Chapter 1 – General Organisation of the Body
Abstract Physiology is the study of the functions of the body, its organs and the cells of which they are composed. It is often said that physiology concerns itself with…
Chapter 5 – Enzymes
Abstract Enzymes are biological catalysts whose function is to increase the rate of metabolic reactions. Chapter 5 Enzymes Enzymes are biological catalysts whose function is to increase the rate of…
Chapter 3 – Genetics
Abstract In 2003, the completion of the Human Genome Project resulted in the sequencing of every human gene and subsequently heralded the ‘age of the genome’. Whilst the knowledge of…
Chapter 2 – Cell Components and Function
Abstract Whilst each cell has specialist functions, there are many structural features common to all (Figure 2.1). Each cell has three main parts. Chapter 2 Cell Components and Function Describe…
Chapter 17 – Orthopedic Emergencies
Chapter 17 Orthopedic Emergencies Sergey Kunkov , James A. Meltzer , and Katherine J. Chou Back Pain In contrast to adults, back pain is a relatively uncommon complaint in children….
Chapter 24 – Sedation and Analgesia
Chapter 24 Sedation and Analgesia Sandra J. Cunningham , Katherine J. Chou , and Robert M. Kennedy Overview The recognition, assessment, and management of pain in children can be challenging,…
Chapter 26 – Wound Care and Minor Trauma
Chapter 26 Wound Care and Minor Trauma Anthony J. Ciorciari Abscesses A cutaneous abscess is a localized collection of pus, usually secondary to disruption of skin integrity. The organisms most…
Chapter 27 – Special Considerations in Pediatric Emergency Care
Chapter 27 Special Considerations in Pediatric Emergency Care Joshua Vova , Kirsten Roberts , Daniel Rogers , Frank A. Maffei , and David P. Sole Children With Special Healthcare Needs…
Chapter 25 – Trauma
Chapter 25 Trauma Anthony J. Ciorciari Cervical Spine Injuries Among children in the United States, there are approximately 1300 new cases of spinal cord injury each year, with most occurring…
Chapter 23 – Rheumatologic Emergencies
Chapter 23 Rheumatologic Emergencies Joyce Hui-Yuen and Noé Romo Acute Rheumatic Fever Acute rheumatic fever (ARF) is a non-suppurative sequela of Group A Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis that can affect the…
