I found this post on a great blog. To read the whole post, go visit When Love Takes You In. This is just a few tips for your kids if they have to have a hospital visit.
"1) EMLA or ELAMAX- this is numbing cream that can be used before shots, IV's. Ask for this or head to your doctor and ask for some before you head to the hospital. Its good and it works but sometimes taking the tape that covers it off hurts.
2) If your IV comes out, ask if it really needs to be restarted. Most antibiotics can be switched to oral forms and if your child is handling drinking okay, there's no need to stick him or her again. At the same time, you may need an IV for pain meds. Advocate for your child.
3) If your child needs morphine, ask if they can also give tylenol. Tylenol plus morphine has a much longer lasting effect "
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hey thats my blog. thanks for reposting it.. I have gotten some great tips here as well!
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