When to Refer a Patient to a Physician
Pediatric patients should be referred to physicians if any of the following symptoms are present: skin rash chronic cough “bark like” cough stridor hoarseness constant ear pain or pulling/tugging at ears seizure or convulsion recently rapid or difficulty breathing severe abdominal pain or cramping diarrhea > 2 days vomiting > 12 hours infant not feeding … Continue reading
Abuse, Addiction and Dependence
Addiction: a primary, chronic, neurobiological disease with genetic, psychosocial and environmental factors with influence its development and manifestations. It is characterized by behaviors that include decreased control over drug use, complusive use, continued use despite harm and/or craving. Physical Dependence: a state of adaptation that is manifested by a drug-class-specific withdrawal syndrome that can be … Continue reading
Triggers of Anaphylaxis
Common triggers of anaphylaxis are outlined below based on whether they are immunologically or non-immunologically based. Immunological IgE-mediated Animal dander Rubber latex Occupational allergens (ex. dust) Insect venom (ex. bee stings) Foods (ex. Milk, fish, eggs, peanuts) Medications (ex. Vaccines, penicillins, sulfa drugs) IgE-independent Contrast dye Blood products (ex. Immunoglobulin) Medications (ex. ACE inhibitors, ARBs) … Continue reading
Considerations for Epilepsy Treatment in Pediatrics
Age Insurance Comorbidities (particularly ADHD, cerebral palsy, autism, mental retardation, migraines and being conscious of the drug-drug interactions that may be associated with the meds being used to treat those conditions) Correct diagnosis of seizure disorder (seizure type and EEG findings if applicable) Side effect profile of antiepileptic Medication administration considerations (ex. tabs vs. liquids; … Continue reading
Celiac Disease Resources
The following websites are additional resources that specialize in the treatment of Celiac Disease: childrenshospitalla.org http://www.utmedicalcenter.org http://www.uihealthcare.com http://www.celiaccenter.org http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/digestivehealth/nutrition/celiacsupport.cfm http://www.chw.org http://www.bidmcharvard.edu/celiaccenter http://www.mayoclinic.org/celiacdisease http://www.koganceliaccenter.com http://www.celiacdisease.net http://www.celiacdiseasecenter.org http://www.mainlinehealth.org http://www.nemours.org jeffersonhospital.org celiaccenter.ucsd.edu http://www.americanceliac.org http://www.eatright.org http://www.foodallergy.org http://www.celiac.org http://www.triumphdining.com http://www.celiaccentral.org
