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Breast Feeding , Adult , Birth Weight , Female , Humans , Infant, Newborn , Parent-Child Relations , Patient Education as Topic , Weight LossABSTRACT
Although recommended by many authorities, prenatal pediatric visits are not regularly scheduled. Thirty to 45 minutes should be allowed for review of the family background, obstetric history and psychosocial factors. The discussion should also include hospital concerns, as well as the practical and emotional aspects of returning home with a newborn. In addition, issues such as sleeping arrangements, safety, diapers and feeding should be addressed.
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Family Practice , Pediatrics , Prenatal Care , Delivery, Obstetric , Female , Humans , Infant Care , Medical History Taking , Parents/education , PregnancyABSTRACT
Jewelry wearing among very young children is increasing. Ear piercing is being practiced even in neonates. Accompanying these phenomena is the ever-present risk of ingestions and aspirations of small jewelry items, notably earring pieces. We present two cases that illustrate some of the real and potential hazards of these small jewelry pieces. Relatively safe jewelry items and specific safety measures are discussed.
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Ear, External , Foreign Bodies/complications , Pneumonia, Aspiration/etiology , Accidents, Home/prevention & control , Female , Humans , Infant , Infant CareSubject(s)
Child Development , Counseling/methods , Infant Care/methods , Twins , Child, Preschool , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Parents/educationABSTRACT
We report a case of thyroxine overdose in a child. Despite extremely high thyroxine (T4RIA) levels on admission, the patient's only symptoms were mild hypertension and tachycardia. Both symptoms responded to propranolol, with a drop in pulse rate and a decrease in blood pressure to normal levels. After four days of cardiac monitoring, the patient was released and received propranolol for five additional days as an outpatient.
