Fever Without Source
Fever Without Source Mark A. Ward Martin I. Lorin Mark W. Kline Fever is one of the most common pediatric complaints. In the first few years of a child’s life,…
PEDIATRICS
Failure to Thrive
Failure to Thrive Rebecca T. Kirkland Failure to thrive (FTT) is a sign that describes a particular problem rather than a diagnosis. The term is used to describe instances of…
Oral Problems
Oral Problems Katherine S. Kula Stuart D. Josell Oral health is a necessary part of a child’s total physical and emotional health and requires a multidisciplinary approach from all health…
Foreign Bodies
Foreign Bodies Martin I. Lorin From the nose to the distal airways, the respiratory tree has been the recipient of a wide range of unnatural, exogenous materials. Aspiration of foreign…
Respiratory Complications of Burns and Smoke Inhalation (Respiratory Burns)
Respiratory Complications of Burns and Smoke Inhalation (Respiratory Burns) Marianna M. Sockrider Respiratory complications are a major source of morbidity and mortality from fires. Overall, nearly one-third of all victims…
Minor Burns
Minor Burns Penelope Terhune Louis Approximately 2 million burn injuries occur every year in the United States. Of these, about 30,000 are treated in an inpatient setting. There are 1,000…
Lead Poisoning
Lead Poisoning Herbert L. Needleman The clinical picture of childhood lead poisoning (plumbism) has changed dramatically over the past 20 years. Acute symptomatic lead poisoning, once a common problem, now…
Plant Poisoning
Plant Poisoning M. Michele Mariscalco Plants are among the most common category of accidental ingestions reported by poison centers. In the United States, plant ingestions account for 10% of all…
Acetaminophen Overdose
Acetaminophen Overdose M. Michele Mariscalco EPIDEMIOLOGY Acetaminophen is the most common pharmaceutical involved in overdose. As reported by the American Association of Poison Control Centers Toxic Exposure Surveillance System in…
Salicylism
Salicylism M. Michele Mariscalco The frequency of salicylism in U.S. children peaked in the 1960s at 25% of all ingestions. Because of changes in product packaging and the introduction of…
