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Preventing Burn Scars and Contractures in Children
Most second- and third-degree burns cause scarring. Physical therapists will work with your child to prevent or reduce scarring.
Learn MorePreventing Eye Injuries in Children
Children should wear protective eyewear during sports and recreational activities. In the classroom, they should wear eye protection when doing lab experiments.
Learn MorePreventing Falls
Falls are the most common cause of injury visits to the emergency room for young children. Falls cause more open wounds, fractures, and brain injuries than any other cause. Read on to learn about safety steps you can take to prevent a fall for your child.
Learn MorePreventing MRSA in Athletes
MRSA most often causes minor skin infections in young athletes. But if untreated, the bacteria may invade the bloodstream and become a life-threatening infection. Read on to learn more.
Learn MorePreventing Sports Injury in Children
Detailed information on sports safety for kids, including safety gear and equipment
Learn MorePrevention of Infectious Disease
Detailed information on prevention of infectious diseases
Learn MorePrevention of Oral Problems
Detailed information on the prevention of oral diseases and dental problems
Learn MorePrimary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD)
Learn MorePrimary Immune Deficiencies
Learn MorePrimary Ovarian Insufficiency (POI)
Primary ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a condition in which a woman’s ovaries do not make enough follicles or the follicles do not function properly. Because of this, there are not enough hormones produced and women stop having menses (their “period”) before the age of 40.
Learn MoreProblems Affecting the Coronary Arteries and Blood Vessels
Detailed information on problems affecting the coronary arteries and blood vessels of children
Learn MoreProblems Affecting the Lower Digestive Tract
Detailed information on problems affecting the lower digestive tract of children
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Helping Hands Patient Education Materials
Written and illustrated by medical, nursing and allied health professionals at Nationwide Children's Hospital, Helping Hand instructions are intended as a supplement to verbal instructions provided by a medical professional. The information is periodically reviewed and revised to reflect our current practice. However, Nationwide Children's Hospital is not responsible for any consequences resulting from the use or misuse of the information in the Helping Hands.