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… e-Consults Home e-Consults Improving Access to Specialty Care The demand for pediatric specialty … to ask questions. What information should I include with my e-Consult request? In addition to providing complete …
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Safer Sex Guidelines What is safe sex? Having sex with only one partner who only has sex with you when neither of you has a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is believed to be safe. But many health care professionals believe that the only way to be truly safe is not to have
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Signs of Respiratory Distress Learning the signs of respiratory distress People who have trouble breathing often show signs that they are having to work harder to breathe or are not getting enough oxygen. This means that they are in respiratory distress. Below is a list of some
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Phoenix Children's ECMO Program Achieves Platinum Center of Excellence Status from ELSO
Phoenix Children's ECMO program is the first and only center in Arizona to achieve Platinum Center of Excellence Status from the Extracorporeal Life Support Organization.
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Nutrition During Pregnancy The importance of good nutrition during pregnancy About 300 extra calories are needed every day to maintain a healthy pregnancy. These calories should come from a balanced diet of protein, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Sweets and fats should be
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Methods of Surgery What are the different methods of surgery? Surgery doesn't always mean large cuts (incisions) and long healing times, as in the past. Depending on the type of surgery, several methods may be used. People with the same diagnosis won't always be advised to have
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Molds in the Environment What is mold? A mold is a microscopic fungus that grows and lives on plant or animal matter. It can also live on nonorganic objects. Most molds are made up of filaments. They reproduce through the production of spores. Spores spread by air, water, or
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The Cochlear Implant Program at Phoenix Children’s offers multidisciplinary care from a team of experts specially trained in cochlear implantation and pediatric hearing loss. They’ll be by your side at every stage of the cochlear implant process. Most importantly, your family is
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For the gastrointestinal (GI) tract to function normally, the brain and gut send signals that trigger it to continue moving food along its path. This brain-gut connection forms the basis of neurogastroenterology as a field of medicine, and it’s key to understanding your child’s
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When to Call for Help Anytime you're not comfortable with a medical situation, call 911 or your local emergency number, go to an emergency room, or call your doctor. When to get help right away The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) says that these conditions need