The Pediatric Prescriber's Handbook: Guided Dosing to Improve the Safety and Accuracy of Prescribing Medication to Children. A must-have pocket reference when prescribing medication to children. The Pediatric Prescriber's Handbook is a uniquely designed reference for the pediatric prescriber. Only the essential information needed at the point of prescribing is provided in a clear and concise framework. Essential pediatric safety considerations have been carefully integrated into the text to avoid common dosing errors seen in prescribing. Contains over 200 pediatric medications with guided dosing regimens for the most commonly prescribed indications. This essential pocket reference is for the pediatric physician, physician in training, nurse practitioner, physician assistant, pediatric nurse, and pharmacist. Use this handbook to improve the safety and accuracy of drug dosing in children. This pocket handbook was developed to provide the pediatric prescriber with a clear and concise dosing reference at the point of prescribing. It is not intended to aid in drug selection, provide drug-drug interactions, or pharmacokinetic information; other, more appropriate, resources should be consulted for such purposes. The content is specifically focused on guided dosing for the most common indications, for the most commonly used medications in pediatrics. Often technology and medical equipment are not configured to address the unique dosing, dilutions, standard concentrations, and infusion rates for pediatric patients. These investments in procedures and protocols to support clinical decision making are usually limited to Children's hospitals. But, the reality is that most children will be seen in facilities focused on the care of adult patients. They don't have the comprehensive safety measures and infrastructure to prevent common dosing errors or onsite staff pediatric pharmacists to review every order. The Pediatric Prescriber's Handbook provides guided dosing to aid in the challenge of the unique issues associated with pediatric medication dosing. Unlike adult medicine that primarily uses fixed dosing, most pediatric medications are weight-based, and require manipulation/dilution of commercially available products intended for use in adult patients. Guided dosing utilizes weight-based dosing, i.e. "mg/kg/dose" in the framework of initial dosing, recommended titration intervals, as well as maximum and maintenance doses. It provides references for the prescriber to not exceed the "Adult initial dose" or "Adult Max dose". Pediatric dosages (mg/kg/dose), should not exceed adult dosages (mg/dose). Having these "visual" reference points, will serve as a double check and aid in avoiding 10-fold calculation errors. Guided dosing to reduce prescribing errors: (Safety features) Dosing varies by indication: * The most common pediatric indications are listed for each medication as dosed by expert opinion, practice and as reported in the literature. * Often smaller children will require higher weight-based dosing than larger pediatric, and adolescent patients. References often have confusing dosing regimens: * Vague weight-based "mg/kg" dosing. Adult dosing as a reference point for pediatric dosing: * Pediatric dosages (mg/kg/dose), should not exceed adult dosages (mg/dose). * Adult "initial dose" and Adult "Max dose" are inserted as reference points. Clarity in dosing information. Pediatric specific products (medication strength/concentration) and Standard infusion concentrations. Use this pocket guide to improve the safety and accuracy of drug dosing in children. The Pediatric Prescriber's Handbook is like having a Pediatric Pharmacist in your pocket. Guided dosing recommendations for initial, titration increments, and Max doses are all advised of within. The handbook aims to bring precision and quick access to a pediatric prescriber, while providing the essential information. Read more

Discover comprehensive insights into developmental disorders of speech and language, unraveling the complexities impacting individuals' communication abilities. Our detailed exploration navigates the intricate terrain of these disorders, shedding light on their origins, symptoms, and holistic treatment approaches. From uncovering the neurobiological underpinnings to understanding genetic influences and developmental milestones, delve into a rich tapestry of knowledge shaping our comprehension of these challenges.Explore the anatomy and neural pathways crucial in speech production, unraveling the mechanics behind vocalization and language processing areas. Discover how genetic and environmental factors intertwine, influencing speech and language development from prenatal stages through childhood milestones. Delve into the nuances of specific language impairments, expressive and receptive language disorders, and motor planning complexities impacting speech.Our expert-crafted treatise delves into the diverse array of speech sound, articulation, and phonological disorders, elucidating their characteristics and therapeutic interventions. From childhood apraxia to fluency issues like stuttering, uncover the multifaceted landscape of challenges individuals encounter.Unveil the pivotal role of early intervention strategies, speech therapies, and assistive technologies in empowering individuals with these developmental disorders. Gain invaluable insights into the latest research, innovative therapies, and future prospects, fostering a deeper understanding and supportive environment for those affected.Embark on an illuminating journey through the realm of developmental disorders of speech and language, where knowledge meets empowerment, and understanding transforms lives. Read more

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As we enter the operating room, the mother embraces me tightly. "I'm entrusting her to you," she says. She notices the hint of a tear in my eye. Her daughter's life is quite literally in our hands; there's no other way to put it. "Scalpel for Dreznik," Dr. Dlugy commands, as we stand before an abdomen distended by the tumor. "Make the incision."In a sensitive way yet sharp as a surgeon's knife, Dr. Dreznik, a pediatric surgeon, describes the most special, emotional, and overwhelming stories of life, illnesses and death.It's the world in which one of the most beautiful missions of humanity is carried out - healing infants, children, and teenagers from severe illnesses, tumors, road accidents, and congenital defects.This is an unforgettable book that fascinatingly describes the history of medicine and pediatric surgery along with real and thrilling stories from the operating room.When dealing with one of the most demanding professions, a deep understanding of its fundamentals is required. However, more than that, a deep introspection is necessary, looking into the principles that define what a good doctor is and, furthermore, what a good person is, and how these principles should always be in front of our eyes.This book is the second in the "Surgeon’s Life" trilogy following the first best-selling book in the series, "And the Night Has Yet to Come." Read more

This comprehensive book is designed to help pediatric health professionals of all disciplines gain understanding and skill in how to approach and treat children's pain, and how to help children make sense of and deal with their own pain. Pain is the most common reason for children to seek a medical consultation - and sometimes a common reason for avoiding it. Unaddressed fears and anxiety complicate pain management and recovery. A central theme in this book is the examination of children's fears and anxieties that accompany their need for pain relief, and the communication skills and words that can help calm these fears. This book is addressed to all disciplines, in its valuing of the professional-patient relationship and in the language used to allay anxiety, address fears and promote relief and well-being. It is organized into three parts:Part I explores our scientific understanding of pain as a part of children's development. Part II explores pain treatments themselves, their efficacies and how to combine them for therapeutic impact. Part III uses this understanding to help translate knowledge into clinical practice in three domains of pediatric medicine: the physicians' practice, the dental practice, and in the hospital. This volume also includes contributions by Dr. Jonathan Kuttner, on the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of pain, Dr. Carl von Baeyer on pain assessment, and Drs Stefan Freidrichsdorf and Helen Karl on the pharmacological management of pain.Without doubt, this volume will stand as the "bible" on pediatric pain management for years to come. Read more

20 NICU Stories Along with Bonus Content!In volume 3, Dr. Erin takes readers into the heart of the neonatal intensive care unit, where life begins at its most fragile. Through a collection of real-life medical cases, NICU doctors recount their experiences with the youngest and most vulnerable patients. From life-saving surgeries to miraculous recoveries and heartbreaking losses, each story captures the resilience of these tiny warriors and the unwavering dedication of the medical professionals who fight for them. This volume along with the others in this series offers an intimate and poignant look at the world of neonatal care. Read more

WINNER of:Pinnacle Book Achievement of Achievement AwardIndie Reader Discovery AwardNew Apple Official Selection E-Book AwardBronze Medal Reader's Favorite AwardSilver Medal Global Ebook AwardMain Crest Media AwardBook Excellence Awards finalisteLit Silver Medal AwardThis award-winning narrative is the true story of a young black American woman who in the summer of 1984 uproots herself from family, friends, and life as she knows it, to marry a German man and move to his country. Tracie Frank Mayer does not speak the language and knows no one other than her husband when she gives birth six months later to her anxiously awaited son. Twelve days after his birth, a pediatric cardiologist says to her husband in German, “There is no surgery to save your son.” “Let your baby die,” he says to her in broken English. Their son, Marc is born with Heterotaxy Syndrome and only half of his heart. Battling her husband, the doctors who don’t believe Marc can survive, his innumerable infections as well as her own fears, Tracie does her level best to hold on in the maelstrom while doing all she can to ensure that her son has a chance at life.This enthralling memoir is a remarkable tale of rebellion and resilience; an inspirational story of one woman’s fight for her child’s life and a testimony to the perseverance of the human spirit. With its triumphantly happy ending, Tracie’s story will surely give hope and encouragement to anyone facing any battle, not of his or her own choosing. Read more

Now in its 7th edition, Auerbach’s Wilderness Medicine continues to help you quickly and decisively manage medical emergencies encountered in any wilderness or other austere setting! World-renowned authority Dr. Paul Auerbach and 2 new associate editors have assembled a team of experts to offer proven, practical, visual guidance for effectively diagnosing and treating the full range of issues that can occur in situations where time and resources are scarce. This indispensable resource equips physicians, nurses, advanced practice providers, first responders, and rescuers with the essential knowledge and skills to effectively address and prevent injuries and illnesses – no matter where they happen! Brand-new 2-volume format ensures all content is available in print and online to provide you easy access.Face any medical challenge in the wilderness with expert guidance from hundreds of outstanding world experts edited by Dr. Auerbach and 2 new associate editors, Drs.Tracy Cushing and N. Stuart HarrisNew and expanded chapters with hundreds of new photos and illustrative drawings help increase your visual understanding of the materialAcquire the knowledge and skills you need with revised chapters providing expanded discussions of high-altitude medicine, improvisation, technical rescue, telemedicine, ultrasound, and wilderness medicine educationTen new chapters cover Acute High-Altitude Medicine and Pathophysiology; High Altitude and Pre-Existing Medical Conditions; Cycles, Snowmobiles, and other Wilderness Conveyances; Medical Wilderness Adventure Races (MedWAR); Canyoneering and Canyon Medicine; Evidence-Based Wilderness Medicine; National Park Service Medicine; Genomics and Personalized Wilderness Medicine; Forestry; and Earth Sciences30+ Expert Consult online videos cover survival tips, procedural demonstrations, and detailed explanations of diseases and incidentsExpert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, images, videos, and references from the book on a variety of devices Read more

Described by one surgeon as “soul-crushing, diamond-making stress,” surgery on congenital heart defects is arguably the most difficult of all surgical specialties. Drawing back the hospital curtain for a unique and captivating look at the extraordinary skill and dangerous politics of critical surgery in a pediatric heart center, Michael Ruhlman focuses on the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, where a team of medical specialists—led by idiosyncratic virtuoso Dr. Roger Mee—work on the edge of disaster on a daily basis. Walk on Water offers a rare and dramatic glimpse into a world where the health of innocent children and the hopes of white-knuckled families rest in the hands of all-too-human doctors. Read more

An unbiased, neutral, fact-based investigation that simply allows the science to do the talking on childhood vaccinations. Written by father and son investigative journalism/research team Lance & James Morcan, with a foreword by medical laboratory scientist Elísabet Norris, VACCINE SCIENCE REVISITED is possibly the most well-referenced work yet to explore this contentious healthcare subject.This exhaustively-researched book avoids all rumor, conjecture and anecdotal evidence, and steadfastly focuses on what the latest medical studies actually reveal about vaccines listed on the immunization schedule. One by one the ingredients of the vaccines being manufactured today are put under the microscope by comparing peer-reviewed, published studies.By collaborating with a professional medical advisory team and utilizing investigative journalism methods, the Morcans have painstakingly sifted through the world’s best scientific research papers. They analyze the most reliable and untainted studies in order to uncover true and accurate data on vaccine safety.No matter your level of education or experience – whether you are a doctor, layman, scientist, nurse, med student or new parent – be prepared to be surprised by many of the medical research findings in VACCINE SCIENCE REVISITED: Are Childhood Immunizations As Safe As Claimed? Read more

Mandated Vaccines or Medical Freedom? EVERY VACCINE COMES WITH A PRINTED INSERT "Permanent disorder" is a listed side-effect - an admitted reaction. Can you trust a shot that lists seizure and permanent disorder as a side-effect? Yet if you quote the vaccine insert people will call you a conspiracy theorist. Whatever side of the vaccine debate you're on, be open to read the science studies in this book. PROVEN FACTS 1. The US vaccine court has awarded more than $4 billion for vaccine-injurIes. "The federal government has compensated hundreds of cases of vaccine induced brain injury associated with autism. What they have acknowledged is that vaccines cause brain damage, and brain damage manifests as autism." – Mary Holland PhD ADVERSE REACTIONS ARE NOT RARE 2. “The CDC admits that the reported number of adverse effects of vaccines is probably only 10% of actual adverse effects.” – AAPS on Mandatory Vaccinations, April 9/2009 A new Health and Human Services study found "only 1% of vaccine injuries are reported." Vaccine-injury cases prove vaccines do not protect everybody. WHAT'S IN THAT SHOT? 3. Vaccines contain aluminum, mercury, and formaldehyde – chemicals that harm a child's tender body. Vaccine injuries, mercury toxicity, and autism have increased parental concerns. Are you willing to allow that risk for your family? MANDATED SHOTS BOOST VACCINE RISKS 4. The CDC admits MMR vaccine is formulated with cells from chicken and cow embryos, as well as aborted human fetal cells (WI-38 & MRC-5). YES, they inject humans with non-human DNA, as well as DNA from aborted fetuses. ONLY TWO SHOTS IN THE 1970s 5. Today, babies get 24 shots before age 2. Blue Cross Blue Shield gives a $400/child bonus to doctors who inject every shot. Beware of doctors who pressure you to fully-inject your family. Vaccines are big business. The profit motive has destroyed medical compassion. In a recent study, Jennifer Margulis PhD interviewed many pediatricians. She discovered many doctors endorse all the shots for your kids, but do not vaccinate their own kids. “I know that because I've talked to them,” she stated when challenged. LEGAL CLASSIFICATION 6. After reviewing many vaccine studies the US Supreme Court ruled: “Vaccines are unavoidably unsafe, and there shall be no more lawsuits against any vaccine company." (Bruesewitz v Wyeth 2011) Federal Law protects only drug companies/doctors/nurses from liability. You cannot sue the vaccine industry if your child is injured. . You cannot un-vaccinate a child. Nor can you say, "I didn't know." "We need much more investment in safety science." – Heidi Larsen PhD, Director of the Vaccine Confidence Project 7. Vaccines on Trial provides Vaccination Guidance from the medical, ethical, scientific, legal, historical and business perspectives. More children are suffering harmful reactions. Parents need to: * Update their Vaccine Education * Chat online with mothers of vaccine-injured kids * Watch films that document how vaccine side-effects harm toddlers STUDIES * Vaccine Charts & Graphs rank the US 34th in the world for infant mortality * Smallpox was eradicated by improved sanitation, hygiene, & quarantine like we're doing with today's pandemic * American, German, Swedish, and New Zealand studies show unvaccinated kids healthier than their vaccinated peers * Vaccinated kids have more health problems later in life "This book has everything you need to know the facts." – R. Marinelli Yes, this guide will save your family years of heartbreak and $$. Even if one life-changing solution sparks a new outlook that benefits your family, this book becomes invaluable. Scroll up and click the Buy Now button for this comprehensive guide. Read more

Description:100 What? Why? How? Critical Thinking questions/answers referenced to ENPC 5th edition provider manual.Charts for disease/injury comparison and visuals/acronyms to improve memory retention. Read more

Kids and COVID provides an in-depth look at mistakes pandemic officials made that hurt children and adolescents around the world. In spring of 2020, it was understandable that those directing government policies made errors of judgment since data was just emerging. However, within the first year of the declared pandemic, physicians and scientists from around the globe published data and made reliable observations that should have prompted a change of course.           Dr. Elizabeth Mumper documents early warnings from eminent clinicians that repurposed drugs could be used to treat patients early, rather than waiting until they had trouble breathing, as advised. Sound epidemiological evidence suggested in March 2020 that the mortality rate of COVID was far less than was reported on mainstream news. Doctors in the trenches treating patients warned of the dangers of hospital protocols, including giving remdesivir with its high rate of kidney damage and omitting appropriate doses of short-term steroids. These scientists and clinicians were gaslighted and accused of spreading “misinformation.”           The most vulnerable—the young and elderly—suffered massive psychological damage as their social networks were dismantled. Immune function changed as beneficial microbes were disrupted. You may be surprised that what you learn in this book is quite different from what you were told. Kids and COVID calls on parents to organize grassroots efforts on behalf of their children to make global shutdowns and prolonged school closures a “one and done” phenomenon.    Read more

Cerebral visual impairment, also known as cortical visual impairment, or CVI, has become the most common cause of visual impairment in children in the United States and the developed world. Vision and the Brain is a unique and comprehensive sourcebook of current knowledge about CVI and best practices for working with children. Expert contributors from many countries illuminate the complexities of vision loss related to brain injury and neurological causes and provide readers with approaches to assessment and intervention. Read more

A memoir both bittersweet and inspiring by an American pediatric oncologist who spent seven years in Jerusalem treating children—Israeli Jews, Muslims, and Christians, and Palestinian Arabs from the West Bank and Gaza—who had all been diagnosed with cancer. In 2007, Elisha Waldman, a New York–based doctor in his mid-thirties, was offered his dream job: attending physician at Jerusalem’s Hadassah Medical Center. He had gone to medical school in Israel and spent time there as a teenager; now he was going to give something back to the land he loved. But in the wake of a financial crisis at the hospital, Waldman, with considerable regret, left Hadassah in 2014 and returned to the United States. This Narrow Space is his poignant memoir of seven years that were filled with a deep sense of accomplishment but also with frustration when regional politics got in the way of his patients’ care, and with tension over the fine line he had to walk when the religious traditions of some of his patients’ families made it difficult for him to give those children the care he felt they deserved. Navigating the baffling Israeli bureaucracy, the ever-present threat of full-scale war, and the cultural clashes that sometimes spilled into his clinic, Waldman learned to be content with small victories: a young patient whose disease went into remission, brokenhearted parents whose final hours with their child were made meaningful and comforting. Waldman also struggled with his own questions of identity and belief, and with the intractable conflict between Israelis and Palestinians that had become a fact of his daily life. What he learned about himself, about the complex country that he was now a part of, and about the brave and endearing children he cared for—whether they were from Rehavia, Me’ah She’arim, Ramallah, or Gaza City—will move and challenge readers everywhere. Read more

Existen diversas maneras de ayudarse al mejor ejercicio de la profesión; una sólida formación básica, un conocimiento acabado de la patología, de los métodos de diagnóstico y de los recurso terapéuticos. La permanente actualización de estos aspectos a troves de cursos y lectura crítica. Pero todo esto resulta insuficiente si el médico no cuenta con el tiempo y la pericia para realizar una buena historia clínica y la preparación necesaria para la correcta interpretación de los signos y síntomas obtenidos.Este libro que presentamos, Semiología Pediátrica:Contribuye a mejorar las destrezas de los médicos y especialistas en Pediatría y Medicina Familiar.Les ayudará a lograr diagnósticos más precisos que permitan utilizar la paraclínica en beneficio del pacientes, su familia y el conjunto de la sociedad.La Dra. Alicia García y el Dr. Walter Perez, de reconocida trayectoria y preocupación en todo lo relativo a la salud del niño y la docencia, han plasmado en esta obra tan importante como oportuna, con la elección del exhaustivo temario, con la capacidad y experiencia con los responsables de los diferentes capítulos, lo que asegura una fuente confiable de información. Edición 2019BiblioMédica Ediciones Read more

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Designed to effectively prepare pediatric cardiology fellows and practitioners for board certification and recertification, Pediatric Cardiology Board Review, Third Edition, provides easy access to more than 1,200 board-style questions. Based on the popular Mayo Clinic Pediatric Cardiology Review course and edited by Drs. Benjamin W. Eidem, Bryan C. Cannon, Jonathan N.  Johnson, Anthony C. Chang, Frank Cetta, Robert E. Shaddy, and Paul Kantor, it covers all the latest advances in the diagnosis and management of congenital heart disease, provides full explanations for every question, and helps you make the most of your study time.  Read more

Saving My Son takes you on an intimate journey of faith, love, and advocacy. When Jaxson was born prematurely at 22 weeks and 6 days, he was given a 20% chance of survival. Doctors presented Mom and Dad with the option of Comfort Care or giving him a chance. Not knowing what lied ahead, Jaxson's Parents stepped out on faith and asked the medical team to give their son a chance. In doing so they saw miracles unfold every day of Jaxson's 119 days NICU stay. Read more

This Book Is The Only Guide To DIY Face Masks You'll Ever Need!Do you want to stay safe during a respiratory virus outbreak?You know the rules.Wash your hands. Keep your distance. Wear a mask if you suspect you might be sick.However, surgical masks are in short supply and they're either out of stock or insanely overpriced. And if you've already tried searching for a DIY mask tutorial, you've nearly drowned in a sea of confusing instructions, ill-fitting patterns, and potentially unsafe DIY filter ideas.But... What if someone patiently SHOWED you EVERY STEP of sewing a DIY face mask that's washable, reusable, and perfectly fitting?What if someone showed you a NO-SEW option - just in case you need a mask urgently?This richly illustrated book provides detailed step-by-step instructions for choosing the best materials and actually making TWO kinds of DIY face masks.This book will help you:Choose the best type of face mask for your situation and sewing skillsSew a well-fitting mask with pleats and a safe, effective filter for extra protectionMake a quick no-sew mask - perfect for emergencies!Avoid dangerous mistakes when handling your maskWash your mask correctly to ensure it's germ-freeWhen you make masks according to the tutorials in this book, you can be sure you've done your best to protect yourself and your loved ones. The sewn mask - complete with professional-looking pleats and a filter - might look complicated at first sight, but the simple step-by-step instructions and detailed pictures make it the easiest sewing project you've ever tried!Scroll up, click on "Buy now with 1-Click" and Make Your First Mask Right Now! Read more