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
Lead Poisoning or plumbism is a condition occurs when lead accumulates in the body, usually through exposure to lead-contaminated products, soil, water, or paint. Lead poisoning primarily affects young children and can lead to a wide range of cognitive, behavioral, and developmental impairments.
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.
Meningitis is a clinical syndrome characterized by inflammation of the meninges, the three layers of membranes that enclose the brain and spinal cord.
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.
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.
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.
Two methods of computing doses are used to determine accurate pediatric medication dosages: the body weight method and the body surface area method.
Pediatric health and physical assessment are fundamental aspects of nursing care that focus on assessing the well-being and development of children from infancy through adolescence.
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare but critical metabolic disorder that is caused by a deficiency of an enzyme responsible for breaking down the amino acid phenylalanine, leading to its toxic buildup in the body.
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