CHOC strives to minimize anxiety about anesthetizing children before procedures, Dr. Vivian Tanaka, an anesthesiologist, tells “American Health Journal.” CHOC anesthesiologists work with child life specialists to help calm fears, and also encourage parents to ask questions, Dr. Tanaka says. Anesthesiologists might also use premedication to ease anxiety and smooth the injection of anesthesia, she […]
Dr. James Pierog Discusses Fever in Children
A fever itself causes no harm and can even be a good thing, Dr. James Pierog, medical director of emergency medical services at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” A fever is a way that the body fights infections, and may be caused by a variety of things, including a simple virus that needs no intervention […]
CHOC Leadership Q & A: Matt Gerlach
Matt Gerlach, CHOC’s executive vice president and chief operating officer, discusses CHOC’s role in the current health care landscape.
CHOC Research Institute Helping Transform Pediatric Medicine
Update from Brent Dethlefs, executive director, CHOC Research Institute The CHOC Research Institute is proud of the work our physicians and researchers are doing to advance pediatric medicine, improve clinical outcomes and save young lives. Over the past few years, CHOC clinicians have introduced a new procedure that cures chronic irregular heartbeats without radiation, utilized […]
Dr. Troy Reyna discusses hernias in children
While they are acquired in adults, hernias in children are caused by a non-closure of a normal opening, Dr. Troy Reyna, a pediatric surgeon at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” Hernias in children are commonly found in the naval or groin, and a hernia’s bulge may be apparent at all times or only when a […]
Dr. Felice Adler-Shohet Discusses Whooping Cough
Whooping cough is a contagious illness caused by a bacteria that prompts uncontrollable coughing fits, Dr. Felice Adler-Shohet, director of director of outpatient services for the division of infectious diseases at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” Also known as pertussis, whooping cough gets its nickname because when those infected gasp for air after coughing, they […]
