The CHOC multidisciplinary team of concussion experts can help prevent and treat concussions, as well as help patients ease back in to school and sports. Careful supervision is essential for young persons with concussions, since their brains are still developing.
In this episode of CHOC Radio, Dr. Sharief Taraman, a pediatric neurologist, Dr. Jonathan Minor, a sports medicine specialist, Jenn Ahlswede, a speech language pathologist, and Mollee Oh, a physical therapist and rehabilitation supervisor, discuss:
SCAT3, an assessment tool parents and coaches can use immediately after an incident occurs
The film “Concussion,” and how concussions affect kids and teens differently than adults
Recommendations for cognizant and physical rest periods after sustaining a concussion
When considering an ED trip, Amy says parents should look for the ABCDs: an airway blockage; noisy high-pitched breathing; circulation problems, such as blood loss and extreme dehydration; or sudden disability, such as seizures or loss of consciousness.
Listen to the podcast to learn more about the ABCD concept, as well as other elements of an ED visit:
common reasons for an ED trip;
what ailments can wait until the pediatrician’s office opens;
what to expect at the ED; and
what to bring to the ED – and what to leave at home.
Children with feeding tubes traditionally receive their nutrients from commercial formulas. Recently, dietitians at CHOC have begun working with families who prefer to feed their children blenderized tube feedings (BTF), which are real foods that are blended into a consistency similar to formula.
In this episode of CHOC Radio, registered dietitian Katherine Bennett explains:
The reasons families and dietitians are choosing blenderized meals over formulas
Concerns to keep in mind when preparing blenderized tube feedings, including food safety and how to balance the nutrients that a child needs
How CHOC supports families who are interested in trying this method for their children.
The holidays are a time for family fun, but they also pose safety hazards. CHOC Community Education highlights what parents should be aware of this season.
No expectant mom wants to imagine bonding with her newborn in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) instead of a home nursery. Diana Bullman was faced with that reality when her daughter Juliet was born prematurely at 30 weeks gestation. In this CHOC Radio segment, she and Dana Sperling, a CHOC social worker, offer tips to parents who suddenly find themselves and their little one in the NICU. Some of the advice includes:
Rallying friends and family for support, from making meals to babysitting siblings
Openly communicating to your spouse and acknowledging difficult moments
Educating yourself on the NICU, from understanding the different monitors to knowing shift changes
Parents of patients in the neonatal intensive care unit at CHOC Hospital now have at their fingertips new technology to help them better understand, track and analyze data showing their ...
