Question 1

does the medication called pediatric sports therapys "oscon" help with osgood schlatters?

Accepted Answer

No science on this : Probably not. Osgood schlatter is a condition involving a portion of the tibial growth plate at the insertion of the patellar tendon. It resolves when the growth plates close. The best cure for it is to stretch, stretch and stretch, supplemented with rest, ice and anti inflammatory medication. Save your money and don't buy it; there are no proven benefits and no evidence that is safe.

Question 2

when administrating medication through an ng tube or gastrostomy tube, how many mls of saline is used to flush for pediatric patients?

Accepted Answer

Depends on med: Five to ten mL is a general amount of saline flush in larger children, depending on the viscosity of the medication being delivered through the tube.  Infants and very small children may require less.

Question 3

why do pediatric patients require lower doses of drugs than other patients?

Accepted Answer

Size: This depend on the type of drug and its basic metabolism along with the problem being treated. Most medication in kids as prescribed based on their body mass or weight, which is the container the drug must enter and distribute at a level that will do the job. Drugs are removed from the body by metabolism,in the urine or in the bile. Adults achieve a relatively uniform size.

Question 4

how come pediatric and pediatric patients often require lower doses of drugs than other patients?

Accepted Answer

Variable: Different body size and different metabolism lead to differences in how much drug is needed. Susceptibility to side effects is also an important consideration.

Question 5

pediatric neurology , does lgs epilepsy usually get worse with age/growth. 28month male showing no response to onfi , this is the 4th new drug tried.

Accepted Answer

Difficult to treat: Lenox-gastaut syndrome is difficult to treat.  It is usually treated with a combination of medications instead of monotherapy (single drug). You need to be followed by a specialist for seizures and you should also get involved in your local epilepsy foundation-they can help provide for the non-medical needs of your family and help with education.

Question 6

what's the next best drug when keppra (levetiracetam) fails to control pediatric epilepsy ? staring seizures with full body involvement , now in clusters.

Accepted Answer

It depends: There's no 1-size-fits-all seizure med any more than all kids eat 1 food or wear identical clothes. There are 3 basic types of epilepsy: 1) primary generalized, 2) partial-onset, and 3) everything else. "staring spells" etc is not good enough. That's not a diagnosis. Find that out. The "best" med is the 1 that reduces seizures with minimum side effects in your child. Arm yourself with knowledge.

Question 7

why does sulfisoxazole not work well with all germs?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity: Sulfisoxazole does not kill all germs. It is effective with many gram negative and gram positive organisms.  Different germs are susceptible to different antimicrobials.

Question 8

can a pediatric dentist work on adults?

Accepted Answer

Yes: But they usually limit their practice to children and adolescents.

Question 9

what army bases have pediatric cardiology on staff?

Accepted Answer

Army bases: I know that trippler (oahu, hawaii) definitely has a pediatric cardiologist. I would speak to your base physician and get referrals.

Question 10

is there a certain kind of certification we should be looking for in a pediatric dentist? i've read that pediatric dentists have extra training, but i'm not sure what, if anything, we should look for to know that the pediatric dentist we pick is a good on

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All : All dentist have training in treating children but some go back to school for additional training specifically for treating children.  Only those with this training can call themselves pediatric dentists. After that a pediatric dentist can be further qualified to become board certified.
Your your child's medical doctor would be a good resource for who is the good pediatric dentists in your area. You can visit the office first to meet the doctor and check out the environment to be sure your your child would be comfortable there.

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Does the medication called pediatric sports therapys "oscon" help with osgood schlatters?

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When administrating medication through an ng tube or gastrostomy tube, how many mls of saline is used to flush for pediatric patients?

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Why do pediatric patients require lower doses of drugs than other patients?

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How come pediatric and pediatric patients often require lower doses of drugs than other patients?

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Pediatric neurology , does lgs epilepsy usually get worse with age/growth. 28month male showing no response to onfi , this is the 4th new drug tried.

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What's the next best drug when keppra (levetiracetam) fails to control pediatric epilepsy ? staring seizures with full body involvement , now in clusters.

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Why does sulfisoxazole not work well with all germs?

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Can a pediatric dentist work on adults?

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What army bases have pediatric cardiology on staff?

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Is there a certain kind of certification we should be looking for in a pediatric dentist? i've read that pediatric dentists have extra training, but i'm not sure what, if anything, we should look for to know that the pediatric dentist we pick is a good on

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