Pediatric Ophthalmology
Pediatric Ophthalmology Elias I. Traboulsi NORMAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE EYE Ocular and orbital structures are derived from two populations of cells: mesodermal and ectodermal. The vascular endothelium, extraocular muscles, and…
Fever of Unknown Origin
Fever of Unknown Origin Martin I. Lorin Ralph D. Feigin The definition of fever of unknown origin (FUO) in children has evolved during the past few decades; a prolonged period…
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,…
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…
