As we head into Spring Break, many children will be playing outdoors, and the most important message I can give families is this: Most childhood injuries can be prevented! With that in mind, please consider the following-injury prevention tips: Apply sunblock frequently — to prevent sunburn now and skin cancer later in life. Always wear a helmet when riding a bike, skateboard or while on the mountain skiing or snowboarding — head trauma is one of … Read More
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Posted by: Tamara Hargens-Bradley in Advocacy, Emergency Medicine, Kids, Parenting, Safety
On: Friday, March 22, 2013
Tags: child safety, child-friendly Emergency Room, David Spiro, Doernbecher Emergency Department, injury prevention, pediatric emergency medicine, pediatric head trauma, poisoning prevention, safety helmet, Spring Break, trampoline safety, window falls prevention
Middle ear infection, or acute otitis media, is one of the most commonly diagnosed infections during the preschool years. If your child develops an upper respiratory infection that lasts for one to three days prior to the onset of ear pain, she may have the beginnings of a middle ear infection. Ear infections are the most common reason for which physicians prescribe antibiotics in children. In the past decade, there has been a significant increase … Read More
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