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Polydactyly

Polydactyly refers to extra fingers or toes that are present at birth. Polydactyly usually is genetic. These extra digits can be made up of one or more of the following: Skin, soft tissue and bone with joint, ligament, and tendon.

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Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR): Age 1 to Puberty

This Helping Hand™ is a guide to general CPR for children that are over 1 year old and have not gone through puberty. It is not intended to be used as training material or in place of formal CPR training. 

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Tummy Time

It is important for babies to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). However, a baby needs time on his or her tummy for stretching and strengthening his back and neck muscles.

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HIV Prevention

This Helping Hand™ is about how human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) attacks the immune system, how it spreads, and how to prevent it.

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Collar and Cuff Sling

A collar and cuff is a type of sling that the Nationwide Children's Hospital staff makes just for your child. This special sling will provide comfort to your child. It also helps keep the arm in the best position for proper healing of the injury and decreases swelling.

Educational and Clinical Resources

Access educational behavioral health resources for your patients and clinical tools for your practice.

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Urine Dip Tests

Urine dip tests are done to check how the kidneys are working.

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Innocent Heart Murmurs

 Innocent heart murmurs are common in children and usually disappear before the child becomes an adult.

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Dental: Wearing Separators

What to do and what not to do while wearing separators. 

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School and Illness: Should Your Child Stay Home?

This Helping Hand™ can help you decide when your child should stay home if they're sick.

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