Pediatrics

pediatric hypoglycemia

Pediatric hypoglycemia

While watching a children’s softball game on a sunny 88° F day, you see one of the players, Mia Smith*, suddenly collapse. Mia’s mother…
malignant-hyperthermia

Malignant hyperthermia

Malignant hyperthermia is a genetic life-threatening disease that results in an uncontrolled release of calcium that causes the body to go into a hypermetabolic…
Pediatric pain management

Pediatric pain management

An individualized, multimodal, and interprofessional approach is key for success. Takeaways: Many pediatric patients experience unnecessary pain because of undertreatment and inadequate pain management…
Anaphylasxis_schoolnurse

Anaphylaxis in the school setting

School mealtimes are important for socialization and nutrition, but food allergies can be life-threatening. Quick assessment and action by school nurses are essential to…

Are school nurses OK?

We are certainly in extraordinary times, as exemplified by this “Public Advisory” issued from the Washington Education Association. The message specifically speaks to the…
pediatric hypoglycemia

Pediatric hypoglycemia

While watching a children’s softball game on a sunny 88° F day, you see one of the players, Mia Smith*, suddenly collapse.…
malignant-hyperthermia

Malignant hyperthermia

Malignant hyperthermia is a genetic life-threatening disease that results in an uncontrolled release of calcium that causes the body to go into…
Pediatric pain management

Pediatric pain management

An individualized, multimodal, and interprofessional approach is key for success. Takeaways: Many pediatric patients experience unnecessary pain because of undertreatment and inadequate…
Anaphylasxis_schoolnurse

Anaphylaxis in the school setting

School mealtimes are important for socialization and nutrition, but food allergies can be life-threatening. Quick assessment and action by school nurses are…

Are school nurses OK?

We are certainly in extraordinary times, as exemplified by this “Public Advisory” issued from the Washington Education Association. The message specifically speaks…

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