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Take A Child To The Doctor Day OrientationSeptember 2015

1Division of Youth ServicesA part of the Mayors office for the City of BirminghamsProvides community activities for city youth Job programs, mentoring programs

Dr. Day Health Fair is an annual event for the past 10 years

2ScreeningsHearingScoliosisHIVAsthmaGlucose screeningDentalVisionEducational tables

Volunteer OpportunitiesEscorts for familiesBMIHeight and Weights Growth chartsBlood Pressure MeasurementsCuff size related to arm size

4Pediatric Measurements

Case 10 year old boyHeight 150 cm (411)Weight 41kg (90lbs)Blood pressure 118/78

Body Mass Index = 18lbs/in2 * 703kg/ m2

Measure Blood Pressure

Classification: Blood Pressure

Classification: Blood Pressure

Body Mass Index

Classification: BMIUnderweight: BMI 95th Percentile

9Apps to Download

To determine the classification for each child, if several can download one of the 3 apps listed. For those in the SOM, this will be helpful on their pediatric rotation. No wifi available in the centerPeds(z) CalculatorFree for Android and iPhoneMetric measurements onlySTAT Growth ChartsiPhone only price for BP charts $5.99Metric and US measurementsMedical calculator by Pediatrics on CallFree for iPhone and AndroidMetric measurements only

Practice ExamplesPractice using the apps for the following:DOB 05/06/06, Height 129.5cm, weight 24kg, female 110/50DOB 03/02/00, Height 61in, weight 130lb, male 120/72DOB 11/06/11, Height 45 in, weight 50lbs, female 96/46

We will bring paper charts for the calculation and review prior to the start of the event.

Where, When, What To WearSaturday, September 12, 2015

Event: 10am to 2pmPlease arrive between 9 9:30am

YMCA Youth Center2400 7th Avenue NorthBirmingham, AL 35203Phone: 205-324-1643

Please wear something that identifies you as a UAB volunteer (t-shirt, white coat, badge, etc.)

12Last Minute Questions? Concerns? Lost?

Call Dr. Tina Simpson 205 903-3263 Or Dr. Stephenie Wallace 205 329-1194