My Child Is Sick!: Expert Advice for Managing Common Illnesses and Injuries

Schmitt MD FAAP, Barton D.

ISBN 10: 1581105525 / ISBN 13: 9781581105520

Published by American Academy Of Pediatrics, 2011

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: My Child Is Sick!: Expert Advice for Managing Common Illnesses and Injuries
• Publisher: American Academy Of Pediatrics
• Publication Date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1581105525
• ISBN 13: 9781581105520
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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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 action—ranging 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.