It is important to keep your newborn warm, especially in the first few hours after birth. Hypothermia can be a serious problem for newborns, and it can lead to complications such as respiratory distress and infection. By taking these steps, you can help to ensure that your newborn stays warm and healthy. … [Read more...] about Newborn Thermoregulation: How to Keep Your Baby Warm
How a Lack of Happiness Affects You: The 4 Brain Chemicals and Their Symptoms
How Low Levels of Dopamine, Endorphins, Serotonin, and Oxytocin Can Affect Your MoodHappiness is a complex emotion that is influenced by a variety of factors, including our thoughts, behaviors, and brain chemistry. When we are happy, our brains release chemicals such as dopamine, endorphins, serotonin, and oxytocin. These chemicals have a number of positive effects on our mood, … [Read more...] about How a Lack of Happiness Affects You: The 4 Brain Chemicals and Their Symptoms
Time Expressions in English: Past, Present, and Future Tense
Time Expressions in English: Past, Present, and Future TenseTime expressions are words or phrases that are used to talk about time. They can be used to refer to the past, present, or future. In the image above, you can see some common time expressions in English.The past time expressions refer to events that have already happened. Some common past time expressions include: … [Read more...] about Time Expressions in English: Past, Present, and Future Tense
A Cheat Sheet for Shock: What You Need to Know
When to Prepare for Transcutaneous PacingTranscutaneous pacing (TCP) is a temporary measure used to increase a patient's heart rate if it is too low. It is typically used in patients with cardiogenic shock, but it can also be used in patients with other types of shock if their heart rate is too low.The signs and symptoms that indicate a patient may need TCP include:If a patient … [Read more...] about A Cheat Sheet for Shock: What You Need to Know
Mnemonics for Pediatric Growth and Development Milestones: Easy-to-Remember Tools for Parents
Mnemonics for Pediatric Growth and Development Milestones: Easy-to-Remember Tools for ParentsGross Motor Development: Mnemonic for Pediatric Gross Motor Development MilestonesOne popular mnemonic device for remembering gross motor development milestones is Head control at 3 months, Rolling over at 6 months, Sitting with support at 9 months, Taping at 12 months, Walking with … [Read more...] about Mnemonics for Pediatric Growth and Development Milestones: Easy-to-Remember Tools for Parents