Elevated or Depressed White Blood Cell Count
Chapter 51 Elevated or Depressed White Blood Cell Count Roger Berkow The white blood cell (WBC) count is often obtained to screen for infection or in response to a wide…
Abdominal Pain
Chapter 17 Abdominal Pain Warren P. Bishop ETIOLOGY What Causes Abdominal Pain? Pain identified as “abdominal” may originate from the bowel or from neighboring structures within the abdominal wall, retroperitoneum,…
Newborn Issues
Chapter 67 Newborn Issues Michael Giuliano The Jaundiced Newborn ETIOLOGY What Causes Jaundice? Jaundice is the term used to describe the clinical appearance of a patient who has elevated indirect…
Infectious Diseases
Chapter 64 Infectious Diseases William V. Raszka INFECTIOUS DISEASE EMERGENCIES ETIOLOGY What Is an Infectious Disease Emergency? An infectious disease emergency can cause rapid loss of organ function or life…
Hematology
Chapter 63 Hematology Roger Berkow IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA ETIOLOGY What Causes Iron Deficiency in Children? Iron deficiency most often develops from poor gastrointestinal absorption of iron and poor bioavailability of…
Immunization
Chapter 12 Immunization Jerold C. Woodhead What Is Immunization? Immunization protects against infection without the risks associated with the disease. A vaccine triggers active immunity by stimulating development of antibodies…
