Gastroenterology
Chapter 61 Gastroenterology Warren P. Bishop, Dinesh S. Pashankar GASTROINTESTINAL BLEEDING ETIOLOGY What Causes Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding? Blood in the stool or vomitus is typically of great concern to parents…
Child Abuse and Neglect
Chapter 24 Child Abuse and Neglect Cindy W. Christian ETIOLOGY What Should I Know about Child Abuse and Neglect? After medical school, you will be mandated by law in all…
Developmental Disabilities
Chapter 58 Developmental Disabilities Dianne M. McBrien INTRODUCTION What Is a Developmental Disability? Approximately 17% of Americans younger than 18 years have been diagnosed with a developmental disability. The 2000…
Proteinuria
Chapter 53 Proteinuria Lavjay Butani, Bruce Z. Morgenstern ETIOLOGY Is Proteinuria a Sign of Kidney Disease? Protein in the urine is a nonspecific finding and does not necessarily indicate an…
Physical Examination
Chapter 5 Physical Examination Jerold C. Woodhead, Paula Algranati What Is Important in the Physical Examination? The content of the physical examination depends on the patient’s age, developmental stage, and…
Lead Exposure and Poisoning
Chapter 13 Lead Exposure and Poisoning Jerold C. Woodhead ETIOLOGY Why Is Exposure to Lead a Problem? Lead is a neurodevelopmental toxin for the immature nervous system at even very…
Enuresis/Urinary Incontinence
Chapter 32 Enuresis/Urinary Incontinence Lavjay Butani, Bruce Z. Morgenstern ETIOLOGY Should I Be Concerned If a 5-Year-Old Wets the Bed? Bedwetting is common among 5-year-olds and is a form of…
Ear Pain/Otitis Media
Chapter 30 Ear Pain/Otitis Media Jerold C. Woodhead ETIOLOGY What Causes Ear Pain? Ear pain is a frequent and persistent symptom of acute otitis media (AOM), the most common illness…
Inpatient Service
Chapter 2 Inpatient Service Jerold C. Woodhead What Will Help Me Be Successful on the Inpatient Service? Your inpatient experience may be on a general pediatrics service, where patients span…
