Children's Wisconsin

The LactMed® database contains information on drugs and other chemicals to which breastfeeding mothers may be exposed. It includes information on the levels of such substances in breast milk and infant blood, and the possible adverse effects in the nursing infant. Suggested therapeutic alternatives to those drugs are provided, where appropriate. All data are derived from the scientific literature and fully referenced. A peer review panel reviews the data to assure scientific validity and currency.

Forum on Child and Family Statistics, a working group of Federal agencies that collect, analyze, and report data on issues related to children and families.

The American Academy of Pediatrics webpage.

CDC's webpage on child development basics, screening, and educational materials.

Patient education material on a variety of topics affecting children and teenagers.

Built using the RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method, miniMAGIC has condensed current evidence into simple criteria so that you can safely choose between IV devices for your pediatric patients.

Library resources for providers of neonatal intensive care (NICU).

More information and video tutorials on literature searching, choosing a database, filtering your results, and citing in AMA Style.

Learn more about the citation managers that MCW Libraries provides training for.

Find out how to access full text journal articles from MCW Libraries' collections.

An overview of EBP and relevant resources.

Information and resources about using EBM in patient care.

An overview of using PubMed and tips/tutorials for successful searches.

Become oriented with the resources and services of the MCW Libraries.