Falls are the leading cause of ER visits in infants. But how to prevent them often isn’t discussed with new parents. According to the CDC, pediatric falls result in about 8,000 emergency room visits every day and account for 50% of nonfatal injuries in infants. All infants are at risk for falls, and the number one risk factor is a tired parent—and what new parent isn’t exhausted all the time? The good news is that infant falls are preventable. Watch and share this video, produced in collaboration with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, to understand the risks and learn how to protect against them: https://lnkd.in/eKn8SibG
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Let's talk about constipation! 💩 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) reports that nearly one out of every 20 pediatric doctor visits are because of constipation. That means it's something as parents we should be aware of and can feel confident talking to our child's pediatrician about. Here are some prevention tips and signs for when to see a doctor: https://bit.ly/4aiZq8J
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Caregivers and parents should feel empowered to protect their children with sun-safe practices that include sunscreen, sun-protective clothing, and sun-safe activities. Sun-safe practices in different pediatric patients: https://lnkd.in/gg6JU8n2
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Support for the family of a pediatric patient involves supporting the patient’s siblings. Creating time during appointments to discuss how to disclose the initial diagnosis or treatment information to the patient’s healthy siblings can help families feel more comfortable having age-appropriate conversations with the patient and their siblings. https://buff.ly/3GZcm6k #SeriousIllness #PalliativeCare #CancerPatients
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Vice-Chair National Pediatric Disaster Coalition and Pediatric Disasterologist
Lessons to Learn: 2022 Humanitarian panel of surgical experts discussing pediatric blast injuries in conflict zones and use of the @SavetheChildren blast injury field manual. Pediatric Blast Injury: Challenges and Innovative Responses: https://lnkd.in/dpCCtCS9
Pediatric Blast Injury: Challenges and Innovative Responses
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The next Pediatric Palliative Care Webinar, "Chronic Home Ventilation: Helping Families Make Decisions," takes place May 21 at 12:00 Pacific Time. Here are the details: DESCRIPTION: The number of children needing chronic respiratory support is increasing as once-fatal conditions become treatable. Many families struggle with the decision about whether chronic home ventilation is right for their child or family. In this webinar, we will review data from families who have faced this decision and consider how their experiences should impact our counseling and support for other families. OBJECTIVES: 1. Define pediatric chronic critical illness (PCCI) 2. Highlight common PCCI challenges, including decisions about chronic medical technology 3. Review strategies to help families and medical teams discuss the option of chronic home ventilation PRESENTER: Renee D. Boss, MD, MHS Register now: https://bit.ly/3M7vXV2 #PPCWebinars #pediatricpalliativecare
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The Phoenix criteria for sepsis and septic shock in children were derived and validated by the international SCCM Pediatric Sepsis Definition Task Force using a large international database and survey, systematic review and meta-analysis, and modified Delphi consensus approach. https://ja.ma/48Ydnrt #SCCM2024
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Vice-Chair National Pediatric Disaster Coalition and Pediatric Disasterologist
#Flu, #Covid and #RSV is surging right now. Check out @TheWRAPEM Pediatric Surge Playbook at bit.ly/3YSvH1f for go-to strategies to mitigate your local pediatric surge!
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Raising awareness, saving lives. Join us as we shine a spotlight on Pediatric Sepsis Week, because every child's health matters. Together, let's learn, educate, and take action to recognize the signs and prevent pediatric sepsis. #PediatricSepsisAwareness #ChildHealth #CarePointHealth #HudsonCounty
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Navigating the Transition: Your Child's Journey into Adult Diabetes Care As children grow and mature, they embark on a transformative journey from pediatric care to adult care, a transition that holds both promise and uncertainty. For those living with type 1 diabetes, this shift signifies more than just a change in healthcare providers; it symbolizes a significant step towards greater independence and self-management. read more : https://lnkd.in/dSC5ngfK #diabetes #diabetic #diabetes2 #diabetesremission #diabetesawareness #diabetesdiet #diabetesreversal #diabetesreversalprogram #diabetesrecipes #type2diabetes #type2diabetic #diabetescure #diabetesdietplan #superfood #superfoods #dietdiabetes #diabetesmanagement #diabetessupport #diabetescare #diabeteseducation #diabetesprevention #diabetescontrol #diabeteslife #adultcare #adultdiabetes
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It's time to sign up for our next Talk Tuesday session, "Perioperative Anxiety Reduction in School-Aged Children." This session will provide valuable insight into pediatric patients and how to alleviate anxiety. Register here: https://ow.ly/1hZl50PJ30m
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