Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Cleft lip and cleft palate are congenital anomalies that occur during early fetal development, resulting in a gap or opening in the upper lip and/or the roof of the mouth (palate).
Pediatric Nursing
Collection of all study guide for Pediatric Nursing including topics about childhood diseases, growth and development, pediatric oncology nursing, and congenital diseases.
Colic
Colic is a common and distressing condition affecting infants, characterized by intense and prolonged crying, typically occurring in the late afternoon or evening hours.
Congenital Hypothyroidism
Congenital hypothyroidism is a critical and relatively common endocrine disorder that affects newborns, resulting from an underactive thyroid gland since birth. This condition occurs when the thyroid gland fails to produce an adequate amount of thyroid hormones, essential for normal growth and development.
Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (Clubfoot)
Congenital Talipes Equinovarus, commonly known as clubfoot, is a congenital musculoskeletal deformity affecting the foot and ankle, present at birth. This condition is characterized by an inward and downward twisting of the foot, causing it to appear turned inwards and pointed downwards.
Croup Syndrome
Croup is a common, primarily pediatric viral respiratory tract illness. The hallmark symptom of croup is a harsh, barking cough, often accompanied by stridor (a high-pitched, crowing sound) and respiratory distress.
Cryptorchidism (Undescended Testes)
Cryptorchidism is a condition present at birth in which one or both testes fail to descend through the inguinal canal into the scrotal sac.
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a hereditary and progressive genetic disorder that primarily affects the respiratory and digestive systems. This life-limiting condition results from a faulty gene that affects the production of a protein responsible for regulating salt and water movement in the body’s cells.
Diabetes Mellitus Type 1
Type 1 diabetes is a chronic illness characterized by the body’s inability to produce insulin due to the autoimmune destruction of the beta cells in the pancreas.
Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Down syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a common chromosomal disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material affects the development of the body and brain, leading to various physical and intellectual disabilities.
Hydrocele
Hydrocele is a collection of peritoneal fluid that accumulates in the scrotum through a small passage called the processus vaginalis.