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What should you do when your child falls and gets a bump
on the head? Do you need to go to the emergency department now? Is the
croupy cough that just started serious? These are questions that all of
us have. And frequently they arise in the evenings and weekend when your
doctor's office is closed.
Pediatric HouseCalls Online is designed especially
for these times. The topics help you make appropriate decisions on what
level of medical care (if any) is needed and how to provide symptom relief
for minor conditions at home.
You can select any of the 80 Pediatric Topics from the:
- Anatomic Index of Topics
- Head, Mouth, Chest, Abdomen, etc.
- Site's search engine using keywords - nausea, headache,
etc.
A Decision Chart
(When to Call Your Doctor Chart) is provided for each topic. By
using the decision chart and using your common sense, you should be able
to select one of the five following Decision
Chart categories:
- Call 911 Now (you may need an ambulance)
- Call Your Doctor Now (night or day)
- Call Your Doctor Within 24 Hours (between 9 am and 4
pm)
- Call Your Doctor During Weekday Office Hours
- Parent Care at Home
Disclaimer Notice: The information
contained in these topics is not intended to be a substitute for professional
medical advice, it is provided for educational purposes only. You assume
full responsibility for how you choose to use this information.
Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care
provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing
treatment. Talk with your healthcare provider about any questions you may
have regarding a medical condition. Nothing contained in these topics is
intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment.
When in doubt, call or see your doctor
NOW! Or go to the closest emergency department.
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