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Jerold Francis Lucey (March 26, 1926 – December 10, 2017) was an American pediatrician and journal editor. He specialized in the field of neonatology, and introduced several therapies to mainstream use in the United States, including phototherapy for neonatal jaundice, transcutaneous oxygen monitoring, and pulmonary surfactant use.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is the largest professional association of pediatricians in the United States. [1] It is headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, and maintains an office in Washington, D.C. [2] The AAP has published hundreds of policy statements, ranging from advocacy issues to practice recommendations.
Advanced Pediatric Life Support (APLS) is a program created by the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Emergency Physicians to teach health care providers how to take care of sick children. [1]
Light therapy, also called phototherapy or bright light therapy is the exposure to direct sunlight or artificial light at controlled wavelengths in order to treat a variety of medical disorders, including seasonal affective disorder (SAD), circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders, cancers, and skin wound infections.
The Pediatric Assessment Triangle or PAT is a tool used in emergency medicine to form a general impression of a pediatric patient. [1] In emergency medicine, a general impression is formed the first time the medical professional views the patient, usually within seconds. [2]
American Academy of Optometry: AAOS: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons: AAP: American Academy of Pediatrics: ABEM: American Board of Emergency Medicine: ABMS: American Board of Medical Specialties: ACCP: American College of Chest Physicians: ACEP: American College of Emergency Physicians: ACMPH: American College of Military Public Health ...
Neonatal Resuscitation Program - Started by the American Academy of Pediatrics, this course has been revised several times and is currently offered to anyone who participates in neonatal resuscitation including but not limited to: Nurses, Physicians, Respiratory Therapists, Certified Nursing Assistants, and others. The course is broken down ...
Healthy Children is an online magazine published quarterly by the American Academy of Pediatrics. [1] The magazine was started in August 2012. [2] Target audience is parents. [2]