Keeping Your Kids Out of the Emergency Room A Guide to Childhood Injuries and Illnesses |
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| Author:
| Johnson, Christopher M. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4422-2182-6 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $57.00 |
Book Description:
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He bangs his head and has a gigantic welt, but he's not dizzy or throwing up; should he go or not? She twisted her ankle on the jungle gym and it's swollen, black and blue, and she can't put pressure on it - go or give it a day? This preventative guide will help parents know in advance when it's an emergency, when a doctor should be consulted, and when to treat at home with a good dose of "suck it up kid." At a time when ERs have become waiting rooms for the uninsured, a vast wasteland...
More DescriptionHe bangs his head and has a gigantic welt, but he's not dizzy or throwing up; should he go or not? She twisted her ankle on the jungle gym and it's swollen, black and blue, and she can't put pressure on it - go or give it a day? This preventative guide will help parents know in advance when it's an emergency, when a doctor should be consulted, and when to treat at home with a good dose of "suck it up kid." At a time when ERs have become waiting rooms for the uninsured, a vast wasteland of confused or new parents, and a breeding ground for chaos and sickness, knowing when to go and when to hold off benefits everyone.