Disorders of the Newborn and Pediatric Nursing Archives

Hydrocele

Hydrocele is a collection of peritoneal fluid that accumulates in the scrotum through a small passage called the processus vaginalis.

Pediatric Nursing

Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is a condition characterized by an excess of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricular and subarachnoid spaces of the cranial cavity.

Pediatric Nursing

Hypospadias and Epispadias

Epispadias is a rare congenital malformation of the male or female urogenital apparatus that consists of a defect of the dorsal wall of the urethra.

Pediatric Nursing

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura

Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), is a complex hematologic disorder that is characterized by a decrease in platelet count due to the immune system mistakenly attacking and destroying platelets. This can lead to a heightened risk of bleeding and purpura, or small red or purple spots on the skin, mucous membranes, or organs.

Notes Pediatric Nursing

Imperforate Anus

Imperforate anus is a congenital abnormality that occurs when the opening of the anus is either absent or improperly formed in newborns. This condition can range from a partial obstruction to a complete absence of the anal opening, leading to difficulties in passing stool.

Pediatric Nursing

Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis

Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis (JRA) is the most common chronic rheumatologic disease in children and is one of the most common chronic diseases of childhood.

Notes Pediatric Nursing

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.

Pediatric Nursing

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

Pediatric Health and Physical Assessment

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.

Pediatric Nursing

Phenylketonuria

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.