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Sealants
Dental sealants are thin, plastic films painted on the chewing surfaces of the molars and premolars. They are highly effective in preventing tooth decay.
Learn MoreSecond Trimester Prenatal Screening Tests
Screening is usually performed by taking a sample of the mother's blood between the 15th and 20th weeks of pregnancy (16th to 18th is ideal).
Learn MoreSecond-Degree Burn in Children
A burn is damage to tissues of the body caused by contact with things such as heat, radiation, or chemicals. A second-degree burn affects the outer layer of skin (epidermis) and part of the inner layer of skin (dermis).
Learn MoreSeizure Care
Activity in the brain is controlled by electrical impulses. If these electrical signals are not sent in the right order or at the proper rate, seizures can occur.
Learn MoreSeizures - Generalized
Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. Generalized seizures occur when nerve cells in both sides of the brain are involved at the same time
Learn MoreSeizures and Epilepsy in Children
A seizure occurs when part(s) of the brain receives a burst of abnormal electrical signals that temporarily interrupts normal electrical brain function.
Learn MoreSeizures: Focal (Partial)
Seizures occur when nerve cells in the brain send out sudden, excessive, uncontrolled electrical signals. The way the child acts during a focal seizure depends on the area of the brain that is affected. There are two types of partial seizures: simple partial seizures and complex partial seizures.
Learn MoreSeizures: Infantile Spasms
Infantile spasms are seizures that often cause a delay in development. This means that your child may not have the same skills or behave the way other infants do at the same age. It is important to start treatment as soon as possible.
Learn MoreSeizures: Premature Infant
When electrical impulses are sudden, excessive, and out of control, a seizure can occur.
Learn MoreSelective Dorsal Rhizotomy for Cerebral Palsy
Selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) is a type of spine surgery that’s done to reduce muscle tightness and spasms in the legs of children with cerebral palsy.
Learn MoreSelective Mutism
Selective mutism is a rare condition when a child can’t speak in certain settings, but can speak fine in others. It can cause problems with school and social situations.
Learn MoreSeparation Anxiety
Separation anxiety usually begins around 6 months of age. Babies may suddenly be afraid of familiar people, such as babysitters or grandparents.
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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.