Introduction For over half a century doctors have struggled with the ethical dilemmas surrounding assisted ventilation. The biggest controversies have been around the groups of babies who have very high…
The past several decades have witnessed a significant reduction in neonatal mortality and morbidity in the industrialized world. A variety of societal changes, improvements in obstetric care, and advances in…
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen The purpose of this chapter is to familiarize hospitalists with common pediatric imaging examinations so that they can order the most appropriate test for the patient…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) refers to non-radiologist clinicians who perform an ultrasound during a clinical encounter with their patient. Rather than performing a comprehensive exam of an…
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Noninvasive ventilation techniques augment alveolar ventilation without an indwelling artificial airway. This is accomplished with either negative (subatmospheric) or positive pressure administered via an external interface….
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Unique to the neonate, lifesaving central access can be achieved through catheterization of the umbilical vessels. Umbilical artery catheterization can routinely be performed in newborns up…
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Thoracentesis is the evacuation of fluid or air from the pleural space. This discussion is limited to the evacuation of fluid (effusion) from the pleural space…
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Tracheostomy tubes are used in pediatric patients primarily for mechanical ventilation in chronically ill patients and to overcome obstruction. Replacing an established tracheostomy is part of…
INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen Patients presenting with joint pain or swelling should receive a thorough examination to rule out the presence of joint disease. Periarticular diseases such as tendinitis, bursitis,…
BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Many pediatric patients will need some form of vascular access during their initial evaluation or hospitalization. The child’s severity of illness or injury, type of infusion…
