This book includes 200 clinical cases which present as emergencies. Congenital and acquired conditions affecting all body systems in infants and children are covered, including allergy, abuse, burns, fractures and other trauma, feeding problems, foreign bodies, genetic disorders, infections, poisoning, haematology, oncology, and much more. Cases appear in random order, reflecting actual practice in emergency medicine, and reinforcing skills in investigation, diagnosis, and treatment. It is superbly illustrated with high-quality radiographic images and photographs and is indispensable for all health professionals dealing with emergencies involving children.
Alisa McQueen
The University of Chicago Medicine
Comer Children's Hospital
S. Margaret Paik
The University of Chicago Medicine
Comer Children's Hospital
Title: Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Illustrated Clinical Cases, Second Edition
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ISBN: 9781482230291
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Publisher: Apple Academic Press Inc.
Publication Date: 2018-11-01
Number of Pages: 436
Weight: 1.1203 kg
This is a well-presented, clinically relevant educational resource for healthcare professionals who care for children who present with clinical emergencies. As a critical care pediatrician with over 35 years of experience, I really enjoyed reading and reviewing these cases and learned a lot.
Joseph Hageman, MD (University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine)