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You can produce mini-profiles for each kid to keep a log of their frequently used medications, dosage, prescription numbers and other notes. And there is a “very first aid” area where you can look up how to treat various injuries or conditions, such as burns or cuts. The app even stores dosage tables for common non-prescription medications your child may utilize, including ibuprofen, acetaminophen and diphenhydramine (Benadryl).
As the apps disclaimer truly points out, the guidelines you find on this app are a starting point– not the be-all and end-all of identifying and treating your kids illness or injury.
No care guideline can ever be ideal. You require to utilize your finest judgement and common sense as you utilize KidsDoc. You are accountable for your childs health. Make choices that are cautious and safe. When in doubt, call your physician. Call 911 or go to the emergency department if you think that your child has an emergency situation.
The KidsDoc app was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is an index of symptoms you can browse through an alphabetical list, by body location or by keyword search. When you click on a symptom, such as ear headache, congestion or eye swelling, you get more information describing the symptom in more detail to confirm accuracy (plus a list of other symptoms that might be a much better fit).
The KidsDoc app was developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is an index of symptoms you can browse via an alphabetical list, by body location or by keyword search. You can create mini-profiles for each kid to keep a log of their frequently used medications, dose, prescription numbers and other notes. The app even shops dosage tables for common non-prescription medications your kid might utilize, including ibuprofen, diphenhydramine and acetaminophen (Benadryl).
If you believe that your child has an emergency situation, call 911 or go to the emergency department.
Considered that were all a little reluctant to run out to a medical professionals workplace, health center or immediate care unless absolutely necessary nowadays, theres an app you may desire to have useful as flu season techniques and we continue to ride the wave of the pandemic: The KidsDoc app.
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The app is $1.99 and is available for iOS and Android.
