Paisley Lower
The little duck who could: Paisley’s cancer journey brings joy to others Through the halls of the Dayton Children’s hematology and oncology unit waddles a determined toddler in soft, fuzzy, […]
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child life
child life Our child life specialists help kids cope with medical experiences through therapeutic play, education, and emotional support for the whole family. support child life The child life department […]
Tyler Kaspari
Outgoing, resilient, hard-working and everyone’s biggest fan. That’s how Nicole describes her son Tyler. Tyler is a happy, healthy sixth grader now living in Tucson, Arizona. You’d never guess the […]
surgery
surgery At Dayton Children’s, we offer specialized surgical services for ear, nose, and throat conditions. here when you need us Whether you’re looking for the right provider, ready to make […]
What to Expect Before, During, & After Anesthesia
Overview What Happens When a Child Needs Anesthesia? Anesthesia is a type of medicine given during surgery to numb the body so that a person doesn’t feel any pain. If […]
Elective Surgery
Also called non-urgent, time-sensitive surgery When kids and teens need surgery, the procedure can be: urgent or emergency surgery: These are surgeries done for urgent, possibly life-threatening medical conditions, such […]
Helping Kids Get Ready for Surgery
Kids who need to have surgery may feel stressed about it. They may have a lot of questions. Knowing what to expect and having their questions answered can help them […]
Anesthesia
Overview What Is Anesthesia? Anesthesia is the use of medicine to prevent discomfort during surgery or medical procedures. Most people do well with anesthesia (an-ess-THEE-zhuh) and have no problems afterward. […]
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
The use of complementary and alternative medicine has grown over the past few decades. Many are safe, but some can be dangerous. Always talk to your regular doctor before starting […]
Minimally Invasive Surgery
What Is Minimally Invasive Surgery? Minimally invasive surgery uses tiny cuts in the skin — or no cuts at all — rather than the larger cuts often needed in traditional […]
Preventing Caregiver Burnout
Caregiver burnout is a real thing — it’s when you feel exhausted, both physically and mentally. This can happen when you try to do it all without getting the help […]
Managing Home Health Care
Intensive Health Care at Home Kids may need intensive health care at home for many different reasons. Medical equipment and devices can: monitor the health condition provide nutrition give oxygen […]
Clinical Trials
If your child has a serious illness like cancer or a chronic (ongoing) condition like asthma, your doctor might talk to you about enrolling your child in a clinical trial. […]
Caring for Your Child With Cerebral Palsy (CP): Birth to Age 5
When your child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy (CP), there’s a lot to take on. You have to figure out health care, childcare, and the best path forward for your child. […]
Well-Child Checkup Schedule
Our well-child checkup schedule lets you know how often kids should see a doctor, even when they’re not sick. Read the articles below to find out what to expect at […]
X-Ray Exam: Scoliosis
What’s an X-Ray? An X-ray is a safe and painless test that uses a small amount of radiation to make an image of bones, organs, and other parts of the body. […]
Voiding Cystourethrogram (VCUG)
What Is a Voiding Cystourethrogram? A voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) is an exam that takes images of the urinary system. The patient’s bladder is filled with a liquid called contrast material. […]
Types of Blood Tests
What Are Blood Tests? By taking and testing a small sample of a person’s blood, doctors can check for many kinds of diseases and conditions. Blood tests help doctors check […]
Ultrasound: Head
What Is an Ultrasound? An ultrasound scan is a medical test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create live images from the inside the body. Also called a sonogram or […]
Sleep Study (Polysomnogram)
What Is a Sleep Study? A sleep study (also called a polysomnogram) helps doctors diagnose sleep problems. It is an overnight test that can record a variety of body functions […]