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.