Emergency
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Understanding Fevers
At the end of the day there are many things paeds nurses know that will never be useful in day to day life... Understanding fevers however is a different story! I have lost track of the number of times a...
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Is my baby having trouble breathing?
When bub is breathing normally, it should appear effortless. When in respiratory distress, their little bodies will do certain things to compensate for low oxygen.As parents, you must understand what to look and listen for. These signs can tell us...
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Choking hazards and how to reduce the risks
In my time working as an advanced life support Paramedic, I quickly learned that choking is a massive fear amongst many parents, and rightfully so. It's more common than we think; it's silent and, unless we act fast, can be deadly. But...
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WARNING signs that could save your bub's life
As a mama to two babies, I know how scary it can be when they are unwell. I remember once when my little boy Wolf was sick, and I held his little body all night. As he trembled and...
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What Anaphylaxis Looks Like
Approximately 1 in 100 of all school-aged children will develop anaphylaxis. In the past ten years, food-triggered anaphylaxis has doubled, and over the past 20 years, hospital admissions for anaphylaxis have increased by 400%. Despite death from anaphylaxis being...
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Ari's BRUE Story
Our little girl was finally here! The first nine days with our darling girl was bliss. But at 12 days old everything started to change. Our gorgeous baby started screaming up to 7-10 hours a day. It was awful. ...