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9780071597371

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Third Edition

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  • ISBN13:

    9780071597371

  • ISBN10:

    0071597379

  • Edition: 3rd
  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2009-07-23
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional
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Summary

Concise, well-illustrated, need-to-know coverage of emergency medicine in children. . Now in full-color, hardbound, and more visual than ever, this clinically-focused guide covers the entire field of pediatric emergency medicine. Featuring a strong focus on practical need-to-know information "Pediatric Emergency Medicine" features 1200 full-color images, key points at the beginning of each chapter, 100+ diagnostic and treatment algorithms, and treatment tables with drug dosages. Perfect for use in the emergency department or the pediatric clinic, the Third Edition includes a new symptom-based section on cardinal presentations. . . .

Author Biography

Gary R. Strange, MD, FACEP, Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.

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William R. Ahrens, MD, FACEP, FAAP, Associate Professor of Clinical Emergency Medicine, Director, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois.

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Robert W. Schafermeyer, MD, FACEP, Associate Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Robert Wiebe, MD, FACEP, FAAP, Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Dallas, Texas.

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Table of Contents

Approach to the Child in the Emergency Department
The Febrile or Septic-Appearing Neonate
The Febrile or Septic-Appearing Infant or Child
Respiratory Distress
SIDS/ALTE
Altered Mental Status
Seizures
Chest Pain
Acute Gastrointestinal Presentations That May Require Surgery
Vomiting, Diarrhea, Dehydration
Feeding Problems
Jaundice
Abuse and Neglect
Crying Infant
Limping Child
Minor Head Trauma
Rash
Neck Masses
Common Neonatal Presentations
The Transplant Patient in the ED
Procedural Sedation and Analgesia
Pain Management
Imaging
Airway Management
Respiratory Failure
Shock
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Neonatal Resuscitation
Multi-System Trauma
Head Trauma
Cervical Spine Injuries
Thoracic Trauma
Abdominal Trauma
Genitourinary Trauma
Maxillofacial Trauma
Orthopedic Injuries
Injuries to the Upper Extremities
Injuries to the Pelvis and Lower Extremities
Soft Tissue Injury and Wound Repair
Upper Airway Emergencies
Asthma and Bronchiolitis
Pneumonia
Pertussis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Cystic Fibrosis
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive Heart Failure
Inflammatory and Infectious Heart Disease
Dysrhythmias
Hypertension
Thromboembolic Disease
Syncope
Ataxia
Weakness
Headache
Hydrocephalus
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Syndromes
Influenza
Meningitis
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Kawasaki Syndrome
The Pediatric HIV Patient in the ED
Tick-Borne Infections
Common Parasitic Infestations
Imported Diseases/Diseases in the Traveling Child
Bioterrorism - Pediatric Perspectives
Common Allergic Presentations
Anaphylaxis
Abdominal Pain
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Reflux
Gastrointestinal Foreign Bodies
Liver Disease
Disorders of Glucose Metabolism
Adrenal Insufficiency
Thyroid Disorders
Ricketts
Fluid and Electrolyte Disorders
Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Male Genitourinary Problems
Urinary Tract Diseases
Renal Syndromes
Petechiae and Purpura
Pruritis Rashes
Superficial Skin Infections
Exanthems
Infant Rashes
Ear and Nose Emergencies
Emergencies of the Oral Cavity and Neck
Traumatic Eye Emergencies
Non-Traumatic Eye Emergencies
The Adolescent Pregnant Patient
Gynecologic Disorders of Infancy and Childhood
Vaginitis
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexual Abuse
Dysmenorrhea and Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding
Anemia
Sickle Cell Disease
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Component Therapy
Oncologic Emergencies
Infectious Musculoskeletal Disorders
Inflammatory Musculoskeletal Disorders
Tumors of Bone
General Approach to the Poisoned Patient
Antipyretic Analgesics
Household Chemicals
Prescription Drugs
Carbon Monoxide
Drugs of Abuse
Lead
Iron
Environmental Poisons
Lethal Toxins in Small Doses
Chemical Terrorism - Pediatric Perspectives
Human and Animal Bites
Snake Envenomations
Spider and Arthropod Envenomations
Marine Envenomations
Near Drowning
Burns
Lightning and Electrical Injuries
Heat and Cold Illness
High Altitude Illness and Dysbarism
Radiation Emergencies
Psychiatric Emergencies
Death of a Child
Pre-Hospital Care
Inter-Facility Transport
Mass Casualty Management
Medicolegal Considerations
Ethical Considerations
Discontinuation of Life Support
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