It's that time of year in The South when the weather changes from lovely to somewhere between the surface or the sun and lava. Rivers, pools, and beaches become a safe haven from heat strokes, but a scary place for kids if water safety isn't a priority. Having the discussion about all of the ways … Continue reading Water Safety 101
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Masks: To Wear or Wear Not
To wear, obviously. So then why weren't face masks heavily recommended from the start? Let's keep in mind, this is a new virus and we are still learning about it every day. At the time, experts didn't yet know the extent to which people with COVID-19 could spread the virus before symptoms appear, or that … Continue reading Masks: To Wear or Wear Not
PAP Devices
When you get setup with a CPAP or BiPAP device you will be given a travel bag, the pap device with humidifier, power cord, tubing, and a mask. The Dreamstation pap device is what we will be going over today. The Dreamstations are very user friendly, and have a quiet motor. The way the device … Continue reading PAP Devices
Overnight Oximetry
When the physician is trying to decide if your child is ready to stop using their oxygen, they may order an overnight oximetry study to see if there are any desaturations requiring oxygen during sleep. This study can be done on the monitor you currently use and the memory can be downloaded in our office … Continue reading Overnight Oximetry
Apnea Monitor Alarms
If your child has been prescribed an apnea monitor, there are several alarms that you may hear from the monitor. Let’s take a look at each one and what they mean. Apnea alarm. As the name implies, this alarm sounds when your child does not breath for 20 seconds or greater. If you hear this … Continue reading Apnea Monitor Alarms
Asthma 101
Asthma is the most common chronic disorder in childhood. An estimated 6.1 million children under 18 years of age, are currently living with asthma. Asthma is one of the leading causes of school absence. It's also the third leading cause of hospitalizations for children under 15. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disorder that causes the … Continue reading Asthma 101
Toxic Vape
Some of you looked at that title and got very confused. Vape is safe and just water vapor right? Vape companies marketing their products as a safer option than cigarettes recently got them in trouble with the FDA. A good analogy of cigarettes vs vape is to think of someone driving at 100 mph with … Continue reading Toxic Vape
Christmas Gifts for Caregivers
It's December, so that means it's that time of year we are overloading Amazon's system and ordering Christmas gifts for family and friends. The parent of a medically complex child can be difficult to shop for, but one of the most deserving people on any Christmas list. I've found that these every day hero's really … Continue reading Christmas Gifts for Caregivers
Extra Exton
Exton graced the world with his early arrival on February 28, 2017. His parents were overflowing with love for this tiny perfect person they had created. A few hours before they were to be discharged home, a nurse noticed a possible marker for a genetic abnormality and then a cardiac echo was done. Exton's mom, … Continue reading Extra Exton
Siblings of Medically Complex Kids
November is still caregiver month, and sometimes we forget how much care the siblings of medically complex kids provide. Having a child with special needs changes the family dynamic. Now one individual needs the attention of someone constantly, instead of attention being spread around evenly. This can be a confusing and emotional time for the … Continue reading Siblings of Medically Complex Kids
