Poisoning by Cardiovascular Drugs
Chapter 81 Poisoning by Cardiovascular Drugs Aaron B. Skolnik, MD , Susan R. Wilcox, MD 1 What are the clinical effects of digoxin toxicity? Although all nodal agents such as…
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Pulse Oximetry, Capnography, and Blood Gas Analysis
Chapter 5 Pulse Oximetry, Capnography, and Blood Gas Analysis Philip E. Bickler, MD, PhD Pulse oximetry 1 What is pulse oximetry and how does it work? Pulse oximetry is the…
General Approach to Trauma Patients
Chapter 2 General Approach to Trauma Patients Peter J. Fagenholz, MD , Hasan B. Alam, MD, FACS 1 Which trauma patients need to be admitted to the intensive care unit…
Guillain-Barré Syndrome
Chapter 63 Guillain-Barré Syndrome Ala Nozari, MD, PhD , Corey R. Fehnel, MD , Lee H. Schwamm, MD, FAHA 1 What is Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)? Also known as acute polyradiculoneuritis,…
Board Simulation: Potpourri
Board Simulation: Potpourri Robert J. Cunningham III Camille Sabella QUESTIONS 1. Respiratory distress develops in a 10-hour-old term infant. Physical examination reveals tachypnea, diminished breath sounds on the left side…
Board Simulation: Potpourri
Board Simulation: Potpourri Elumalai Appachi QUESTIONS 1. A 9-month-old infant presents with fever, irritability, and petechial rash for 1 week. He has had multiple ear infections in the past and…
Ophthalmology Overview
Ophthalmology Overview Elias I. Traboulsi The pediatrician plays an essential role in detecting visual and ocular abnormalities in children. Careful screening of vision by trained and patient assistants and personal…
Urology for the Pediatrician
Urology for the Pediatrician Jonathan H. Ross HYDRONEPHROSIS IN THE NEWBORN Etiology and Epidemiology The widespread use of prenatal ultrasonography has raised new questions regarding the evaluation and management of…
Orthopaedics for the Pediatrician
Orthopaedics for the Pediatrician Thomas E. Kuivila Orthopaedic problems, conditions, and abnormalities are presenting complaints frequently encountered by pediatricians and other primary care physicians who treat children. The intent of…
Board Simulation: Common Problems in Pediatric Surgery
Board Simulation: Common Problems in Pediatric Surgery Anthony Stallion This chapter is an attempt to highlight common pediatric surgical problems that a pediatric practitioner will likely encounter in practice. This…
