Neonatal and Infant Emergencies

by Edited by Ghazala Q. Sharieff , Maureen McCollough

• ISBN13: 9780521881135
• ISBN10: 0521881137
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-11-03
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Summary

Caring for newborns and infants in the first year of life can be anxiety-provoking and challenging, especially for the emergency physician. This book addresses the most common complaints that an emergency provider may have to evaluate and treat. It is divided into three sections for quick access to a variety of medical conditions. Section I covers the basics of neonate care in the emergency room and includes the general exam, airway management, and sedation. Section II focuses on specific common complaints, such as failure to thrive, fever, and seizures. Section III covers management of specific systems, including cardiology, dermatology, and toxicology. The Appendixes include handy pediatric formulas, immunization schedules, and easy-to-use algorithms and tables. A practical resource for a wide range of health providers, from medical students, residents, and Fellows to attending physicians.

Table of Contents

Principles

The newborn examination

The premature and technology dependent infant Nadeem Qureshi

Pain and sedation Ghazala

Airway management Maureen

Resuscitation

Death of a child

Chief Complaints

Apnea and apparent life-threatening events

The crying infant Martin

Ear pain Melissa

Failure to thrive

Fever

Head and neck masses

Jaundice Dale

Seizures

Specific Systems

Cardiac emergencies

Dermatology

Environmental injuries: near drowning and burns

Gastrointestinal emergencies

Genitourinary emergencies

Hematologic emergencies: bleeding dyscrasias Emily Rose

Hematologic emergencies: sickle cell disease Nadeem Qureshi

Metabolic and endocrine emergencies

Respiratory emergencies Seema

Toxicologic emergencies

Trauma: child abuse Sharon E. Mace

Trauma: minor head injuries

Trauma: orthopedic emergencies

Appendices: Basic formulas

Immunizations Marla J. Friedman

Procedures

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