Pediatric Concerns
Definition
Pediatric concerns refers to those issues that are unique to the care of children when surgery and hospitalization are involved.
Description
Children are not just little adults. When dealing with children medically, it is important to keep in mind the stage of their physical growth and development; their emotional development; and their maturity level. There are many different kinds of pediatric surgeries and procedures. A pediatric hospital is planned around the special needs of children and their families. All of the staff, including doctors (pediatric surgeons, pediatric anesthesiologists, pediatric radiologists), nurses, and technical support, have special training in pediatrics. Children's hospitals have specific expertise in pediatric problems and special programs for...
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