Synopses & Reviews
For many parents, treating a sick or injured child can be a daunting experience. In some cases, it's difficult to know whether a call or visit to the pediatrician is necessary or not. My Child Is Sick will help parents make the right decision.
This quick reference guide is based on Pediatric Telephone Protocols, the clinical guidelines used by pediatricians and nurses in 10,000 practices and 400 nurse advice call centers in the U.S. and Canada. These guidelines have been tested for 15 years on more than 150 million phone calls.
Inside this practical guide, parents will find:
Straightforward information on the most common illnesses and injuries of childhood
Decision charts to help care givers determine when to call the doctor and when its safe to treat symptoms at home, as well as descriptions of which symptoms are normal during the course of an illness or recovery from an injury and which are cause for concern.
Specific timeframe guidelines as to when to call the doctor or 911.
In-depth advice for treating symptoms at home, taking the guesswork out of how to make little ones feel better.
Drug dosage charts for the most commonly used non-prescription medicines.
With My Child is Sick at their fingertips, parents will never again have to worry about whether theyve made the right decision about their childs illness or injury.
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"Those desiring concise, practical guidance will appreciate the straightforward nature of this no-nonsense resource." Publishers Weekly
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"An immensely helpful medical guide that won't just sit on the shelf . . . an excellent resource that will help all parents rest a little easier at night."Kirkus Reviews [starred review]
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"Thankfully, all informationincluding the detailed Home Care Adviceis presented in clear checklist style. Such visual organization will be a blessing to parents, especially for those unavoidable moments of panic in the middle of the night." BookPage
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"Chapters pertaining to the body part that "hurts" offer easy-to-follow advice on how to treat ailments at home and when it's time to call the doctor."Scholastic Parent & Child
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"Pediatrician Schmitt is on hand with a step-by-step guide on handling common illnesses and injuries. Schmitt includes information on symptoms, contagious conditions, when to return to school, and drug dosage based on weight." —Library Journal's Best Books of 2011 (Parenting)
Synopsis
Offering fast answers to questions about 50 common ailments and symptoms, this handbook provides clear guidance on when it would be acceptable to treat symptoms at home and when emergency care is required. Drawn from clinical protocols used in 10,000 practices and 400 nurse-advice call centers throughout the United States and Canada over the past 15 years, the guide focuses on ailments typical to children of all ages, from birth through the teenage years. The reference is organized by affected body area such as head, chest, or abdomen, providing parents with the tools to calmly and competently analyze the situation. The concise, bullet point copy helps readers quickly zone in on the appropriate actionranging from Call 911 Now” and Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours” to Parent Care at Home”and lays out a detailed framework for those administering home care.
About the Author
Barton D. Schmitt: Barton D. Schmitt is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and medical director of the After-Hours Call Center at Children's Hospital Colorado. Dr. Schmitt is the author of Pediatric Telephone Protocols: Office Version, published by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), and Your Child's Health (Bantam Books). Dr Schmitt has received several awards, including the C. Anderson Aldrich Award for contributions in child development and the Education Award for contributions in pediatric education, both from AAP.
Table of Contents
Head or Brain Symptoms
Head Injury
Headache
Eye Symptoms
Eye - Allergy
Eye - Pus or Discharge
Eye - Red Without Pus
Ear Symptoms
Ear - Discharge
Ear - Pulling At or Itchy
Earache
Ear Infection Questions
Nose Symptoms
Colds
Colds: Are Cold Medicines Needed?
Colds: Are Antibiotics Needed?
Hay Fever (Nasal Allergy)
Nosebleed
Sinus Pain or Congestion
Throat Symptoms
Lymph Nodes Swollen
Mouth Injury
Sore Throat
Strep Throat Exposure
Chest or Breathing Symptoms
Asthma Attack
Cough
Croup
Influenza
Abdomen Symptoms
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Diarrhea
Vomiting with Diarrhea
Vomiting without Diarrhea
Genital or Urinary Symptoms
Urination Pain
Vaginal Itching or Irritation
Arm or Leg Symptoms
Arm Injury
Arm Pain
Leg Injury
Leg Pain
Skin - Localized Symptoms
Cuts (Skin Injury)
Immunization Reactions
Puncture Wound
Rash or Redness (Localized) Cause Unknown
Skin Foreign Body (Splinters)
Skin - Widespread Symptoms
Hives
Rash (Widespread) - Cause Unknown
Sunburn
Bites / Stings
Animal Bite
Bee or Yellow Jacket Sting
Insect Bite
Mosquito Bite
Tick Bite
Fever Symptoms
Fever
Fever: Facts versus Myths
Fever: How to Take the Temperature
Infection Exposure Chart
Drug Dosage Tables
Reviewers
Index