Pediatric emergency medicine

• Other Authors: Strange, Gary R. 1947- (Editor), Ahrens, William (Editor), Schafermeyer, Robert (Editor), Wiebe, Robert (Editor)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: New York McGraw-Hill Medical 2009
• Edition: THIRD EDITION
• Subjects: Emergencies > Handbook; Child > Handbook; Infant > Handbook
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• Physical Description: xxiv, 1192 pages illustrations (some color) 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index
• ISBN: 9780071597371; 0071597379

Full-color presentation complete with 1000 illustrationsSection on cardinal presentations in the pediatric emergency department that distinguishes the clinical approach to neonates from that for infants and children, and accounts for the advent of modern immunization practices Organized by body systemOver 100 diagnostic and treatment algorithms offer streamlined, at-a-glance summaries of critical actionsExpanded content on the management of neonates in chapters which cover feeding problems, jaundice, and common neonatal presentationsRevised infectious disease section includes discussions of pivotal topics such as influenza, imported diseases, bioterrorism, and HIVEnhanced endocrine/metabolic section with new chapters on rickets and inborn errors of metabolism