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A thriving Nursing Research Community of Practice at CHEO
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025 10:57 AM
Nurse-led research affirms safe feeding methods for mothers who took SSRIs during pregnancy
New findings affirm mothers who took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) during pregnancy may safely choose their preferred feeding method without impacting likelihood of their newborns experiencing withdrawal from the medication.
While a small percentage of newborns experience withdrawal from SSRIs following birth, symptoms like jitteriness, fussiness, crying, feeding problems and sleep issues...
Forging a new path: Nathan’s story of childhood cancer & giving back to CHEO
Posted on Thursday, February 13, 2025 08:55 AM
When Nathan Adolphe was just a toddler, he was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft tissue cancer that attacks the skeletal muscles. Undergoing treatment for two years, he went into remission at age four.
Though he was too young to remember the grueling treatments, CHEO remained a constant in his life through annual follow-up appointments in the oncology aftercare program.
“Having cancer as a child doesn’t end when the treatment does,” Adolphe said. “There are lasting effects that require...
Life-saving CHEO transport team can now help older kids
Posted on Monday, February 10, 2025 08:58 AM
CHEO’s Critical Care Transport Team, a lifeline for children in crisis, has now extended its life-saving expertise to older patients.
With a team of specialized nurses and respiratory therapists on call 24/7, they traverse vast distances by ambulance, helicopter, or plane, bringing urgent care to communities across eastern and northern Ontario and western Quebec.
And thanks to the generous support of our community through the CHEO Foundation, the Critical Care Transport Team is equipped to safely carry...
New CHEO program gives all families a stronger connection to research opportunities
Posted on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 09:00 AM
Hazel Radley’s development has taken some big steps thanks to participating in research at CHEO.
Now 4, Hazel was diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy at seven months old. She normally uses a walker but recently took part in a research study using the Trexo robotic walker.
Her mother, Melanie Radley, said participating in the CHEO research study helped build up Hazel’s strength as she was required to use the Trexo robotic walker for about 45 minutes per day.
“It's incredible how life-changing this research is for...
CHEO nurses improve mental health support for health-care workers
Posted on Thursday, January 09, 2025 09:00 AM
Peer support for CHEO staff, medical staff and learners has significantly improved thanks in large part to the vision of critical care nurses in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
It began when PICU Advanced Practice Nurse Sophia Bucking and her colleagues felt the toll of a traumatic case during a shift in 2017. Recognizing the inherent risk of burnout and compassion fatigue, Bucking initiated conversations with critical care leadership about the need for more timely mental health support.
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