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Pediatric Emergency Medicine A Comprehensive Study Guide

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ISBN-10: 0071369791

ISBN-13: 9780071369794

Edition: 2nd 2002 (Revised)

Authors: Gary R. Strange, William F. Ahrens, Steven Lelyveld, Robert W. Schafermeyer

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This comprehensive review of pediatric emergency medicine includes standard pediatric dosage information, coverage of cardiac care, tables and diagrams.
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Book details

List price: $85.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2002
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing
Publication date: 3/8/2002
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 844
Size: 7.40" wide x 9.10" long x 1.23" tall
Weight: 2.772
Language: English

Gary R. Strange, MD Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, ILRobert W. Schafermeyer, MD, FACEP, FAAP Chief and Associate Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, NC Clinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics University of North Carolina School of Medicine Chapel Hill, NCWilliam R. Ahrens, MD Associate Professor Clinical Emergency Medicine University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, ILRobert A. Wiebe, MD, FAAP, FACEP Professor, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX

Gary R. Strange, MD Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, ILWilliam R. Ahrens, MD Associate Professor Clinical Emergency Medicine University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, ILRobert W. Schafermeyer, MD, FACEP, FAAP Chief and Associate Chair Department of Emergency Medicine Carolinas Medical Center Charlotte, NCClinical Professor of Emergency Medicine and Pediatrics University of North Carolina School of Medicine Chapel Hill, NCRobert A. Wiebe, MD, FAAP, FACEP Professor, Division of Pediatric Emergency Medicine University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX

Contributors
Preface
Resuscitation
Introduction
Respiratory Failure
Shock
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Rapid Sequence Intubation
Resuscitation of the Newly Born Infant
SIDS/ALTE
Discontinuation of Life Support
Death of a Child
Trauma Care
Evaluation and Management of the Multiple Trauma Patient
Head Trauma
Evaluation of Children for Cervical Spine Injuries
Thoracic Trauma
Abdominal Trauma
Genitourinary and Rectal Trauma
Maxillofacial Trauma
Eye Trauma
Orthopedic Injuries
Injuries to the Upper Extremities
Injuries of the Hand and Wrist
Injuries of the Pelvis and Hip
Injuries to the Lower Extremities
Soft Tissue Injury and Wound Repair
Emergency Department Procedural Sedation and Analgesia
Respiratory Emergencies
Upper Airway Emergencies
Asthma
Bronchiolitis
Pneumonia
Pertussis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Cystic Fibrosis
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive and Inflammatory Heart Diseases
Dysrhythmias in Children
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Neurologic Emergencies
Age-Specific Neurologic Examination
Altered Mental Status and Coma
Seizures
Syncope
Ataxia
Weakness
Headache
Hydrocephalus
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Syndromes
Infectious Disease Emergencies
The Febrile Child
Meningitis
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Kawasaki Syndrome
Common Parasitic Infestations
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Gastroenteritis
Nonsurgical Gastrointestinal Problems
Acute Abdominal Conditions That May Require Surgical Intervention
Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies
Disorders of Glucose Metabolism
Adrenal Insufficiency
Hyperthyroidism
Fluids and Electrolytes
Metabolic Acidosis
Genitourinary Emergencies
Male Genitourinary Problems
Urinary Tract Diseases
Specific Renal Syndromes
Dermatologic Emergencies
Petechiae and Purpura
Pruritic Rashes
Superficial Skin Infections
Exanthems
Infant Rashes
Oral, Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies
Ear and Nose Emergencies
Emergencies of the Oral Cavity and Neck
Eye Emergencies
Eye Emergencies in Childhood
Gynecologic and Obstetric Emergencies
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Hematologic Emergencies
Anemias
Sickle Cell Disease
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Components
Oncologic Emergencies
Oncologic Emergencies
Nontraumatic Bone and Joint Disorders
Infectious Musculoskeletal Disorders
Inflammatory Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nonmalignant Tumors of the Bone
Toxicologic Emergencies
General Principles of Poisoning: Diagnosis and Management
Acetaminophen
Toxic Alcohols
Anticholinergic Poisoning
Oral Anticoagulants
Antihypertensives, Beta Blockers, and Calcium Antagonists
Arsenic
Aspirin
Carbon Monoxide
Caustics
Cocaine Toxicity
Cyanide Poisoning
Tricyclic Antidepressant Overdose
Digoxin Toxicity
Fish Poisoning
Hydrocarbons
Iron Poisoning
Isoniazid Toxicity
Lead Poisoning
Methemoglobinemia
Mushroom Poisoning
Neuroleptics
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs
Opioids
Organophosphates and Carbamates
Phencyclidine Toxicity
Poisonous Plants
Sedative Hypnotics
Theophylline
Lethal Toxins in Small Doses
Environmental Emergencies
Human and Animal Bites
Snake Envenomations
Spider and Arthropod Bites
Marine Envenomations
Near Drowning
Burns and Electrical Injuries
Heat and Cold Illness
High-Altitude Illness and Dysbaric Injuries
Radiation Emergencies
Psychosocial Emergencies
Child Maltreatment
Psychiatric Emergencies
Emergency Medical Services
Pediatric Prehospital Care
Interfacility Transport
Ethical and Legal Issues
Medicolegal Considerations
Ethical Considerations
Index