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Newborn positioning, plagiocephaly screening, and parent education

Nonsynostotic plagiocephaly is a relatively common craniofacial healthcare concern for pediatric clinicians. Skull asymmetry occurs when an infant’s soft skull becomes flattened in one…

Verifying NG feeding tube placement in pediatric patients

Nasogastric (NG) tubes are placed to administer enteral nutrition, medications, or fluids to children of all ages who are unable to ingest enough proper…

Good night, baby…sleep safely

For more than 20 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has encouraged everyone to place infants on their backs to sleep to help…

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…

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…

Newborn positioning, plagiocephaly screening, and parent education

Nonsynostotic plagiocephaly is a relatively common craniofacial healthcare concern for pediatric clinicians. Skull asymmetry occurs when an infant’s soft skull becomes flattened…

Verifying NG feeding tube placement in pediatric patients

Nasogastric (NG) tubes are placed to administer enteral nutrition, medications, or fluids to children of all ages who are unable to ingest…

Good night, baby…sleep safely

For more than 20 years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has encouraged everyone to place infants on their backs to sleep…

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…

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