...Safe to Sleep Safe to Sleep Resources Available * Healthy Child Care America http://www.healthychildcare.org * Healthy Kids, Healthy Care: A Parent Friendly tool on Health and Safety Issues in Child Care http://www.healthykids.us * First Candle/SIDS Alliance * http://firstcandle.org * Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs http:www.asip1.org * * Community Resource #2 * National Resource * Web-Based Resource * * Resources Available * Healthy Child Care America http://www.healthychildcare.org * Healthy Kids, Healthy Care: A Parent Friendly tool on Health and Safety Issues in Child Care http://www.healthykids.us * First Candle/SIDS Alliance * http://firstcandle.org * Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs http:www.asip1.org * * Community Resource #2 * National Resource * Web-Based Resource * * From Back to Sleep to Safe to Sleep: Educating parents and caregivers on the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep related causes of infant death (NICHD, 2012) From Back to Sleep to Safe to Sleep: Educating parents and caregivers on the prevention of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep related causes of infant death (NICHD, 2012) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) Each Year in the United States, Thousands of babies die suddenly and unexpectedly. These...
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...Even though chloral hydrate is used all the time in infants, chloral hydrate has many dangerous side effects when used in infants and children. Medical Research states that chloral hydrate has adverse side effects and clinical data shows it can even cause death. Aidan Janssens was born on December 23, 2009 and had some minor birth defects, none of which were life threatening. Because of these defects, doctors wanted to perform an MRI (magnetic resource imaging) on him on the second day of his life. They sedated him with chloral hydrate for the procedure he was to undergo. The procedure went well, but when Aidan woke up from the procedure, he immediately experienced unrelenting obstructive apnea. His episodes of apnea required Aidan to be manually stimulated, so he would start breathing on his own. These episodes continually worsened, and the need for him to be manually bagged (a bagged placed over his nose and mouth that is manually pumped to give him air) were required. The onset of these episodes would continually worsen and become more frequent with each passing day. The doctors had a conference with Aidan’s parents requesting they sign a DNR (do not resuscitate) order for Aidan and told Aidan’s parents that they could not continually bag Aidan. Aidan’s parents refused and requested that they be able to bring Aidan home. Aidan lived at home for 4 days and ultimately on the 38th day of his life, he passed away from unrelenting obstructive apnea, bradycardia and cyanosis...
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...Running Head: EBT TASK 2 1 Research Integration EBT Task 2 Western Governor’s University EBT TASK 2 2 Review and Classification of Evidence Source Type Appropriate Type of (American Academy of Pediatrics; American Academy of Family Physicians, 2004) or inappropriate Filtered Appropriate: This article establishes diagnosis and management guidelines for the treatment of AOM. Additionally, the authors make recommendations regarding treatment options for the symptoms of AOM and address the concept of watchful waiting as opposed to immediate antibiotic therapy. Recommendations are provided for clinical practice and were created using a systematic review of clinical research, making it an ...
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...Application of Evidenced-based Practice Regarding pediatric Patients and Otitis Media 1 Running head: Application of Evidenced -based Practice Application of Evidence-based Practice Regarding Pediatric Patients and Otitis Media Western Governors University Running head: Application of Evidence-based Practice 2 The nursing practice heavily relies on the evidence based clinical information to determine current standards of practice within the nursing scope of practice. A multitude of informational journals and peer reviewed articles are readily available to help guide the decisions placed into practice. The nurse is responsible for recognizing the quality of evidence collected to improve the standard of care patients receive. This paper will investigate four articles regarding the appropriate care and treatment of the pediatric population with otitis media. In addition, an appropriate recommendation for antibiotic therapy will be made based on information gathered during the research. To answer the question of whether a wait-and -see approach is recommended, an initial validation of the information collected must be determined. Four articles will be assessed based on the type of research collected as filtered, unfiltered, or general information. The source will be investigated as inappropriate or appropriate. Lastly, the articles will be classified...
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...References American Academy of Pediatrics, Committee on Nutrition, “Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity: Policy Statement.”Pediatrics 112, no. 2 (August 2003): 424-430. American Academy of Pediatrics, Prevention of Pediatric Overweight and Obesity, 2003 (Outside Source). Downloaded June 18, 2012. American Heart Association, “Exercise (Physical Activity) and Children.” American Heart Association, http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4596 (accessed June 10, 2012). Associated Press, “State study suggests national child obesity problem.” CNN.com, June 4, 2004,http://edition.cnn.com/2004/HEALTH/diet.fitness/06/04/obese.children.ap/index.html (accessed June 15, 2012). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Preventing Obesity and Chronic Diseases Through Good Nutrition and Physical Activity (PDF; Outside Source). Accessed May 2012 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/aag/aag_dash.htm (accessed June 8, 2012). “Community Nutrition: Obesity Prevention Program.” Duval County Health Department, http://www.dchd.net/obesity.htm(accessed May 31, 2012). Just, David R. and Brian Wansink (2009), “Better School Meals on a Budget: Using Behavioral Economics and Food Psychology to Improve Meal Selection,” Choices, 24:3, 1-6 Wansink, Brian, and David Just (2011), “Healthy Foods First: Students Take the First Lunchroom Food 11% More Often Than the Third,” Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, Volume 43:4S1...
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...day” (American Academy of Pediatrics 1). This means that teens are listening to lyrics that desensitize and glamorize the use of drugs, sex, alcohol, and discrimination for at least two hours a day. Then, in addition to listening to music, teens watch explicit music videos, read incriminating articles, and see scandalous stories on the news that further amplify this negative influence....
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...disconnection from God, and mental factors (New York Times, 2016). Parents of children that practice Christian Science believe that when their child is ill that spiritual healing will cure the child (New York Times, 2016). The parents will have an expert spiritual healer from the church come to help them cope and figure out the mental roots of the illness (New York Times, 2016). The case of a child that has divorced parents that are not in agreement about medical treatment for a seriously ill child creates an ethical dilemma (Purtilo & Doherty, 2011). The dilemma that the physician faces is whether to withhold treatment per the mother’s request due to religious beliefs or provide treatment per the biological father’s request (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2016). Health care professionals should override religious beliefs when harm can come from withholding medical treatment for a serious illness. Stakeholders and the Ethical Theory Lens The individuals in this scenario that will be affected by the decision making process are the child, parents, and health care professionals (Purtilo & Doherty, 2011). Health care professionals have taken an oath to do what is best for the patient and to cause the least amount of...
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...source/appropriateness/classification American Pediatrics and American Academy of Family Physicians. (2004). Clinical practice guideline: Diagnosis and management of acute otitis media. Retrieved from http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/113/5/1451.full This evidence based article is a filtered source and appropriate resource for nursing practice. It establishes comprehensive clinical guidelines to diagnose and manage acute otitis media (AOM), as well as when and how to treat signs and symptoms. It provides a review of multiple research studies and offers recommendations for practice. Its main finding is that watchful waiting is preferable to prescription of antibiotics in treatment of children with uncomplicated AOM. Block, S. (1997). Causative pathogens, antibiotic resistance and therapeutic considerations in acute otitis media. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal. 16(4)449-56. This is a unfiltered source. It is an appropriate source for nursing practice because it gives in depth overview of pathology on pathogens that are associated with AOM and the medications used in treatment. On the other hand, it does not address watchful waiting as a mode of treatment; instead it recommends other antibiotics to combat penicillin-resistant organisms. This article is an evidence summary. Kelley, P., Friedman, N., Johnson, C. (2007). Ear, nose and throat. In W. Hay, M. Levin, J. Sondheimer, & R. Deterding (Eds.), Current pediatric diafnosis and treatment. (18th ed.,...
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...parents will end up parenting the way their families have parented. But there are more and more parents asking the question, “Is there a better way to discipline my child other than physically hurting my child”. There have been many people who claim that corporal punishment is even good for children. “Corporal punishment, when used lovingly and properly, is beneficial to a child because it is in harmony with nature itself.” (Dobson, 2015) On the other side there are many people who claim that corporal punishment is not the best choice. Corporal punishment may become abuse, it can make a child more aggressive and violent, and “spanking may seem to ‘work’ at first, it loses its impact after a while.” (The American Academy of Pediatrics, 2015) According to American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry there are many different approaches to help change a child’s behavior, like positive reinforcement, time-outs, loss of privileges, and corporal punishment or otherwise known as physical punishment. Defining the words discipline, punishment, and corporal punishment is a good start for parents and then looking to see what ways of correcting behavior fall into that category. Discipline is to teach one to obey rules and effective discipline help a child learn the difference between right and wrong and gets them to behave just because they fear punishment. Punishment is to inflict an unpleasant penalty for an offense or verbal punishment “yelling”; to make pay. Punishment...
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...Impact of Music, Music Lyrics, and Music Videos on Children and Youth Abstract Music plays an important role in the socialization of children and adolescents. Popular music is present almost everywhere, and it is easily available through the radio, various recordings, the Internet, and new technologies , allowing adolescents to hear it in diverse settings and situations, alone or shared with friends. Parents often are unaware of the lyrics to which their children are listening because of the increasing use of downloaded music and headphones. Research on popular music has explored its effects on schoolwork, social interactions, mood and affect, and particularly behavior. The effect that popular music has on children's and adolescents' behavior and emotions is of paramount concern. Lyrics have become more explicit in their references to drugs, sex, and violence over the years, particularly in certain genres. A teenager's preference for certain types of music could be correlated or associated with certain behaviors. As with popular music, the perception and the effect of music-video messages are important, because research has reported that exposure to violence, sexual messages, sexual stereotypes, and use of substances of abuse in music videos might produce significant changes in behaviors and attitudes of young viewers. Pediatricians and parents should be aware of this information. Furthermore, with the evidence portrayed in these...
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...Television and the Effects on a Childs reading ability Com/156 5-6-2012 Introduction According to the Leiden University of Leiden Netherlands, a two part survey was conducted in a three year stint. The survey was to establish to show the effects of television and a child’s reduction of his or her comprehension level. The survey was conducted in two parts, the first part was to show if the amount of time the children spent watching television would hinder their comprehension and the second part is to show what programs where watched when the children did watch television. The surprising thing was from both questions being answered, the one that made the most impact on the children was the time the children actually spent watching TV. Playing video games or doing anything in front of the television is time away from socializing with peers and family. Television and the Effects on a Childs reading ability The two part panel consisted of elementary children from second to fourth grade. These studies were conducted in a Dutch elementary school using 1050 students. The study was conducted to find out if television helped or harm children’s reading performance. THE amount of time spent watching TV The first part of the study was to understand if the amount of time children watched was effecting there reading or comprehension levels. The amount of time did have an effect on the children in a negative way. This statement automatically makes people...
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...healthcare and to try and keep the cost of medical care down. For us here at Newfield Family Medical Practice to achieve these you as our patient need to understand our financial policy. Please read this carefully and if you have any questions, please speak to any member of our staff (“American Academy of Pediatrics”, 2013). 1. On arrival please come to the receptionist desk and check in with the front end staff, present them with your current insurance card, you will be asked for it at every visit, inform the front end staff of any changes that have been made such as name change, address, telephone, emergency contact person, or insurance provider. You will be asked to sign in once all information has been verified. IF THE INSURANCE CARD YOU PROVIDE IS NOT CORRECT, YOU WILL BE RESPONISBLE FOR PAYMENT FOR MEDICAL SERVICES FOR THE VISIT, AND WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO FILE A CLAIM WITH THE CORRECT INSUANCE PROVIDER. 2. Newfield Family Medical Practice must appear on your insurance card if we are your primary care provider, if your insurance company has not been notified that we are your provider on the date of your appointment, you may be financially responsible for the visit (“American Academy of Pediatrics”, 2013). 3. You are responsible for all or any coinsurance, deductibles, or copayments according to your insurance policy and these are due the day of medical service is rendered. 4. We do not bill secondary insurance company; we will give you a receipt to provide for reimbursement...
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...Nurse practitioner From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In the United States, nurse practitioners have a national board certification. Nurse Practitioners can be educated and nationally certified in areas of Family Health (FNP), Pediatrics, including Pediatric Acute/Chronic Care, Pediatric Critical Care, Pediatric Oncology and general Pediatrics (PNP), Neonatology (NNP), Gerontology (GNP), Women's Health (WHNP), Psychiatry & Mental Health (PMHNP), Acute Care (ACNP), Adult Health (ANP), Oncology (FNP, ACNP, ANP, PNP or ANP) Emergency (as FNP or ACNP), Occupational Health (as ANP or FNP), etc. In Canada, NPs are licensed by the province or territory in which they practice. The advanced practice nursing role began to take shape in the mid-20th century United States. Nurse anesthetists and nurse midwives were established in the 1940s, followed by psychiatric nursing in 1954. The present day concept of the APN as a primary care provider was created in the mid-1960s, spurred on by a shortage of doctors. The first official training program for NPs in the United States was created in 1965, with a vision to help balance rising health care costs, increase the number of health care providers, and correct the inefficient distribution of health resources. There was some confusion about the varying titles and abilities of advanced practice nurses as the role was developed, which has persisted as the authority and responsibilities of the NP have evolved over time. ...
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...Designed by nature, human milk has properties that are specially fitted to fulfill the nutritional needs of neonates. Ever since the first studies on breastfeeding were published, the recommendations of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics have been modeled after their glowing findings. Yet, breastfeeding remains a contentious health issue in the United States, with most mothers choosing to formula feed their infants. Researchers and nutritionists alike point to breast feeding's unique chemical blend of nutrients – the optimal amount of carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, saturated fatty acids, medium-chain triglycerides, long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids, and cholesterol – which separate it from formula feeding as the ideal food for infants. Beginning with the essence of our makeup, the protein found in human milk has anti-infection properties. It comes in two kinds – whey comprises sixty percent; casein makes up the remaining forty percent. Such a balance of proteins allows for simple, fast digestion for infants. Of this whey majority, lactoferrin prevents the growth of iron-dependent bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. Secretory IgA and immunoglobulins both work to protect the infant from viral and bacterial infections, such as E. Coli and allergies. Likewise protecting against E.Coli and Salmonella, the enzyme Lysozyme has anti-inflammatory properties that promote the growth...
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...Sex and Violence Paper Michael Wright Com/340 June 29, 2015 Leigh Pethe Sex and Violence Paper People should mull over every dissimilar dynamic involved prior to setting their sight on the reasoning when they decide whether or not movies, television and video games have any effect on young people. It may possibly be an exhilarating or an extremely exasperating experience. It all depends on the way people try to tackle this concern. People ought to use all the data at their disposal and follow the instructions prior to looking for that ideal resolution. All through this essay, people can gain familiarity, information and examples on the way young people are affected by sex and violence. Many of the likely victims are immature and inexperienced, and because it is human nature, consequently desire the things they observe. A certain method to expect a procedure of transformation however might not be a simple assignment after all is taking the occasion to find out why young people are the audience that is targeted. “Their superior abstract reasoning abilities and their tendency at this age to challenge conventional authority make adolescents particularly susceptible to imitating some kinds of television violence, crime and portrayals of suicide”(Josephson,2011). The study just involves a minute proportion of young people even though the data given is based on figures. Young people appear to be persuaded effortlessly, mainly by their peers. Ponder what young people’s life desires...
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