Toni Petrillo-Albarano

1. Description of the problem What every clinician should know Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children. The injury can be caused by both a primary insult to the brain itself or by a secondary injury (such as secondary ischemia). Certainly known trauma, such as motor vehicle collisions,…

1. Description of the problem Asthma Asthma is a chronic disease that affects people of all ages. An acute exacerbation triggers a triad of symptoms that result in diminished airflow and airway obstruction. It is a disease of the lower airways marked by a triad of airway swelling, hyperreactivity and increased mucus production, which results…