Scoliosis
Scoliosis is a common spinal deformity that involves an abnormal sideways curvature of the spine, often diagnosed during adolescence, but it can occur at any age.
Chicken Pox (Varicella)
Chickenpox is a highly contagious viral infection caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). It is characterized by a distinctive rash of itchy, fluid-filled blisters that cover the body.
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.
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.
Reye’s Syndrome
Reye's syndrome typically occurs after a viral illness, particularly an upper respiratory tract infection, influenza, varicella, or gastroenteritis, and is associated with the use of aspirin during the illness.
Meningitis
Meningitis is a clinical syndrome characterized by inflammation of the meninges, the three layers of membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord.
Kawasaki Disease
Kawasaki disease is a rare but serious inflammatory condition that primarily affects children under the age of five and is characterized by prolonged high fever, redness of the eyes, changes in the lips and mouth, rash, swollen lymph nodes, and inflammation of the blood vessels. If left untreated, Kawasaki disease can lead to potentially life-threatening complications, such as coronary artery aneurysms
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy is a complex and non-progressive neurological disorder that affects movement, muscle coordination, and posture. It is caused by brain damage or abnormalities during early development, often before or shortly after birth.
Febrile Seizure
Febrile seizures are seizures or convulsions that occur in young children and are triggered by fever.
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.
