BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Pneumothorax and pneumomediastinum are examples of air leak syndromes in which air accumulates in the spaces outside the lung airways and alveoli. Pneumothorax refers to the…

BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Ophthalmic conditions can present to the pediatric hospitalist in several settings. Usually, it is an incidental complaint or secondary finding during the evaluation of another presenting…

BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Obstruction of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract can be due to a wide range of causes with many similarities in clinical presentation. Abdominal pain, early satiety or…

BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Juvenile dermatomyositis (JDM) is the most common pediatric acquired inflammatory myopathy. This diffuse vasculopathy primarily involves inflammation in skin and striated muscle, which often leads to…

BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Specialists in pediatric hospital medicine are commonly involved in the care of patients with a broad variety of orthopedic conditions, including a newborn with congenital anomalies,…

BACKGROUND Print Section Listen There are a number of urologic conditions that pediatric hospitalists will encounter in their care of pediatric inpatients. Primary urologic emergencies such as testicular torsion and…

INTRODUCTION Print Section Listen As the complexity of hospitalized children continues to increase, hospitalists routinely encounter children with neurosurgical issues. Pediatric hospitalists must be familiar with the clinical presentation, diagnostic…

BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a multisystem disease affecting the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and reproductive tracts and the sweat glands. It is the most common life-shortening autosomal recessive…

BACKGROUND Print Section Listen Almost 5 million children in the United States have asthma1 and it is the most common reason for admission to pediatric hospitals.2 Each year, asthma results…