is caring for a neonate. On assessment, the infant is exhibiting signs of cyanosis, ...
Common infectious diseases in children aged
... Tiainen 2002, 24). The criteria of the guidebook was to keep it well summarized and understandable for everyone; The content was made clear and simple by using easily understandable words which a person with lower English language skills understand. It is important to know that the idea of the guide ...
... Tiainen 2002, 24). The criteria of the guidebook was to keep it well summarized and understandable for everyone; The content was made clear and simple by using easily understandable words which a person with lower English language skills understand. It is important to know that the idea of the guide ...
Orientation to Child Youth Mental Health Services +
... what medication is being recommended so you can be informed in making your choice on whether to have your child take medication. The clinical staff also connects on an ongoing basis with other people who may be involved with your child or youth such as school teachers and counsellors, daycares, Min ...
... what medication is being recommended so you can be informed in making your choice on whether to have your child take medication. The clinical staff also connects on an ongoing basis with other people who may be involved with your child or youth such as school teachers and counsellors, daycares, Min ...
CQI - recert 2005 - Hamilton Health Sciences
... When examining a child, perform the most critical assessment you need to do before the child starts to cry. Take some history, visualize the child and decide which assessment you need to do first to confirm or rule out your suspicion. Listen to MOM! ( ‘my baby doesn’t quite seem right’ ) – A good mo ...
... When examining a child, perform the most critical assessment you need to do before the child starts to cry. Take some history, visualize the child and decide which assessment you need to do first to confirm or rule out your suspicion. Listen to MOM! ( ‘my baby doesn’t quite seem right’ ) – A good mo ...
