Emergencies in Paediatrics and Neonatology

The third edition of this symptom-based handbook addresses the full range of common medical emergencies in children. Designed for rapid use, it explains how to arrive at a differential diagnosis and how to prevent, manage, or treat an emergency.

Severely unwell children are the most frightening emergency a clinician can face. This handbook guides the clinician through what to do and when, in an easy-to-read format. Resuscitation techniques are clearly outlined and comprehensive management plans are provided. Emergencies in Paediatrics and Neonatology, third edition is a symptom-based handbook which addresses the full range of common medical emergencies in children. Designed for rapid use, it explains how to arrive at a differential diagnosis and how to prevent, manage, or treat an emergency. Symbols are used to indicate clinical severity ranging from life threatening to minor and detailed drug dosages are included.The third edition brings this bestselling guide fully up-to-date with the inclusion of new and expanded evidence-based management guidelines. It includes more algorithms, procedures, images, and new topics to aid accurate and rapid diagnosis and specific treatment.