Pediatrics Molly Horn Pediatric Patients What is a

Pediatrics Molly Horn Pediatric Patients

What is a pediatrician? -A doctor! -Just for kids -Not for Mommy’s and Daddy’s -Helps you when you’re sick -Makes sure you are growing just right -Makes sure you are healthy!

Welcome to your pediatrician’s office! 1 st – Your grown up has to sign in at the desk 2 nd – The people at the desk will call your name 3 rd – Your grown up will answer some questions 4 th – Next, you will wait until the nurse calls you to come back! WELCOME!

Sick or Well Visit? � When you get to the doctors, you have to pick a side to sit on � Are you healthy today? Go to that side! � Are you sick today? Go to that side!

Stop! Before you go back… First, the nurse has to check a few things! -Your height -Your weight -Your blood pressure

Height, Weight and Blood Pressure Height – how tall are you? ? Weight – how much do you weight? ? Blood Pressure – This machine will give your arm a great big hug to make sure your heart is healthy!

First, a nurse! Now you are in your room! -First, you will see the nurse -She will take your temperature -She will ask how you are feeling -When she’s done talking to you, she’ll get the doctor!

Thermometer This is what the nurse will use to take your temperature.

Next, your doctor! -Now, your doctor will come in -The doctor will… -ask you questions -see how you are feeling -do somethings if you’re sick -do other things if you’re healthy

What the doctor does �Sick �Well � Ask � Listen to your heart and lungs you what is wrong � Listen to your heart and lungs � Look in your ears � Look in your nose � Look in your throat � Check out your throat � Feel your tummy � Listen if you have a cough � Make you touch your toes

Stethoscope This is what the doctor uses to listen to your heart and listen to how you breathe.

Lots of questions �Sick �Well � What’s wrong? � Do you eat healthy foods? � What hurts? � Do you wear your helmet? � How long has it hurt? � Do you brush your teeth? � Can you take a deep breath? � Do you go to school? � Do you go to bed on time? � Is your nose stuffy?

Otoscope This is a light the doctor uses to look in your ear.

If you’re sick… -The doctor will ask you questions (Questions like how bad it hurts) -They will figure out what is wrong -The doctor might give you medicine -They may ask you to come back soon -If you come back soon, its to make sure the medicine worked!

AHHHH!! Say This is what the doctor will use to look in your throat.

It will only tickle a little � Sometimes � They � It the doctor will push on your belly do this to make sure your belly is healthy may tickle a little � But its ok to laugh!

Can you touch your toes? The doctor may ask you to bend over and touch your toes! Keep your knees straight! Bend over as far as you can! Reach for your toes! The doctor does this to make sure your back is straight and healthy!

It’s just a little pinch � Sometimes � It you have to get a needle wont hurt that bad! � Be brave, it will be over quick! � Needles � Then, help you stay healthy get an awesome Band-Aid!

Still more questions? �If you have more questions �Check �It Click Here out this link will take you to a real Doctor’s website �You can learn even more about pediatricians! �You can even read about the doctors!

See ya next time! � Your doctor’s visit is all over � Don’t forget your medicine if you are sick! � We hope you feel better soon! � Next time, we’ll start right back HER E