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Lindsay Pratt-Pettit

Lindsay Pratt-Pettit, RN, CEN, is a staff writer at Biology Insights covering emergency care and acute injuries. She has worked as an emergency room nurse for 11 years, practicing in a busy city hospital in Tupelo, Mississippi. During her bedside career, she served as a charge nurse and precepted newly graduated nurses through urgent care cases. Pratt-Pettit continues to work occasional per-diem hospital shifts. She earned her BSN from Santa Fe College.

Can a Toddler Go to Sleep After Hitting Their Head?
What to Look for If Your Toddler Fell Down the Stairs
How Does the ER Treat High Fever in a Child?
What to Watch for If Your 1-Year-Old Fell Down Stairs
When Should I Take My Baby to the ER for RSV?
Should You Take Your Kid to the Doctor After a Fall?
When Should I Take My Newborn to the ER?
When to Take Your Infant to the Emergency Room
Should You Let a Baby Sleep After Hitting Their Head?
What Should I Do If I Accidentally Cut My Baby’s Finger?
How to Safely Remove Hair Wrapped Around a Baby Toe
Should I Take My Child to the ER for Ear Pain?
How to Treat a 2nd Degree Burn on a Toddler
When to Take Your Baby to the ER for Breathing
When to Take Your Child to the Emergency Room
When to Take Your Child to the ER for the Flu
Is It Normal for a Baby to Vomit After a Fall?
What to Put on a Baby Sunburn and Products to Avoid
When to Take a Baby to the ER for RSV?
Can a Baby Go to Sleep After Hitting Their Head?
What to Do if a Toddler Has a Seizure?