Child, Parenting, and Healthcare Provider Issues
Managing Risks in Youth Sports- Flashback Friday
August 18, 2017
Today's Flashback Friday post is just in time for back to school sports- read more for Dr. Arbogast's blog post about managing risks in youth sports.
The Ethical Case for Trauma Informed Pediatric Care
August 7, 2017
In a new article VIP@CIRP researchers explore how the principles of trauma informed care embody core principles of medical ethics.
Current trends in ATV Crash Injuries
August 3, 2017
A new study reports the incidence, mortality trend, and anatomic distribution of fractures due to ATV use in children and teens. Read more for details, along with safety tips for families.
ICYMI: Blue Whale Challenge, Portable Driving Simulator, Suicide-Related Admissions, Concussion and CTE, Sports-related Overuse Injuries and Heatstroke, Human Trafficking, Great Outdoors
July 31, 2017
In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) provide round-up of newsworthy items related to child injury prevention at the end of each month.
New Research Points to Factors Involved in Pediatric PTS
July 25, 2017
Read more about new CIRP@CHOP research showing how children cope with an injury and potential ways to prevent posttraumatic stress.
New Resource Alert: Medscape Segment on Teens with ADHD & Driving
July 10, 2017
Learn about how clinicians can help families prepare their teens with ADHD for driving in this Medscape segment featuring Thomas J. Power, PhD, a CHOP expert in ADHD.
What's Up with Fidget Spinners
July 5, 2017
As probably any parent of a school-aged child knows, the toy of the moment is the fidget spinner. The toy, which comes in a variety of sizes and weights and now with capabilities such as playing music through a Bluetooth speaker, provides hours of distraction for kids (and some adults, too). But beware that, as with many other popular fads, users should exercise some caution as well.
Protecting the Smallest Passengers in Motor Vehicles: CPS for Premature Infants
June 28, 2017
What are the special considerations for child passenger safety for low birth weight or premature infants? We explore current best practice recommendations and potential research opportunities to optimize the safety of our smallest passengers.
Value of End-User Input: EHR-based Clinical Support Tool Success
June 26, 2017
Minds Matter concussion program at CHOP implemented a successful EHR-based intervention to improve provider behaviors. Learn how.
ASK Day: A question that can’t wait
June 21, 2017
Today is ASK Day, when parents, caregivers and pediatricians alike are called upon to remember that, when it comes to guns in the home, Asking Saves Kids. Asking is framed around a simple question: “Is there an unlocked gun where your kids play?”