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Be flexible -- in more ways than one. Don't be afraid to sit on the floor if that's where the child seems most comfortable. Also, be open to different ways of examination. Most of my pediatric exams were conducted with the child in the mother's lap. This way, the child felt secure, could be held briefly in place, and was at a good height to work with. Think about the "child's-eye view." Standing in front and leaning down may seem looming to them and provoke anxiety. Crouching down to say hello at the beginning is great, and asking the child to "give you 5" works well. While not all will do so at the outset, many will do so at the end once they've discovered you're not so scary.
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Pediatrics for Dummies (Or Med Students)cultating lungs while a child is crying is indeed possible. Just remember that even when screaming at the top of their lungs, all children have to pause to take a deep breath so they can keep crying. That pause is your opportunity!
<span>Be flexible -- in more ways than one. Don't be afraid to sit on the floor if that's where the child seems most comfortable. Also, be open to different ways of examination. Most of my pediatric exams were conducted with the child in the mother's lap. This way, the child felt secure, could be held briefly in place, and was at a good height to work with. Think about the "child's-eye view." Standing in front and leaning down may seem looming to them and provoke anxiety. Crouching down to say hello at the beginning is great, and asking the child to "give you 5" works well. While not all will do so at the outset, many will do so at the end once they've discovered you're not so scary.
Don't ask, don't...lie. Don't lie to children. They won't forget it if you say "No shots" even if you know they'll be receiving immunizations later. Also, be carefu Summary
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