Pediatric Advisor Index

A

Abdominal pain
    brief version *
    complete version
Abdominal problems (see Stomach and intestinal problems...)
Abrasion
    brief parent version *
    complete parent version
    teen version
Abscess
    brief version *
    complete version
Abuse
    day care, preventing
    emotional
    physical
        effects of family violence on children
        shaken baby syndrome
    sexual
        parenting abused child
        protecting children (brief version)
        protecting children (complete version)
        resource list
    substance, resource list
Accident prevention (see Prevention)
Acetaminophen, dosages for fever or pain
Acne
    adolescent
        brief teen version *
        teen version
    newborn *
Activity, decreased with illness
Acute illness, recommended handouts
Adenitis, cervical
Adenoids
    illustration *
    tonsil and adenoid surgery *
    tonsil and adenoid surgery, discharge instructions
Adoption, resource list
Aggressive behavior
    bullying
    preventing or reducing
Air travel with a baby
Airsickness
    parent version *
    teen version
Alarms
    for bed-wetting
    heat, smoke, and carbon monoxide detectors
Alcohol abuse
    fetal alcohol problems
    resource list
Allergic reaction, severe *
Allergic rhinitis
    brief parent version *
    complete parent version
    teen version
Allergies, resource list
Allergy
    (see also Asthma)
    eczema
        brief version *
        complete version
    eye
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    food
        at school
        egg
        general guidelines
        milk
        peanut
        soy
        testing
        tree nut
        wheat
    hay fever
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    hives
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    latex allergy *
    itching, unknown cause
    severe allergic reaction *
Alopecia *
Altitude sickness
Amblyopia
Ampicillin
    diarrhea *
    rash *
Anal fissure
    brief parent version *
    complete parent version
    teen version
Anaphylactic reaction *
Anaphylactoid purpura
    admission and discharge instructions
    general guidelines
Anemia
    iron deficiency
        brief version *
        complete version
    iron in diet
    newborn
    sickle cell
Anger, resource list
Animal bite
    cat scratch disease
    general guidelines *
    marine *
    prevention *
Animals, fear of, resource list
Ankle sprain
    illustration *
    text (for teens) *
Anorexia nervosa
    diagnosis and treatment (teen version)
    resource list
Anterior fontanel in newborn *
Antibiotics
    ampicillin or amoxicillin rash *
    bacterial endocarditis, prevention of
    cause of diarrhea *
    preventing unnecessary use
Anxiety
    (see also Fear)
    separation anxiety, preventing
Apnea of prematurity
Appetite
    decreased during illness *
    slump in toddlers *
Arguments, sibling
Arthritis, juvenile rheumatoid
    diagnosis and treatment
    resource list
Artificial surfactant (babies with respiratory distress syndrome)
Asthma
    asthma action plan *    
    definitions * 
    frequently asked questions *  
    general guidelines
    	    parent version *
	    teen version
    illustration - narrowing of bronchioles *
    medication
	    bronchodilator - overview *
               controller maintenance medications *
	    inflammatory cell stabilizer 
     	    medication types *
               quick relief rescue medications *
	    steroids, inhaled *
	    steroids, oral *
    medication devices
	    compressors and nebulizers *
               peak flow meters - how to use *
               peak flow meters - overview *
               spacers and chambers - how to use *
               spacers and chambers - overview *
    resources
	    books
               organizations
    triggers
	    effect of tobacco smoke
               eliminating triggers *
               overview *
Athlete's foot
    brief parent version *
    complete parent version
    teen version
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
    dealing with *
    resource list
    Ritalin, pros and cons
Authorization to consent to treat a child (form)
Autism
    general guidelines
    resource list

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Baby -- See Newborn
Baby equipment
    books
    car safety seats
    diapers
    laundry
    layette
    overview
    pacifier
    walker, dangers of
Baby sitter
    (see also Day care)
    form for list of instructions
Backache
    illustration of low back exercises *
    parent version *
    teen version
Bacteremia
    admission and discharge instructions
    general guidelines
Bacterial conjunctivitis
    brief parent version *
    complete parent version
    teen version
Bacterial endocarditis, antibiotics for prevention
Bacterial meningitis
    admission and discharge instructions
    general guidelines *
Bacterial vaginosis
Bad breath *
Bath
    resource list
Bed-sharing with parents *
Bed-wetting
    alarms
    general guidelines
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    resource list
Bedtime -- See Sleep
Bedtime resistance or refusal *
Bee sting
    brief version *
    complete version
Behavior
    (see also Discipline; Family; Fear)
    aggressive behavior, preventing
        dealing with *
        overview
    bedtime refusal *
    biting
    breath-holding spells
        brief version *
        complete version
    bullying, how to help the victim
    damaging property
    diary
    dressing
        poking and stalling
        refusal
        teaching skills
    eating misbehavior
    fear of talking (selective mutism)
    fighting and spitting
    glasses, instructions for improving wearing
    habit reversal training
    hurting another child
    ignoring instructions
    interrupting others
    lying
    masturbation in preschoolers *
    mistreating pets
    nail biting
    peer interaction skills
    picky eating
    public misbehavior
    rebellion, adolescent *
    safety misbehavior
    school
        adjusting to
        homework problems *
        phobia *
        responsibility for schoolwork *
    screaming and shouting
    self-quieting skills, teaching infant
    separation anxiety
    sexual behavior, setting limits
    sibling quarrels
    sibling rivalry toward a newborn *
    siblings or friends, mistreating
    sleep misbehaviors, overview
    smearing of fecal material
    spoiled child, prevention
    stealing (by a younger child)
    stubborn toddler *
    swearing
    temper tantrums *
    threats or hurtful comments
    thumbsucking *
    toilet training resistance *
    whining
Behavior in public places
    rules and discipline
    teaching good behavior
Bicycle safety
Birth certificate
Birth control
    condom (teen version)
    depo-provera (teen version)
    diaphragm (teen version)
    IUD (teen version) *
    oral contraceptives (teen version)
    pregnancy prevention overview (teen version)
    spermicide, vaginal (teen version)
Birthmarks *
Bite
    animal or human *
    insect
        brief version *
        complete version
    marine *
    prevention of pet and other animal bites *
    scorpion *
    snake *
    spider *
    tick
        brief version *
        complete version
Biting
Bladder problems and procedures
    bed-wetting
        alarms
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    urethritis
        brief version *
        complete version
    urinary tract infection
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    urinating, daytime frequency
    voiding cystourethrogram *
Blanket/toy attachment, resource list
Bleeding
    nose
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    severe *
Blended families
Blindness, resource list
Blister
    fever
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    foot or hand *
    mouth
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
Blocked tear duct
    brief version *
    complete version
Blood group incompatibility in newborn
    brief version *
    complete version
Blood infection (bacteremia)
Blood test
    self blood glucose testing
Blood test, glucose
Blood transfusion (in newborn)
Boil
    brief version *
    complete version
Bone injury
    brief version *
    complete version
Book lists (menu)
    (see also Resource lists)
Books
    age 0 to 18 months (infant)
    age 18 months to 3 years (toddler)
    age 3 to  6 years (preschool)
    age 6 to  9 years (younger school age)
    age 9 to 12 years (older school age)
    helping children cope with problems
    importance of
    lists (menu)
    parenting, general
    storytelling
    suggested reading activities
Bottle feeding
    introduction of bottle to breast-fed baby
    prevention of baby bottle tooth decay *
Brain problems and procedures
    bacterial meningitis *
    convulsions (without fever) *
    head injury (concussion)
        brief version *
        complete version
    viral meningitis *
Breast development in boys (gynecomastia)
Breast engorgement
    newborn *
    nursing mother
Breast infection, nursing mother
Breast-feeding
    advantages
    engorgement of breasts after delivery
    essentials of
        brief version *
        complete version
    general recommendations
    infection (mastitis)
    introduction of bottle
    latching on illustration
    let-down reflex
    milk production
        during hospitalization of newborn
        how to increase
        how to know if your baby is getting enough milk
    plugged ducts
    screening form for early follow-up of breast-fed infants
    sore nipples
    storage and handling of breast milk
Breath, bad *
Breath-holding spells
    brief version *
    complete version
Bronchioles, illustration showing narrowing during asthma attack *
Bronchiolitis
    admission and discharge instructions *
    brief version *
    complete version *
    preventing with Synagis
Bruise
    finger
        brief version *
        complete version
    muscle or bone
        brief version *
        complete version
    skin
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    toe
        brief version *
        complete version
Bruxism
Bulb Syringe (English, PDF)
Bulb Syringe (Spanish, PDF)
Bulimia nervosa
    diagnosis and treatment (teen version)
    resource list
Bullying
    how to help the victim
    resource list
Burn
    chemical *
    hot water heater setting
    prevention *
    sunburn
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    thermal
        brief version *
        complete version

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Calcium
    in dairy products and supplements
    pros and cons of milk in diet
Calming-down skills, teaching
Camp checkup form
Cancer, resource list
Candidiasis, vulvovaginal (teen version)
Canker sore
    brief parent version *
    complete parent version
    teen version
Caput in newborn *
Car safety seat
    children over 1 year old
    guidelines for choosing and using
    infant
Car sickness
    parent version *
    teen version
Car travel, with a baby
Carbon monoxide detectors
Caries, dental
    parent version *
    teen version
Carotenemia *
Cast care *
Cast care - body cast *
Cat scratch disease
Catheterization instructions for females *
Catheterization instructions for males *
Cavity, tooth
    parent version *
    teen version
Celiac disease, resource list
Cellulitis
    admission and discharge instructions
    general guidelines
Cephalohematoma in newborn *
Cerebral palsy
    general guidelines
    resource list
Cervical adenitis
Chalazion
Checkup
    by age
        2 weeks *
        month  2 *
        month  4 *
        month  6 *
        month  9 *
        month 12 *
        month 15 *
        month 18 *
        year  2 *
        year  3 *
        year  4 *
        year  5 *
        year  6 *
        year  8 *
    for camp, form
    for sports participation, form
    recommended handouts
Chemical burn *
Chemical in eye *
Chest pain *
Chickenpox
    brief version *
    complete version
Child abuse
    emotional
    physical
        effects of family violence on children
        shaken baby syndrome
    resource list
    sexual
        parenting sexually abused child
        protecting children (brief version)
        protecting children (complete version)
Child care
    adjustment
    finding and choosing
    preventive measures to help ensure safe day care
    questions to ask about
        infant/toddler center-based day care
        infant/toddler family day care
        infant/toddler in-home day care
        preschool center-based day care
        preschool family day care
        preschool in-home day care
        school-age center-based day care
        school-age family day care
        school-age in-home day care
    types
Child care -- See Day care
Childhood diabetes *
Childproofing the home
Chlamydia
    in females (teen version)
    in males (teen version)
Choking
    general guidelines *
    illustration of Heimlich maneuver *
    prevention of *
Cholesterol
    screening
        parent version
        teen version
    treatment for high levels
        parent version
        teen version
Circumcision
    care and problems *
    pros and cons *
Clubfoot *
Clostridium difficile (C. difficile)
Clothing for newborns
Coccyx injury
Cognitive development and discipline in toddler/preschooler
Cold
    brief parent version *
    complete parent version
    teen version
Cold sore
    brief parent version *
    complete parent version
    teen version
Colic
    (see also Crying baby)
    brief version *
    complete version
    resource list
Colitis, resource list
Color blindness
Communication
    with baby or toddler
    with child
Concussion
    brief version *
    complete version
    prevention *
Condom (teen version)
Condylomata acuminata (teen version)
Congenital muscular torticollis
Congestion
    ear *
    nose
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    sinus
        brief version *
        complete version
Conjunctivitis
    bacterial
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    viral infection
        parent version *
        teen version
Consent form authorizing treatment of a child
Constipation
    general guidelines
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version *
        teen version
    with soiling
        note to school staff
        preschooler
        school-age child *
Contact dermatitis
Contagious periods of infection
Contraceptive methods
    birth control pills (teen version)
    condom (teen version)
    depo-provera (teen version)
    diaphragm (teen version)
    intrauterine device (IUD) (teen version) *
    natural family planning (teen version)
    overview (teen version)
    spermicide (teen version)
Convulsions
    with fever
        brief version *
        complete version
    without fever
        admission and discharge instructions
        general guidelines *
Cost of a new baby
    overview
    worksheet for cost of staying at home vs. working
Cough, whooping (pertussis)
Counseling -- See Psychological problems
Coxsackie A-16 virus
    brief version *
    complete version
Crab lice (teen version)
Cracked skin *
Cradle cap *
Cramps
    abdominal
        brief version *
        complete version
    leg *
    menstrual
        brief teen version *
        complete teen version
Crib, climbing out of
Crohn's disease, resource list
Croup
    admission and discharge instructions
    general guidelines
        brief version *
        complete version *
Crutches, how to use
    illustration *
    text *
Crying baby
    colic
        brief version *
        complete version
    diary
        chart
        text
    possible causes
    resource list
Cryptorchidism
Cut
    general guidelines
        brief parent version *
        complete parent version
        teen version
    sutured wound care and suture removal
        brief version *
        complete version
Cyst, eyelid
Cystic fibrosis, resource list
Cystitis
    brief parent version *
    complete parent version
    teen version

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