The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is an organization of 67,000 primary care pediatricians, pediatric medical subspecialists, and pediatric surgical specialists dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
As part of that commitment, the AAP publishes expert advice for parents, caregivers, and patients on Pediatric Patient Education. Information can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and many titles also are available in Spanish.
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Spells - UnexplainedCategory: Genital or Urinary Symptoms
Information and guidance on unexplained spells.
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Spitting Up (Normal Reflux)Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
Spitting up (normal reflux) is 1 or 2 mouthfuls of breast milk or formula. Spitting up (normal reflux) occurs in most infants (50%).
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Splint Care - ArmCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A splint is a padded piece of fiberglass or plaster. Also called a half cast. It’s placed on only one side of an injured arm. The splint is held in place by an elastic wrap (bandage).
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Splint Care - LegCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A splint is a padded piece of fiberglass or plaster. Also called a half cast. It’s placed on only one side of an injured leg. The splint is held in place by an elastic wrap (bandage).
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Splinters (Slivers)Category: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A foreign body (FB) is stuck in the skin. Some examples are a splinter of wood or sliver of glass
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Spoiled Children - PreventionCategory: Schmitt Pediatric Care Advice
A spoiled child insists on having his own way. If demanding doesn’t work, he escalates. He uses tantrums and whining to get his way.
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Sports Medicine Professionals (Care of the Young Athlete)Category: pediatric_care
Athletes may deal with many different types of medical personnel after an injury. Athletes also may be referred by their primary care doctors to a sports medicine doctor or other sports medicine specialists for further evaluation and treatment.
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