Croup Clinical Pathway Croup is the most common infectious cause of upper airway obstruction in children, accounting for 15% of all respiratory tract disease in pediatric practice. 3-5% of all children will get croup at some point in their lives, but only 5-10% of these cases are severe enough to
Skin and Soft Tissue Infection Clinical Pathway Over the years, the increase in resistance to typical antibiotics has changed the approach to the management of skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) in children. In 2014, the Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) updated their SSTIs guidelines. Based on these changes
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Shoulder Injuries Overview The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body. The anatomy of the shoulder, including the muscles and tendons around the shoulder allow for this mobility. The shoulder has three different areas, or joints, called the: glenohumeral joint (the ball and socket) Article
Beyond Open Fetal Surgery: A Spina Bifida Success Story By Timothy Crombleholme, MD: Ester and Samuel met in the Emergency Department at a hospital in Oregon. She was an EMT and he was the Patient Registrar. Ester would bring paperwork to Samuel for the patients she transported via ambulance. Eventually the two began dating, then married. In May of 2022, the
Community Resources Connecticut Children’s board certified physicians and highly trained specialists provide advanced clinical and surgical care to children of all ages. However, the impact we make on healthcare in Connecticut reaches far beyond our walls and into communities across the region
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Limb Deformity Services Limb Deformity Connecticut Children’s Division of Orthopedics specializes in the complex care and treatment of children with limb deformity, using minimally invasive or open surgical methods. We treat a wide range of diagnoses, including: Blount’s disease Limb length inequality Condition
Atrioventricular Canal Defect (Atrioventricular Septal Defect) An atrioventricular canal defect (also known as an atrioventricular septal defect, or an AV canal defect or AV septal defect) is a condition that develops before birth, when the central area of a baby’s heart doesn’t form properly during pregnancy. With this condition, the wall Condition
Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) Hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is a rare birth condition that affects the left side of the heart. It’s one of the most complex heart problems seen in newborns. With HLHS, the heart’s left-sided valves (the aortic valve and the mitral valve) are either too small or didn’t Service/Program
Posterior Urethral Valves (PUV) Program Connecticut Children’s PUV Program is a multidisciplinary effort that combines the expertise of nephrology and urology to address the unique needs of children with PUV and chronic kidney disease. PUV is the most common cause of severe types of urinary tract obstruction. It is Doctor
Brendan Campbell, MD, MPH, FACS Clinical Director, Pediatric Surgery | Director of Trauma | Pediatric Surgical Quality and Safety Officer | Donald W. Hight, MD, Chair for General Pediatric Surgery
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Honoring Women’s History Month with Kids Women’s History Month provides an opportunity to teach children about the tremendous contributions women have made in the United States in a variety of fields, including art, science, medicine, math, education and other areas. At Connecticut Children’s, we honor Women’s History
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Genu Varum (Bowlegs) and Genu Valgum (Knock-Knees) Genu varum (bowlegs) and genu valgum (knock-knees) are two common leg alignment conditions seen in growing children. Bowlegs (genu varum): The child stands with feet together, but their knees stay apart. Knock-knees (genu valgum): The child stands with knees together, but their Article
At the Forefront of Newborn Screening By Debbie Ellis, RN, BSN: By: Debbie Ellis, RN, BSN It’s a tiny prick on a newborn baby’s heel, but it can have a huge impact on the rest of their life. In 2011, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention declared newborn screening one of the 10 greatest public health achievements of the 21st century
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A Team-Focused Strategy to Tackle Tough Topics By Lauren Dominique, MA: By: Lauren Dominique Team members of Connecticut Children’s Office for Community Child Health (the Office) recently embraced an opportunity to participate in a shared reading and discussion group to advance their understanding of the ongoing inequities faced by people of color
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5 Reasons You Might See a Fetal Cardiologist By Raymond P. Lorenzoni, III, MD: Yes. At your 20-week anatomy scan, your Ob/Gyn or maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialist will take detailed images of your baby. During this appointment you may learn your baby is at risk for a heart condition and that you need to see a fetal cardiologist. Connecticut Children