Articles on Safety
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If you’re like most parents, you probably figure once your child is done swimming or playing in the water, his risk of drowning is over. But “dry” and “secondary” drowning can happen hours after he’s toweled off and moved on to other things. There are steps you can take to keep your child safe.
Web MD
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Changes in behavior and appearance that are cause for concern.
by Audrey Paul, MD, PhD, FACEP , Karen Goodman, MD, and Catherine Verow, MS, CCLS
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Young children are much more likely than adults to have adverse drug reactions, so giving your toddler prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medication – even “herbal” medicines – is serious business.
From babycenter.com
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Babies in the neonatal intensive care unit hospital don’t always need the tests and treatments suggested.
From NPR.org
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The vast majority of doctors working in emergency care have received only four months of training in pediatrics, and what they learned about treating full-grown adults rarely translates well.
From Pacific Standard
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Children are especially hard-hit by swine flu. It is important to watch for danger signs, as the onset of respiratory failure can be swift.
From LA Times
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Research shows that the majority of ERs lack the special equipment, supplies, and expertise needed to treat children.
From ABC News Health
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Drowning and other accidents spike when school is out, earning the summer the moniker “trauma season.”
From US News & World Report
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Pediatric medicine is not a downsized version of adult care.
From US News & World Report
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Families should know the closest pediatric emergency room for the best care for your babies and children.
From Mt. Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital
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Parents need to know the symptoms of sepsis— shortness of breath, fever, confusion, low blood pressure, fast heartbeat — and to ask doctors in the moment whether it could be affecting their child.
Pop Sugar
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If an emergency happens in your family, the first few minutes are crucial. Here’s how to prepare for the unexpected.
EmergencyPhysicians.org
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No one wants to see a child hurt
Whether it's a simple cut or bruise or a life-threatening emergency, National Safety Council has adapted all of the topics from our NSC First Aid, CPR & AED course to meet the special needs of infants and children.
National Safety Council