Kids aren’t smaller versions of adults. They grow and change every day, and when they become sick or injured, they need informed healthcare that understands the ways that children are different. That kind of care requires specialised equipment and experience. Unfortunately, most medical centres and emergency departments don’t have these resources.
No one likes to believe that a local healthcare centre may not be the best. It’s true that Darlinghurst has many great community hospitals and medical centres, and their medical staff save lives every day. But the children’s health centre team sets Oxford Village apart.
Physical, Mental and Social Healthcare Needs
Our physicians know what makes kids’ bodies physically different, but they also know how to engage kids mentally, to understand the heart of the problem. We know that treating a child involves winning them over. We also have the experience to often diagnose pediatric conditions on the spot, even rare cases that adult specialists may never encounter.
What makes Children’s Health so different?
Kids have smaller blood vessels and less blood, which means their lab work looks different. They have a higher heart rate and breathe faster, so their vitals look different. Kids’ livers process medications differently than adults’ do, so dosing looks different.
Children and babies are different in a multitude of ways that affect their care. Here are just a few:
- Kids’ brains differ structurally from those of adults
- Baby teeth are more likely to get infected
- Children have smaller hearts and less blood volume
- Children have more narrow airways
- Children’s bones are still growing
- Children are more prone to injury
Why Oxford Cares
Knowing the differences between adult and child care could have an impact on the rest of a child’s life. Kids do heal faster, but younger immune systems get sick faster, too — meaning complications can worsen very quickly, sometimes to a life-threatening degree. Luckily, the team at Oxford Village Medical Centre are experienced at communicating with children and providing top-quality child healthcare. Book an appointment today.
