Ep #13: The Truth About Vaping

07/17/20 • 34 min

Join us for a frank conversation about the dangers of vaping and e-cigarettes with pulmonologist and Director of Pulmonary Integrative Medicine, Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang. Learn the dangers and how to talk to your kids about the risks.

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Ep #12: The Poison Control Center, A Life-saving Resource For Parents

This life-saving resource can help guide parents through some of the scariest situations with their kids. From possible ingestion of medications, toys, batteries, plants, and magnets to topical and inhalant exposures, the Poison Control Center has you covered. In this episode, Dr. Hess sits down with Emergency Medicine Physician and Toxicologist Dr. Kelly Johnson-Arbor to discuss exactly what the Poison Control Center does, how it works, and how they help assist parents and Emergency Medicine Physicians with some of the most dangerous situations.

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You can find complete show notes and links to all resources discussed in this episode HERE.

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Ep #14: Button Battery Ingestion. A Time Sensitive Emergency

Did you know that when a button battery is ingested time is of the essence to avoid dangerous and even life-threatening complications? In this episode, Dr. Hess is joined by Dr. David Brumbaugh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Children's Hospital Colorado, and Dr. Rajitha Venkatesh, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to discuss the dangers of button battery ingestion, what you should do if you suspect your child has ingested a battery, and what you can do to prevent it. Both Dr. Venkatesh and Dr. Brumbaugh are members of the American Academy of Pediatrics Button Battery Task Force and work tirelessly to educate the public about this common, but dangerous, hazard. Together we'll give you the information and tools you'll need to keep your children safe.

Checkout the full show notes and parent resources at https://pedimom.com/button-battery-ingestion-time-sensitive-emergency