Pediatrics

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for those who remain undiagnosed or have not yet reached out for help. Because a new school year can often worsen or trigger anxiety in children and teens, the developmental pediatrics specialists at Pediatric Associates of Fairfield recommend the following tips to help ease back-to-school jitters. Developmental Pediatrics Anxiety-Easing Tips Encourage Physical Activity Exercise can be just as beneficial to the mind as it is the body. Engaging in physical activity 3-5 days a week will help…

A pediatric nurse is most commonly known as a registered nurse that specializes in the healthcare of young children. While this is correct, pediatric nurses are so much more. These nurses specifically deal with many aspects of a child’s life. From emergency to psychological care, pediatric nurses are present from the moment a child enters the world until the day they reach adulthood. They constantly assist doctors, but all in all, spend the most one-on-one time with these young patients and…

PEDIATRIC SURGEON SALARY Average Salary of a Pediatric Surgeon. Every profession has a salary scale that puts into account different parameters. The income of a pediatric surgeon is no exception to this and their salaries tend to depend on a number of factors which include: I. Location-different or even different states within a country may have their own salary rangers. This is usually determined by socio-economic forces as well how the profession is rated in comparison to other…

Treatment of the Obese Pediatric Patient Tina M. Schwartz, RN, CPN Worcester State University Research for Evidence Based Practice NU525 Cheryl Hersperger, MS, RN, APHN-BC Abstract Obesity has become a public health epidemic. The number of pediatric and adolescent patients who are overweight or obese has more than doubled over the last two decades. Statistics from the World Health Organization (WHO) indicate that in 2013, 42 million children worldwide were overweight or obese (WHO…

Deborah Pollard (2013) had three purposes. One was to examine the pediatric nurse’s ability and level knowledge to assess the management of pediatric pain. The second purpose of this study was to examine how a nurse’s prior experience would affect the attitude and ability to competently administer pediatric pain management to patients. A third purpose was to observe the level of self-efficacy among a group of North Carolina pediatric nurses in acute care. This study was conducted because the…

Introduction As a pediatric nurse, one must understand the stages of development for a child to better assist in promoting health and well-being. It is very important to keep the family involved and recognize the family as a major part of initiating the plan of care. Without understanding the development of a child it will be a challenge to assist the child and family in the best way possible. The pediatric nurse must continually support the patient by promoting health, understanding the…

FLACC and Pain in pediatric inpatients According to Merriam-Webster, pain is defined as “the physical feeling caused by disease, injury, or something that hurts the body” (“Pain”, 2015). Pain in pediatric (nonverbal??) inpatients is often difficult to assess and manage since the patients are not always cooperative and able to communicate. Pain management in pediatric patients is important because it aids in the healing process and reduces the length of inpatient stays. A review of literature…

Method Introduction A Pediatric dentist is directed primarily on the oral health of infants and children. They are focused on having more knowledge of a child’s oral health than other specialties. However, a pediatric dentist in the army reserves is a passion that some people have, it’s not a career for everyone, but it is one to consider. Taking the proper steps. When taking the steps to become a pediatric dentist it should consist of earning a bachelor's degree, DDS or DMD degree, pass the…

quality of life. For example, Hematologists devote their time and resources to treating patients with blood related illnesses. They go above and beyond to make sure their patients cope as comfortably as possible with their illnesses.Before becoming a Pediatric Hematology, one must consider ten…