Education materials and other resources
We know you may want to dig for more information, so we gathered these easy-to-digest materials and resources from pediatric organizations in Minnesota and beyond.
Patient and Family Education Materials If you need quick, clear info about a kids’ health topic, we have it all!
Apnea of prematurity This explains what apnea is and why it affects many of babies who are born premature.
Back to sleep, tummy to play Knowing when to place your child on her tummy or back will help your child sleep and play safely.
Bulb syringe – Learn the appropriate use of this helpful tool.
Caffeine (cafcit) – Learn how this medication impacts the premature infants breathing pattern.
Choking infant (Up to 1 year) Learn how to take quick action if an infant is choking (Hmong and Spanish translations available at link).
Gastroesophageal reflux Read up on this condition that affects all infants to some degree (Hmong and Spanish translations available at link).
Gastroesophageal reflux (Danny Sling video) Learn more about Gastroesophageal reflux and the Danny Sling.
H-2 blockers A guide to this type of medicine that helps reduce stomach acid.
Memory monitor unit Learn everything you need to know about this feature of the monitor
Pneumogram If your child needs this test — which is an overnight recording of breathing effort, heart rate, oxygen level and air flow from the lungs during sleep — this information will help you prepare.
Proton-pump inhibitors (Prevacid, Prilosec) A guide to this type of medicine that helps reduce stomach acid.
Respiratory syncytial virus This virus is a common cause of pneumonia and bronchiolitis in infants and young children. Learn the signs (Hmong and Spanish translations available at link).
Safe sleep video – Learn steps to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Children’s also offers CPR instruction to any member of the community
Contact us at the number below for more information:
Children’s Minnesota—CPR for Families and Friends
651-220-5279