driving. Victoria K Lee states in Fatal Distraction; Cell Phone use while driving, it is impossible for your brain to concentrate on two tasks at the same time. The second one is circumstances to displace the driver, like turning around to put a pacifier in your baby’s mouth. At that point you are no longer in control of the vehicle. You are displaced. Both of these distractions are the cause of 1 in 6 fatal accidents. (Undistracted Driving…
teeth cleaning, the dentist will look for any tooth decay or cavities. If the dentist finds either of these, they will generally correct them in the same visit. The dentist will also discuss any habits the child has such as sucking their thumb or pacifier. The dentist will assess the patient's teeth alignment and discuss further treatment such as braces. They will also check for an imperfect bite such as an overbite or underbite. This call also be corrected with braces or with a retainer.…
In the United States alone, one in eight live births occur prematurely, or before the baby reaches a gestational age of 40 weeks. The average hospital stay for these premature infants lasts an average of 35.6 days with the typical cost of their care exceeding $100,000 dollars (Center for Healthcare Researcch and Transformation, 2010). While advances in medicine have increased the survivability of these infants dramatically, they still face many challenges. One challenge in particular is that…
When I meet with my patients the first time during a braces consultation, one of the most common questions that I get asked is, "Why do I need teeth removed for my braces?" or "Why do you have to pull my child's teeth?" While tooth extraction can seem like a scary topic, it is often necessary for braces to work properly to give your child beautiful, straight teeth. Everyone has two sets of teeth: primary, sometimes called baby teeth, and permanent, or adult, teeth. Primary teeth normally begin…
Would you rather be safe in dangerous time with no freedom, or free, with no means of safety? This question is asked, and tested worldwide, everyday. My peers and I have looked through the history of the rise, and fall of feudal Europe and Japan, through documents that show that in this time, safety over freedom, was appreciated. Although, after a plaque swept in, this system was overthrown, and lead to the death of many as they could not leave their lords properties, and practically waited for…
What is one key way housework is a political issue, according to the author? Reading this article was déjà vu! Wow! - who has been spying in on my home? I thought the clever ways my husband gets out of doing household chores was that of his creative thinking. There must be an instruction manual for men to manipulate their wives. According to the author one key way housework is a political issue is the fact that women are expected to do the housework. The state of the house is a direct reflection…
switching the TV on to distract his attention from vaccination pain. Sugar power: Many studies have stated that sugar can lessen the intensity of the sting of a shot. Give your baby a sugar water solution before vaccination, or you could try dipping a pacifier in that solution and let your baby nurse on it during shots. Comfortably numb: Ask your doctor about rub-on agents or topical anesthetics that help to numb the skin and can reduce the intensity of vaccination pain. EMLA is a topical…
facility policy, inform all pregnant mothers of the benefits of breastfeeding, and encourage and assist mothers to breastfeed within thirty minutes after delivery. Additionally, do not give infants any supplements other than breastmilk, do not give pacifier, assist first- time mother how to breastfeed, be supportive and patient when teaching how her how to breastfeed.…
Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your child. Not only is breastfeeding the most natural way to feed your child, it also saves money because the new parents don’t need to purchase nipples and bottles to bottle feed their child. Also, they get a better bond with the baby by breastfeeding, by getting that skin to skin touch often throughout the day. Breastfeeding a child can help them with their intelligence when they get older and because they were breastfed, they at a reduced risk of…
while I helped hold the baby’s arms and legs. With this, I was able to watch how an actual NG tube was placed and how uncomfortable this procedure can be. Through this, the nurse did a few things to help with that. For example, she gave the baby a pacifier with a sugary solution in it to help calm her down before the NG tube placement. 4. What was the best part of your outpatient clinic day? Please describe. a. The best part of my clinical day was watching my patient interact with…