My Child Is Sick

Expert Advice for Managing Common Illnesses and Injuries
Schmitt, Barton D., 1937- (Book - 2011)
My Child Is Sick

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Baker & Taylor
Describes a variety of symptoms and ailments children may develop and offers guidance on acceptable treatments and when emergency care is required.

Independent Publishing Group

Offering fast answers to questions

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Baker & Taylor
Describes a variety of symptoms and ailments children may develop and offers guidance on acceptable treatments and when emergency care is required.

Independent Publishing Group

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.



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Imprint: Elk Grove Village, IL - American Academy of Pediatrics
Pages: 308
ISBN: 9781581105520, 1581105525
Language: English
Notes: "Inside this practical book, you'll find: decision charts to help you determine when to call your child's doctor and when it's safe to treat your child 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 time-frame guidelines as to when to call your child's doctor or 911; in-depth advice for treating symptoms at home, taking the guesswork out of how to make your child feel better"--P. [4] of cover
pt. 1. Head or brain symptoms -- pt. 2. Eye symptoms -- pt. 3. Ear symptoms -- pt. 4. Nose symptoms -- pt. 5. Mouth or throat symptoms -- pt. 6. Chest or breathing symptoms -- pt. 7. Abdomen symptoms -- pt. 8. Genital or urinary symptoms -- pt. 9. Arm or leg symptoms -- pt. 10. Skin, localized symptoms -- pt. 11. Skin, widespread symptoms -- pt. 12. Bites or stings -- pt. 13. Fever symptoms -- pt. 14. Miscellaneous
Includes index
Statement of responsibility: Barton D. Schmitt
Characteristics: xv, 308 p. ;,22 cm.
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