Dr. Blair is joined by her medical assitant, Heather, and they discuss head injuries in children, what symptoms to look out for, when to call your doctor, and when an emergency room visit is recommended. They also discuss five specific cases of head injuries in children. They break down the Pediatric Emergency Cere Applied Research Network (PECARN) Pediatric Head Injury/Trauma Algorithm, which is a a well-validated clinical decision aid that allows physicians to safely rule out the presence of clinically important traumatic brain injuries. Being a parent comes with a lot of questions. Is this normal? Am I doing a good job? (The answer is yes by the way). This podcast is here to provide support and guidance based on medical literature and best practice guidelines. As a mother herself, Dr. Blair Rolnick knows how hard it is to find answers and advice based on research that you can trust. As a pediatrician with specialty training in pediatric emergency medicine and a certified lactation consultant, she brings specialist training to the table and seeks to use strong medical evidence to empower parents on their journey through parenthood. This information is for educational purposes only. It is not medical advice. Always seek medical advice from a qualified physician. For Dr. Rolnick's practice and more content, visit: https://beekindpediatrics.com/    

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