A Practical Guide to Pediatric Emergency Medicine
A Practical Guide to Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Jamie Shandro, University of Washington
Aparajita Sohoni, Alameda County Medical Center, Oakland, California
Bernhard Fassl, University of Utah
$95.00
USDThis practical guide is written for the emergency department physician who cares for adults and children concurrently and provides all the information needed to diagnose and treat a wide variety of common and uncommon pediatric disorders. Each chapter takes a clinical perspective, emphasizing differences in adult and pediatric disease process and management. Key facts, special considerations, and pearls and pitfalls are highlighted, providing rapid access to vital knowledge in emergency situations. Sections are dedicated to specific pediatric populations, including neonates, adolescents, and children with special health care needs. High-quality photographs, illustrations and diagrams enhance the text throughout and tutorials cover pediatric imaging, pediatric EKG interpretation, procedural sedation, and procedures. Written by pediatric and emergency medicine specialists and subspecialty experts, this is a must-have text for emergency medicine physicians and trainees, as well as family practice health care practitioners.
- Quick reference including emergency medications, age-based weights, vital signs and equipment sizes
- Special sections dedicated to specific pediatric populations and needs
- Tutorials provide expert guidance in pediatric emergency medicine and in-depth information on rare conditions
- High-quality photos and illustrations provide visual comparisons of conditions in children and adults and emergency procedures
Reviews & endorsements
'… a truly practical guide … in a well-organized format … It is an excellent resource for emergency medicine practitioners and would be quite helpful in any emergency department that sees children.' Journal of the American Medical Association
Product details
September 2011Paperback
9780521700085
876 pages
278 × 220 × 40 mm
3.07kg
235 b/w illus. 175 colour illus. 309 tables
Temporarily unavailable - available from TBC
Table of Contents
- Part I. Resuscitation
- Part II. Allergy
- Part III. Cardiac Emergencies
- Part IV. Dental Emergencies
- Part V. Dermatology
- Part VI. Ear, Nose, Throat
- Part VII. Endocrine Emergencies
- Part VIII. Environmental
- Part IX. Fluids and Electrolytes
- Part X. Gastrointestinal Emergencies
- Part XI. Gynecologic Emergencies
- Part XII. Hematology and Oncology Emergencies
- Part XIII. Immunologic Emergencies
- Part XIV. Infectious Disease Emergencies
- Part XV. Musculoskeletal System
- Part XVI. Neurology
- Part XVII. Ophthalmology
- Part XVIII. Psychiatric Emergencies.
