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Gastroenteritis and Dehydration – Acute

This clinical pathway describes the management of Acute Gastroenteritis and dehydration in the urgent care.

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Prescribing Guidelines for Acute Otitis Externa and Otitis Media with Tympanostomy Tube Otorrhea

Due to recent drug shortages and cost increases of the otic solution, Partners For Kids and Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Otolaryngology Department recommend using Ofloxacin 0.3% ophthalmic solution as an ear drop for a safe and effective alternative.

Prescribing Guidelines for Acute Respiratory Tract Infections

When treating common illnesses such as ear infections and strep throat, it is important to know how best to use prescription antimicrobial drugs. The continued misuse and overuse of common antimicrobials is contributing to antimicrobial resistance and other health care challenges.

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Prescribing Guidelines for Influenza

There are two common types of influenza viruses that cause seasonal infections: Influenza A and Influenza B. Flu symptoms can vary widely, but patients most commonly present with fever, headache, extreme tiredness, dry cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose and muscle aches.

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Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia

This Helping Hand™ covers bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), which is a term used to describe long-term breathing problems for premature babies. It involves abnormal development of the lungs, and sometimes the lungs are scarred and inflamed.

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Respiratory Distress

This Helping Hand™ is about respiratory distress illnesses in children. These illnesses cause breathing problems. Call 911 or take your child to the closest emergency room if you think they're having trouble breathing.

Food Poisoning

When people eat tainted food, they can develop anything from a mild illness to a serious disease. Germs that cause food poisoning include Campylobacter, E-Coli, Salmonella and Shigella.

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Stool Collection Guidelines

Your child’s stool (bowel movement) must be tested so we can plan the treatment for your child. You will need to collect the stool specimen at home. Bring it to a Laboratory Service Center. This stool specimen will be examined and a report will be sent to your doctor.

Hyperbilirubinemia

This practice tool overviews hyperbilirubinemia risk assessment, monitoring, and treatment.