Prepare For The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Board Examination

This book outlines the essential knowledge required for the management of critically ill and severely injured children. It is designed to facilitate successful completion of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Board Examination of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). Each chapter follows a Question & Answer format, covering major areas in pediatrics such as cardiology, dermatology, nephrology, surgery and trauma. The book concludes with a comprehensive practice test, allowing it to function as a well-rounded reference and study guide. Prepare for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Board Examination is an essential resource for any clinician or trainee seeking a concise review of how to manage critically ill and severely injured children.

Increase your opportunity for first-time success on the challenging emergency medicine board exam with this authoritative, highly illustrated review tool! Written and edited by contributors from the UCLA-affiliated residency programs, Emergency Medicine Board Review covers the full range of disorders, procedures, skills, and other core competencies that the emergency medicine physician needs to know. A bulleted, easy-to-read format supported by hundreds of high-quality images and questions make it the most efficient and effective way to study for certification and MOC exams and prepare for clinical practice. Contains approximately 500 board-style, multiple-choice questions with full, discursive answers, and more than 300 clinical photos for effective visual learning. Features up-to-date content in a streamlined, highly focused format with questions directly related to the board exam, both in print and online. Covers all areas of the Emergency Medicine Model for certification and in-service exams, including devices (AICD, LVAD, pacemakers), infectious disease, pediatrics, rashes, toxicology, trauma, and more. Includes key procedures such as airway management; neonatal, pediatric, adult cardiac arrest; vascular access; wound management; ultrasound; and procedural sedation.

Fleisher and Ludwig's Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Fourth Edition is a "Bible" that defines the specialty for a new generation of practitioners. Now you can improve your retention of the reading material and hone your clinical skills with the study guide keyed to this standard-setting text. Furthermore, this review is one of the only sources to turn to in preparing for board exams. The review book contains over 1,200 questions in board exam format, with answers and rationales that can be read and understood rapidly. The chapters in the review correlate directly with the chapters in the textbook, making it easy to find more detailed material pertaining to any study question.

Primarily intended as a study aid, this text is written in rapid-fire question/answer format. This way, readers receive immediate gratification. Questions themselves often contain a 'pearl' intended to reinforce the answer. Additional 'hooks' may be attached to the answer in various forms, including mnemonics, visual imagery, repetition, and humour. Additional information not requested in the question may be included in the answer. Emphasis has been placed on distilling trivia and key facts that are easily overlooked, that are quickly forgotten, and that somehow seem to be needed on board examinations.

Access concise, yet complete clinical guidance on pediatric emergency care with Pediatric Emergency Medicine Secrets, a bestselling volume in the popular Secrets Series®. Ideal for quick review or exam prep, this updated medical reference book is an essential pocket guide covering common and unusual pediatric conditions; the user-friendly Secrets style makes it a valuable addition to your library! Focus on important topics, such as cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, neurosurgery emergencies, ophthalmology emergencies, burns/smoke inhalation, toxicology, neck and spine injuries, and much more. Apply the latest knowledge and techniques with content thoroughly updated by leaders in the field. Quickly review key concepts through a question-and-answer format, bulleted lists, mnemonics, "Key Points" summaries, lists of useful web sites, and practical tips from the authors. Enhance your reference power with a full range of well-organized essential topics in pediatric emergency medicine. Improve content knowledge with a special chapter containing "Top 100 Secrets," providing an overview of essential material for last-minute study or self-assessment.

The Thieme Q&A Specialty Reviews come in a question and answer format: thought provoking questions on the right and detailed answers on the following left page, with superb color illustrations throughout. The international team of authors and editors provide over 200 clinical cases covering congenital and acquired conditions affecting all body systems in infants and children. Topics include: allergy; abuse; burns; fractures and other trauma; feeding problems; respiratory problems; foreign bodies; genetic disorders; infections; poisioning; hematology; oncology; and much more. Cases appear in random order, reflecting practice in emergency medicine and surgery and reinforcing skills in investigation, diagnosis, and treatment. This book will appeal to all pediatricians in training as well as physicians, surgeons, and nurses in the emergency room. Distributed in the Americas by Thieme for Manson Publishing

Presents a question and answer review. This book uses a format that eliminates guesswork associated with multiple-choice Q & A reviews and reinforces correct answers. Emphasis is placed on distilling key facts and clinical pearls necessary for exam success. It is a compliment to larger texts for streamlined review before the exam.