Cincinnati Childrens Hospital Medical Center - Health Topics

Huff Cough

Monday, January 01, 0001

Huff CoughnonetruePulmonary Medicine52348What is Huff Cough? The Huff Cough is a certain way of coughing that keeps the throat open longer. This helps move the mucus from your lungs. How does the Huff Cough work? The huff cough helps get

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilator (IPV)

Monday, January 01, 0001

Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilator (IPV)nonetruePulmonary Medicine52348What is an Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilator (IPV)? The Intrapulmonary Percussive Ventilator (IPV) is a pneumatic positive pressure device used to move mucus. How does IPV work? The IPV sends small, fast bursts of air that open

The Vest - Minnesota Protocol

Monday, January 01, 0001

The Vest Minnesota ProtocolnonetruePulmonary Medicine52348Minnesota Protocol The standard protocol can be used with the following vest machines, Hill Rom model 104 and newer, In Courage System by Respir Tech, and the Smart Vest. Setting a Starting Pressure for the vest

The Vest - Standard Protocol

Monday, January 01, 0001

The Vest Standard ProtocolnonetruePulmonary Medicine52348Standard Protocol The standard protocol can be used with the following vest machines Hill Rom Model 104 and newer, In Courage System by Respir Tech, and the Smart Vest. How do I perform a treatment? There

Vest Therapy (High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation)

Monday, January 01, 0001

Vest Therapy (High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation)nonetruePulmonary Medicine52348What is High Frequency Chest Wall Oscillation, commonly called the Vest? The “Vest” is a machine that is made up of two parts an air pulse generator and an inflatable vest that wraps

Diabetes and Returning to School

Friday, September 03, 2004

Diabetes and Returning to School

Endocrine System

Thursday, March 12, 2009

Anatomy of the Endocrine System

Central Line Possible Problems

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Central Line Possible Problems nonetrue52356 Children often go home with central lines, commonly called C lines, and usually do not have any problems. You can help your child avoid problems with his her central line. The following information tells you about

Hypoglycemia in the Newborn

Monday, November 19, 2001

Hypoglycemia in the Newborn

Low Blood Sugar (Hypoglycemia)

Monday, January 01, 0001

Low Blood GlucosenonetrueEndocrine, Metabolic and Diabetes52539What is Hypoglycemia? Hypoglycemia is a blood glucose (blood sugar) level below normal. Sometimes called low blood sugar or insulin reaction. A person with diabetes taking insulin is at risk for hypoglycemia, usually when the

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis (RRP)

Adolescent Hip Dysplasia

Tuesday, November 17, 2009

Adolescent Hip DysplasianonetrueOrthopaedic Surgery52564The Hip Deformity Service of the Orthopaedic Surgery Division at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center treats all patients with hip dysplasia. Hip dysplasia is a condition whereby there is abnormal development of the hip ball and socket

Fainting (Syncope) - Dizziness

Tuesday, November 20, 2001

Fainting (Syncope) Dizziness none Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Explanation | Causes | Diagnosis | Treatment What is syncope, and is it common? Syncope (fainting) is common during childhood. In one medical study, almost 50 percent of interviewed college students claimed to have fainted a

Interrupted Aortic Arch - Ventricular Septic Defect

Monday, November 19, 2001

Interrupted Aortic Arch / Ventricular Septal Defect

Occupational Therapy

Tuesday, November 20, 2001

Occupational Therapy for Pediatric Heart Patients

Open-Heart Surgery

Thursday, December 06, 2001

Vascular Rings

Tuesday, November 20, 2001

Vascular Rings

Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome

Tuesday, November 20, 2001

Velo-Cardio-Facial Syndrome

Choosing a Pediatrician+

Wednesday, July 31, 2002

Choosing a Pediatrician

Introduction to Solid Foods

Wednesday, February 01, 2006

Introduction to Solid Foods none Related Services General and Community Pediatrics Family Resource Center Explanation The introduction of solid foods usually occurs between 4-6 months of age. Check with your baby's pediatrician for his recommendation on when to introduce solid foods to your baby'

Reflexes

Monday, December 10, 2001

Reflexes none Related Services General and Community Pediatrics Family Resource Center What reflexes should be present in a newborn? Reflexes are involuntary movements or actions. Some movements are spontaneous, occurring as part of the baby's usual activity. Others are responses to certain action

Senses

Monday, December 10, 2001

Senses none Related Services General and Community Pediatrics Family Resource Center Senses of a Newborn Babies are born fully equipped with all the necessary senses of sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. However, some of these senses are less precise than others. Below are some of the ways n

Club Foot

Thursday, November 13, 2003

Club Foot

Milwaukee Brace

Friday, January 23, 2004

Milwaukee Brace

External Fixator and Halo Pin Care

Wednesday, June 18, 2003

External Fixator and Halo Pin Care

Underarm Orthosis (TLSO)

Monday, February 16, 2004

Underarm Orthosis (TLSO)

Risser and Pantaloon Casts

Wednesday, June 18, 2003

Risser and Pantaloon Casts none Related Services Orthopaedic Surgery Risser and Pantaloon casts are part of the treatment to correct your spinal problem. The casts look like this: In a Risser cast, you can sit and walk In a Pantaloon cast your hips will not move, so you will not be able to sit or

Split Russell's / Buck Traction

Thursday, June 05, 2003

Split Russell's / Buck Traction

Aspirin

Thursday, August 20, 2009

AspirinnonetruePharmacy52360Aspirin can be used to treat pain, fever and inflammation. It is also used to thin the blood. Aspirin can be used to prevent strokes, treat arthritis, treat rheumatic fever, treat Kawasaki disease, and protect bypass grafts and stents in