Thoracic Trauma
Thoracic Trauma Kenneth F. Newcomer Trauma is a leading cause of death in children and young adults. It has been estimated that almost 25% of deaths are attributed to some…
Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma
Abdominal and Pelvic Trauma Joshua P. Parreco The vast majority of children presenting to the emergency department with injuries involve a blunt mechanism and approximately 22% of these patients have…
The Approach to the Pediatric Trauma Patient
The Approach to the Pediatric Trauma Patient Joshua P. Parreco Unintentional injury is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children in the United States. Injuries related to motor…
Common Pediatric Drug Dosing
Common Pediatric Drug Dosing Grace E. Pryor Proper drug dosing enables the physician to achieve a desired pharmacologic effect while avoiding unnecessary toxicity.1 There are specific characteristics in the pediatric…
Central Venous and Arterial Access in the Pediatric Patient
Central Venous and Arterial Access in the Pediatric Patient Rennier A. Martinez Difficult pediatric vascular access issues arise often and unexpectedly. These issues tend to be related to small vessels,…
Pediatric Anesthesia
Pediatric Anesthesia Arielle D. Henderson Pediatric anesthesia is more complex than simply adjusting drug dosages and equipment size. Pediatric patients have different anesthetic requirements. A detailed understanding of the anatomic,…
Surgical Nutrition and TPN in the Pediatric Patient
Surgical Nutrition and TPN in the Pediatric Patient Nadine Najjar INTRODUCTION Nutritional requirements in a hospitalized or surgical pediatric patient provide a unique challenge. Pediatric patients respond more rapidly to…
Fluids and Electrolytes in Children
Fluids and Electrolytes in Children Nadine Najjar ASSESSMENT OF FLUID STATUS Intravenous fluids provide daily maintenance requirements of electrolytes and prevent volume depletion or dehydration. This is essential in successful…
Evaluation and Examination of the Pediatric Surgical Patient
Evaluation and Examination of the Pediatric Surgical Patient Nicholas Cortolillo Assessment of the pediatric surgical patient requires in-depth knowledge of surgical diseases in children as well as an understanding of…
