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My Child is Sick! Barton D. Schmitt

My Child is Sick! By Barton D. Schmitt

My Child is Sick! by Barton D. Schmitt


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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.

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My Child is Sick! Summary

My Child is Sick!: Expert Advice for Managing Common Illesses and Injuries by Barton D. Schmitt

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 it's 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 they've made the right decision about their child's illness or injury.

My Child is Sick! Reviews

"Those desiring concise, practical guidance will appreciate the straightforward nature of this no-nonsense resource." --"Publishers Weekly"
"Thankfully, all information--including the detailed Home Care Advice--is 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"
"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]
"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"
"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)

About Barton D. Schmitt

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

Additional information

CIN1581105525VG
9781581105520
1581105525
My Child is Sick!: Expert Advice for Managing Common Illesses and Injuries by Barton D. Schmitt
Used - Very Good
Paperback
American Academy of Pediatrics
2011-08-11
308
Winner of Benjamin Franklin Award (Family/Parenting) 2012 Commended for Midwest Book Award (MIPA) (Family/Parenting) 2011 Commended for Midwest Book Award (MIPA) (Family/Parenting) 2012
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