Accidents and Emergencies in Children

by Morton, Rosemary J.; Phillips, Barbara M.

• ISBN13: 9780192619297
• ISBN10: 0192619292
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1992-05-28
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

This book covers the most common pediatric problems encountered in the Accident and Emergency department. The contents include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, major trauma, minor trauma, fractures and other orthopedic problems, burns, scalds, and poisoning. Child abuse and its recognition and managment is described. The diagnosis and management of ENT, respiratory, neurological, hematological and dermatological problems are outlined, and there are special sections on practical procedures and on children brought in dead. The book concludes with a section on the legal aspects of dealing with children in the hospital. Emphasis has been placed on the emergency management of serious illness and injury and on the management of common problems. The book will provide an essential practical reference to all nurses and physicians working in an Emergency department.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and the Seriously Ill Child

Major Trauma

Minor Trauma

Fractures and Orthopaedic Problems

Burns and Scalds

Poisoning

Child Abuse

Respiratory and ENT Problems

Gastrointestinal and Genitourinary Problems

Neurology

Skin and Infectious Diseases

Blood Disorders

Neonatal Problems

Common Parental Anxieties

Children Brought in Dead

Practical Procedures

Legal Aspects

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