Ear and Sinus Problems
Ear and Sinus Problems Michelle Patrick RN, BSN, MSN, CPNP Kenneth Steven Gottesman MD Darsit K. Shah MD PART 1 Ear and Sinus Problems for the Clinician Michelle Patrick RN,…
Eye Problems
Eye Problems Michele McLeod MD INTRODUCTION Children with acute ocular problems frequently present with irritated eyes and nonspecific symptoms. The eye’s anatomic considerations and the limited resources available to respond…
Fever: Approach to the Febrile Child
Fever: Approach to the Febrile Child Richard Bachur MD INTRODUCTION Fever is one of the most frequently encountered pediatric problems, accounting for 25% of visits to pediatric emergency rooms (Krauss,…
Viral Infections
Viral Infections Eleanor M. Kehoe RN, MS, PNP Thomas J. Powers MD INTRODUCTION Viral etiologies account for the vast majority of pediatric illnesses and are responsible for most pediatric office…
Depression: The Sad Child
Depression: The Sad Child Enitza D. George MD INTRODUCTION A sad or dysphoric mood that generally is transient and occurs in response to negative events is common among children and…
Grief, Loss, and Coping With Change
Grief, Loss, and Coping With Change Barbara Pisick MED, RN, CS INTRODUCTION The cycle of birth, life, and death is ongoing and ever changing. Buddhist philosophy, which emphasizes rebirth and…
Self-Destructive Behavior
Self-Destructive Behavior Roger Nuñez MD Miriam T. Vincent MS, MD Daisy Arce MD INTRODUCTION Children and adolescents who display self-destructive attitudes most likely are involved in several risk behaviors that…
Adolescent Substance Experimentation and Abuse
Adolescent Substance Experimentation and Abuse Richard Heyman MD, FAAP INTRODUCTION The use of mind-altering substances is arguably the most significant and dangerous risk behavior that adolescents exhibit. While the use…
