Types of Anesthesia

If your child is having surgery or a procedure, it can help to understand how the various types of anesthesia make the experience more comfortable. Anesthesia is broken down into three main categories: general, regional, and local, all of which affect the nervous system in some way and can be …

When Your Child’s in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit

It can be stressful whenever kids are in the hospital — and even more so when they’re admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). But a basic understanding of the people and equipment in the PICU can help you feel better prepared to help your child recover. What’s the …