A 33-year-old member asked:
why do student nurses tend to get sick on pediatric rotation?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Thomas Nameyanswered
Rheumatology 48 years experience
Children and infecio: Children are frequently hospitalized with severe viral illnesses. Obviously, with their inherently bad hygiene, student nurses interact and may contract their virus.
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 46 years experience
Community resistance: People tend to become less ill by having earlier episodes that built their immunity. Someone who works in a pediatric clinic daily will eventually develop a tolerance to new germs that are similar to those that went through last season.A student nurse,fresh from an adult setting, but newly exposed to kid germs will go thru a break in period. After a while, and some illness, they resist better
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A 33-year-old member asked:
What is a nurse-midwife?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. R. Wayne Inzeranswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
RN, trained as MW: A registered nurse who takes graduate training in mid wifery. Similar to a physcian's assistant. They care for women, usually under the supervision of a physcian but in some states
practice independently. They can provide general womens health care, obstetrical care, and deliver uncomplicated pregnancies.
Complications, surgery, and ceserean sections are refered to a physcian.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
What should I do while interviewing a pediatrician?
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Dr. Annette St. Pierre-MacKoulanswered
Pediatrics 33 years experience
Look for a feeling: My website, mackoulpediatricsfortmyers.Com has a list of questions and things to look for when interviewing a new pediatrician or practice. Go with your gut, if you are uncomfortable, chances are that your child will be as well. Is the office clean? Is there a separate sick and well entrance? Do the hours work with your schedule? Can i call after hours?
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A 26-year-old member asked:
Can our family doctor be our pediatrician?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Parul Krishnamurthyanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 34 years experience
Yes: Certain family docs accept newborns as patients. They may or may not have hospital privileges to visit the baby in the hospital, however they are perfectly capable of office care for the newborns and beyond.
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A member asked:
Will letting my baby use a pacifier make it harder for her to nurse?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Theresa Willettanswered
Pediatrics 17 years experience
Nipple Confusion?: The short answer, of course, is "maybe." babies have a reflexive need to suck, but the way they need to suck to nurse is different than how they can suck on a bottle or pacifier. In the first week or so of nursing, the different shape of a pacifier may make learning a good latch at the breast harder, but many babies do great with both. If she nurses well, it should not be a problem for her or you!
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Dr. Gregg Alexander commented
Pediatrics 33 years experience
I couldn't agree more. I've had loads of Ukrainian moms in my practice, every one of whom breast and bottle fed from day one, along with using a pacifier, and not once did any of them have any problems with feeding. I think expectations and approach may have a huge impact on feeding outcomes.
Sep 11, 2011
A 41-year-old member asked:
How would a nurse perform a wheelchair transfer using a mechanical lift?
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Dr. Marlis Gonzalez fernandezanswered
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 13 years experience
Depends on the lift: Lifts can be manual/hydraulic or electric and are used by sliding a sling under the patient to the right position (as recommended by the manufacturer) and attaching a series of loops to the hooks on the lift. Each device has specific manufacturer recommended instructions that should be followed carefully to avoid injuries.
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