IV infusion and other drug hazards
Minimising IV infusion and other drug hazards Errors of intravenous (IV) fluid and drug administration are common. Reporting of such is important, but should never be made the pretext for…
drug abuse
Maternal drug abuse Drug misuse (abuse) is common, but only a minority of misuse is associated with dependence (or addiction). Society currently displays a schizophrenic attitude to drug abuse. We…
reactions and overtreatment
Adverse reactions and overtreatment Adverse reactions Any drug capable of doing good is also capable of doing harm, and unwanted reactions may be unexpected. Some of these adverse reactions are…
The Kidney
Podocin deficiency or podocin-induced focal segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS) accounts for 10% to 30% of cases of pediatric steroid-resistant nephrotic syndrome. The age of onset ranges from younger than 1 year…
Hematopoietic System
BONE MARROW Considerations on the Normal Marrow What is “normal” for a pediatric patient? The bone marrow is very dynamic in childhood, as reflected by the changes in hematologic values…
