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Evaluation/Treatment of the Child with a Burn Injury, Hand Burn Dressing
The video is about how to evaluate and treat burn injuries. It describes different types of burns, such as first-degree, second-degree, and third-degree burns. It …
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Vaccine Education Center
This webpage features information on the Vaccine Education Center of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). The center aims to help parents make informed decisions about …
Vaccine Safety: Are Vaccines Safe?
This webpage explains that while no vaccine is completely harmless, the benefits of vaccines usually outweigh their risks. It describes how vaccines like hepatitis B …
Global Immunization: Vaccine Coverage Is Variable
The webpage provides information on global immunization and the variability of vaccine coverage. It discusses the importance of vaccines, the historical context, and the challenges …
Oral Rehydration Therapy Instructions for Families
This webpage provides brief instructions for families on how to treat dehydration in children using oral rehydration therapy (ORT). It advises against rushing fluids to …
How to Treat Dehydration for Stomach Bugs in Children: Oral Rehydration Therapy
This video explains how to treat dehydration in children caused by stomach bugs using oral rehydration therapy (ORT). ORT involves giving small amounts of fluids …
Emergency Department and Inpatient Clinical Pathway for Healthy Children with Dehydration from Gastroenteritis or Other Acute Illness
This webpage outlines in flowchart form a clinical pathway for managing gastroenteritis and dehydration in children. It covers signs, symptoms, and treatment options. The pathway …
Pediatric Sepsis [Fact Sheet]
This fact sheet explains that sepsis is a serious condition where the body's response to infection causes severe inflammation, potentially leading to organ failure. It …
Measles: Symptoms, Spread & SSPE
This video discusses the distinct symptoms of measles, including fever, cough, runny nose, conjunctivitis, and a specific rash pattern. It highlights how medical professionals can …
Barriers to Pediatric Disaster Triage: A Qualitative Investigation
2015
· Yale New Haven Health System,
· University of British Columbia,
· Brown University,
· Brigham and Women's Hospital,
· University of Massachusetts
This article explores challenges paramedics face when triaging children in disasters. It discusses how paramedics struggle due to unfamiliarity with children's physiology, emotional reactions, and …