Dr. Suskind uses comic books to help kids understand medical conditions, from inflammatory bowel disease to cyclic vomiting.

When your child needs medical care, you shouldn't have to travel far or wait months for an appointment. That’s why we’re ...

The Division of General Pediatrics encompasses all aspects of academic general pediatrics. It is one of the largest divisions in the Department of Pediatrics. We are a diverse group of clinicians, ...

The talus is a small bone in the ankle. It’s below the bones of the lower leg and above the heel bone. Typically, the talus points toward the toes. In vertical talus, it points down toward the bottom ...

Too much earwax can cause rubbing of the ear or poking in the canal. A piece of ear wax can become dry and hard in the ear canal. This creates a feeling that an object is in the ear. Complete blockage ...

Sutures or stitches questions Stapled wounds are treated the same as sutured wounds Skin glue (Dermabond) questions are also covered ...

The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) is a distinct unit in Seattle Children’s where we care for babies, children, teens and young adults who are critically ill with heart problems. It is staffed by ...

Injuries to the lips and mouth Includes inner cheeks and the roof of the mouth (hard and soft palate) Front of the mouth includes the tongue. Also, includes the flap under the upper lip (frenulum).

This class is intended for teens and preteens, ages 11 to 14. If your child is over 14, you must have special permission to enroll in this class. Please refer to our FAQs, below, for frequently asked ...

Trouble breathing is the most common type of pediatric emergency. Trouble breathing is the most common reason for getting admitted to the hospital. Many of these children need oxygen. The first year ...

Seattle Children’s is an innovative leader in pediatric health and wellness, dedicated to providing hope, care and cures to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.

Signs of wound infection include pus, spreading redness, increased pain or swelling, and fever A break in the skin (a wound) shows signs of infection Includes infected cuts, scrapes, sutured wounds, ...