We know Otitis Externa is caused by more than just bacteria and fungi, but It’s summertime and visits into the clinic for swimmer's ears are in full effect. So, let’s get you prepared with the most common presentation. Stay tuned.

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A 7 year old boy that’s been doing lot’s of swimming at his grandma’s house comes into the clinic with the complaint of right ear pain. No fever, no preceding symptoms of an upper respiratory infection, otherwise doing great. 

Your child’s ear canal is red, swollen and full of white discharge. 

El canal auditivo de tu hijo está rojo, hinchado y lleno de secreción blanca.

This is an otitis externa, most likely caused by bacteria growing in the ear canal secondary to water getting trapped in the ear from swimming.

Es una otitis externa, probablemente por una bacteria que creció a causa del agua atrapado en el oído, siguiendo la natación. 

I’m going to prescribe antibiotic ear drops. 

Le voy a recetar gotas de antibiótico para el oído.

Be sure to keep the ears dry during the duration of treatment.

Asegúrate de mantener el oído seco durante el tratamiento.

Return to the clinic if not improved in 48 hours and we will send out a culture to rule out a fungal infection.

Regresa a la clínica si no hay mejoría en cuarenta y ocho horas y mandamos un cultivo para asegurar que no es infección de hongo.

¡Hasta Luego!

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Disclaimer: this program is not meant to teach medicine or give medical advice, if you or someone you know is in need of medical care, please visit your assigned medical provider. 

Unfortunately, motor vehicle accidents are not that uncommon.  Be sure to include car seat safety into your anticipatory guidance.  Stay tuned.

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Use a rear facing car seat until reaching the maximum weight and height limit of the car seat, until 2-4 years of age. 

Usa un asiento de coche orientado hacia atrás, hasta que llegue al peso y estatura máximo para el asiento, hasta los dos a cuatro años de edad. 

Use a forward facing car seat until at least age 5. 

Usa un asiento de coche orientado hacia enfrente hasta por lo menos cinco años de edad.

Booster seat until seatbelt can be worn properly without a booster, around 9-12 years of age.

Asiento elevador hasta que el cinto de seguridad se pueda usar apropiadamente sin asiento elevador, casi nueve a doce años de edad.

A seat belt fits properly when the lap belt is on the upper thighs and the shoulder belt is across the center of the shoulder and chest. 

Un cinto de seguridad encaja correctamente cuando el cinto está en los muslos superiores y pasa por el centro del hombro y el centro del pecho. 

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¡Hasta Luego!

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Disclaimer: this program is not meant to teach medicine or give medical advice, if you or someone you know is in need of medical care, please visit your assigned medical provider. 

An appointment for an ear infection is a breeze in your native language, let’s make it a breeze in Spanish as well. Stay tuned.

She has a bilateral ear infection. 

Tiene infección de los dos oídos.

I’m going to treat it with Amoxicillin.

Le voy a dar Amoxicilina. 

Give it to her twice a day for ten days.

Se la da dos veces al día durante diez días.

If she still has fever or ear pain greater than 48 hours, please return to the clinic.

Si sigue la calentura o el dolor pasando cuarenta y ocho horas por favor regresa a la clínica.

We will need to follow up in 8-12 weeks to monitor the resolution of the associated middle ear effusion. 

Ocupamos sedimento en ocho a doce semanas para revisar la resolución del líquido en el oído medio.

¡Hasta Luego!

CLICK HERE for the Extended Lesson: Otitis Media with Effusion

Disclaimer: this program is not meant to teach medicine or give medical advice, if you or someone you know is in need of medical care, please visit your assigned medical provider.

Your 12 month old isn’t putting together any words, he’s vocalizing closer to a 9 month old’s expectations. How will you communicate the plan for Speech delay with the family?  Stay tuned.

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Your child is currently showing a speech delay, while every child develops at his/her own pace, I want to make sure we are doing everything to give him/her the right support.

Tu hijo está mostrando un retraso de habla,aunque todos los niños se desarrollan a su tiempo, quiero asegurar que le estamos dando el apoyo apropiado.

We've found that the earlier we give a child support, the better the outcomes are down the road. 

Hemos observado que cuanto más temprano le damos a un niño apoyo, hay más beneficios a largo plazo.

I’m going to refer him/her to Speech Therapy.

Lo voy a referir a terapia del habla.

I’m also going to send a referral to Audiology to ensure he is hearing properly. 

También, lo voy a referir al Audiólogo para asegurar que esté escuchando adecuadamente.

Be sure to check out the extended lesson for part 3 of the 12 month old immunizations. Thank you for listening, I appreciate you!

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Disclaimer: this program is not meant to teach medicine or give medical advice, if you or someone you know is in need of medical care, please visit your assigned medical provider.

Protect your patients, protect your community, as your first step gaining vaccine confidence, learn how to say the vaccine names correctly.  Stay tuned.

¡Bienvenidos! Welcome to Medical Spanish for Pediatric providers.

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Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)

Sarampión, paperas y rubéola

The measles, mumps and rubella vaccine is given between 12 and 15 months of age, and the second is given between 4 and 6 years of age.

La vacuna de sarampión, paperas y rubéola se da entre doce a quince meses de edad, y la segunda se da entre cuatro y seis años de edad.

Varicella

Varicela

The varicella vaccine is also given between 12 and 15 months of age, with the second dose between 4 and 6 years of age. 

La vacuna de varicela también se da entre doce y quince meses de edad, con la segunda entre cuatro y seis años de edad. 

Hepatitis A

Hepatitis A

The first hepatitis A is given between 12 and 23 months of age, with the second dose 6 months after the first. 

La primera hepatitis A se da entre doce a veinti tres meses de edad, con la segunda seis meses después.

CLICK HERE for the Extended Lesson: 12 m WBV, Immunizations part 2

Disclaimer: this program is not meant to teach medicine or give medical advice, if you or someone you know is in need of medical care, please visit your assigned medical provider.

12 month olds are developing so fast, help the parents support them and keep them safe during this exciting time!  Stay tuned.

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It’s time to see a Pediatric Dentist, be sure to schedule his first appointment.

Es tiempo de ver un dentista, asegúrate de hacer su primera cita.

Provide safe places in your home and neighborhood for your toddler to explore.

Busca lugares sin peligro en tu casa o vecindario que tu niño pueda explorar. 

Lock up medicines and household cleaners.

Encierra medicamentos y productos de limpieza.

Block off stairs.

Bloquea los escalones.

Place plug covers on all outlets.

Usa cubiertos en sus enchufes eléctricos.

There is so much guidance we can give at this age, encouraging independence by letting the toddler do for himself, giving positive reinforcement for positive behavior, and how about using negative behaviors for teaching moments instead of punishment? Check out the extended lesson for this and so much more. 

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Disclaimer: this program is not meant to teach medicine or give medical advice, if you or someone you know is in need of medical care, please visit your assigned medical provider.

Make sure your 12 month old patient is developing appropriately, get comfortable asking about milestones.  Stay tuned.

Can he wave bye bye? 

¿Puede saludar adios?

Can he stand alone? 

¿Se puede parar solo?

Follow simple directions?

¿Sigue instrucciones simples?

Say 1 to 2 words and jabber back and forth with you?

¿Dice 1 a 2 palabras y parlotea de un lado a otro?

Hasta Luego!

CLICK HERE for the Extended Lesson: 12 month Developmental Milestones

Disclaimer: this program is not meant to teach medicine or give medical advice, if you or someone you know is in need of medical care, please visit your assigned medical provider. 

With the transition from infancy to toddlerhood we need to make sure they are keeping up with changes in diet as well as keeping surveillance on any behavioral concerns.  Stay tuned.

Has your toddler transitioned from formula to whole milk? 

¿Tu niño ha cambiado la fórmula a la leche entera?

Is he drinking 16 to 24 oz per day? 

¿Está tomando de 16 a 24 onzas por día?

Does he have any other calcium sources in his diet?

¿Tiene otras fuentes de calcio en su dieta?

Do you have any behavior concerns?

¿Tienes alguna preocupación con su comportamiento?

¡Hasta Luego!

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Disclaimer: this program is not meant to teach medicine or give medical advice, if you or someone you know is in need of medical care, please visit your assigned medical provider. 

The 9 month old is really starting to get around, let’s keep him safe. Stay tuned.

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Every year in the United States there are over 4,000 fatal drownings.

Cada año en los Estados Unidos hay más de 4,000 ahogos fatales. 

Life jackets should be used when in or around water at all times. 

Se debe usar chalecos de salvavidas en todos momentos cuando están en él o junto al agua.

Anytime your child is near water there should be a designated adult watching over.

En cualquier tiempo tu niño está junto al agua debe ver un adulto designado  para tomar cuidado.

Hasta Luego!

CLICK HERE for the Extended Lesson: Iron Deficiency Anemia

Disclaimer: this program is not meant to teach medicine or give medical advice, if you or someone you know is in need of medical care, please visit your assigned medical provider. 

The parent wants to know if their 9 month old is developing appropriately. Learn how to ask the right questions, to give them the reassurance they are, or to develop a plan to help them get there. Stay tuned.

¡Bienvenidos! Welcome to Medical Spanish for Pediatric providers.

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Is he crawling?

Esta gateando?

Pulls to stand?

Jala para parar?

Wave bye bye?

Saluda adios?

Say mama and dada?

Dice mama y papa?

Points to objects?

Apunta a objetos?

Hasta Luego!

CLICK HERE for the Extended Lesson: 9 m WBV, Developmental Milestones

Disclaimer: this program is not meant to teach medicine or give medical advice, if you or someone you know is in need of medical care, please visit your assigned medical provider.