Plain and simple, being a parent is scary, and sometimes kids do some really unexpected things that can land them in the hospital. Meanwhile, other parents may talk themselves down from worry when their child really does need attention. So take it from this one mom and a few emergency room doctors on what a trip to the ER is all about and when you should definitely go, without a doubt.
Moms.com
READ MOREIf 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
READ MOREBabies in the neonatal intensive care unit hospital don’t always need the tests and treatments suggested.
From NPR.org
READ MOREThe 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
READ MOREChanges in Behavior and Appearance that are Cause for Concern
by Audrey Paul, MD, PhD, FACEP , Karen Goodman, MD, and Catherine Verow, MS, CCLS
READ MOREYoung 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
READ MOREOf the nation’s more than 5,700 hospitals, only about 250 are children’s hospitals. Only 6% of hospitals have all the pediatric supplies they need. If you have a choice of local ERs, ask your doctor which is best prepared to treat children.
From cnn.com
READ MOREIs that sniffle just a couple of runny boogers, or is it the start of the world’s worst ear infection? And what does snot have to do with earaches, anyway? Keeping track of every sniffle, cough and, let’s face it, fart can be a daunting task. See what parenting expert Beth Feldman, founder of Role Mommy has to say about spotting and treating your baby’s first cold.
From sheknows.com
READ MORER Baby Foundation recommends you add the Poison Control Center Hotline to your cell phone: 1-800-222-1222
A review paper published earlier this month in the journal Pediatric Emergency Medicine Practice outlined the risks of more than three dozen medicines that, the authors noted, could kill kids in a single swallow.
From wchbnewsdetroit.com
READ MOREMost hospitals in the U.S. do not have the equipment or expertise to treat children in their emergency departments. Just six percent of U.S. hospital emergency departments have the necessary equipment, medications and experts to properly care for pediatric patients, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American College of Emergency Physicians and the Emergency Nurses Association.
From The Children's Hospital
READ MOREChildren 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
READ MOREFreaked out about the H1N1 virus? What you need to know about the new vaccine, symptoms, treatment, prevention and more.
From parenting.com
READ MOREResearch shows that the majority of ERs lack the special equipment, supplies, and expertise needed to treat children.
From ABC News Health
READ MOREDrowning and other accidents spike when school is out, earning the summer the moniker “trauma season.”
From US News & World Report
READ MOREPediatric medicine is not a downsized version of adult care.
From US News & World Report
READ MOREFamilies should know the closest pediatric emergency room for the best care for your babies and children.
From Mt. Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital
READ MOREParents 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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