It’s normal to be nervous about a procedure that involves your child’s heart. But cardiac catheterizations are usually no cause for alarm. These procedures are often successful in kids and teens and carry a very low risk of complications. Kids are usually released from the hospital the very same day …
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Gastrostomy Tube (G-Tube)
About G-Tubes Some kids have medical problems that prevent them from being able to take adequate nutrition by mouth. A gastrostomy tube (also called a G-tube) is a tube inserted through the abdomen that delivers nutrition directly to the stomach. It’s one of the ways doctors can make sure kids …
Laryngoscopy
About Laryngoscopy Laryngoscopy is a visual examination below the back of the throat, where the voice box (larynx) containing the vocal cords is located. It helps doctors identify the causes of voice and breathing problems, throat or ear pain, difficulty in swallowing, narrowing of the throat (strictures or stenosis), and …
Retinopathy of Prematurity
About Retinopathy of Prematurity Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disease that occurs in premature babies. It causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina, the layer of nerve tissue in the eye that enables us to see. This growth can cause the retina to detach from the back …
When Your Child Needs a Cast
A cast is a big, hard bandage that’s usually made of material like fiberglass or plaster. Casts keep bones in place while they heal. Kids get casts for many reasons. Usually they’re for broken bones, but kids also might get casts to help bones and surrounding tissues grow properly, or …
When Your Child Needs a Liver Transplant
Being told that your child needs a liver transplant may leave you feeling scared, angry, or confused. You might not fully understand why your child needs a new organ or where the new organ will come from. Just thinking about the months ahead may fill you with dread and worry. …
Sports Physicals
You know that playing sports helps keep kids fit and are a fun way for them to socialize and make friends. But you might not know why it’s so important for kids to get a sports physical at the beginning of their sports season. About Sports Physicals In the sports …
When Your Child Outgrows Pediatric Care
It might seem like only yesterday that you stepped into the pediatrician’s office for your child’s very first visit. And you might have been a little nervous as you got to know the person who’d be caring for your little one. But after years of interaction (complete with late-night phone …
Your Child’s Checkup: 1 Month
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your baby’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on the growth charts. 2. Ask questions, address any concerns, and offer advice about how your baby is: Feeding. Infants should be fed when they …
Your Child’s Checkup: 1 Year (12 Months)
What to Expect During This Visit Your doctor and/or nurse will probably: 1. Check your toddler’s weight, length, and head circumference and plot the measurements on the growth charts. 2. Ask questions, address concerns, and offer advice about how your child is: Eating. By 12 months, toddlers are ready to …