Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Excretion01:26

Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Excretion

380
In pediatric medicine, understanding the renal function and drug elimination nuances is crucial for administering safe and effective treatments. Newborns, in particular, display markedly slower renal functions than adults, profoundly affecting how drugs are cleared from their bodies. This slower drug clearance requires clinicians to extend the dosing intervals for many medications to prevent drug accumulation and toxicity while ensuring therapeutic efficacy.One key area where these adjustments...
380
Drug Dosing: Infants and Children01:29

Drug Dosing: Infants and Children

824
Pediatric patient dosages diverge from adults due to disparities in body surface area, total body water, and extracellular fluid per kilogram of body weight. The dosing regimen considers the variations in pharmacokinetics and pharmacology across distinct age groups, encompassing preterm newborns, infants, young children, older children, and adolescents. Calculation of pediatric patient doses is predicated on determining body surface area, which exhibits a superior correlation with the child's...
824
Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Metabolism01:24

Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Metabolism

346
In pediatric care, understanding the nuances of hepatic drug metabolism is crucial, as it significantly differs from that of adults. This divergence is primarily due to the developmental stage of drug-metabolizing enzymes, which affects how medications are processed in the body. In neonates, for instance, the activity of Phase I enzymes—critical for the initial breakdown of drugs—is markedly reduced, functioning at just 20–40% of the levels seen in adults. This reduction poses...
346
Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Overview and Drug Absorption01:23

Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Overview and Drug Absorption

776
Understanding the physiological differences in the pediatric population is crucial for effective pharmacotherapy. Neonates, infants, and children exhibit significant variations in gastric pH, gastric emptying time, intestinal transit time, and biliary function. These variations profoundly affect oral drug absorption, necessitating a nuanced approach to pediatric dosing.Neonates present with a unique physiological profile, having a gastric pH greater than 4 and faster and more irregular gastric...
776
Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Distribution01:17

Pharmacokinetics in Pediatric Patients: Drug Distribution

486
Drug distribution in the pediatric population exhibits unique challenges and considerations due to the physiological differences between children, particularly neonates and infants, and adults. A crucial aspect of pediatric pharmacology is understanding how these differences impact the pharmacokinetics of various drugs, necessitating age-specific dosing strategies to ensure efficacy and safety.Neonates and infants have a higher total body water content, ~75%–90% of their body weight,...
486
Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System01:29

Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System

6.4K
The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
6.4K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Hæmatocele.

The North-Western medical and surgical journal·2023
Same author

Alternative Birth Plans and Unintended Maternal and Neonatal Consequences: A Review of the Literature.

Obstetrical & gynecological survey·2020
Same author

Can Neonates Get the Munchies?

Clinical pediatrics·2017
Same author

American Telemedicine Association Operating Procedures for Pediatric Telehealth.

Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association·2017
Same author

ADHD and developmental speech/language disorders in late preterm, early term and term infants.

Journal of perinatology : official journal of the California Perinatal Association·2015
Same author

Effects of daily kangaroo care on cardiorespiratory parameters in preterm infants.

Journal of neonatal-perinatal medicine·2013
Same journal

Severe Postoperative Hypernatremia in an Adolescent Following Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Barriers to Implementing SMART for Asthma in Pediatric Primary Care.

Pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Blood Lead Testing Among Children Enrolled in Medicaid.

Pediatrics·2026
Same journal

From Screening to Support: Crafting Social Needs Response Systems That Work for Families.

Pediatrics·2026
Same journal

A Social Care Intervention in Pediatric Practices: A Stepped Wedge Cluster Trial.

Pediatrics·2026
Same journal

Pediatric Cheerleading-Related Head Injuries and the "Double Down" Rule Change.

Pediatrics·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 8, 2026

Guidelines for Elective Pediatric Fiberoptic Intubation
11:19

Guidelines for Elective Pediatric Fiberoptic Intubation

Published on: January 17, 2011

18.9K

Telemedicine: Pediatric Applications.

Bryan L Burke, R W Hall,

    Pediatrics
    |July 1, 2015
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Telemedicine enhances pediatric care globally by enabling virtual consultations, education, and research. Overcoming barriers like cost and infrastructure is key to its wider adoption for improved child health outcomes.

    More Related Videos

    Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology
    09:55

    Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology

    Published on: September 28, 2022

    2.4K
    Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform
    07:13

    Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

    Published on: April 12, 2021

    5.4K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Apr 8, 2026

    Guidelines for Elective Pediatric Fiberoptic Intubation
    11:19

    Guidelines for Elective Pediatric Fiberoptic Intubation

    Published on: January 17, 2011

    18.9K
    Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology
    09:55

    Bridging the Technology Divide in the COVID-19 Era: Using Virtual Outreach to Expose Middle and High School Students to Imaging Technology

    Published on: September 28, 2022

    2.4K
    Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform
    07:13

    Digital Home-Monitoring of Patients after Kidney Transplantation: The MACCS Platform

    Published on: April 12, 2021

    5.4K

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric healthcare technology
    • Digital health innovations
    • Child health services

    Background:

    • Telemedicine is a transformative technology in global child health.
    • It is utilized by pediatric specialists for diverse healthcare applications.
    • Its role extends to emergency response and reaching underserved populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To chronicle the multifaceted applications of telemedicine in pediatrics.
    • To highlight telemedicine's importance in healthcare access and education.
    • To identify barriers and facilitators for telemedicine expansion in child health.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of telemedicine utilization in pediatric inpatient and outpatient settings.
    • Analysis of telemedicine's role in medical education and research.
    • Examination of telemedicine's impact on emergency response and access to care.

    Main Results:

    • Telemedicine effectively supports clinical care, physician/patient education, and research.
    • It is crucial for disaster response and extending pediatric services to remote areas.
    • Identified barriers include legal, payment, technological, and infrastructural challenges.

    Conclusions:

    • Telemedicine demonstrates significant effectiveness and potential in pediatric healthcare.
    • Widespread adoption hinges on policy (e.g., Affordable Care Act), technological progress, and patient demand.
    • Continued development is essential for maximizing telemedicine's benefits for children worldwide.