First Aid
There are 29 On Demand Archives in this Category.
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Cuts and Scrapes - How To Treat, When To Seek Help, Stitches vs. Glue
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Guest(s):Dr. Michael PosnerTopic Info:Dr Michael Posner of the Pediatric Associates of Hampden Cty Westfield, MA comes on the show to discuss the things that happen to our children as the summer approaches. Cuts and scrapes from playing outside, Poison Ivy, Allergic Rashes, Mosquito Bites, I ...Show Date:5 / 18 / 2011
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Poison Ivy, Allergic Rashes, Mosquito Bites, and Insect Repellent, .
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Guest(s):Dr. Michael PosnerTopic Info:Dr Michael Posner of the Pediatric Associates of Hampden Cty Westfield, MA comes on the show to discuss the things that happen to our children as the summer approaches. Cuts and scrapes from playing outside, Poison Ivy, Allergic Rashes, Mosquito Bites, I ...Show Date:5 / 18 / 2011
- Pediatric Urgent Care; What Parents Have The Right To Know
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Guest(s):Jeffrey Schor, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAPTopic Info:Dr. Jeffrey Schor, MD, MPH, MBA, FAAP, founder of PM Pediatrics, an urgent care facility in NY, comes on the show to discuss the life saving information every parent should know if they have to take their child to an emergency room. Do not miss this show.Show Date:3 / 9 / 2011 - Treating Penetrating and Blunt Trauma Wounds Featured
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Guest(s):Stephen Hargarten, MDTopic Info:We talk to Dr. Stephen Hargarten and discuss the differences in penetrating and blunt trauma care. We will learn the definition of both, as well as, the causes, emergency response and treatment. Also, some basic first aid tips will be offered if you find ...Show Date:1 / 28 / 2011 - Trauma and the Elderly Featured
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Guest(s):Steven R. Gambert, MDTopic Info:Sometimes relatively minor trauma can have devastating consequences for the elderly. Dr. Leigh talks to Dr. Steven Gambert about some of the challenges seniors face and some of the serious complications that can result from trauma in the elderly. We will ...Show Date:1 / 28 / 2011 -
Food Allergies In Children; Life Saving Information Every Parent Needs To Know
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Guest(s):Todd Mahr, MD, FAAPTopic Info:Food allergy is estimated to affect roughly 1 in 25 school-aged children and is a common trigger of anaphylaxis, a severe, potentially fatal, systemic allergic reaction. Dr. Todd Mahr, MD, FAAP, joins the show to discuss food allergies in children and the ...Show Date:1 / 26 / 2011 -
Managing Food Allergies At School
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Guest(s):Todd Mahr, MD, FAAPTopic Info:Food allergy is estimated to affect roughly 1 in 25 school-aged children and is a common trigger of anaphylaxis, a severe, potentially fatal, systemic allergic reaction. Dr. Todd Mahr, MD, FAAP, joins the show to discuss food allergies in children and the ...Show Date:1 / 26 / 2011 - Sunburn Prevention and Treatment
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Guest(s):Dr Benard CohenTopic Info:Your child doesn’t actually have to be burned to be harmed by the sun. The effects of exposure build over the years, so that even moderate exposure during childhood can contribute to wrinkling, toughening, freckling, and even cancer of the skin in later ...Show Date:7 / 7 / 2010
- AAP's New Guidelines on Drowning Prevention
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Guest(s):Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP,Topic Info:Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates ...Show Date:5 / 26 / 2010
- Water Safety Tips
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Guest(s):Garry Gardner, MD, FAAP,Topic Info:Drowning is a leading cause of injury-related death in children. In 2006, fatal drowning claimed the lives of approximately 1100 US children younger than 20 years. A number of strategies are available to prevent these tragedies. As educators and advocates ...Show Date:5 / 26 / 2010
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National Dog Bite Prevention Week,
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Guest(s):Alison S. Tothy, M.D., FAAPTopic Info:4.5 million Americans are bitten by dogs each year, and one in five dog bites results in injuries that require medical attention. There are ways to make dog bites less likely and to help prevent children from being bitten by dogs. Alison S. Tothy, M.D ...Show Date:5 / 12 / 2010 - The New AAP Policy on Choking, Information to Save the Life of Your Child
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Guest(s):Dr Gary Smith M.D.Topic Info:Choking is a very common cause of unintentional injury or death in children under age one, and the danger remains significant until the age of five. Objects such as safety pins, small parts from toys, and coins cause choking, but food is responsible for m ...Show Date:4 / 28 / 2010 - Choking First Aid and Emergency Procedures
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Guest(s):Dr Gary Smith M.D.Topic Info:Choking is a very common cause of unintentional injury or death in children under age one, and the danger remains significant until the age of five. Objects such as safety pins, small parts from toys, and coins cause choking, but food is responsible for m ...Show Date:4 / 28 / 2010 - Top Poison Risks in The Home
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Guest(s):Dr.Carl Baum, MD, FAAP, FACMTTopic Info:Each year, approximately 2.4 million people – more than half under age 6 – swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some important tips to prevent and to treat exposures to poison. Most poi ...Show Date:3 / 17 / 2010 - Signs and Symptoms of Poisoning
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Guest(s):Dr.Carl Baum, MD, FAAP, FACMTTopic Info:Each year, approximately 2.4 million people – more than half under age 6 – swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some important tips to prevent and to treat exposures to poison. Most poi ...Show Date:3 / 17 / 2010 - Green Products: Are They Considered Safe?
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Guest(s):Dr.Carl Baum, MD, FAAP, FACMTTopic Info:Each year, approximately 2.4 million people – more than half under age 6 – swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some important tips to prevent and to treat exposures to poison. Most poi ...Show Date:3 / 17 / 2010 - Tips To Poison Proof Your Home and Protect Your Children
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Guest(s):Dr.Carl Baum, MD, FAAP, FACMTTopic Info:Each year, approximately 2.4 million people – more than half under age 6 – swallow or have contact with a poisonous substance. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some important tips to prevent and to treat exposures to poison. Most poi ...Show Date:3 / 17 / 2010 - Winter Health and First Aid Safety Tips
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Guest(s):Deborah Ann Mulligan, MD FAAP FACEPTopic Info:Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm. The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ...Show Date:12 / 16 / 2009 - Winter Sports and Activities
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Guest(s):Deborah Ann Mulligan, MD FAAP FACEPTopic Info:Whether winter brings severe storms, light dustings or just cold temperatures, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has some valuable tips on how to keep your children safe and warm. The holidays are an exciting time of year for kids, and to help ...Show Date:12 / 16 / 2009 - Sudden Cardiac Arrest: Know the Warning Signs! Featured Popular
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Guest(s):Richard L. Page, MD, FHRSTopic Info:More than 250,000 deaths occur each year as a result of sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). In fact, SCA claims one life every two minutes, taking more lives each year than breast cancer, lung cancer or AIDS. Yet, according to a recent survey issued by the Heart ...Show Date:10 / 28 / 2009
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Cuts and Scrapes - How To Treat, When To Seek Help, Stitches vs. Glue
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