Clinical manual of emergency pediatrics (5th edition - 2010)

Abstract

Extensively updated, with chapter revisions and an array of new material, the Fifth Edition of this Clinical Manual offers an indispensable resource on Emergency Pediatrics. Incorporating the latest guidelines concerning a wide range of conditions, the text is an up to date and practical resource for use at the point of care. Providing critical information in all sites where sick and injured children receive treatment - from emergency departments to private offices and primary care settings - this Sixth Edition enables first-rate care. Fully updated with current knowledge and guidance within the field. New topics include Ovarian Emergencies, Bedside Ultrasound, Zika Virus and Commercial Sexual Exploitation among others. Clear guidance enables effective patient evaluation and follow-up. Streamlined chapters, with increased use of tables to enable readers to locate critical information rapidly. Successful and trusted for more than 20 years, this updated handbook is a key resource for pediatricians, emergency medicine physicians, family practitioners, and trainees"--Provided by publisher.