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Intro to pediatricians
The field of pediatrics we all know originates from the American Pediatric society that started in the 1930s. https://www.news-medical.net/health/A-Brief-History-of-Pediatrics.aspx -
Maison Royale de I'Enfant-jesus
The Maison Royale was the very first pediatrics hospital that was opened for the use of sick children ages 1-15 only. https://www.news-medical.net/health/A-Brief-History-of-Pediatrics.aspx -
Founder: Abraham Jacobi
Abraham was trained in Germany, but eventually migrated to New York to begin teaching pediatrics. https://www.verywellhealth.com/pediatrics-pediatric-milestones-2633248 -
A part in world war ll
Pediatricians also have a part in the military's community.https://www.verywellhealth.com/pediatrics-pediatric-milestones-2633248 -
The very first treatment
Dr.Edith also head of Children's chest clinic in New York successfully treated a dozen kids with tuberculous meningitis and miliary tuberculous. https://www.verywellhealth.com/pediatrics-pediatric-milestones-2633248 -
Katherine Dodd:
Katherine was the first person to chair a department of pediatricians at the Arkansas medical center in 1952. https://www.verywellhealth.com/pediatrics-pediatric-milestones-2633248 -
Dr.Virginia Apgar:
Dr.Virginia also an anesthesiologist, developed the Apgar score in 1952. This was used to test a baby's response to resuscitation after being born. https://www.verywellhealth.com/pediatrics-pediatric-milestones-2633248 -
Very first African American Pediatrician:
Dr.Roland B.Scott was the first African American to become a pediatrician was also the first black pediatrician in the U.S. https://www.verywellhealth.com/pediatrics-pediatric-milestones-2633248 -
Pediatricians study shows...
Pediatricians study's show that in 1956 when newborns began to be released and go home (5) days after being born shown that 63% were strictly bottle fed, 16% fed from a bottle and mothers breast, and only 21% fed with mothers breast milk only. https://www.verywellhealth.com/pediatrics-pediatric-milestones-2633248 -
Cutter incident
In 1956 at least 2,400 people mostly children were contaminated with polio vaccines which led to many deaths in the future and thousands of children with life long disability's. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1383764/ -
Dr.Ethel Collins Dunham:
Dr .Ethel was the first to have standards as well as recommendations for the care of newborns/premies in 1936-1957. https://www.verywellhealth.com/pediatrics-pediatric-milestones-2633248 -
Pediatrician formula
In 1960s pediatericians created their very own baby formula this included (Similac,Enfamil, and SMA). https://www.verywellhealth.com/pediatrics-pediatric-milestones-2633248 -
Frances Kelsy:
Frances stopped the sale of thalidomide in the US. This drug was linked within 40 different countries with many different effects on birth. https://www.verywellhealth.com/pediatrics-pediatric-milestones-2633248 -
Dr.Forrests Bird's invention
Dr.Forrest Bird invented the very first baby bird. The baby bird is a low-costing pediatric ventilator. -
pediatrician
A pediatrician is a doctor who works with children with a cold or diseases. https://careerwise.minnstate.edu/careers/careerDetail?oc=291065&title=Pediatricians
