Tag: pediatrics
- Pediatric Facial Fractures ()
Trauma is a significant cause of morbidity and death in children. Trauma to the head is the most common anatomic site, and while facial fractures are infrequent, they can be severe and have life-long consequences. Younger patients have more elastic cartilaginous and bony structures in the face and a larger cranium: face ratio; thus, fractures in […]
- Pediatric Shock ()
The only way to defeat pediatric shock is to stay in front of it The mechanism of injury can provide useful clues to finding shock in pediatric patients before it is too late. If the patient lost any blood, possibly ruptured a hollow organ, or became dehydrated after being locked in a hot car for […]
- Pediatric Trauma ()
Anatomical, physiological, and psychological differences between children and adults have important implications for the initial assessment and management of pediatric trauma victims. Children have less fat, more elastic connective tissue, and a pliable skeleton protecting tightly packed abdominal and thoracic structures. The force of an impact is transmitted widely through a child’s body, resulting in […]
- Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation ()
Pediatric and neonatal resuscitation involves algorithmic approaches to achieving the return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) that is similar to adult cardiorespiratory resuscitation but requires special considerations in terms of differential diagnoses, medication dosing, procedures, and continuation of care that makes this subject dissimilar. Anatomy and Physiology Neonatal and pediatric patients differ from adults, both anatomically […]
- Bacterial Tracheitis ()
Bacterial tracheitis (BT), also known as bacterial croup or laryngotracheobronchitis, was first described in medical literature in the 1920s, despite the name not being coined until the 1970s. Bacterial tracheitis is a potentially lethal infection of the subglottic trachea. It is often a secondary bacterial infection preceded by a viral infection affecting children, most commonly […]
- Pediatric Foreign Body Aspiration ()
Children commonly swallow foreign bodies. Coins are the most commonly swallowed foreign body that comes to medical attention in the U.S.; in other countries, those related to food, such as fish bones, are most common. Preschoolers of both sexes, adolescent boys, and children with mental health issues are at the highest risk. Even infants may […]
- Pediatric Pneumonia ()
Globally, pneumonia is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children younger than the age of 5 years. Although the majority of deaths attributed to pneumonia in children are mostly in the developing world, the burden of disease is substantial, and there are significant healthcare-associated costs related to pneumonia in the developed world. Etiology The […]
- Bronchiolitis ()
Bronchiolitis is inflammation of the bronchioles usually caused by an acute viral illness. It is the most common lower respiratory tract infection in children younger than 2 years of age. Respiratory distress impedes appropriate oral intake resulting in frequent doctor visits and admissions to the hospital. It has become one of the most common reasons for […]
- Pediatric Asthma ()
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways, characterized by recurrent episodes of airflow obstruction resulting from edema, bronchospasm, and increased mucus production. The degree of reversibility of airflow obstruction with bronchodilators can vary. Patients who have asthma may experience a range of respiratory symptoms, such as wheezing, shortness of breath, cough, and chest […]
- Childhood Development ()
Child development is a complex process that begins in the womb and continues until adulthood. It is influenced by biology and the environment, and it can be shaped by these, either positively or negatively. The mental health of a person depends greatly on the development they had as a child. It is crucial to follow […]