Use of Monitoring Devices
Use of Monitoring Devices Kenneth Yen Marc H. Gorelick Introduction Monitoring is the process of observing the clinical condition of a patient, typically by repeated measurement of vital signs. Although…
PEDIATRICS
Evaluation of Vital Signs
Evaluation of Vital Signs Eron Y. Friedlaender Fred M. Henretig Introduction Accurate vital sign measurement is essential for appropriate triage, initial evaluation, and ongoing assessment and management of all patients…
Restraint Techniques and Issues
Restraint Techniques and Issues Joel A. Fein Reza J. Daugherty Introduction In the course of managing patients in an acute care setting, we sometimes find it necessary to restrain the…
Techniques for Examining the Fearful Child
Techniques for Examining the Fearful Child Janet H. Friday Fred M. Henretig Introduction In caring for children in the outpatient setting, most of us have been humbled at some time…
Patient and Family Issues
Patient and Family Issues Mirna M. Farah Fred M. Henretig Karen O’Connell Introduction A child is rushed to the emergency department (ED) by anxious parents. This scenario unfolds tens of…
Residual Deformities of the Hip
Fig. 29.1 Typical appearance of a coxa breva deformity demonstrated in this patient with a history of Perthes disease of the right hip. Reprinted with permission from the Rubin Institute…
Metabolic Disorders
Fig. 15.1 Metabolic control of calcium levels Fig. 15.2 Vitamin D metabolism In patients with osteoporosis, the bone is structurally normal but is reduced in overall amount. In children, osteoporosis…
Congenital Femoral Deficiency Reconstruction and Lengthening Surgery
Fig. 22.1 Anteroposterior (a), lateral (b), and inferior-superior (c) views of pelvis and hip joints. These illustrations serve to simulate and recreate the proximal femoral deformity seen with severe CFD…
Physical Therapy During Limb Lengthening and Deformity Correction: Principles and Techniques
Fig. 12.1 Orthoplast custom foot splints are fabricated prior to discharge from the hospital. In case of monolateral fixators a ring is attached to the fixator for easy application of…
Fibular Hemimelia: Principles and Techniques of Management
Fig. 23.1 AP (a) and lateral (b) view radiographs show 10-month-old infant with fibular hemimelia, concurrent congenital femoral deficiency, a typical anterior bow of the tibia, and equinovalgus foot deformity….
