Minor Trauma
Minor Trauma Richard Bachur MD LACERATIONS AND ABRASIONS Anatomy, Physiology, and Pathology The three layers of skin include the epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous layer. The epidermis, which has no blood…
Hematology Disorders
Hematology Disorders Somasundaram Jayabose MD INTRODUCTION Anemia is defined as a reduction in the hemoglobin or hematocrit values below the lower limit of normal for age (see Table 42-1). Possible…
Acute Nephrology
Acute Nephrology Robert A. Weiss MD INTRODUCTION Disorders of the urinary tract are common in pediatric practice. This chapter reviews the most common conditions that are likely to be encountered…
Acute Urology
Acute Urology Stanley J. Kogan MD Penny Colbert-Kogan RN, BSN INTRODUCTION Genitourinary (GU) problems are frequently encountered in general pediatric practice. With the prenatal diagnosis of GU problems made in…
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexually Transmitted Infections Evan R. Goldfischer MD Daniel M. Katz MD Ann Bollmann RN-C, MSN, FNP, RPA-C INTRODUCTION The term sexually transmitted infections (STIs) denotes more than 25 infectious organisms…
Heart Problems
Heart Problems Fredrick Z. Bierman MD INTRODUCTION Successful management of heart problems in the pediatric population depends on timely diagnosis and initiation of appropriate medical or surgical intervention. While most…
Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, and Diarrhea
Abdominal Pain, Vomiting, and Diarrhea Samuel Sandowski MD Rosemary M. Jackson MD INTRODUCTION “Mommy, my tummy hurts!” is a complaint heard frequently from children. Abdominal pain plagues almost all children…
Approach to the Child With a Cough
Approach to the Child With a Cough Diana Lowenthal MD, FAACP INTRODUCTION Cough is a frequent pediatric complaint. Most episodes of coughing in children are benign and self-limited, yet families…
Suppurative Complications of Pharyngitis and Neck Masses
Suppurative Complications of Pharyngitis and Neck Masses Darsit K. Shah MD PART 1 Suppurative Complications of Pharyngitis Darsit K. Shah MD INTRODUCTION Suppurative complications, although uncommon, are the most frequently…
Mouth and Throat Infections
Mouth and Throat Infections Daniel Z. Aronzon MD INTRODUCTION Sore throats represent a leading cause of visits to the primary care office for children and adolescents. After otitis media, upper…
