Anesthesia Key

Neoplasms Somasundaram Jayabose MD Neoplasms INTRODUCTION This chapter provides a framework for understanding and interpreting the symptoms and signs in cancer diagnosis. Conditions to be explored include extremity and joint…

Organ Transplantation Caroline Tassey MS, CPNP INTRODUCTION Organ transplant has expanded the treatment options available to children with end-stage disease, structural anomalies incompatible with life, and refractory malignancies. About 2000…

Diabetes Mellitus Carol Green-Hernandez PhD, FNP-C Pavel Fort MD INTRODUCTION Diabetes in childhood is a devastating diagnosis for the patient and family, and carries the potential for an altered quality…

Enuresis and Encopresis William J. Discipio PhD INTRODUCTION The current state of scientific knowledge about childhood dysfunctions or delays in bladder and bowel training suggests that good standards of pediatric…

Chronic Urinary Problems Ann P. Guillot MD Ida J. McNamara BSN, RN Chronic Urinary Problems INTRODUCTION Problems with the genitourinary tract often present in the course of childhood. These range…

Chronic Orthopedic Problems Keith P. Mankin MD Orthopedic Disorders INTRODUCTION Orthopedic disorders may be developmental and may lead to longstanding problems involving growth and normal physical activity. As with acute…

Chronic Endocrine Disorders Mary Beth Damore MD Chronic Endocrine Disorders INTRODUCTION Chronic endocrine problems run the gamut from mild to severe in the pediatric setting. The long-term implications of an…

Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders Harvey W. Aiges MD Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders INTRODUCTION Chronic gastrointestinal complaints are a significant part of primary care pediatrics. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, reflux, and emesis are…

Chronic Dermatology Problems Goldie Gianoulis-Alissandratos MS, FNP Rose Cassidy RN, MS, FNP Chronic Dermatology Problems INTRODUCTION The role of the primary care provider in the diagnosis and treatment of dermatologic…

Congenital Heart Disease and the Partially Repaired Heart Caroline Tassey MS, CPNP INTRODUCTION Care of the child with heart disease can be a challenge for the primary care provider. The…