Playground injuries are accidents that occur while children are playing on playground equipment. They can range from minor cuts and bruises to more severe injuries like fractures and concussions. Common causes include falls from equipment, collisions with other children, and entrapment. Preventing playground injuries requires adequate supervision, proper equipment maintenance, and adherence to safety guidelines. …
Undergoing any surgery for your child is always a stressful situation for the entire family. Here are certain tips and guidelines to make the process easy and least stressful. As always said – fore warned is fore armed. What you need to pack for your child’s surgery depends on whether it is a day-care procedure, …
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Conventionally there are three types of anaesthesia – general, regional and local. Children mostly need to have general anaesthesia even if it is a minor procedure with or without an addition from the remaining two. General anaesthesia is a state where the child is maintained in carefully controlled sleep or unconsciousness. It uses a mixture …
If your child is having a surgery, learn all you can about the procedure. Speaking with your child frankly and in simple terms will help to allay any fears that he/she has. Assure your child that you will always be around with him/her while in the hospital. For pre-schoolers keep this discussion as near to …
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Paediatric Surgeons are medical professionals who have undergone 5 years of basic Medical Training. Following this they need to complete Master in General Surgery for 3 years after which they begin their Super Speciality training to become pediatric Surgeons. This is another 3 years of extensive residency training, where they become adept at managing surgical …
