Emergencies Injuries
Figure 12–1. Correct positioning of the child younger than 8 years for optimal airway alignment: a folded sheet or towel is placed beneath the shoulders to accommodate the occiput and…
PEDIATRICS
Child Development Behavior
Figure 3–1. Percentile standards for length for age and weight for age in girls, birth to age 36 months. (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. November 1, 2009. Source: WHO…
Neoplastic Disease
Cure Search. Children’s Oncology Group. Available at: http://www.survivorshipguidelines.org Ries LAG et al: SEER Cancer Statistics Review, 1975–2000. Available at: http://seer.cancer.gov/csr/1975_2000 MAJOR PEDIATRIC NEOPLASTIC DISEASES ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA General Considerations Acute…
Allergic Disorders
General Considerations Asthma is the most common chronic disease of childhood, affecting over 7 million children in the United States. While current prevalence rates for asthma have increased in the…
Orthopedics
ESSENTIALS OF DIAGNOSIS &TREATMENT Conditions are present at birth. Multiple organ systems may be involved. Treatment is aimed at maximizing function. CONGENITAL AMPUTATIONS & LIMB DEFICIENCIES Congenital amputations may be…
Adolescence
Figure 4–1. Interrelation of high-risk adolescent behavior. Early identification of the teenager at risk for these problems is important in preventing immediate complications and future associated morbidities. Early indicators for…
Normal Childhood Nutrition Its Disorders
Nutrient requirements also depend on body composition. In the adult, the brain, which accounts for only 2% of body weight, contributes 19% to the total basal energy expenditure. In contrast,…
Child Adolescent Psychiatric Disorders Psychosocial Aspects of Pediatrics
Belfer ML: Child and adolescent mental disorders: the magnitude of the problem across the globe. J Child Psychol Psychiatry 2008;49(3):226–236 [PMID: 18221350]. Costello EJ, Egger H, Angold A: 10-year research…
Kidney Urinary Tract
Creatinine is a reflection of body muscle mass. Because accepted ranges of normal Ccr are based on adult parameters, correction for size is needed to determine normal ranges in children….
