Water Safety and Drowning
Urgent Care For Kids
by Melissa Bauman
5y ago
Pediatric Drowning Explained With school out for the summer and the Texas heat already upon us, making trips to lakes, rivers or the community pool are commonplace for many families. While water activities may be enjoyable and provide much needed cooling, we must not forget that water safety is incredibly important. In the United States, drowning continues to be a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and is the number 1 and 2 causes of unintentional deaths in children 1-4 years of age and 5-14 years of age, respectively1. “Dry Drowning” We have all heard stories on the news or on soci ..read more
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Sports Physicals
Urgent Care For Kids
by Melissa Bauman
5y ago
Sports Physicals Participating in a sport provides many benefits for children and adolescents. Not only do sports allow the athlete the opportunity to improve their balance, coordination, and build muscle strength, but it also allows the opportunity to build friendships and learn how to work together as a team to achieve a common goal. The purpose of the pre-participation sport physical is to address the health and safety of the athlete prior to training or competition. The evaluation begins with a review of the athlete’s medical background, which includes questions regarding any chronic medi ..read more
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Sore Throat vs. Strep
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by Melissa Bauman
5y ago
Sore Throat vs Strep A sore throat is a common complaint seen in toddlers, children and adolescents. Often, sore throat and strep throat are thought to be interchangeable, but in actuality, sore throats in pediatrics are often caused by viruses. Only 20% of sore throat visits to the pediatrician’s office are caused by a bacteria called group A strep. It is important to recognize the signs and symptoms of strep throat in order to determine when a visit to your child’s pediatrician is indicated. What is strep and how does this differ from a sore throat? Strep throat (or strep pharyngitis) is a ..read more
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