Pediatric Dosage Calculations
Two methods of computing doses are used to determine accurate pediatric medication dosages: the body weight method and the body surface area method.
Pediatric Nursing
Collection of all study guide for Pediatric Nursing including topics about childhood diseases, growth and development, pediatric oncology nursing, and congenital diseases.
Meningitis
Meningitis is a clinical syndrome characterized by inflammation of the meninges, the three layers of membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord.
Febrile Seizure
Febrile seizures are seizures or convulsions that occur in young children and are triggered by fever.
Measles (Rubeola)
Measles is marked by prodromal fever, cough, coryza, conjunctivitis, and pathognomonic enanthem (ie, Koplik spots), followed by an erythematous maculopapular rash on the third to the seventh day.
Non-Organic Failure to Thrive
Non-Organic Failure to Thrive (NOFTT) is a condition in infants and young children characterized by inadequate growth and development, not caused by any underlying medical or organic issues. Instead, it results from a complex interplay of environmental, psychosocial, and nutritional factors that impede normal growth.
Hookworms
Human hookworm disease is a common helminth infection that is predominantly caused by the nematode parasites Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale; organisms that play a lesser role include Ancylostoma ceylonicum, Ancylostoma braziliense, and Ancylostoma caninum.
Gastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis, commonly known as the stomach flu, is a prevalent and often self-limiting gastrointestinal infection that is characterized by inflammation of the stomach and intestines, leading to symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.
Nephrotic Syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is a significant kidney disorder characterized by a combination of clinical features, including increased protein excretion in the urine (proteinuria), low levels of albumin in the blood (hypoalbuminemia), high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides, and edema (swelling) in various parts of the body.
Galactosemia
Galactosemia is a rare and inherited metabolic disorder that affects the body’s ability to break down galactose, a sugar found in milk and other dairy products. It occurs when there is a deficiency of certain enzymes needed to convert galactose into glucose, resulting in the accumulation of toxic substances in the body.
Otitis Media
Otitis media is the inflammation and infection of the middle ear, often resulting from viral or bacterial pathogens. Otitis media can lead to various symptoms, including ear pain, fever, hearing difficulties, and fluid buildup behind the eardrum.