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intensivist is a medical doctor with advanced training in the care of critically ill people. An ICU ... nurses are highly skilled clinicians who provide all aspects of the critically ill patient's care. They ... 83278;what is intensive care;intensive care;icu

training to care for babies, children, and teens. Surgery may be done at a healthcare provider’s office, a ... and your child’s health. For some surgeries, your child will need to stay in intensive care (ICU) for

. In some children, it may occur without another illness or injury. When Your Child Has ... Pediatric Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)  Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a ... 90907;When Your Child Has Pediatric ARDS;ARDS;pediatric acute respiratory distress syndrome;pulmonary;pulmonology

cancer cells that traveled to the brain from another part of the body. In children, primary tumors are ... treated. Who is at risk for a brain tumor? Brain tumors can occur randomly in children of all

, practice guidelines, and subscription databases; consulting with medical experts; and attending health care ... specialty area(s) - of nutrition, wellness, and health promotion - and with specialized content that

all about caring for your child. This will include information about medicines, activity, follow-up ... person. Liver Transplant for Children What is a liver transplant for children? A liver ... pediatric liver transplant;p02007

clinical care by a pediatric dentist, physician, or other health care professional. Listed in the ... Detailed information on common dental problems and concerns in children Common Dental Problems

*Well Care Visits Ch ... Your Child's Well-Care Visits ... Detailed information on well-care visits for children, including when they should be ... suggested. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises well-care visits at the following ages: Before a ... well care visit;well baby exam;well child exam;p01096

*Moving to Adult Care Teen ... . Health insurance coverage for adult children Under the Affordable Care Act, U.S. children who are ... medicine provider, you may not have to change providers. Family medicine providers see people of all ... adult care;adolescent medicine;61147

have to live a limited lifestyle. All the members of the family are affected by a child's diagnosis ... , the Arthritis Foundation recommends the following dietary guidelines for children with pediatric

Detailed information on orthopedic disorders in children Topic Index The Pediatric ... Types and Maintenance Instructions Sports Injuries Click on the links above to learn more about pediatric orthopedics. ... Pediatric Orthopaedics Team, orthopaedics Evaluation Procedures, orthopaedic Congenital disorders ... disorders, orthopaedic Infectious Disorders, Bone Cancer, Fractures, Crutch Walking, Cast Types, cast care, sports injury

for his or her crib. Most children will move to a bed by age 2. Read more Watch that ... Backpack Load When your children act as if they are carrying the weight of the world on their shoulders

conflict, and other mental health challenges. Children with diabetes and their families are at ... . It also lowers the risk of health problems for them later in life. But most children with diabetes ... 89238;Diabetes and Your Child Tests and Vaccinations;diabetes, tests, pediatric;diabetes, vaccines, pediatric;diabetes, teeth and gum care, pediatric

starts in the liver. It usually affects children less than 3 years of age. About half of all ... . Children with these types of genetic health conditions may benefit from having tests done to check for ... P02728;liver cancer, pediatrics

All children in this age group Oral health risk assessments every 6 months beginning at age 6 ... schedules are mainly for children who don't have special health risks. Health Screening Guidelines ... screening tests;health screening, children;children's health;teen health;preventive medicine;health ... screening, pediatrics;preventive exam, children;preventive exam, pediatrics

: Children younger than 18 months. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) advises that young ... example, video-chatting with family). Children ages 18 to 24 months. If you want to introduce

Understanding Congenital Heart Defects and Transition of Care ... teens transition successfully from pediatric care to adult care. Congenital Heart Defects ... and pregnancy Chronic care Disability End of life Transitioning from pediatric care ... heart pediatric;infant heart defect;aortic stenosis;pulmonary stenosis;bicuspid aortic valve

pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases require clinical care by a physician or other health care ... Detailed information on the most common types of pediatric arthritis and other rheumatic diseases

environment may play a role. Children with this health problem often have a family member with arthritis or ... exam.  This is done by a pediatric eye care provider (ophthalmologist). The exam looks for uveitis ... 90963;When Your Child Has Psoriatic Arthritis;arthritis;children's health;rheumatology;skin rash;thickened nails;pitted nails

to many health problems. For example, when your child is older, they may develop heart, eye, or ... ? Diabetes often runs in families. African American, Latino, Native American, Asian American, and Pacific ... factors, pediatric;prediabetes, prevention, pediatric;prediabetes, resources;parents;primary caregiver ... 89236;Diabetes and Your Child Understanding Prediabetes;prediabetes;pediatric;prediabetes risk