Fracture News & Perspectives
Fractures refer to bones that are partially or completely broken at one or multiple sites and at various angles.
News, Perspectives, Mar 18, 2008
Medscape Pediatrics Homepage
Features medical journal articles, Free CME, MEDLINE, case reports, medical news, major conference coverage, and comprehensive drug information.
News, Sep 9, 2005
Pediatrics Has a Branding Problem
Does primary care pediatrics need a new brand, or does it just need to make a more robust commitment to supporting the one it already has?
Commentary, Apr 2, 2025
Pediatric EO28
Medscape - Indication-specific dosing for (Pediatric EO28), frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost information.
Drugs & Neutraceuticals
Pediatric Resuscitation
Since the 1980s, significant advancements have been made in pediatric resuscitation training in the United States.
Diseases/Conditions, Procedures, Jun 14, 2021
Pediatric Acetaminophen Dosing
Pediatric acetaminophen (eg, Children's Tylenol) When possible, dose acetaminophen based on a child’s weight, using 10-15 mg/kg/dose.
Diseases/Conditions, Aug 19, 2024
Pediatric Ibuprofen Oral Dosing
Pediatric ibuprofen (eg, Children's Advil, Children's Motrin) analgesic and antipyretic dosing When possible, calculate ibuprofen dose based on weight using 4-10 mg/kg/dose.
Diseases/Conditions, Jan 18, 2023
Pediatric Femur Fractures
Pediatric femoral fractures may involve the proximal femur, the femoral shaft, or the distal femur.
Diseases/Conditions, Procedures, Sep 29, 2023
alprostadil IV
Medscape - Indication-specific dosing for Prostin VR Pediatric (alprostadil IV), frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost information.
Drugs & Neutraceuticals
Pediatric Testicular Torsion
Pediatric testicular torsion is an acute vascular event in which the spermatic cord becomes twisted on its axis (see the image below), so that the blood flow to or from the testicle becomes impeded.
Diseases/Conditions, Jun 30, 2023
brompheniramine/pseudoephedrine
Medscape - Allergy/cold dosing for Bromfed PD, Bromhist Pediatric Drops (brompheniramine/pseudoephedrine), frequency-based adverse effects, comprehensive interactions, contraindications, pregnancy & lactation schedules, and cost information.
Drugs & Neutraceuticals
Shock in Pediatrics
Worldwide, shock is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Shock is defined as a state of acute energy failure due to inadequate glucose substrate delivery, oxygen delivery, or mitochondrial failure at the cellular level.
Diseases/Conditions, Aug 26, 2024
Considerations in Pediatric Trauma
In the aftermath of the January 12, 2010, 7.0 magnitude earthquake in Haiti, tens of thousands, possibly up to 200,000, including many children, are estimated to be dead, and the numbers are even higher for injured or trapped individuals.
Diseases/Conditions, Procedures, Jan 13, 2021
Pediatric Tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) is the most common cause of infection-related death worldwide. In 1993, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared TB to be a global public health emergency.
Diseases/Conditions, Apr 29, 2022
Pediatric Constipation
It is the principal complaint in 3-5% of all visits to pediatric outpatient clinics and as many as 35% of all visits to pediatric gastroenterologists.
Diseases/Conditions, Jun 14, 2023
Vaccinations, Pediatric Catch-Up 4 mo-6 yr
The guidelines below are from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hepatitis B Minimum age: Birth 3 doses Dose 1 to dose 2: 4 wk Dose 2 to dose 3: 8 wk (16 wk after dose 1) Rotavirus Minimum age: 6 wk 3 doses Dose 1 to dose 2: 4 wk Dose 2 to dose 3: 4 wk Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTaP) Minimum age: 6 wk 5 doses Dose 1 ...
Diseases/Conditions, Jul 30, 2015
Pediatric Gastroesophageal Reflux
Gastroesophageal reflux represents the most common gastroenterologic disorder that leads to referral to a pediatric gastroenterologist during infancy. In pediatric gastroesophageal reflux, immaturity of lower esophageal sphincter (LES) function is manifested by frequent transient lower esophageal relaxations (tLESRs), which result in retrogra...
Diseases/Conditions, Aug 19, 2024
