A pediatric-dedicated emergency department is staffed with medical professionals who are specially trained to handle pediatric emergencies, Dr. James Pierog, medical director of emergency medical services at CHOC, tells “American Health Journal.” Specially trained physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and pharmacists, as well as child life specialists, are on hand at the Julia and George Argyros […]
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 […]
