Infant, Premature: A human infant born before 37 weeks of GESTATION.Infant, Newborn: An infant during the first month after birth.Infant, Premature, DiseasesInfant Food: Food processed and manufactured for the nutritional health of children in their first year of life.Infant Care: Care of infants in the home or institution.Infant Formula: Liquid formulations for the nutrition of infants that can substitute for BREAST MILK.Child Welfare: Organized efforts by communities or organizations to improve the health and well-being of the child.Infant Behavior: Any observable response or action of a neonate or infant up through the age of 23 months.Infant Mortality: Postnatal deaths from BIRTH to 365 days after birth in a given population. Postneonatal mortality represents deaths between 28 days and 365 days after birth (as defined by National Center for Health Statistics). Neonatal mortality represents deaths from birth to 27 days after birth.Disabled Children: Children with mental or physical disabilities that interfere with usual activities of daily living and that may require accommodation or intervention.Child Behavior: Any observable response or action of a child from 24 months through 12 years of age. For neonates or children younger than 24 months, INFANT BEHAVIOR is available.Infant, Newborn, Diseases: Diseases of newborn infants present at birth (congenital) or developing within the first month of birth. It does not include hereditary diseases not manifesting at birth or within the first 30 days of life nor does it include inborn errors of metabolism. Both HEREDITARY DISEASES and METABOLISM, INBORN ERRORS are available as general concepts.Sudden Infant Death: The abrupt and unexplained death of an apparently healthy infant under one year of age, remaining unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history. (Pediatr Pathol 1991 Sep-Oct;11(5):677-84)Infant Nutritional Physiological Phenomena: Nutritional physiology of children from birth to 2 years of age.Infant, Very Low Birth Weight: An infant whose weight at birth is less than 1500 grams (3.3 lbs), regardless of gestational age.Infant, Low Birth Weight: An infant having a birth weight of 2500 gm. (5.5 lb.) or less but INFANT, VERY LOW BIRTH WEIGHT is available for infants having a birth weight of 1500 grams (3.3 lb.) or less.Child Psychology: The study of normal and abnormal behavior of children.Breast Feeding: The nursing of an infant at the breast.Child Health Services: Organized services to provide health care for children.Child Rearing: The training or bringing-up of children by parents or parent-substitutes. It is used also for child rearing practices in different societies, at different economic levels, in different ethnic groups, etc. It differs from PARENTING in that in child rearing the emphasis is on the act of training or bringing up the child and the interaction between the parent and child, while parenting emphasizes the responsibility and qualities of exemplary behavior of the parent.Infant Welfare: Organized efforts by communities or organizations to improve the health and well-being of infants.Mothers: Female parents, human or animal.Pregnancy: The status during which female mammals carry their developing young (EMBRYOS or FETUSES) in utero before birth, beginning from FERTILIZATION to BIRTH.Child Behavior Disorders: Disturbances considered to be pathological based on age and stage appropriateness, e.g., conduct disturbances and anaclitic depression. This concept does not include psychoneuroses, psychoses, or personality disorders with fixed patterns.Child, Institutionalized: A child who is receiving long-term in-patient services or who resides in an institutional setting.Child of Impaired Parents: Child with one or more parents afflicted by a physical or mental disorder.Parents: Persons functioning as natural, adoptive, or substitute parents. The heading includes the concept of parenthood as well as preparation for becoming a parent.Infant, Extremely Low Birth Weight: An infant whose weight at birth is less than 1000 grams (2.2 lbs), regardless of GESTATIONAL AGE.Dental Care for Children: The giving of attention to the special dental needs of children, including the prevention of tooth diseases and instruction in dental hygiene and dental health. The dental care may include the services provided by dental specialists.Child, Orphaned: Child who has lost both parents through death or desertion.Gestational Age: The age of the conceptus, beginning from the time of FERTILIZATION. In clinical obstetrics, the gestational age is often estimated as the time from the last day of the last MENSTRUATION which is about 2 weeks before OVULATION and fertilization.Milk, HumanChild Development: The continuous sequential physiological and psychological maturing of an individual from birth up to but not including ADOLESCENCE.Child Language: The language and sounds expressed by a child at a particular maturational stage in development.Age Factors: Age as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or the effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from AGING, a physiological process, and TIME FACTORS which refers only to the passage of time.Bottle Feeding: Use of nursing bottles for feeding. Applies to humans and animals.Child Nutrition Disorders: Disorders caused by nutritional imbalance, either overnutrition or undernutrition, occurring in children ages 2 to 12 years.Infant, Small for Gestational Age: An infant having a birth weight lower than expected for its gestational age.Child Nutritional Physiological Phenomena: Nutritional physiology of children aged 2-12 years.Infant, Extremely Premature: A human infant born before 28 weeks of GESTATION.Risk Factors: An aspect of personal behavior or lifestyle, environmental exposure, or inborn or inherited characteristic, which, on the basis of epidemiologic evidence, is known to be associated with a health-related condition considered important to prevent.Prospective Studies: Observation of a population for a sufficient number of persons over a sufficient number of years to generate incidence or mortality rates subsequent to the selection of the study group.Child Mortality: Number of deaths of children between one year of age to 12 years of age in a given population.Mother-Child Relations: Interaction between a mother and child.Infant Nutrition Disorders: Disorders caused by nutritional imbalance, either overnutrition or undernutrition, occurring in infants ages 1 month to 24 months.Crying: To utter an inarticulate, characteristic sound in order to communicate or express a feeling, or desire for attention.Follow-Up Studies: Studies in which individuals or populations are followed to assess the outcome of exposures, procedures, or effects of a characteristic, e.g., occurrence of disease.Retrospective Studies: Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons.Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical: The transmission of infectious disease or pathogens from one generation to another. It includes transmission in utero or intrapartum by exposure to blood and secretions, and postpartum exposure via breastfeeding.Intensive Care Units, Neonatal: Hospital units providing continuing surveillance and care to acutely ill newborn infants.Prevalence: The total number of cases of a given disease in a specified population at a designated time. It is differentiated from INCIDENCE, which refers to the number of new cases in the population at a given time.Growth: Gradual increase in the number, the size, and the complexity of cells of an individual. Growth generally results in increase in ORGAN WEIGHT; BODY WEIGHT; and BODY HEIGHT.Body Height: The distance from the sole to the crown of the head with body standing on a flat surface and fully extended.Cross-Sectional Studies: Studies in which the presence or absence of disease or other health-related variables are determined in each member of the study population or in a representative sample at one particular time. This contrasts with LONGITUDINAL STUDIES which are followed over a period of time.Parent-Child Relations: The interactions between parent and child.Time Factors: Elements of limited time intervals, contributing to particular results or situations.United StatesInfant Equipment: Equipment and furniture used by infants and babies in the home, car, and play area.Longitudinal Studies: Studies in which variables relating to an individual or group of individuals are assessed over a period of time.Questionnaires: Predetermined sets of questions used to collect data - clinical data, social status, occupational group, etc. The term is often applied to a self-completed survey instrument.Treatment Outcome: Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.Socioeconomic Factors: Social and economic factors that characterize the individual or group within the social structure.Maternal Behavior: The behavior patterns associated with or characteristic of a mother.Language Development: The gradual expansion in complexity and meaning of symbols and sounds as perceived and interpreted by the individual through a maturational and learning process. Stages in development include babbling, cooing, word imitation with cognition, and use of short sentences.Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia: A chronic lung disease developed after OXYGEN INHALATION THERAPY or mechanical ventilation (VENTILATION, MECHANICAL) usually occurring in certain premature infants (INFANT, PREMATURE) or newborn infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RESPIRATORY DISTRESS SYNDROME, NEWBORN). Histologically, it is characterized by the unusual abnormalities of the bronchioles, such as METAPLASIA, decrease in alveolar number, and formation of CYSTS.Respiratory Distress Syndrome, Newborn: A condition of the newborn marked by DYSPNEA with CYANOSIS, heralded by such prodromal signs as dilatation of the alae nasi, expiratory grunt, and retraction of the suprasternal notch or costal margins, mostly frequently occurring in premature infants, children of diabetic mothers, and infants delivered by cesarean section, and sometimes with no apparent predisposing cause.Pediatrics: A medical specialty concerned with maintaining health and providing medical care to children from birth to adolescence.Growth Disorders: Deviations from the average values for a specific age and sex in any or all of the following: height, weight, skeletal proportions, osseous development, or maturation of features. Included here are both acceleration and retardation of growth.Prenatal Exposure Delayed Effects: The consequences of exposing the FETUS in utero to certain factors, such as NUTRITION PHYSIOLOGICAL PHENOMENA; PHYSIOLOGICAL STRESS; DRUGS; RADIATION; and other physical or chemical factors. These consequences are observed later in the offspring after BIRTH.Case-Control Studies: Studies which start with the identification of persons with a disease of interest and a control (comparison, referent) group without the disease. The relationship of an attribute to the disease is examined by comparing diseased and non-diseased persons with regard to the frequency or levels of the attribute in each group.Play and Playthings: Spontaneous or voluntary recreational activities pursued for enjoyment and accessories or equipment used in the activities; includes games, toys, etc.Incidence: The number of new cases of a given disease during a given period in a specified population. It also is used for the rate at which new events occur in a defined population. It is differentiated from PREVALENCE, which refers to all cases, new or old, in the population at a given time.Child Development Disorders, Pervasive: Severe distortions in the development of many basic psychological functions that are not normal for any stage in development. These distortions are manifested in sustained social impairment, speech abnormalities, and peculiar motor movements.Nutritional Status: State of the body in relation to the consumption and utilization of nutrients.Child Custody: The formally authorized guardianship or care of a CHILD.Anthropometry: The technique that deals with the measurement of the size, weight, and proportions of the human or other primate body.Body Weight: The mass or quantity of heaviness of an individual. It is expressed by units of pounds or kilograms.Intensive Care, Neonatal: Continuous care and monitoring of newborn infants with life-threatening conditions, in any setting.Respiratory Sounds: Noises, normal and abnormal, heard on auscultation over any part of the RESPIRATORY TRACT.Hospitals, Pediatric: Special hospitals which provide care for ill children.Asthma: A form of bronchial disorder with three distinct components: airway hyper-responsiveness (RESPIRATORY HYPERSENSITIVITY), airway INFLAMMATION, and intermittent AIRWAY OBSTRUCTION. It is characterized by spasmodic contraction of airway smooth muscle, WHEEZING, and dyspnea (DYSPNEA, PAROXYSMAL).Pregnancy Complications, Infectious: The co-occurrence of pregnancy and an INFECTION. The infection may precede or follow FERTILIZATION.Rural Population: The inhabitants of rural areas or of small towns classified as rural.Developmental Disabilities: Disorders in which there is a delay in development based on that expected for a given age level or stage of development. These impairments or disabilities originate before age 18, may be expected to continue indefinitely, and constitute a substantial impairment. Biological and nonbiological factors are involved in these disorders. (From American Psychiatric Glossary, 6th ed)Child Nutrition Sciences: The study of NUTRITION PROCESSES as well as the components of food, their actions, interaction, and balance in relation to health and disease of children, infants or adolescents.Diarrhea: An increased liquidity or decreased consistency of FECES, such as running stool. Fecal consistency is related to the ratio of water-holding capacity of insoluble solids to total water, rather than the amount of water present. Diarrhea is not hyperdefecation or increased fecal weight.Neonatal Screening: The identification of selected parameters in newborn infants by various tests, examinations, or other procedures. Screening may be performed by clinical or laboratory measures. A screening test is designed to sort out healthy neonates (INFANT, NEWBORN) from those not well, but the screening test is not intended as a diagnostic device, rather instead as epidemiologic.Reference Values: The range or frequency distribution of a measurement in a population (of organisms, organs or things) that has not been selected for the presence of disease or abnormality.Child, Abandoned: A child or adolescent who is deserted by parents or parent substitutes without regard for its future care.Severity of Illness Index: Levels within a diagnostic group which are established by various measurement criteria applied to the seriousness of a patient's disorder.Incubators, Infant: Electrically powered devices that are intended to assist in the maintenance of the thermal balance of infants, principally by controlling the air temperature and humidity in an enclosure. (from UMDNS, 1999)Feces: Excrement from the INTESTINES, containing unabsorbed solids, waste products, secretions, and BACTERIA of the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM.Sex Factors: Maleness or femaleness as a constituent element or influence contributing to the production of a result. It may be applicable to the cause or effect of a circumstance. It is used with human or animal concepts but should be differentiated from SEX CHARACTERISTICS, anatomical or physiological manifestations of sex, and from SEX DISTRIBUTION, the number of males and females in given circumstances.Poverty: A situation in which the level of living of an individual, family, or group is below the standard of the community. It is often related to a specific income level.Fathers: Male parents, human or animal.Schools: Educational institutions.Sucking Behavior: Any suction exerted by the mouth; response of the mammalian infant to draw milk from the breast. Includes sucking on inanimate objects. Not to be used for thumb sucking, which is indexed under fingersucking.Intelligence: The ability to learn and to deal with new situations and to deal effectively with tasks involving abstractions.Logistic Models: Statistical models which describe the relationship between a qualitative dependent variable (that is, one which can take only certain discrete values, such as the presence or absence of a disease) and an independent variable. A common application is in epidemiology for estimating an individual's risk (probability of a disease) as a function of a given risk factor.Apnea: A transient absence of spontaneous respiration.Term Birth: CHILDBIRTH at the end of a normal duration of PREGNANCY, between 37 to 40 weeks of gestation or about 280 days from the first day of the mother's last menstrual period.Language Development Disorders: Conditions characterized by language abilities (comprehension and expression of speech and writing) that are below the expected level for a given age, generally in the absence of an intellectual impairment. These conditions may be associated with DEAFNESS; BRAIN DISEASES; MENTAL DISORDERS; or environmental factors.Autistic Disorder: A disorder beginning in childhood. It is marked by the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interest. Manifestations of the disorder vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. (DSM-V)Regression Analysis: Procedures for finding the mathematical function which best describes the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables. In linear regression (see LINEAR MODELS) the relationship is constrained to be a straight line and LEAST-SQUARES ANALYSIS is used to determine the best fit. In logistic regression (see LOGISTIC MODELS) the dependent variable is qualitative rather than continuously variable and LIKELIHOOD FUNCTIONS are used to find the best relationship. In multiple regression, the dependent variable is considered to depend on more than a single independent variable.Temperament: Predisposition to react to one's environment in a certain way; usually refers to mood changes.Retinopathy of Prematurity: A bilateral retinopathy occurring in premature infants treated with excessively high concentrations of oxygen, characterized by vascular dilatation, proliferation, and tortuosity, edema, and retinal detachment, with ultimate conversion of the retina into a fibrous mass that can be seen as a dense retrolental membrane. Usually growth of the eye is arrested and may result in microophthalmia, and blindness may occur. (Dorland, 27th ed)Enterocolitis, Necrotizing: ENTEROCOLITIS with extensive ulceration (ULCER) and NECROSIS. It is observed primarily in LOW BIRTH WEIGHT INFANT.Diarrhea, Infantile: DIARRHEA occurring in infants from newborn to 24-months old.Congenital Abnormalities: Malformations of organs or body parts during development in utero.Analysis of Variance: A statistical technique that isolates and assesses the contributions of categorical independent variables to variation in the mean of a continuous dependent variable.Family: A social group consisting of parents or parent substitutes and children.Urban Population: The inhabitants of a city or town, including metropolitan areas and suburban areas.Pregnancy Complications: Conditions or pathological processes associated with pregnancy. They can occur during or after pregnancy, and range from minor discomforts to serious diseases that require medical interventions. They include diseases in pregnant females, and pregnancies in females with diseases.Failure to Thrive: A condition of substandard growth or diminished capacity to maintain normal function.IndiaFamily Characteristics: Size and composition of the family.BrazilHeart Defects, Congenital: Developmental abnormalities involving structures of the heart. These defects are present at birth but may be discovered later in life.Early Intervention (Education): Procedures and programs that facilitate the development or skill acquisition in infants and young children who have disabilities, who are at risk for developing disabilities, or who are gifted. It includes programs that are designed to prevent handicapping conditions in infants and young children and family-centered programs designed to affect the functioning of infants and children with special needs. (From Journal of Early Intervention, Editorial, 1989, vol. 13, no. 1, p. 3; A Discursive Dictionary of Health Care, prepared for the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce, 1976)HIV Infections: Includes the spectrum of human immunodeficiency virus infections that range from asymptomatic seropositivity, thru AIDS-related complex (ARC), to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).Seasons: Divisions of the year according to some regularly recurrent phenomena usually astronomical or climatic. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 6th ed)Double-Blind Method: A method of studying a drug or procedure in which both the subjects and investigators are kept unaware of who is actually getting which specific treatment.Motor Skills: Performance of complex motor acts.Environmental Exposure: The exposure to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents in the environment or to environmental factors that may include ionizing radiation, pathogenic organisms, or toxic chemicals.Leukomalacia, Periventricular: Degeneration of white matter adjacent to the CEREBRAL VENTRICLES following cerebral hypoxia or BRAIN ISCHEMIA in neonates. The condition primarily affects white matter in the perfusion zone between superficial and deep branches of the MIDDLE CEREBRAL ARTERY. Clinical manifestations include VISION DISORDERS; CEREBRAL PALSY; PARAPLEGIA; SEIZURES; and cognitive disorders. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1021; Joynt, Clinical Neurology, 1997, Ch4, pp30-1)Age Distribution: The frequency of different ages or age groups in a given population. The distribution may refer to either how many or what proportion of the group. The population is usually patients with a specific disease but the concept is not restricted to humans and is not restricted to medicine.Dietary Supplements: Products in capsule, tablet or liquid form that provide dietary ingredients, and that are intended to be taken by mouth to increase the intake of nutrients. Dietary supplements can include macronutrients, such as proteins, carbohydrates, and fats; and/or MICRONUTRIENTS, such as VITAMINS; MINERALS; and PHYTOCHEMICALS.Gastroenteritis: INFLAMMATION of any segment of the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT from ESOPHAGUS to RECTUM. Causes of gastroenteritis are many including genetic, infection, HYPERSENSITIVITY, drug effects, and CANCER.Developing Countries: Countries in the process of change with economic growth, that is, an increase in production, per capita consumption, and income. The process of economic growth involves better utilization of natural and human resources, which results in a change in the social, political, and economic structures.Kenya: A republic in eastern Africa, south of ETHIOPIA, west of SOMALIA with TANZANIA to its south, and coastline on the Indian Ocean. Its capital is Nairobi.Reproducibility of Results: The statistical reproducibility of measurements (often in a clinical context), including the testing of instrumentation or techniques to obtain reproducible results. The concept includes reproducibility of physiological measurements, which may be used to develop rules to assess probability or prognosis, or response to a stimulus; reproducibility of occurrence of a condition; and reproducibility of experimental results.Prenatal Care: Care provided the pregnant woman in order to prevent complications, and decrease the incidence of maternal and prenatal mortality.Bronchiolitis: Inflammation of the BRONCHIOLES.Vaccination: Administration of vaccines to stimulate the host's immune response. This includes any preparation intended for active immunological prophylaxis.Obesity: A status with BODY WEIGHT that is grossly above the acceptable or desirable weight, usually due to accumulation of excess FATS in the body. The standards may vary with age, sex, genetic or cultural background. In the BODY MASS INDEX, a BMI greater than 30.0 kg/m2 is considered obese, and a BMI greater than 40.0 kg/m2 is considered morbidly obese (MORBID OBESITY).BangladeshAcute Disease: Disease having a short and relatively severe course.Milk: The white liquid secreted by the mammary glands. It contains proteins, sugar, lipids, vitamins, and minerals.Premature Birth: CHILDBIRTH before 37 weeks of PREGNANCY (259 days from the first day of the mother's last menstrual period, or 245 days after FERTILIZATION).Risk Assessment: The qualitative or quantitative estimation of the likelihood of adverse effects that may result from exposure to specified health hazards or from the absence of beneficial influences. (Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 1988)Aid to Families with Dependent Children: Financial assistance provided by the government to indigent families with dependent children who meet certain requirements as defined by the Social Security Act, Title IV, in the U.S.Anemia, Iron-Deficiency: Anemia characterized by decreased or absent iron stores, low serum iron concentration, low transferrin saturation, and low hemoglobin concentration or hematocrit value. The erythrocytes are hypochromic and microcytic and the iron binding capacity is increased.Multivariate Analysis: A set of techniques used when variation in several variables has to be studied simultaneously. In statistics, multivariate analysis is interpreted as any analytic method that allows simultaneous study of two or more dependent variables.Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity: A behavior disorder originating in childhood in which the essential features are signs of developmentally inappropriate inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity. Although most individuals have symptoms of both inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity, one or the other pattern may be predominant. The disorder is more frequent in males than females. Onset is in childhood. Symptoms often attenuate during late adolescence although a minority experience the full complement of symptoms into mid-adulthood. (From DSM-V)Linear Models: Statistical models in which the value of a parameter for a given value of a factor is assumed to be equal to a + bx, where a and b are constants. The models predict a linear regression.Prone Position: The posture of an individual lying face down.Hospitalization: The confinement of a patient in a hospital.Intelligence Tests: Standardized tests that measure the present general ability or aptitude for intellectual performance.Cognition: Intellectual or mental process whereby an organism obtains knowledge.Beds: Equipment on which one may lie and sleep, especially as used to care for the hospital patient.Fever: An abnormal elevation of body temperature, usually as a result of a pathologic process.Asphyxia Neonatorum: Respiratory failure in the newborn. (Dorland, 27th ed)Pregnancy Outcome: Results of conception and ensuing pregnancy, including LIVE BIRTH; STILLBIRTH; SPONTANEOUS ABORTION; INDUCED ABORTION. The outcome may follow natural or artificial insemination or any of the various ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNIQUES, such as EMBRYO TRANSFER or FERTILIZATION IN VITRO.Bronchiolitis, Viral: An acute inflammatory disease of the lower RESPIRATORY TRACT, caused by paramyxoviruses, occurring primarily in infants and young children; the viruses most commonly implicated are PARAINFLUENZA VIRUS TYPE 3; RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUS, HUMAN; and METAPNEUMOVIRUS.Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections: Pneumovirus infections caused by the RESPIRATORY SYNCYTIAL VIRUSES. Humans and cattle are most affected but infections in goats and sheep have been reported.Maternal-Fetal Exchange: Exchange of substances between the maternal blood and the fetal blood at the PLACENTA via PLACENTAL CIRCULATION. The placental barrier excludes microbial or viral transmission.Intensive Care Units, Pediatric: Hospital units providing continuous surveillance and care to acutely ill infants and children. Neonates are excluded since INTENSIVE CARE UNITS, NEONATAL is available.Sleep: A readily reversible suspension of sensorimotor interaction with the environment, usually associated with recumbency and immobility.Foster Home Care: Families who care for neglected children or patients unable to care for themselves.Weight Gain: Increase in BODY WEIGHT over existing weight.Caregivers: Persons who provide care to those who need supervision or assistance in illness or disability. They may provide the care in the home, in a hospital, or in an institution. Although caregivers include trained medical, nursing, and other health personnel, the concept also refers to parents, spouses, or other family members, friends, members of the clergy, teachers, social workers, fellow patients.Maternal Welfare: Organized efforts by communities or organizations to improve the health and well-being of the mother.Body Mass Index: An indicator of body density as determined by the relationship of BODY WEIGHT to BODY HEIGHT. BMI=weight (kg)/height squared (m2). BMI correlates with body fat (ADIPOSE TISSUE). Their relationship varies with age and gender. For adults, BMI falls into these categories: below 18.5 (underweight); 18.5-24.9 (normal); 25.0-29.9 (overweight); 30.0 and above (obese). (National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)Statistics, Nonparametric: A class of statistical methods applicable to a large set of probability distributions used to test for correlation, location, independence, etc. In most nonparametric statistical tests, the original scores or observations are replaced by another variable containing less information. An important class of nonparametric tests employs the ordinal properties of the data. Another class of tests uses information about whether an observation is above or below some fixed value such as the median, and a third class is based on the frequency of the occurrence of runs in the data. (From McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed, p1284; Corsini, Concise Encyclopedia of Psychology, 1987, p764-5)Ethnic Groups: A group of people with a common cultural heritage that sets them apart from others in a variety of social relationships.Adoption: Voluntary acceptance of a child of other parents to be as one's own child, usually with legal confirmation.Motor Skills Disorders: Marked impairments in the development of motor coordination such that the impairment interferes with activities of daily living. (From DSM-V)Food, Fortified: Any food that has been supplemented with essential nutrients either in quantities that are greater than those present normally, or which are not present in the food normally. Fortified food includes also food to which various nutrients have been added to compensate for those removed by refinement or processing. (From Segen, Dictionary of Modern Medicine, 1992)Wounds and Injuries: Damage inflicted on the body as the direct or indirect result of an external force, with or without disruption of structural continuity.Nasopharynx: The top portion of the pharynx situated posterior to the nose and superior to the SOFT PALATE. The nasopharynx is the posterior extension of the nasal cavities and has a respiratory function.Object Attachment: Emotional attachment to someone or something in the environment.Dental Caries: Localized destruction of the tooth surface initiated by decalcification of the enamel followed by enzymatic lysis of organic structures and leading to cavity formation. If left unchecked, the cavity may penetrate the enamel and dentin and reach the pulp.Immunization Schedule: Schedule giving optimum times usually for primary and/or secondary immunization.Malnutrition: An imbalanced nutritional status resulted from insufficient intake of nutrients to meet normal physiological requirement.Sensitivity and Specificity: Binary classification measures to assess test results. Sensitivity or recall rate is the proportion of true positives. Specificity is the probability of correctly determining the absence of a condition. (From Last, Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)Jaundice, Neonatal: Yellow discoloration of the SKIN; MUCOUS MEMBRANE; and SCLERA in the NEWBORN. It is a sign of NEONATAL HYPERBILIRUBINEMIA. Most cases are transient self-limiting (PHYSIOLOGICAL NEONATAL JAUNDICE) occurring in the first week of life, but some can be a sign of pathological disorders, particularly LIVER DISEASES.Odds Ratio: The ratio of two odds. The exposure-odds ratio for case control data is the ratio of the odds in favor of exposure among cases to the odds in favor of exposure among noncases. The disease-odds ratio for a cohort or cross section is the ratio of the odds in favor of disease among the exposed to the odds in favor of disease among the unexposed. The prevalence-odds ratio refers to an odds ratio derived cross-sectionally from studies of prevalent cases.Social Class: A stratum of people with similar position and prestige; includes social stratification. Social class is measured by criteria such as education, occupation, and income.Social Environment: The aggregate of social and cultural institutions, forms, patterns, and processes that influence the life of an individual or community.Fetal Blood: Blood of the fetus. Exchange of nutrients and waste between the fetal and maternal blood occurs via the PLACENTA. The cord blood is blood contained in the umbilical vessels (UMBILICAL CORD) at the time of delivery.Respiration, Artificial: Any method of artificial breathing that employs mechanical or non-mechanical means to force the air into and out of the lungs. Artificial respiration or ventilation is used in individuals who have stopped breathing or have RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY to increase their intake of oxygen (O2) and excretion of carbon dioxide (CO2).Learning Disorders: Conditions characterized by a significant discrepancy between an individual's perceived level of intellect and their ability to acquire new language and other cognitive skills. These disorders may result from organic or psychological conditions. Relatively common subtypes include DYSLEXIA, DYSCALCULIA, and DYSGRAPHIA.Colic: A clinical syndrome with intermittent abdominal pain characterized by sudden onset and cessation that is commonly seen in infants. It is usually associated with obstruction of the INTESTINES; of the CYSTIC DUCT; or of the URINARY TRACT.Tobacco Smoke Pollution: Contamination of the air by tobacco smoke.EnglandHousing: Living facilities for humans.Maternal Exposure: Exposure of the female parent, human or animal, to potentially harmful chemical, physical, or biological agents in the environment or to environmental factors that may include ionizing radiation, pathogenic organisms, or toxic chemicals that may affect offspring. It includes pre-conception maternal exposure.Morbidity: The proportion of patients with a particular disease during a given year per given unit of population.Diet: Regular course of eating and drinking adopted by a person or animal.Overweight: A status with BODY WEIGHT that is above certain standard of acceptable or desirable weight. In the scale of BODY MASS INDEX, overweight is defined as having a BMI of 25.0-29.9 kg/m2. Overweight may or may not be due to increases in body fat (ADIPOSE TISSUE), hence overweight does not equal "over fat".Ductus Arteriosus, Patent: A congenital heart defect characterized by the persistent opening of fetal DUCTUS ARTERIOSUS that connects the PULMONARY ARTERY to the descending aorta (AORTA, DESCENDING) allowing unoxygenated blood to bypass the lung and flow to the PLACENTA. Normally, the ductus is closed shortly after birth.Feeding Behavior: Behavioral responses or sequences associated with eating including modes of feeding, rhythmic patterns of eating, and time intervals.Videotape Recording: Recording of visual and sometimes sound signals on magnetic tape.Enteral Nutrition: Nutritional support given via the alimentary canal or any route connected to the gastrointestinal system (i.e., the enteral route). This includes oral feeding, sip feeding, and tube feeding using nasogastric, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy tubes.Language Tests: Tests designed to assess language behavior and abilities. They include tests of vocabulary, comprehension, grammar and functional use of language, e.g., Development Sentence Scoring, Receptive-Expressive Emergent Language Scale, Parsons Language Sample, Utah Test of Language Development, Michigan Language Inventory and Verbal Language Development Scale, Illinois Test of Psycholinguistic Abilities, Northwestern Syntax Screening Test, Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test, Ammons Full-Range Picture Vocabulary Test, and Assessment of Children's Language Comprehension.Adaptation, Psychological: A state of harmony between internal needs and external demands and the processes used in achieving this condition. (From APA Thesaurus of Psychological Index Terms, 8th ed)MexicoFamily Health: The health status of the family as a unit including the impact of the health of one member of the family on the family as a unit and on individual family members; also, the impact of family organization or disorganization on the health status of its members.Cohort Studies: Studies in which subsets of a defined population are identified. These groups may or may not be exposed to factors hypothesized to influence the probability of the occurrence of a particular disease or other outcome. Cohorts are defined populations which, as a whole, are followed in an attempt to determine distinguishing subgroup characteristics.Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine: A vaccine consisting of DIPHTHERIA TOXOID; TETANUS TOXOID; and whole-cell PERTUSSIS VACCINE. The vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough.Maternal Age: The age of the mother in PREGNANCY.
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Toddlers14
- Infants and toddlers in DKA may be misdiagnosed as having pneumonia, reactive airways disease (asthma), or bronchiolitis and therefore treated with glucocorticoids and/or sympathomimetic agents that only compound and exacerbate the metabolic derangements. (diabetesjournals.org)
- Child care facilities can promote the healthy physical development of infants and toddlers in a safe, supervised environment where constructive play is encouraged and modeled. (livestrong.com)
- A well-trained caregiver recognizes that infants and toddlers need both indoor and outdoor play opportunities. (livestrong.com)
- Play is the primary medium for physical development in infants and toddlers. (livestrong.com)
- The first Feeding Infants and Toddlers Study (FITS), a comprehensive assessment of food and nutrient intakes of infants and toddlers, found that almost 30 percent of infants were fed complementary foods before the age of 4 months, when infants should be consuming only breast milk or formula (Briefel et al. (nih.gov)
- 2004). Nonjuice fruit and vegetable consumption was low, with approximately 30 percent of infants and toddlers consuming no fruits or vegetables (Fox et al. (nih.gov)
- Rethinking attachment: Fostering positive relationships between infants, toddlers and their primary caregivers. (springer.com)
- Giving infants and toddlers and head start: Getting policies in sync with knowledge. (springer.com)
- The schedule for preventive care visits for infants and toddlers is closely tied to the immunization schedule set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (ndnr.com)
- We see Newborn Critical Care Center graduates, as well as babies and toddlers from other hospitals throughout North Carolina upon referral by their community health provider. (uncchildrens.org)
- In accordance with this recommendation, the following dental checklist for infants and toddlers has been provided by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. (canyonlakedentist.com)
- In order to provide the most focused care possible, Holmdel Preschool cares for infants from ages 6 weeks to 12 months in one dedicated room while toddlers aged 13 to 24 months have their own room. (holmdelpreschool.com)
- It is recommended for all infants and toddlers after their first UTI with a fever. (healthychildren.org)
- We offer a line of earth-friendly oral care products for infants and toddlers. (earthsbest.com)
Adolescents12
- 4 ) Whereas delay in diagnosis is the major cause of DKA in previously unrecognized disease in younger children, omission of insulin is the leading cause of recurrent DKA, most prevalent among adolescents. (diabetesjournals.org)
- In addition to our parental instincts, consider that the welfare of our children and adolescents is no less than the welfare of our future. (chiro.org)
- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry ( AAPD ) recognizes that although the prevalence of destructive forms of periodontal disease is low among children and adolescents, this population can develop several forms of periodontal diseases and conditions most frequently associated with an underlying systemic or immunologic disorder. (aapd.org)
- AHPRA and the Chiropractic Board, should be banning any treatment of children and adolescents under the age of 16, 17, until the evidence is available that shows that there may be some effect,' Bauert says. (chiro.org)
- Decision-Making Principles for the Care of Infants, Children and Adolescents with Intersex Conditions resource is for use by Victorian hospitals responsible for the healthcare of infants, children and adolescents with intersex conditions. (vic.gov.au)
- Why is developmental assessment essential in the provision of primary care for infants, children, and adolescents, and what are the essential components of this assessment on the basis of a child's age? (coursehero.com)
- One year of experience working with children, adolescents or young adults in a health care setting or child care setting. (simplyhired.com)
- This means our providers are specifically trained to recognize the unique developmental and physiological aspects of infants, children and adolescents with skin disorders. (ohsu.edu)
- The Primary Care Clinic at Hall Health provides comprehensive acute and chronic care to all members of the community, including newborns, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. (washington.edu)
- Providing comprehensive pediatric care for infants, children, and adolescents. (mendakotapeds.com)
- DescriptionThis ebook Palliative Care for Infants, Children, and Adolescents: A is ill-gotten description of new Solutions and able products reviewed to valid young citizens. (mantrailer-hesselberg.de)
- terms requested as a free ebook Palliative Care for Infants, Children, and Adolescents: A Practical, but is somewhat updated to become the other complicated examination to take, to use, and to See the latest poltergeists and the most Location-based topics considered to disparity limits. (mantrailer-hesselberg.de)
Child's22
- Family Home Care boxes better prepare families to cope with their child's care in special situations. (google.com)
- Understanding the structure of baby teeth allows you to properly care for your child's mouth. (colgate.com)
- Many dentists recommend an initial visit before the child's first birthday to make sure teeth and gums are cared for and cleaned properly. (colgate.com)
- Regular appointments with a child's primary care provider are essential to a child's health -- particularly in the first two years of life, when growth and development need close monitoring and the majority of vaccinations are given. (go.com)
- Proper care of a child's baby teeth (also known as primary teeth) is very important as these teeth hold space for the future permanent teeth. (rochester.edu)
- If you are concerned with your child's development or changes in behavior, our Child Diagnostic Clinic is here to help. (carle.org)
- The easiest way to do this is to sit down, place the child's head in your lap or lay the child on a dressing table or the floor. (dentists4kids.com)
- By filling the sippy cup with liquids that contain sugar (including milk, fruit juice, sports drinks, etc.) and allowing a child to drink from it throughout the day, it soaks the child's teeth in cavity causing bacteria. (dentists4kids.com)
- 2 Parents who choose naturopathic care for their children instead of allopathic pediatric care are motivated by a desire for a more holistic approach, wanting more time and attention from their child's pediatrician, as well as opting for an alternative vaccination schedule. (ndnr.com)
- Your child's health care provider can tell you how much. (medlineplus.gov)
- When parents/guardians enroll a child in a licensed child care centre , the operator of the centre will ask them to complete the Licensed Child Care Entry Immunization Questionnaire and provide a copy of the child's immunization record to the child care. (swpublichealth.ca)
- Contact your child's doctor/health care provider to obtain immunization records or to make an appointment to receive the required immunization(s). (swpublichealth.ca)
- Once you receive the information and/or your child is immunized, report your child's vaccines to Public Health . (swpublichealth.ca)
- In our Bright Baby infant program, emphasis is placed on the child's physical needs, such as feeding and diapering, as well as interpersonal interaction. (childcarenetwork.com)
- Enrollment in the infant room may be extended based on a child's developmental needs. (childcarenetwork.com)
- Call your child's doctor or go to the hospital immediately if your child shows signs of dehydration. (healthline.com)
- Call your child's doctor right away if you think your child is dehydrated. (healthline.com)
- Get a head start on your child's dental care, so they are set up with the tools and habits for healthy teeth in the future! (kidshealthyteeth.com)
- This is the perfect time to start consulting with a pediatric dentist about how to best take care of your child's teeth. (kidshealthyteeth.com)
- A new study reveals that many parents partake in infant feeding and activity behaviors that increase a child's risk for obesity later in life. (psychcentral.com)
- Fundamentals of Children's Anatomy andPhysiology provides child nursing students and registerednurses with a succinct but complete overview of the structure andfunction of the child's body, plus clinical applicationsthroughout to demonstrate how the concepts relate to real-lifenursing. (usakochan.net)
- Most retailers provide sizing charts based on a child's weight, height, or both, and the child's weight and height percentile may also be used for properly sizing clothing for the infant. (wikipedia.org)
Newborn16
- Newborn & Infant Nursing Reviews, 8 (4), 180-186. (springer.com)
- Newborn & Infant Nursing Reviews, 8 (4), 173-179. (springer.com)
- Newborn & Infant Nursing Reviews, 8 (4), 187-193. (springer.com)
- His family credits his turnaround to CHOP's Newborn and Infant Chronic Lung Disease Program. (chop.edu)
- Nasal High-Flow Therapy for Newborn Infants in Special Care Nurseries. (edu.au)
- As the name implies, the Women & Infants Center emphasizes the special bond between families, mothers and their babies," said Barbara Warner, MD, the division chief of newborn medicine at St. Louis Children's Hospital. (barnesjewish.org)
- The one-year old Barnes-Jewish Parkview Tower and expanded Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at St. Louis Children's Hospital are the cornerstone of the Women & Infants Center. (barnesjewish.org)
- Mother's GWG, newborn anthropometry or infant weight gain did not differ significantly between the groups. (uta.fi)
- Born 99 days premature, 19-month-old Clara spent her first five months in our Newborn Critical Care Center, earning her the loving nickname "Grandma. (uncchildrens.org)
- The B.C. government is launching a plan to give infants in government care better access to breastfeeding by keeping them close to their mothers, following an acrimonious court case involving an Indigenous mother and her apprehended newborn. (cbc.ca)
- The report comes after a B.C. Supreme Court ruling in February that gave an Indigenous mother daily access to her newborn child. (cbc.ca)
- Bernard Richard, B.C.'s Representative for Children and Youth, has criticized the apprehension of a newborn baby from the Huu-ay-aht First Nations. (cbc.ca)
- Most infants born at 35 to 37 weeks gestation are relatively healthy, and they often have only brief hospital stays in normal newborn nurseries. (partners4kids.com)
- Depending on the gestational age, the prenatal care and the delivery, the newborn can present in a variety of ways. (coursera.org)
- After learning about how to assess and manage the newborn, we will move on to the wide and wild world of kids, along with some tips and tricks for getting the info you need without all the tears. (coursera.org)
- This is because a healthy newborn infant lung's are able to contain a sufficient amount of air plus a reserve. (wikipedia.org)
Pediatrics10
- In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a recommendation to place all healthy infants in the supine or side position for sleep, because the prone infant sleep position is associated with an increased risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). (aappublications.org)
- 2 In 1994, a national public education campaign, Back to Sleep, was launched through a coalition of the US Public Health Service, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs, and the SIDS Alliance. (aappublications.org)
- Infants and children younger than 2 years of age are considered together because dietary guidance for this group relies on recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP, 2009). (nih.gov)
- The goal was to evaluate, through an American Academy of Pediatrics demonstration project, the effectiveness of a curriculum and train-the-trainer model in changing child care providers' behaviors regarding safe infant sleep practices. (aappublications.org)
- Provider awareness of the American Academy of Pediatrics infant supine sleep position recommendation increased from 59.7% (both groups) to 64.8% (control) and 80.5% (intervention). (aappublications.org)
- Carle Pediatrics offers a weekend sick child walk-in clinic at Carle Champaign on Curtis. (carle.org)
- The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) all recommend establishing a "Dental Home" for your child by one year of age. (dentists4kids.com)
- The American Academy of Pediatrics and the Bright Futures promotion suggest myriad screening recommendations and topics to be discussed at each well-child visit, with the goals of promoting health, detecting illness, and counseling parents on preventing future illnesses. (ndnr.com)
- According to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association, kid's dental care should begin at the age of one and should continue every six months. (allsmileskids.com)
- In this course, we will cover some of the highest-stress patient populations: pregnant patients and kids, also known as pediatrics. (coursera.org)
Sudden infant d6
- The incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the United States has decreased with decreased prone sleeping. (aappublications.org)
- A sudden infant death syndrome risk reduction curriculum using a train-the-trainer model is effective in improving the knowledge and practices of child care providers. (aappublications.org)
- Continued education of parents, expanded training efforts, and statewide regulations, mandates, and monitoring are critical to ongoing efforts to decrease further the risk of sudden infant death syndrome in child care. (aappublications.org)
- Evaluation of child care practice factors that affect the occurrence of sudden infant death syndrome: Interview conducted by public health nurses. (biomedsearch.com)
- We examined the child-rearing environmental factors that affect the occurrence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) using a nationwide survey. (biomedsearch.com)
- Excessive thermal insulation has been associated with an increased incidence of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). (wikipedia.org)
Newborns5
- A new recommendation that infants with typical head size, normal ultrasounds, and a normal physical exam born to mothers who traveled to or lived in areas with Zika do not require any special care beyond what is routinely provided to newborns. (cdc.gov)
- In an open prospective study the pharmacokinetics of piritramide were investigated in four groups: newborns (NB, age: 1-28 days) ( n =8), infants 1 (IF1, age: 2-4 months) ( n =7), infants 2 (IF2, age: 5-12 months) ( n =14) and young children (YC, age: 2-4 years) ( n =10). (springer.com)
- Newborns showed a high initial concentration and a distinct prolongation of the elimination half-life of piritramide compared to infants, young children and adults. (springer.com)
- Well-child exams for newborns through the teen years. (washington.edu)
- You will learn a progression of interventions to help with your care of newborns. (coursera.org)
Pregnancy9
- On October 20, 2017, CDC released updated interim clinical guidance for healthcare providers caring for infants born to mothers with possible Zika virus infection during pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
- For infants without birth defects consistent with congenital Zika syndrome born to mothers with laboratory evidence of possible Zika virus infection during pregnancy, an ophthalmologist should perform an eye examination. (cdc.gov)
- For infants without birth defects consistent with congenital Zika syndrome born to mothers with exposure to Zika virus but no laboratory evidence of Zika virus infection during pregnancy, further testing for Zika virus and clinical evaluation are not recommended. (cdc.gov)
- All infants born to mothers with possible exposure to Zika virus during pregnancy should receive a standard evaluation at birth and at each well-child visit. (cdc.gov)
- Testing is recommended for infants with birth defects consistent with congenital Zika syndrome born to mothers with possible Zika virus exposure during pregnancy (regardless of the mother's Zika virus testing results) and for infants without birth defects consistent with congenital Zika syndrome who were born to mothers with laboratory evidence of possible Zika virus infection during pregnancy. (cdc.gov)
- Here we report the effects of antenatal dietary and physical activity counselling on pregnancy and infant weight gain outcomes. (uta.fi)
- There has been a growing incidence of maternal mortality, where the number of women due to pregnancy complication and child mortality, where infants die due to premature births and other childhood diseases under the age of five years in India. (medindia.net)
- It has been estimated that 55,000 women die every year due to preventable pregnancy complications and 1.32 million children die under the age of five every year in India. (medindia.net)
- Some women may request delivery before 39 weeks of gestation when neither the mother nor the infant is at risk if the pregnancy is allowed to progress. (nih.gov)
Babies12
- A natural thrush treatment for babies, when used with your doctor's recommended treatment plan, may help your child heal from the fungal infection. (colgate.com)
- While most babies don't start getting teeth until they are 6 months old, infant dental care is important from the very beginning. (colgate.com)
- How many HIV-seropositive boarder babies are there in hospitals awaiting foster care placements? (hhs.gov)
- Among the issues investigated are boarder babies, recruitment and retention of foster parents, enrollment of foster care children in experimental trials, services and training, testing for HIV. (hhs.gov)
- 1 ] Material continues to be published in 2016 in mainstream media which calls this practice into question, as reported by Arnold on the Australian Broadcasting Commission (ABC) that Doctors speak out against chiropractors treating children and Medew in the Sydney Morning Herald (SMH) that Doctors at war with chiropractors over treatment of babies and children. (chiro.org)
- 12 We hypothesized that the pharmacokinetics of propofol in neonates and young babies might be substantially altered compared with older infants and children and that these differences may be clinically important. (asahq.org)
- Within a culturally affirming environment and honoring the unique history of African-American women, Black Infant Health (BIH) aims to help women have healthy babies. (ca.gov)
- Such habits frequently help many children and babies to fall asleep. (allsmileskids.com)
- Each infant classroom is designed to develop physical, emotional, social and cognitive skills for babies between the ages of six weeks and twelve months. (childcarenetwork.com)
- Social workers will be given updated directives on keeping mothers and infants together, plus new guidelines on promoting breastfeeding when babies are placed in care. (cbc.ca)
- All babies in intensive care nurseries have their heart rates, breathing, and, in some cases, blood pressure monitored continuously. (partners4kids.com)
- Did you know there are wide variations in nipple flow rates among various brands available for parents to purchase for feeding their babies after discharge from the neonatal intensive care unit? (lww.com)
Among infants2
- The purpose of this research brief is to examine patterns of primary child care arrangements among infants approximately 9 months of age, comparing those in households at or below 150% of the poverty threshold to those in households above 150% of the poverty threshold. (childtrends.org)
- Although finger and pacifier habits are quite common among infants and young children, such habits on a prolonged basis can affect the alignment of the teeth and the proper growth of the mouth. (allsmileskids.com)
Centers5
- Extrapolating from Census Bureau data, ∼7% of SIDS should occur in organized child care settings (ie, child care centers or family child care homes). (aappublications.org)
- Participating licensed child care centers and family child care homes were assigned randomly to intervention and control groups. (aappublications.org)
- Child care quality: Centers and home settings that serve poor families. (springer.com)
- See the Best Day Care Centers & Nurseries in other cities. (bizvotes.com)
- In partnership with the Vermont Department of Health, Vermont community hospital birthing centers, and The University of Vermont Medical Center, the VRPHP project is a high-quality academic health care resource for education, skills competencies, and quality improvement in perinatal health care. (uvm.edu)
Neonates5
- 6-8 While there are limited data on the kinetics of propofol in well children, 9-11 even less is known of the kinetics in critically ill neonates and infants. (asahq.org)
- After obtaining local ethics committee approval and written informed parental consent, we studied 21 neonates and children up to the age of 12 yr requiring sedation and ventilation following cardiac surgery or for single organ failure. (asahq.org)
- Because of anatomic characteristics (small airway diameter) and specific respiratory mechanics (high resistance and low compliance) and because they often suffer from infectious airway diseases, neonates, infants, and small children are prone to respiratory failure and possibly require respiratory support via mechanical ventilation despite their youth. (rcjournal.com)
- Question Is the implementation of an unplanned extubation (UE) bundle, as part of a national quality improvement initiative, associated with a reduction in UEs in critically ill neonates, infants, and children? (jamanetwork.com)
- Findings In this quality improvement study of neonates, infants, and children from 43 participating children's hospitals, use of the UE bundle was associated with a 24.1% reduction in UEs. (jamanetwork.com)
Dental care6
- Does My Child Need Infant Dental Care? (colgate.com)
- It is a common misconception that parents should wait for baby teeth to appear before learning about infant dental care. (colgate.com)
- As your little one develops teeth, infant dental care is imperative. (colgate.com)
- When should dental care begin? (rochester.edu)
- Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin by one year of age, with a dental check-up at least twice each year for most children. (rochester.edu)
- Following a few important kid's dental care tips can provide your child with the best opportunity for achieving a beautiful, healthy smile. (allsmileskids.com)
Congenital5
- For infants with birth defects consistent with congenital Zika syndrome, healthcare providers should monitor for an expanded listed of potential problems. (cdc.gov)
- For infants who are recommended to receive testing for congenital Zika virus infection, concurrent Zika virus RNA nucleic acid testing (NAT) of serum and urine and Zika virus IgM testing of serum should be performed within a few days after birth, if possible. (cdc.gov)
- Use these tools to guide evaluation and testing of infants with possible congenital Zika virus infection. (cdc.gov)
- In this Medscape video, CDC expert, Dr. Cynthia Moore, discusses CDC guidance for caring for infants with congenital Zika exposure. (cdc.gov)
- Clothing was responsible for an increased incidence of congenital hip dislocation (CDH) in Japanese infants. (wikipedia.org)
Possible Zika Virus Infection1
- CDC has updated its interim guidelines for healthcare providers who care for infants and children with possible Zika virus infection. (cdc.gov)
Adults11
- Guidance for testing and clinical management of infants and children with postnatal Zika virus infection is in line with testing and clinical management recommendations for adults. (cdc.gov)
- Generally, dental exams and cleanings are recommended every 6 months for children and adults. (rochester.edu)
- Based on what we know now, Zika virus disease in children, as for adults, is usually mild. (cdc.gov)
- Just take a look at the ACE study ( Adverse Childhood Experiences ) which estimates that 2/3 of American adults had adverse experiences as children that are negatively affecting their health and wellbeing. (psychologytoday.com)
- Just as it is for adults, good oral hygiene and a well-balanced diet are good for children. (childrenandteendentalal.com)
- Our airport staff will facilitate the allocation of seats for children under the age of 14 with accompanying adults during check-in in accordance with Canadian Law if seating hasn't already been pre-allocated. (airnewzealand.co.nz)
- It's important to note that over-the-counter medications used to treat diarrhea in adults shouldn't be given to infants or children. (healthline.com)
- Children are in a safe and familiar environment and will know the adults involved in providing care. (holmdelpreschool.com)
- You have already learned about all of the caring for adults in the prehospital setting and for the freshly born baby. (coursera.org)
- As you will see in the coming videos, there's a lot of overlap between the care of adults and children. (coursera.org)
- However, listening to many prehospital providers with some experience, you will quickly realize that taking care of sick kids, feels very different than taking care of sick adults. (coursera.org)
Preterm infant2
- Anyone who has had a previous preterm infant is at a "high risk" of having another preterm infant. (partners4kids.com)
- This project developed and implemented practice changes that would potentially decrease the rate of late preterm infant (34+0 and 36+6 weeks gestation) births and ensure high quality care for those infants. (uvm.edu)
Intensive Care6
- Baby Anna spent the first few weeks of her life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Louis Children's Hospital. (stlouischildrens.org)
- Piritramide is indicated for treatment of postoperative pain and analgosedation in the intensive care unit (ICU) setting. (springer.com)
- This article describes BEGINNINGS, an interim Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) for use in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). (ed.gov)
- OPIOIDS, benzodiazepines, and chloral hydrate are commonly used for the sedation of critically ill children on the pediatric intensive care unit, but all have side effects, such as respiratory depression, delayed recovery from relative overdose, drug tolerance, and withdrawal phenomena. (asahq.org)
- Adequate sedation was considered to be a score of 2-4, which is consistent with the degree of sedation normally achieved in the pediatric intensive care unit. (asahq.org)
- Children scheduled into the Special Infant Care Clinic are referred to us when they leave a neonatal intensive care unit based upon their risk for developmental delay. (uncchildrens.org)
Fetal Care Center1
- Anna was cared for by the Fetal Care Center. (stlouischildrens.org)
SIDS9
- Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs, Baltimore, MD. (aappublications.org)
- However, 2 states have reported higher rates of SIDS in child care. (aappublications.org)
- To determine the percentage of SIDS deaths occurring in child care settings, and to ascertain associated factors. (aappublications.org)
- Characteristics of SIDS cases occurring in child care settings, including sleep position, were compared with those occurring in the care of parents. (aappublications.org)
- A large proportion (20.4%) of SIDS cases occur in child care settings. (aappublications.org)
- Factors associated with SIDS in child care settings include older age, race, and highly educated parents. (aappublications.org)
- this characteristic was found to be associated with SIDS in child care and may partly explain the high proportion of SIDS cases in child care settings. (aappublications.org)
- Infants who died due to SIDS between January 1996 and June 1997 in Japan were identified from death certificates. (biomedsearch.com)
- The following child-rearing factors exhibited a significant relationship with the occurrence of SIDS: Concerning the sleeping position, the prone position was associated with increased risk compared with the supine position, with an odds ratio of 3.02 (95% c.i. 2.07-4.65). (biomedsearch.com)
Mothers9
- Additionally, mothers with poor oral health may be at a greater risk of passing the bacteria which causes cavities to their young children. (dentists4kids.com)
- The children of the intervention group mothers were born between 2009 and 2010, and children of the control group in 2008. (uta.fi)
- Some research has indicated that it is even possible for infants to acquire the agents that cause dental caries from their mothers. (allsmileskids.com)
- The B.C. government has launched a plan to give infants in government care better access to breastfeeding by keeping them close to their mothers. (cbc.ca)
- The province is also exploring housing alternatives where mothers and their infants at risk can be placed. (cbc.ca)
- What's needed is funding to be provided so that mothers are given all the support necessary to ensure the bond between them and their infants is established and maintained. (cbc.ca)
- Crying in infants is associated with high stress levels and depression in mothers. (wikipedia.org)
- The burden of care of the mother, that is, mothers without assistance in caring for the infant, are more prone to physical aggression and angry speaking. (wikipedia.org)
- The age of first-time mothers has been increasing in Western cultures, from 21.5 years old in 1970 to over 25 years old in the early 2000s, and hence they have more disposable income to spend for infant goods, including clothing. (wikipedia.org)
Mortality7
- Hence, greater severity at presentation in younger children together with less maturity of autoregulatory systems combine to predispose children to cerebral edema, which occurs in ∼0.5-1% of all episodes of DKA in children and is the most common cause of mortality in children with DKA ( 9 - 12 ). (diabetesjournals.org)
- Despite the use of CPR, mortality rates for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest are about 90% for infants and children. (merckmanuals.com)
- 1,2 Propofol has been used to provide smooth and predictable sedation in children, 3,4 but recently its use has been contraindicated because of concerns that its use may be associated with increased mortality 5 and that it can cause a syndrome characterized by bradycardia, rhabdomyolisis, metabolic acidosis, hypotension, and death. (asahq.org)
- Family Planning emerges as the mission to reduce maternal and child mortality & morbidity in India. (medindia.net)
- The Health Minister has announced a change in the approach of family planning to be the key strategy for reducing child and maternal mortality rates. (medindia.net)
- It explains that if such children are not tested and treated early, HIV infection causes rapidly progressive disease and high mortality in early childhood. (cdc.gov)
- Importance Unplanned extubations (UEs) in children contribute to significant morbidity and mortality, with an arbitrary benchmark target of less than 1 UE per 100 ventilator days. (jamanetwork.com)
Clinical9
- Emphasis on community issues is highlighted in Community Focus boxes throughout the text to provide additional resources and guidance on caring for children outside the clinical setting. (google.com)
- A chapter on Community-Based Nursing Care of the Child and Family reflects new trends and general issues in the care of children outside the clinical setting. (google.com)
- This longtime bestseller provides an evidence-based, clinical perspective that shows how the quality of nursing care can impact quality patient outcomes. (elsevier.com)
- Commissioners (clinical commissioning groups, local authorities, NHS England) ensure that the services they commission use a stepped-care approach to managing frequent regurgitation associated with marked distress for formula‑fed infants. (nice.org.uk)
- To illustrate the impact developmental biology and genetics have already had on the clinical management of the million infants born worldwide each year with CHD, we have chosen three stories which have had particular relevance for pediatric cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, and cardiac nurses. (nih.gov)
- David Wilson MS RNC-NIC is the author of 'Virtual Clinical Excursions 3.0 for Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Children, 9e (Hockenberry, Virtual Clinical Excursions for Wong's Nursing Care of Infants and Child)', published 2010 under ISBN 9780323079723 and ISBN 0323079725. (valorebooks.com)
- In child development it means that the person is not a clinical problem or a criminal or a drop out, even though they did not get their basic needs met in some fashion. (psychologytoday.com)
- Yale New Haven Hospital staff volunteer their time to provide clinical care to hundreds of patient-campers every summer at this camp located in Ashford, Conn. The camp, founded by Paul Newman, is a nonprofit residential camp for children with cancer or life-threatening blood disorders. (ynhh.org)
- Nursing the Highly Dependent Infant or Child is an accessible and clinical guide to the caring for the acutely ill child. (usakochan.net)
Immunization7
- 1 The well-child visit consists of the following 5 components: history taking, physical examination, screening, immunization, and anticipatory guidance. (ndnr.com)
- Immunization is one of the most important things you can do to protect the health of your child. (swpublichealth.ca)
- Parents and guardians often wonder how to make the immunization experience as positive as possible for their children. (swpublichealth.ca)
- Learn more about how to make immunization a positive experience for you and for your children. (swpublichealth.ca)
- If there is an outbreak, children who do not have proof of immunization or immunity may not be allowed at the child care centre until it is over or they are immunized. (swpublichealth.ca)
- The operator of a licensed child care centre forwards all immunization records and updates to Southwestern Public Health. (swpublichealth.ca)
- If the immunization has still not been completed by the date on the letter, your child may not be able to attend child care until the immunization is given. (swpublichealth.ca)
Caregivers4
- Children need happy and unstressed caregivers. (psychologytoday.com)
- FRI 3/2 - SUN 3/4 and I am looking for a few more caregivers to assist us with caring for the. (sittercity.com)
- Misconceptions regarding the purpose of crying in the infant are common among caregivers and medical personnel. (wikipedia.org)
- Online training to address the educational needs of the parents of the infant and caregivers in understanding and handling of infant crying. (wikipedia.org)
Young26
- Young children are especially vulnerable to cavities. (colgate.com)
- Young children, often anxious in an unfamiliar doctor's office, can be better observed in their typical home environment, and families with transportation issues can have more regular follow-up. (go.com)
- Do not put your young child to bed with a bottle of milk, formula, or juice. (rochester.edu)
- Gross movement engages the larger muscles of the arms, torso and legs and helps young children develop strength, control and coordination. (livestrong.com)
- One serious form of decay among young children is baby bottle tooth decay. (dentists4kids.com)
- Infants and Young Children, 13 (1), 25-39. (springer.com)
- Infants & Young Children, 15 (2), 49-56. (springer.com)
- Infants & Young Children, 21 (1), 18-29. (springer.com)
- This information is about making sure a child or young person who has a life-limiting condition gets the best possible care. (nice.org.uk)
- Dr Berg, what are your recommendations for the use of fluoridated toothpaste in infants and young children? (ndnr.com)
- We therefore wished to accurately describe the pharmacokinetics of propofol when given as a sedative infusion to very young critically ill children, including those with low cardiac outputs. (asahq.org)
- It occurs in young children, usually within the first two years of life. (childcarelimited.com)
- Many common viruses, especially those that occur in the winter and spring, may cause bronchiolitis in young children. (childcarelimited.com)
- Occasionally, influenza also may cause bronchiolitis in young children during its winter to spring outbreaks. (childcarelimited.com)
- A number of other common viruses that cause respiratory infections, especially colds, may sometimes cause bronchiolitis in the young child. (childcarelimited.com)
- RSV spreads easily among groups of young children, and, in some, it may appear as bronchiolitis, while, in others, it may appear only as an upper respiratory tract infection. (childcarelimited.com)
- Young infants are particularly vulnerable to this "plugging effect" because the diameter of their airways is small. (childcarelimited.com)
- Remember that young children have not yet developed the manual dexterity necessary to effectively clean their teeth, so it is important for parents to take an active participant in the oral hygiene of their health. (allsmileskids.com)
- Many young children and infants use a pacifier or exercise finger habits. (allsmileskids.com)
- Infants and young children are especially vulnerable to dehydration caused by diarrhea. (healthline.com)
- Chronic diarrhea can lead to shock or organ damage in infants and young children. (healthline.com)
- However, a sudden increase in watery stools - especially if they're accompanied by congestion or fever - may be a sign of diarrhea in infants and young children. (healthline.com)
- In infants and young children, dehydration can progress rapidly. (healthline.com)
- We encourage you to share this blog post with your friends and family who have young children. (kidshealthyteeth.com)
- The randomized controlled trial of the "Safety in Seconds" program involved 759 parents of young children ages 4 to 66 months. (medindia.net)
- an infant or young child under 2 years who has had 2 or more UTIs with fever. (healthychildren.org)
Months12
- For these kids, months can be precious when it comes to their long term outcomes," said Dr. Edith Bracho-Sanchez, a pediatrician at New York-Presbyterian Hospital's Broadway Practice and director of pediatric telemedicine for NYP's Ambulatory Care Network. (go.com)
- Although exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for infants up to 6 months of age (AAP, 2009), breastfeeding proportions in the United States range from 74 percent shortly after birth to 14 percent exclusively breastfeeding at 6 months (CDC, 2010). (nih.gov)
- Almost 25 percent of infants ages 9 through 11 months were fed cow's milk (Briefel et al. (nih.gov)
- A lentil-size smear of fluoridated toothpaste twice a day is safe and appropriate for children 6 months to age 3 years old. (ndnr.com)
- Infant weight gain from 0 to 12 months of age was assessed as weight-for-length standard deviation scores (SDS) and mixed effect linear regression models. (uta.fi)
- Bronchiolitis is a common illness occurring in normal children during their first or second year of life, most frequently between 2 and 10 months of age. (childcarelimited.com)
- Nine months cumulative Child Care Licensing Specialist/Inspector experience AND currently. (simplyhired.com)
- Click here to learn about what infant developmental milestones your child will be experiencing in their first 3-12 months. (childcarenetwork.com)
- We have 3 children (5, 3 and 6 months). (sittercity.com)
- Infant: 11 months Duties: Basic Infant Care-diaper changes, feeding finger foods and bottle, bedtime routine. (sittercity.com)
- Up to 27% of parents describe problems with infant crying in the first four months. (wikipedia.org)
- On 30 April 1996, the Consumer Product Safety Commission relaxed standards for children's sleepwear flammability, allowing retailers to sell "tight-fitting children's sleepwear and sleepwear for infants aged 9 months or younger" that does not meet the flammability criteria. (wikipedia.org)
Neonatal4
- Carle Neonatal Medical Follow-Up Clinic provides an additional resource to parents once their infants have been discharged from the NICU. (carle.org)
- Design, Setting, and Participants This multicenter quality improvement initiative enrolled patients from pediatric, neonatal, and cardiac intensive care units (ICUs) in 43 participating children's hospitals from March 2016 to December 2018. (jamanetwork.com)
- The index cases included all premature children aged two and three years who were admitted to the neonatal unit of El-Shatby University Children's Hospital and were discharged alive over 2 six-month periods (1 November 1990 to 30 April 1991 and 1 November 1989 to 30 April 1990). (who.int)
- It provides guidance on the specific nursing skills required to care for children and infants who require a 'step up' level of care from those on the general paediatric ward or a 'step down' level of care on discharge from neonatal or paediatric critical care facilities. (usakochan.net)
Baby29
- This is when you should start using a soft-bristle baby toothbrush with a small smear of child-safe fluoridated toothpaste, such as My First Colgate ® for children ages 0-2 to cleanse the teeth twice a day. (colgate.com)
- Your Child Has Loose Baby Teeth: What Should You Do? (colgate.com)
- When their baby teeth become loose, it can be a scary time for kids. (colgate.com)
- Most children begin losing their baby teeth around the ages 5 or 6 -- usually the front teeth first. (rochester.edu)
- Good child care programs give each baby tummy time, which helps strengthen arm and torso muscles. (livestrong.com)
- It's fun to help out Ice Mommy, and to care for Ice Baby! (apple.com)
- If your baby is at high risk for developmental problems, find extra care and attention at UNC Children's Special Infant Care Clinic. (uncchildrens.org)
- If your baby is immunized with your regular health care provider, don't forget to report the vaccines to the health unit . (swpublichealth.ca)
- Once your child has received his or her first baby teeth, it is crucial to ensure he or she no longer sleeps with a bottle in order to prevent cavities from developing. (allsmileskids.com)
- Huggies Natural Care Baby Wip. (walgreens.com)
- You are going to spoil that baby" is said by people who don't understand child development. (psychologytoday.com)
- Even though it may be tempting to let your child fall asleep with a baby bottle in their mouth, don't. (childrenandteendentalal.com)
- Can I book a ticket for a child or baby online? (airnewzealand.co.nz)
- Unfortunately, you can't book an infant fare until your baby is born. (airnewzealand.co.nz)
- The mother was told the baby was taken into care because of her own mother's history with the Ministry of Children and Family Development. (cbc.ca)
- As your child learns to rinse his/her mouth, and as most deciduous (baby) teeth have erupted by this age, brushing with a pea-sized portion of fluoridated toothpaste becomes appropriate. (canyonlakedentist.com)
- Most children begin losing their baby teeth around the age of 4 - usually the front bottom teeth first. (canyonlakedentist.com)
- Set of baby toy and care. (dreamstime.com)
- Black parents were more likely to put children to bed with a bottle and report TV watching, while Hispanic parents were more likely to encourage children to finish feeding and to report less "tummy time" - when a baby lays on her belly to play while a parent supervises. (psychcentral.com)
- When there is a risk of delivering a baby early, it is appropriate to ask if the nursery at the hospital is able to take care of a preterm baby. (partners4kids.com)
- If not-if it is safe for the mother and fetus-they should be transferred to a facility that is capable of caring for the baby after birth. (partners4kids.com)
- In addition, an expectant mother should talk with the hospital staff members who will care for the baby after birth. (partners4kids.com)
- The warmer provides easy access to the baby for necessary cares during the early, "unstable" period. (partners4kids.com)
- Time-trusted and safe, we strive to provide better for baby products made with pure ingredients to help children grow up strong and healthy. (earthsbest.com)
- Skin-to-skin care is a special way of holding your baby. (chop.edu)
- Learn about the benefits of skin-to-skin care, how it is done and when to participate while caring for your baby in the hospital. (chop.edu)
- Infant clothing or baby clothing is clothing for infants. (wikipedia.org)
- By 1910, retailers had formed a "publicity structure" toward children for the sale of children's goods, which resulted in a significant increase in the sale of manufactured children's clothing, sportswear, candy, and baby clothing. (wikipedia.org)
- Gap Inc. established Baby Gap in 1990, four years after it had introduced the Gap Kids line. (wikipedia.org)
Outcomes4
- Evidence-Based Practice boxes throughout the text focus attention on the application of both research and critical thought processes to support and guide the outcomes of nursing care. (google.com)
- Can preschool improve child health outcomes? (springer.com)
- Quality Patient Outcomes are discussed for major childhood diseases and disorders, showing how nursing care directly impacts patient outcomes. (elsevier.com)
- Nursing Care Plans provide models for planning patient care, with rationales explaining why specific nursing interventions have been chosen, and include nursing diagnoses, patient/family goals, nursing interventions/rationales, expected outcomes, and NIC and NOC guidelines. (elsevier.com)
Premature infants5
- The problems associated with premature infants occur with greater frequency in those of lower gestational age at birth, typically less than 35 weeks gestation. (partners4kids.com)
- The survival of premature infants is determined by gestational age at delivery and birth weight. (partners4kids.com)
- Staff members who are experienced in the management of premature infants should be present in the delivery room. (partners4kids.com)
- Premature infants are at risk of developmental delay, and the actual developmental level corresponds to the degree of prematurity. (who.int)
- Developmental delay in premature infants might be manifested as minor or major neurosensory deficit and impairment of intellectual or motor functions [6- (who.int)
Weeks gestation2
- Any infant born at less than 37 weeks gestation is by definition "premature. (partners4kids.com)
- Infants born after 28 weeks gestation and 1,000 grams, or 3 pounds 3 ounces (454 grams equals 1 pound), have more than a 90% chance of survival. (partners4kids.com)
Immunizations4
- If a child is overdue for any immunizations, the Public Health Nurse will provide a letter to the operator of the child care centre to give to the parent/guardian. (swpublichealth.ca)
- expand_more Why did my child get a notice from the health unit saying s/he is overdue for immunizations? (swpublichealth.ca)
- Your child is overdue for one or more immunizations. (swpublichealth.ca)
- Our team of pediatricians provide health care services including well/sick care, immunizations, sports and school physicals, minor surgical procedures, full laboratory services and health education. (dukehealth.org)
Infection1
- Children with VUR should have their urine tested for infection any time they develop a fever and there is no other reason for the fever, like a cold. (healthychildren.org)
Toddler5
- Born 13 weeks premature, Taylor is now a happy toddler, thanks to expert care and innovative treatment for severe chronic lung disease at CHOP. (chop.edu)
- We are Looking for a infant and toddler teacher! (sittercity.com)
- In need of an infant toddler teacher who has expierence and is reliable and dependable. (sittercity.com)
- Infant and toddler clothing size is typically based on age. (wikipedia.org)
- In the 1980s, infant and toddler clothing fashion design became an increasing source of revenue for US designer labels and fashion design houses, such as Polo Ralph Lauren and Guess. (wikipedia.org)
Prenatal care2
- Based on these guidelines, at least 13 visits to the gynecologist are scheduled for prenatal care, including preconception and postpartum visits. (lecturio.com)
- Therefore, prenatal care should be sought with a caregiver who is up to date and comfortable with the management of a mother who is at risk for a preterm delivery. (partners4kids.com)
Emergency Care1
Health Care14
- Children who have a dental home are more likely to receive appropriate preventive and routine oral health care. (dentists4kids.com)
- In addition, this document aims to emphasize the key role dentists have in diagnosing, treating and/or referring pediatric patients and those medically compromised or with special health care needs affected by periodontal problems. (aapd.org)
- Standards and guidelines for CPR from the American Heart Association are followed (see table Child and Infant CPR Techniques for Health Care Practitioners ). (merckmanuals.com)
- Barnes-Jewish is a member of BJC HealthCare, which provides a full range of health care services through its 15 hospitals and more than 100 health care sites in Missouri and Illinois. (barnesjewish.org)
- The study was a non-randomised controlled pragmatic trial aiming to prevent childhood obesity, the setting being municipal maternity health care clinics. (uta.fi)
- You can get your child immunized with your health care provider or at the health unit. (swpublichealth.ca)
- The Primary Care provides excellent outpatient health care and education for the entire family. (washington.edu)
- He has masters degrees in health-fitness management and healthcare administration and a doctoral degree from The University of Texas at Austin focused on health care informatics, health administration, health education and health policy. (psychcentral.com)
- We are encouraged by these results, which suggest that computer technology holds promise for efficiently delivering patient education in busy health care settings," said Allen R. Walker, MD, co-author of the study and director of emergency medicine for the Johns Hopkins Children's Center. (medindia.net)
- 1891 words - 8 pages the years from a nurse being a mother or a woman to the nurse with duties integrating the growing and challenging to people in need of health care. (brightkite.com)
- Programs are also provided for campers year-round, as well as for other seriously ill children, siblings, health care professionals, parents and teachers. (ynhh.org)
- The health care provider will do a physical exam to determine the cause. (stlukes-stl.com)
- During a physical examination, a health care provider studies your body to determine if you do or do not have a physical problem. (stlukes-stl.com)
- Duke MyChart is our easy to use online patient portal that helps you manage your health care online. (dukehealth.org)
Critical Care Med2
- Guidelines for the Provision and Assessment of Nutrition Support Therapy in the Pediatric Critically Ill Patient: Society of Critical Care Medicine. (nih.gov)
- This document represents the first collaboration between 2 organizations-the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition and the Society of Critical Care Medicine-to describe best practices in nutrition therapy in critically ill children. (nih.gov)
Maternal9
- The public health system will act as a key in putting an end to all preventable maternal and child deaths. (medindia.net)
- Family Planning will be a key strategy to reduce maternal and child mortalities and morbidities in India, stated Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. (medindia.net)
- At the two-day National Summit held on 5th April, 2016 in New Delhi, The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri J P Nadda has stated that family planning could be the key strategy to reduce maternal and child mortalities and morbidities in the country . (medindia.net)
- The new approach is a comprehensive strategy that has been worked out to place maternal and child health at the center point. (medindia.net)
- Thought you might appreciate this item(s) I saw at MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. (lww.com)
- MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing43(1):5, January/February 2018. (lww.com)
- MCN: The American Journal of Maternal/Child Nursing. (lww.com)
- Consistency and promptness of maternal response is associated with a decline in frequency and duration of crying by the end of the first year individual differences in crying reflect the history of maternal responsiveness rather than constitutional differences in infant irritability. (wikipedia.org)
- During evaluations of maternal depression responses to infant crying, sleeping problems are closely associated with excessive crying and may confound the conclusions of such research. (wikipedia.org)
Women's2
- Service providers (community care providers, secondary care and specialised women's trusts) ensure that healthcare professionals offer a stepped‑care approach to managing frequent regurgitation associated with marked distress for formula‑fed infants. (nice.org.uk)
- For the 2012 revision, wholesale infant clothing is in category 424330 (Women's, Children's, and Infants' Clothing and Accessories Merchant Wholesalers) and retail infant clothing is in category 448130 (Children's and Infants' Clothing Stores). (wikipedia.org)
Emphasizes2
- A focus on family-centered care emphasizes the role and influence of the family in health and illness with a separate chapter and Family-Centered Care boxes. (elsevier.com)
- The framework emphasizes the importance of early HIV diagnosis, cotrimoxazole preventive treatment for children who are exposed to, or who are infected with, HIV, and timely entry to care and treatment. (cdc.gov)
Primary Care6
- Schedule your school or sports physical now with your primary care provider. (carle.org)
- Well-child care is an integral aspect of primary care for the pediatric population. (ndnr.com)
- Well child checks are imperative in primary care for the younger population because it indicated if there are any red flags to look for a developmental delay. (coursehero.com)
- The primary care provider plays a vital role in promoting healthy development before the child begins school. (coursehero.com)
- To contact your Primary Care Provider, call your provider's Medical Assistant (MA) or email them using e-Care . (washington.edu)
- The Primary Care Clinic is staffed by physicians (MDs), Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARNPs or nurses with graduate level training), registered nurses (RNs), and medical assistants (MAs). (washington.edu)
Diagnosis1
Younger3
- 1 ) The younger the child, the more difficult it is to obtain the classical history of polyuria, polydipsia, and weight loss. (diabetesjournals.org)
- 3 ) Cerebral and other autoregulatory mechanisms may not be as well developed in younger children. (diabetesjournals.org)
- Younger infants and those who were born prematurely tend to have more severe illness. (childcarelimited.com)
Toothpaste5
- Once the child reaches age 2, a larger, pea-sized dab of toothpaste is recommended. (colgate.com)
- At about age 3, as your child learns to rinse and spit, brushing with a pea-sized portion of fluoridated toothpaste is best. (rochester.edu)
- Once your child is old enough to learn how to spit out toothpaste, you can introduce regular toothpaste. (allsmileskids.com)
- It is important to ensure that your child does not ingest excessive amounts of toothpaste on a regular basis as this can cause permanent damage to permanent teeth that are still developing. (allsmileskids.com)
- The pediatric dentist can help you with what kind of toothbrush and toothpaste works best for infants. (kidshealthyteeth.com)
Chronic lung disease2
- A multidisciplinary team at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia helped Josephine conquer complex medical needs from severe infant chronic lung disease. (chop.edu)
- Breathing problems , including chronic lung disease and conditions that required treatment with nitric oxide, high frequency oscillator ventilation, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during the NCCC stay, or if your child was discharged home on oxygen or with a tracheostomy. (uncchildrens.org)
Year16
- Symptoms of depression and anxiety are assessed at every regular pediatric visit, and with end-of-year celebrations canceled and parents facing unique challenges, Costello notes, "kids feel like it's the end of the world. (go.com)
- While the annual incidence of asthma in children in the United States is 7%, [ 26 ] the fact remains that it is the most common chronic disease in childhood [ 27 ] with its debut during the first year in life in about 30% of infants and in more than 50% before 2 years of age. (chiro.org)
- 2006) reported that juice was second only to milk in the amount of energy contributed to the diets of children age 1 year. (nih.gov)
- Among the other foods also reported to contribute significant percentages of the energy intake of children age 1 year were several that are high in solid fat and/or added sugars. (nih.gov)
- Also, notably, more than 60 percent of 1-year-old children enrolled in WIC had usual sodium intakes above the Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) (IOM, 2006). (nih.gov)
- the potential increase (over the five-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act) in the number of infants and children with such syndrome who will require foster care. (hhs.gov)
- How many infants are born each year? (nih.gov)
- The Women & Infants Center, a collaborative partnership between Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University Physicians is commemorating the one year anniversary since its grand opening in 2018 on the Washington University Medical Campus. (barnesjewish.org)
- We had an excellent inaugural year at the Women & Infants Center," said George Macones, MD, a Washington University obstetrician and gynecologist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and department chairman. (barnesjewish.org)
- Children who are infected with RSV or with another of the bronchiolitis viruses may even become infected again in their second year of life with the same virus. (childcarelimited.com)
- Assistant Teacher for 2 to 5 year age children. (simplyhired.com)
- On average, more than 500 infants who were less than a year old entered government care each year from 2013 to 2018. (cbc.ca)
- The participant pool consisted of 23 infants classified as being under one year old, and 81 children classified as being over one years old but under 18 years old. (metroeastallergist.com)
- In developing countries, a child under the age of 3 is likely to have three episodes of diarrhea a year. (healthline.com)
- It takes the lives of approximately 760,000 children each year. (healthline.com)
- Up to 38% identify a problem with their infant crying within the first year. (wikipedia.org)
Dentist7
- As you cradle your infant in your arms and gaze into his cherubic smile, you might naturally wonder when your little one will need to see a pediatric dentist. (colgate.com)
- Most children will visit the dentist before they celebrate their first birthday. (colgate.com)
- If old enough, your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. (dentists4kids.com)
- One of the most important guidelines your Corona children's dentist will recommend is encouraging your child to stop drinking from a bottle and make the switch to a cup at as early of an age as possible. (allsmileskids.com)
- Consult your dentist regarding the best way to assist your child in discontinuing finger habits after the age of four. (allsmileskids.com)
- Here are a few tips from our amazing pediatric dentist at Kids Healthy Teeth in Katy, TX. (kidshealthyteeth.com)
- Dr. Nanna Ariaban, a pediatric dentist from Alpharetta, advises parents to visit the dentist by the time their child is one to learn more about proper nutrition and dental hygiene. (kidshealthyteeth.com)
Mother's2
- It is thought that high levels of bacteria present in the mother's mouth can potentially increase transmission rates to infants. (allsmileskids.com)
- We have 6 kids, and are looking for a part-time nanny/ mother's helper in the afternoon. (sittercity.com)
Compared to dental car1
- 1 Nevertheless, when compared to dental caries, gingivitis in children has received much less attention in understanding the long-term impact that chronic inflammation of the periodontal tissues in childhood may have on overall health of the periodontium throughout life. (aapd.org)
Prone4
- Infants in child care were more likely to be found prone in univariate analysis, but the association was not significant in multiple logistic regression analysis. (aappublications.org)
- However, in multiple regression analysis, infants in child care were more likely to be last placed prone or found prone, when the usual sleep position was side or supine. (aappublications.org)
- Since these recommendations were given and the Back to Sleep campaign was begun, the percentage of infants sleeping prone has decreased dramatically. (aappublications.org)
- Recent surveys indicate that the percentage of infants placed prone for sleep by parents decreased from ∼70% in 1992 to 24% in 1996. (aappublications.org)
Children's Hospital6
- He found the lifesaving care he needed at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. (chop.edu)
- For 140 years, St. Louis Children's Hospital has provided exceptional care for children in all 50 states and 80 countries around the world. (barnesjewish.org)
- Professor, Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care, University of Bristol, and Consultant Paediatric Cardiac Anaesthetist/Intensivist, Bristol Royal Children's Hospital. (asahq.org)
- Covenant Children's Hospital wants you to succeed in breastfeeding your child. (covenantchildrens.org)
- The Department of Dermatology and Doernbecher Children's Hospital offers world-class expertise in the evaluation and management of dermatologic problems for children, from birth to 18 years of age. (ohsu.edu)
- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the few places in the world able to provide specialized care for bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in infants. (chop.edu)
Guidance6
- The new guidance provides updated information on how infant laboratory testing results should be interpreted. (cdc.gov)
- Atraumatic Care boxes provide guidance for administering nursing care to the child, family, and nurse. (google.com)
- Child and Adult Care Food Program: Aligning Dietary Guidance for All. (nih.gov)
- Food intakes by infants and children are compared to findings about current dietary guidance, and nutrient intakes are considered in relation to Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs). (nih.gov)
- We asked them to expand on some of the new recommendations for anticipatory guidance during well-child visits. (ndnr.com)
- Each chapter provides an overview of relevant anatomy and physiology, guidance on assessment and monitoring, and outlines effective nursing care and management guidance of common conditions encountered in acute children's care. (usakochan.net)
Diseases2
- The nursing process is used to present nursing care for major diseases and disorders. (google.com)
- New data shows vaccine rates are drastically declining , raising concerns that kids will be at risk for life-threatening but preventable diseases, which Costello points out are much more dangerous for children than COVID-19. (go.com)
Postnatal1
Signs3
- Signs of appropriate physical development for infants include increased control of arm and leg movements, pushing up, sitting or rolling over, increased mobility and the ability to lift and turn their heads, according to the North Carolina Division of Child Development (DCD). (livestrong.com)
- Monitor your child carefully, looking for signs of dehydration. (healthline.com)
- Details include signs your child may have an elevated bilirubin level, phototherapy treatment and how long it will take for your child to recover. (chop.edu)
Intervention4
- With more children having used chiropractic than any other form of alternative therapy [homeopathy, naturopathy, acupuncture, osteopathy, oligotherapy, others], [ 29 ] this should be the form of healthcare intervention given priority as we seek improved pediatric care. (chiro.org)
- The influence of touch on child development: Implications for intervention. (springer.com)
- Higher-income parents in the intervention group were more likely to report correct child safety seat use than the control group parents. (medindia.net)
- The intervention was equally effective for those with injured children and those who were being seen for a medical problem. (medindia.net)
Severe2
- From a routine checkup, developmental or chronic health conditions, to severe acute illness, our team of specialists work together to care for children and all of their care needs. (carle.org)
- Our 6 month old has a lot of health challenges right now (NG tube, severe eczema and allergies) and our other children have a lot of food allergies. (sittercity.com)
Symptoms7
- Learn how to spot fever symptoms in infants and find tips on how to bring down a fever at home. (tylenol.com)
- A new recommendation to suspect Zika virus disease in children, in addition to infants, who have traveled to or lived in an area with Zika within the past 2 weeks and have at least two of these symptoms: fever, rash, red eyes, or joint pain. (cdc.gov)
- Formula‑fed infants with frequent regurgitation associated with marked distress have their symptoms managed using a stepped‑care approach. (nice.org.uk)
- Evidence of local arrangements to ensure that formula‑fed infants with frequent regurgitation associated with marked distress have their symptoms managed using a stepped‑care approach. (nice.org.uk)
- During the initial few days, when the virus is multiplying, the child usually does not show any symptoms. (childcarelimited.com)
- The goal of the study was to identify and analyze the differences in symptoms, and causes of Anaphylaxis in infants and children. (metroeastallergist.com)
- VUR doesn't usually cause symptoms until a child develops a UTI. (healthychildren.org)
Parents27
- Parents must discuss sleep position with any caretakers of their infants. (aappublications.org)
- During the coronavirus pandemic, many parents are hesitant to take their children to the doctor for important vaccinations. (go.com)
- But in spite of parents' best intentions, strict adherence to home quarantine has created a new problem that puts kids at risk: missed doctor's visits. (go.com)
- Particularly, Bracho-Sanchez said she's seen children of essential workers already acting out, "the first sign they are stressed," as they "are being told to stay inside but have to see their parents go out and put themselves in harm's way. (go.com)
- About 70 percent of parents place their child in some form of child care, according to Kids Health. (livestrong.com)
- Parents in families traveling to or living in areas with Zika can help protect their children by strictly following steps to prevent mosquito bites. (cdc.gov)
- A stepped‑care approach enables parents and carers of formula‑fed infants to try a sequence of easy modifications to the feeding practice that can help them manage frequent regurgitation with marked distress. (nice.org.uk)
- With regard to smoking, infants with both parents who smoked exhibited a higher risk than infants where neither parent smoked, with an odds ratio of 3.50 (95% c.i. 1.74-8.32). (biomedsearch.com)
- A recent survey found that what parents value the most during their well-child visit is the opportunity to obtain individualized information from their pediatrician, to gain reassurance that their child is growing and developing well, and to be reassured about their parenting skills. (ndnr.com)
- These forms are usually provided to parents by the child care. (swpublichealth.ca)
- Serves as an advocate with parents' consent to link the family and child to resources and services needed. (simplyhired.com)
- Therefore, it is important for parents to be patient and provide their children with support. (allsmileskids.com)
- Our teachers partner with each of our parents by offering information to help reinforce what their child is learning throughout the day. (childcarenetwork.com)
- Not only will I take extra care to begin building a trusting bond with the infant from the start, building a trusting bond with the baby's parents is super important, too. (childcarenetwork.com)
- One is that more and more parents themselves did not receive optimal care and so have no physical memory of it or intuitions for it. (psychologytoday.com)
- But parents are expected to care for children on their own while holding multiple jobs. (psychologytoday.com)
- Loved that there's a seating area for parents/family while child is being seen. (childrenandteendentalal.com)
- Children copy what they see their parents do. (kidshealthyteeth.com)
- Most likely, parents who make oral hygiene a priority will pass that mentality onto their kids. (kidshealthyteeth.com)
- Using the popular and effective Creative Curriculum® , Holmdel Preschool partners with parents to provide a well-rounded, global experience for children. (holmdelpreschool.com)
- For parents who need more time before or after classes to pick up their children, we offer before & after class childcare. (holmdelpreschool.com)
- In addition, 90 percent of the infants were exposed to television and 50 percent actively watched TV (meaning parents put their children in front of the television in order to watch). (psychcentral.com)
- The participants in the "Safety in Seconds" program used a computer kiosk set up for parents in the emergency department of the Johns Hopkins Children's Center to answer a series of questions about their children, their own experiences and personal beliefs about safety. (medindia.net)
- Parents were mailed a request to attend the Public Health Department, Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, accompanied by their index child. (who.int)
- Parents can be concerned about the amount of time that their infant cries, how the infant can be consoled, and disrupted sleeping patterns. (wikipedia.org)
- Most parents also have a better ability to distinguish their own infant's cries than those of a different child. (wikipedia.org)
- In the United States, before the 1890s children predominantly wore clothing made by their parents. (wikipedia.org)
Adolescent2
- In addition to back pain, the use of backpacks has been associated with reduced lung capacity, especially evident in children experiencing adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. (chiro.org)
- Our pediatric care teams combine compassion and expertise to evaluate, diagnose and treat children and adolescent patients through individualized care. (carle.org)
Chiropractic care4
- Recent popular press commentary in Australia has raised concerns around the safety and evidence base for the chiropractic care of infants and children. (chiro.org)
- The literature reviewed does not support the claim that the chiropractic care of children and infants has no evidence to support the practice, or the claim that chiropractic care of children and infants is dangerous. (chiro.org)
- Chiropractic care of infants and children has been reported as part of the profession since the early 1900s. (chiro.org)
- The medical practitioners comments lead to specific questions regarding evidence of effect and safety for the chiropractic care of infants and children. (chiro.org)
Healthcare3
- Infants with frequent regurgitation associated with marked distress presenting in healthcare settings. (nice.org.uk)
- Healthcare professionals (health visitors, midwives, paediatric nurses or GPs) use a stepped‑care approach to manage frequent regurgitation associated with marked distress for formula‑fed infants. (nice.org.uk)
- As a broader array of healthcare services resumes, we want to reassure you that all St. Luke's facilities are safe, welcoming and prepared as always to provide you with the very best patient-focused care. (stlukes-stl.com)
Risk10
- 1 Because subsequent evidence suggested that side position put infants at higher risk than supine, this recommendation was modified in 1996 to state that supine was preferred over the side position for sleep. (aappublications.org)
- Where medical services are less well developed, the risk of dying from DKA is greater, and children may die before receiving treatment. (diabetesjournals.org)
- Relationships at risk: The policy environment as a context for infant development. (springer.com)
- Very high-risk infants may need to see us earlier. (uncchildrens.org)
- This can put the child at a much higher risk for cavities later on. (allsmileskids.com)
- These would have been unthinkable practices and laughable ideas that would have put the group at increased risk for predation because unhappy children make for noisy and uncooperative children. (psychologytoday.com)
- Children visiting foreign countries (especially developing countries) are at risk of getting traveler's diarrhea. (healthline.com)
- Children with kidney problems are at higher risk for high blood pressure. (healthychildren.org)
- Beyond food vouchers, the WIC staff reaches out into the community to educate and counsel women and children at nutritional risk. (ynhh.org)
- However, research indicates that infants born prior to 39 weeks are at higher risk for more short- and long-term morbidities than those born after 39 weeks. (nih.gov)