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  • CPR for Parents


    Every parent should know how and when to administer CPR. Done correctly, CPR can save a child's life by restoring breathing and circulation until medical personnel arrive.

  • Electrical, Heating & Cooling: Household Safety Checklist for Parents


    Use these checklists to make a safety check of your home, including your heating and cooling elements, smoke detectors, and electrical systems. You should answer "yes" to all of these questions.

  • A to Z Symptom: Fever for Parents


    A fever itself is a symptom, causes no harm, and is often the body's way of fighting infections.

  • Choking for Parents


    Choking is an emergency, so it's important to recognize the signs of choking and know what to do if happens.

  • Testicular Torsion for Parents


    This emergency condition causes extreme genital pain and usually requires surgery to save a boy's testicle. If your son has groin pain, get him to a doctor right away.

  • About Teen Suicide for Parents


    When a teen commits suicide, everyone is affected. The reasons behind a suicide or attempted suicide can be complex, but often there are warning signs.

  • What to Do About Cuts for Parents


    Most cuts can be safely treated at home. But deeper cuts - or any wounds that won't stop bleeding - need emergency medical treatment.

  • Costochondritis for Parents


    Costochondritis is a painful swelling of the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the breastbone. It's one of the most common causes of chest pain in kids and teens.

  • A to Z: Foreign Body, Ear for Parents


    Having a foreign object in the ear is a common cause for a visit to the emergency room, especially for kids under age 6.

  • A to Z: Venom for Parents


    Venom refers to poisonous substances that are administered by an animal to its prey or enemy through a bite or sting. Depending on the species, its effects can range from mildly irritating to deadly.