Adolescents and marijuana: What nurses need to know
Andy was a freshman in high school when he first tried marijuana. He and his friends began experimenting, thinking marijuana was “cool and just…
Pediatrics
Exploring childcare health consultant as a career option
The child care health consultant (CCHC) is a specialized role with the primary goal of promoting the safest and healthiest environment for the staff…
Understanding asthma pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management
A chronic inflammatory airway disorder, asthma is marked by airway hyperresponsiveness with recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, tightness of the chest, and shortness of…
Pediatric tracheostomy care: What home care nurses need to know
Children with tracheostomy tubes can benefit from home care but require specialized nursing to prevent complications and emergencies. The artificial airway increases risk, especially…
Reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections in children
Affecting every patient population, central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) increase morbidity and mortality. Although much has been published on adult CLABSIs, information on pediatric…
‘PAWSitive’ interventions ease ‘rrrf’ times in pediatrics
Daniel, a 5-year-old child with asthma, is anxious and doesn’t want to keep his oxygen mask on during his much-needed nebulizer treatment. Teary eyed,…
Stroke in a child with sickle cell anemia
Adrienne Johnson, age 5, is admitted to the general pediatric unit. She has sickle cell anemia (hemoglobin SS subtype) and recently was discharged after…
What Works: All in the family — How a family advisory council promotes family-centered care in the NICU
The author describes how the council works and its benefits for patients and families.
FDA approves Topamax for migraine prevention in adolescents
On March 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Topamax (topiramate) for prevention of migraine headaches in adolescents ages 12 to 17. This…
Study: Benefits of animal therapy for children unknown
Researchers who reviewed studies looking at the impact of “animal interventions” in healthcare settings for children find that the evidence base for these interventions…
Study: Benefits of male circumcision far exceed risks
A study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that the health benefits of male circumcision exceed the risks by more than 100 to 1. Overall…
Study: Use of antibiotics to prevent complications from respiratory infections in children isn’t supported
An analysis published in The Cochrane Report says current evidence doesn’t provide strong support for using antibiotics to prevent ear infections and pneumonia in…
Adolescents and marijuana: What nurses need to know
Andy was a freshman in high school when he first tried marijuana. He and his friends began experimenting, thinking marijuana was “cool…
Exploring childcare health consultant as a career option
The child care health consultant (CCHC) is a specialized role with the primary goal of promoting the safest and healthiest environment for…
Understanding asthma pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management
A chronic inflammatory airway disorder, asthma is marked by airway hyperresponsiveness with recurrent episodes of wheezing, coughing, tightness of the chest, and…
Pediatric tracheostomy care: What home care nurses need to know
Children with tracheostomy tubes can benefit from home care but require specialized nursing to prevent complications and emergencies. The artificial airway increases…
Reducing central line-associated bloodstream infections in children
Affecting every patient population, central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) increase morbidity and mortality. Although much has been published on adult CLABSIs, information…
‘PAWSitive’ interventions ease ‘rrrf’ times in pediatrics
Daniel, a 5-year-old child with asthma, is anxious and doesn’t want to keep his oxygen mask on during his much-needed nebulizer treatment.…
Stroke in a child with sickle cell anemia
Adrienne Johnson, age 5, is admitted to the general pediatric unit. She has sickle cell anemia (hemoglobin SS subtype) and recently was…
What Works: All in the family — How a family advisory council promotes family-centered care in the NICU
The author describes how the council works and its benefits for patients and families.
FDA approves Topamax for migraine prevention in adolescents
On March 28, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Topamax (topiramate) for prevention of migraine headaches in adolescents ages 12 to…
Study: Benefits of animal therapy for children unknown
Researchers who reviewed studies looking at the impact of “animal interventions” in healthcare settings for children find that the evidence base for…
Study: Benefits of male circumcision far exceed risks
A study in Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports that the health benefits of male circumcision exceed the risks by more than 100 to…
Study: Use of antibiotics to prevent complications from respiratory infections in children isn’t supported
An analysis published in The Cochrane Report says current evidence doesn’t provide strong support for using antibiotics to prevent ear infections and…
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