Handbook Of Pediatric Neonatal Emergencies

This book provides clinicians and trainees with the latest advances and procedures in the management of paediatric and neonatal emergencies. Divided into 16 sections, the text begins with discussion on the concept of intensive care, resuscitation, and diagnosis of an acutely sick child. The following chapters cover the treatment of emergency scenarios in different systems of the body – respiratory, cardiovascular, nervous, endocrine, renal and gastrointestinal. The book concludes with sections on infectious diseases, oncology, accidents and poisoning, and neonatology. A chapter on drug dosages is also included. Topics are presented in a step by step, systematic approach, further enhanced by photographs, diagrams, flowcharts and tables to assist learning. Key points Comprehensive guide to latest advances in management of paediatric and neonatal emergencies Covers emergency scenarios in all anatomical systems Includes section on paediatric drug dosages Highly illustrated with photographs, diagrams, flowcharts and tables

Now in its thoroughly updated Third Edition, this pocket-sized handbook is a practical, accessible guide to the management of common pediatric emergencies. The book is designed for rapid, on-the-spot reference in the emergency room. Numerous illustrations show how to perform specific procedures, lists of Key Points appear at the end of each chapter, and an Appendix contains extensive tables of drug dosages. This edition includes more detailed information on pain assessment and management, conscious sedation, viral illnesses, and streptococcal necrotizing fasciitis.

Written by top pediatricians from the world-famous Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, this handbook encapsulates 68 chapters covering assessment and management of emergency pediatric illness and injury. The Hospital for Sick Children Handbook of Pediactric Emergency Medicine is the absolute must-have resource for every pediatric caregiver.

Covering the management of critically ill newborns from the first minute of life through the first 72 hours, this practical, evidence-based and clinically-informed guide will provide all members of the pediatric care team with the essential information to save lives and prevent disability. With chapters on neonatal transport, resuscitation, ventilation and ethical issues, the content is further illustrated with case studies illustrating the real-world aspects of identifying critical signs and symptoms, diagnostics and treatment in multiple settings. As well as including numerous clear diagrams and summary tables, the text includes algorithms based on international guidelines to help navigate the reader through the delivery of care, and a comprehensive listing of drugs and dosages, serving as a quick reference guide when making treatment decisions. This is essential reading for pediatric residents, fellows and junior faculty, neonatal intensive care nurses, paramedics, obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists and emergency medicine physicians.

The book has been extensively revised and updated, to reflect the current standards of emergency care relevant to the needs of pediatricians working in developing countries. The present edition continues with its tradition of serving the needs of physicians involved in the immediate care of children and neonates with life-threatening illnesses. This book continues to have the privilege of scholarly writings from illustrious authors, across the country. A number of chapters have been completely rewritten, including those on hematological disorders, upper gastrointestinal bleeding, neonatal surgical disorders, and ophthalmologic emergencies. We hope that this text shall continue to serve the needs of pediatricians, physicians, resident doctors, other trainees and be a part of all pediatric emergency units. For the practitioners of pediatric care, emergencies in children and neonates are an inescapable fact in their daily routine. Better understanding of pathophysiology and drug metabolism and availability of newer investigative and diagnostic facilities have led to the creation of new frontiers in this important subject. Prompt recognition and appropriate management of these emergencies make the difference between life and death. The present publication has been extensively updated and enlarged from the earlier experiment which now appears like a distant cousin. Guidelines have also been incorporated for organization of pediatric intensive care units. This volume is intended for pediatricians and physicians sharing initial contact with emergencies in children and neonates as well as those responsible for the subsequent critical and intensive care. Postgraduate students should find it of particular help. The book should also prove invaluable for all current and intended pediatric emergency care units. It is reasonably detailed and is a good blend of latest developments in the management approach in various pediatric and neonatal emergencies within the constraints of resources and equipment faced at most of the places. This book will fulfill all needs of both, the practicing pediatricians and postgraduate students in dealing with emergencies.

The bestselling "Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine" is the most comprehensive text in this specialty. This edition's highlights include new chapters on palpitations, cystic fibrosis, travel-related emergencies and ultrasound, and has a new appendix on practice pathways.

Fully revised for the new edition, this handbook covers all significant aspects of acute and chronic paediatrics. Areas such as neonatology, surgery, genetics and congenital malformations and child protection are covered in a user-friendly and succinct style.