Pediatrics
Pediatric Liaison Librarians
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0103-6318Pediatric Liaison Librarian
Mobile App Resources
Here are some links to libraries for evidence-based and validated medical apps.
- FDA: Device Software Functions Including Mobile Medical ApplicationsInformation on mobile apps and which mobile medical applications the FDA regulates.
- NLM's Mobile ApplicationsSelect the "App" filter to limit resources to apps and click the "submit" button to run the search. Retrieves a listing of freely available resources by the U.S. National Library of Medicine optimized for mobile devices. Includes resources such as AIDSinfo Drug Database and PubMed® for Handhelds.
Point of Care Tools/Drug Guides
- Pediatric Care Online This link opens in a new windowFrom the American Academy of Pediatrics, combines clinical information with point-of-care resources. Features include Red Book Online..
- Micromedex This link opens in a new windowDrug, disease and toxicology information for health care professionals. Databases included are DISEASEDEX, DRUGDEX, POISINDEX and REPRORISK. Also includes NeoFax and Pediatrics, evidence-based drug information for neonatal and pediatric health professionals.
- Lexicomp Online This link opens in a new windowPoint-of-care drug information, including dosing, administration, warnings and precautions, as well as clinical content, such as clinical practice guidelines, IV compatibility, and other tools.
Patient Education Information Resources
- MedlinePlusMedlinePlus is the National Institutes of Health's Web site for patients and their families and friends. Produced by the National Library of Medicine, the world’s largest medical library, it brings you information about diseases, conditions, and wellness issues in language you can understand. MedlinePlus offers reliable, up-to-date health information, anytime, anywhere, for free.
- AAP Pediatric Patient EducationHandouts and other information for pediatric patients and families from the American Academy of Pediatrics.
- AboutKidsHealthCurated information from The Hospital for Sick Children.
- KidsHealthPediatric information for parents, kids, adolescents, and teachers.
- Medicines for ChildrenCovers many of the medicines that are prescribed or recommended to children by health professionals.
- Reach Out and ReadReach Out and Read is an evidence-based nonprofit organization that promotes early literacy in pediatric exam rooms by giving new books to children and advice to parents about the importance of reading aloud.