March 30, 2016 | By: Ailene Koffer
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
If your child is hurt, having seizures, or is not responsive, you must call an ambulance. Are you prepared to give all needed information to the responders without missing something? Most people are not.
Let’s look at some ways to make this critical situation go a little smoother.
Most of all, keep calm! Stress and anxiety clutters your thoughts and actions, making it easy to miss something that may be important.
Healthcare decisions should be based on the needs of patients, not their age. Pediatric patients are treated based on their size. The right dose of medicine is determined using their height and weight. Equipment is sized for their safety and comfort.
Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care
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Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support
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Categories: Diagnosis & Health Care, Family Support