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Clinical Pathways

Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s Clinical Pathways are peer-reviewed, evidence-based best practice recommendations for the management and treatment of medical conditions.

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Bronchiolitis

This clinical pathway outlines the evaluation and management of infants and infants and children with bronchiolitis in the inpatient setting.

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Asthma

This Helping Hand™ covers asthma, which is a lung disease that can cause breathing problems. If your child has asthma, the airways in their lungs overreact to certain things, called triggers. 

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Asthma and Steroid Use

Asthma is when the airways, or bronchi, in the lungs overreact to certain things. 

Hyperbilirubinemia

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

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Jaundice in Children

Jaundice is a common condition in newborns that occurs when a yellow pigment (bilirubin) cannot be removed from the body fast enough and levels in the blood become too high. The buildup of bilirubin causes the skin and the white part of the eyes to appear yellow. Most cases clear without treatment.

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Case Study: Treatment of Congenital Femoral Deficiency (CFD) in an Adolescent Patient

When infection, degeneration, and failed surgeries left a teen immobile, only an innovative solution could restore hip stability. Read more about how our expert surgeons approached this case.

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Differentiating Craniosynostosis from Positional Plagiocephaly

The number of infants with head shape deformities has risen over the past several years, likely due to increased awareness of the “Back to Sleep” program. Early diagnosis and treatment of craniosynostosis can improve outcomes and reduce possible adverse effects on brain development.

Febrile Seizures

For most children, fevers cause minor discomfort; but for a few children, fevers can cause seizures. While these seizures are considered benign and self-limiting, a febrile seizure is a terrifying event for most parents and is one of the most common reasons for a trip to the emergency department (ED).