Pediatric Emergency Medicine : Just the Facts

by Gary R. Strange (Editor)

Paper Book, 2004

Status

Available

Call number

IBMC Library - WS 18.2 P369945 2004

Publication

New York : McGraw-Hill, 1st edition

ISBN

9780071400862

Description

An outstanding exam review tool for board and recertification exams. This all-in-one resource features high-yield "must-know" facts in a bulleted, outline format. Includes coverage of epidemiology, clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, and treatment as well as self-assessment study questions and answers. Referenced to related chapters in Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 2/e (0-07-136979-1).

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CONTENTS:
Section I
Resuscitation
Respiratory Failure
Shock
CPR
RSI
Neonatal Resuscitation
SIDS
ALTE
Discontinuation of Life Support
Trauma Care
Multiple Trauma
Head Trauma
C-spine Trauma
Thoracic Trauma
Abdominal Trauma
Genitourinary and Rectal Trauma
Maxillofacial Trauma
Eye Trauma
Orthopedic Injuries
Injuries to the Upper Extremities
Injuries to the Hand and Wrist
Fractures of the Pelvis and Femur
Injuries to the Lower Extremities
Soft Tissue Injury and Wound Repair
Conscious Sedation and Pain Control
Respiratory Emergencies
Emergencies of the Upper Airway
Asthma
Bronchiolitis
Pneumonia
Pertussis
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Cystic Fibrosis
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Congenital Heart Disease
Congestive and Inflammatory Heart Diseases
Dysrhythmias
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Section V
Neurologic Emergencies
Age-Specific Neurologic Examination
Altered Mental Status and Coma
Seizures
Syncope
Ataxia
Weakness
Headache
Hydrocephalus
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrovascular Syndromes
Infectious Emergencies
The Febrile Child
Meningitis
Toxic Shock Syndrome
Kawasaki Syndrome
Common Parasitic Infections
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Gastroenteritis
Non-Surgical 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
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
Gynecologic and Obstetric Emergencies
Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Hematologic Emergencies
Anemias
Sickle Cell Disease
Bleeding Disorders
Blood Components
Oncologic Emergencies
Oncologic Emergencies
Non-Traumatic Bone and Joint Disorders
Infectious Musculoskeletal Disorders
Inflammatory Musculoskeletal Disorders
Structural Musculoskeletal Disorders
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
Cyclic Antidepressant Overdose
Digoxin Toxicity
Fish Poisoning
Hydrocarbons
Iron Poisoning
Isoniazid Toxicity
Lead Poisoning
Methemoglobinemia
Mushroom Poisoning
Neuroleptics
Non-Steroidal 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 Bites
Marine Envenomations
Near Drowning
Burns and Electrical Injuries
Heat and Cold
High-Altitude Illness and Dysbarism
Radiation Emergencies
Psychosocial Emergencies
Child Abuse
Psychiatric Emergencies
Emergency Medical Services
Pediatric Prehospital Care
Interfacility Transport
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