Handbook Of Pediatric & Neonatal Emergencies

Key Features :

• The book provides a perspective of pediatric and neonatal emergencies based on latest evidence-based guidelines for the residents and postgraduates in pediatrics, practicing pediatricians, general practitioners, and the faculty in pediatrics.
• It will be extremely useful to the nurses working in emergency care areas as a bedside reckoner for pediatric care.
• Almost all pediatric emergencies encountered in Asian countries are incuded.
• Salient points for clinical diagnosis and differential diagnosis are projected.
• Illustrative diagrams, tables, algorithms, and flowcharts are provided for more clarity.
• Brief pathophysiology is explained wherever needed.
• Chapters are presented in point projected format that is easy-to-read and follow.
• The initial chapters highlight directions on setting up of a pediatric intensive care unit and its functioning which will be helpful for those intending to start such units.
• Appropriate presentation and administration of emergency medicine are included in concerned chapters; a drug formulary is added as the end chapter.
• The book is handy, attractive and easy to read; abstract is added to most of the chapters.