Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Children s Medicines written by Edward A. Bell and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2012-08-01 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In A Parent's Guide to Children's Medicines, an experienced pediatric pharmacist answers questions about how to give safe and effective medications to children. Whether medicine is used to treat asthma or ear infections, medicine is often necessary and can be life saving—yet many parents worry about side effects and possible long-term consequences. This book tells parents how drugs for children are prescribed and used, and how to give these medications to children for the best results. Inside:• information to help parents weigh the benefits and risks of medicines • descriptions of medicine for treating fever, infection, and common illnesses• practical tips on measuring, flavoring, and administering liquid medicines• directions for giving medicine in the mouth, the nose, the ear, and the eye • advice for keeping children safe around medications • facts about vaccinations: how do they work, and are they safe?• answers to parents’ frequently asked questions -- Phil Brunell, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics Emeritus, University of California, Los Angeles

Download or read book Children s Medicine written by Ann Kepler and published by McGraw-Hill/Contemporary. This book was released on 1985 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Children s Prescription Drugs written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special guide profiles hundreds of the most commonly-prescribed brand name and generic medications for children, as well as commonly recommended over-the-counter preparations. Each profile includes common uses, side effects and interactions, and warnings for each drug.

Download or read book A Parent s Guide to Medical Emergencies written by Janet Zand and published by Avery. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Divided into three parts, this comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide begins with basic safety guidelines in Part One. As accidents are the leading cause of injury among young children, checklists for every area in and around your home are provided to prevent common mishaps. Suggestions such as maintaining a well-stocked home health kit, posting emergency telephone numbers, and appointing a designated surrogate are offered to help you act quickly and effectively in a crisis situation. Part Two presents illustrated, easy-to-follow, basic life-saving techniques and procedures. This practical section provides steps for initiating cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), guidelines for performing first aid for choking, techniques for immobilizing broken bones, and more. Part Three includes an A-to-Z listing of the most common emergency situations. Each entry begins with an explanation of the problem, followed by an emergency treatment procedure. For cases in which an emergency situation may not be obvious - such as bouts of excessive nausea or diarrhea - information on when to call the doctor is provided. Depending on the nature of the emergency, many entries also include prevention tips and general recommendations that include follow-up care. While no parent can avoid all emergency situations, it is reassuring that you can do much to safeguard your child, and to act swiftly and effectively should an emergency occur. Timely, clear, concise, and packed with life-saving information, A Parent's Guide to Medical Emergencies, is a must for any responsible person who cares for a child on a regular basis.

Download or read book Taking Care Of Your Child written by Robert H. Pantell and published by Pearson Education. This book was released on 1990 with total page 556 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A completely revised and updated edition of this award-winning book, this sixth edition gives parents clear, practical advice on feeding, medicines, doctor visits, discipline, and all other aspects of raising a healthy child.

Download or read book Children s Medications written by Richard D. Bates and published by Harvey Whitney Books Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information on over-the-counter and prescription drugs and advice for administering them to children. Included are uses, dosages, side effects, interactions, and storage and administration guidelines.

Download or read book The Parents Guide to ADHD Medicines written by Peter Hill and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers. This book was released on 2021-04-21 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This reassuring guide explains prescribed ADHD medicines for children in clear, everyday language. Based on questions the author has received from countless families in his work as a Consultant Psychiatrist, the expert information in this book answers the most pressing questions a parent will have about ADHD medicines: how they work, what they do, what is available and how to talk about them to your children. This book sheds light on why not all medicines are easily available, the differences between certain medications and their level of effectiveness, all based on scientific evidence. This information will support parents in discussions with medical professionals, explaining the practicalities and demystifying the terminology around medication and treatments. The book also provides insights into the decisions behind prescribing certain medicines and how they should be taken. Armed with this guide, parents - as well as teachers and others working with kids with ADHD - can feel confident and assured when their child is prescribed treatments for ADHD.

Download or read book Making the Connection written by Mohab Hanna and published by Mohab Hanna, M.D. LLC. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource discusses the latest medications available on the market for treating ADHD and presents the pros and cons of each.

Download or read book The A to Z of Children s Health written by Jeremy Friedman and published by Robert Rose. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An indispensable reference which is sure to become the go-to health and wellness guide for parents.

Download or read book Raising Drug Free Kids written by Aletha Solter and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2006-08-29 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adding to the successful series of "Raising" titles, a developmental psychologist gives parents tips for keeping children of all ages away from drugs and alcohol

Download or read book Taking Care Of Your Child written by Robert H. Pantell and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 1994-01-20 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Winner of the American Medical Writers Association Award and praised by Dr. T. Berry Brazelton as practical and well-done, this book gives parents the clearest, most practical advice on maintaining their child's health. Updated throughout with important information on immunizations, medicines, child safety, and more.

Download or read book Children s Prescription Drugs written by Consumer Guide and published by Consumer Guide Books. This book was released on 1998-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This special guide profiles hundreds of the most commonly-prescribed brand name and generic medications for children, as well as commonly recommended over-the-counter preparations. Each profile includes common uses, side effects and interactions, and warnings for each drug.

Download or read book Depressed Child written by Dougals A. Riley and published by Taylor Trade Publishing. This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By emphasizing how parents can talk to their children about thoughts and feelings, exploring how children develop negative beliefs about themselves, and teaching parents how to help their children change those hopeless self-perceptions, this book outlines practical methods that parents and children together can use to find solutions to the dark thoughts that plague so many young people today.

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Download or read book Take Charge of Your Child s Health written by George Wootan and published by Marlowe & Company. This book was released on 2000 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A candid, straightforward parent's guide to managing a child's health care covers nutrition, breastfeeding, allergies, immunizations, emergencies, medications and their side effects, diagnosing disease, and much more. Reprint.

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