Now available in a compact 4" x 7" format, this portable reference covers the management of emergency conditions seen in pediatric patients. The Fourth Edition includes new sections on pediatric emergency radiology and sports injuries, plus expanded material on infectious diseases and environmental emergencies. "very well written. . . more complete than traditional pocket books." -Pediatric Emergency Care Review-review of the previous edition
Table of contents:
Resuscitation Cardiac Emergencies Dental Emergencies Dermatologic Emergencies Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies Endocrine Emergencies Gastrointestinal Emergencies Genetic Emergencies Genitourinary Emergencies Gynecologic Emergencies Hematologic Emergencies Infectious Disease Emergencies Ingestions Neurologic Emergencies Ophthalmologic Emergencies Orthopedic Emergencies Sports Injuries Psychological and Social Emergencies Pulmonary Emergencies Renal Emergencies Sedation and Analgesia Trauma Wound Care and Minor Trauma Pediatric Emergency Radiology Special Considerations in Pediatric Emergency Care Quick Reference Guide
This "little red book" makes itself more indispensable with each new edition! Besides providing quick diagnosis and management answers toall emergency conditions affecting children, this updated and expanded edition brings you all-new coverage of the following: * biological and chemical terrorism * kid-on-kid and family violence * failure to thrive * ingestion of common new drugs such as antidepressants * the critically ill infant * abnormal CBCs (complete blood counts) * implantable devices * emergency radiology * back pain * rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries * cross-cultural encounters * and much more ***** [five stars] "This text is excellent for getting information ... clearly written and highlights those issues encountered in pediatric emergency practice. Nice work." - from an online reader review of the Third Edition "The essential points and priorities for diagnosis, management, and follow-up care, as well as indications for hospitalization." - Book News
POSITIONING STATEMENT The 4th edition of the popular "little red book" guides the reader in the management of emergent conditions seen in pediatric patients in all practice settings--Emergency Department, inpatient hospital ward, and clinic. BOOK DESCRIPTION For each problem, the authors of this portable handbook briefly discuss clinical presentation, diagnosis, emergency department management, indications for admission, and when appropriate, follow-up care. A brief bibliography is provided at the end of each section. Authored predominantly by pediatricians, the book includes conditions seen in the emergency department but also emergent conditions that present on the pediatric inpatient ward and in the clinic (for example: minor wound care, the crying infant, genetic conditions, telephone triage, and follow-up care). KEY FEATURES: 1. Consistent format to locate information fast 2. Quick Reference Guide includes frequently needed formulas and lab values 3. Follow-up care guidelines included throughout.
Table of contents:
Resuscitation Cardiac Emergencies Dental Emergencies Dermatologic Emergencies Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies Endocrine Emergencies Gastrointestinal Emergencies Genetic Emergencies Genitourinary Emergencies Gynecologic Emergencies Hematologic Emergencies Infectious Disease Emergencies Ingestions Neurologic Emergencies Ophthalmologic Emergencies Orthopedic Emergencies Sports Injuries Psychological and Social Emergencies Pulmonary Emergencies Renal Emergencies Sedation and Analgesia Trauma Wound Care and Minor Trauma Pediatric Emergency Radiology Special Considerations in Pediatric Emergency Care Quick Reference Guide
This "little red book" makes itself more indispensable with each new edition! Besides providing quick diagnosis and management answers toall emergency conditions affecting children, this updated and expanded edition brings you all-new coverage of the following: * biological and chemical terrorism * kid-on-kid and family violence * failure to thrive * ingestion of common new drugs such as antidepressants * the critically ill infant * abnormal CBCs (complete blood counts) * implantable devices * emergency radiology * back pain * rehabilitation of orthopedic injuries * cross-cultural encounters * and much more ***** [five stars] "This text is excellent for getting information ... clearly written and highlights those issues encountered in pediatric emergency practice. Nice work." - from an online reader review of the Third Edition "The essential points and priorities for diagnosis, management, and follow-up care, as well as indications for hospitalization." - Book News
POSITIONING STATEMENT The 4th edition of the popular "little red book" guides the reader in the management of emergent conditions seen in pediatric patients in all practice settings--Emergency Department, inpatient hospital ward, and clinic. BOOK DESCRIPTION For each problem, the authors of this portable handbook briefly discuss clinical presentation, diagnosis, emergency department management, indications for admission, and when appropriate, follow-up care. A brief bibliography is provided at the end of each section. Authored predominantly by pediatricians, the book includes conditions seen in the emergency department but also emergent conditions that present on the pediatric inpatient ward and in the clinic (for example: minor wound care, the crying infant, genetic conditions, telephone triage, and follow-up care). KEY FEATURES: 1. Consistent format to locate information fast 2. Quick Reference Guide includes frequently needed formulas and lab values 3. Follow-up care guidelines included throughout.