Fever and Sepsis Evaluation in the Neonate (0-28 days) Clinical Pathway Neonates presenting with fever are at high risk of having and/or developing a serious bacterial infection. In addition, neonates can present with extensive HSV disease. Early identification and management is critical for improved outcomes. The AAP released a new clinical practice
Blunt Liver and Spleen Injury Clinical Pathway Blunt abdominal trauma causing liver and/or spleen injury is one of the most common indications for hospital admission for injured children. In 2012, a pediatric trauma consortium, ATOMAC, developed a practice management guideline for blunt liver or spleen injury that is evidence
Suspected Neurosurgical Shunt Malfunction Clinical Pathway Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt insertion remains the mainstay of treatment for hydrocephalus despite a high rate of complications. In the United States alone, more than 30,000 procedures to relieve hydrocephalus are performed every year. The 1-year failure rate for VP shunts had
How Do State Politics Impact Children’s Health? At the State level, officials who hold offices in the executive branch serve the entire state while those in the legislative branch serve smaller districts. In Connecticut, there are six elected officials who hold statewide office in the executive branch including the governor
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Is Your Child Scared to Get Their Vaccine? 13 Tips to Prevent Fear of Needles While vaccines keep us healthy, they’re linked to a genuine fear for one out of five people: “needlephobia.” And that can present some unique challenges when it’s time for annual immunizations. To help your child overcome any fear of needles — or better yet, prevent them from
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7 Ways to Reduce Screen Time By Robert D. Keder, MD: Have you wondered if your child is spending too much time in front of screens? The American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization recommend the following: No screen time at all for kids under 2 except for video chatting One hour of screen time a day for kids 2
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4 Kid-Friendly Spring Recipes and Tips from a Pediatric Nutritionist By Haley Duscha, RDN, CDN: It doesn't have to be an uphill battle to get children to try new things or step out of their comfort zone when it comes to food. Making food a positive experience can go a long way and making new recipes that are exciting and fun can be a great place to start- even for the
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Immigrant and Refugee Health Clinic The Immigrant and Refugee Health Clinic at Connecticut Children’s, Hartford, CT was established by Dr. Melissa Held in January 2018 to provide the initial medical evaluation and management for refugee children up to age 18 years. Our doctors and staff will review available Service/Program
Pediatric Thyroid Center Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Thyroid Center offers exceptional medical care for your child using a multi-disciplinary approach most ideal for the management of rare and complex conditions. This means the care your child receives will be carefully examined by multiple Location
Connecticut Children’s Specialists at Norwalk Hospital Connecticut Children’s Pediatric Care at Norwalk Hospital is a joint service of Connecticut Children’s and Nuvance Health. This alliance provides: 1. Neonatal care to children in the Norwalk area 2. Expanded Emergency Care for Children in Southern Fairfield County The community Service/Program
Running Analysis Program Connecticut Children’s two-dimensional running analysis in Farmington, Connecticut is a comprehensive program consisting of multiple running trials on a Noraxon™ pressure treadmill. The Noraxon treadmill has the ability to capture the force generated from each foot upon landing Article
Oral Health Equals Overall Health By Laura Marin-Ruiz: By: Laura Marin-Ruiz, DDS, MHA The Link Between Oral Health and Overall Health Optimal oral health is essential for overall health and well-being. Poor dental health can have negative effects on a child’s physical, emotional, and social development and has been linked to a range
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Pediatric Residents Address Health Needs of Refugee Children They are among the most vulnerable children we see as patients. They are refugees who have been displaced from their countries due to violence and political unrest. They are seeking to rebuild their lives with their families here in Connecticut, a world away from the countries