Pediatric Emergency Medicine Secrets, 2nd Ed.
Now in a smaller, more portable format, the 2nd edition of this best-selling pocket reference offers concise, yet complete clinical guidance on pediatric emergency care in the highly practical question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series®. Each chapter covers an important topic by asking key questions and providing helpful answers. This second edition again features six sections: the first addresses life-threatening conditions and immediate stabilization of children, followed by a section on common chief complaints that are often managed in the emergency department. Subsequent sections focus on important medical emergencies, surgical emergencies, major and minor trauma, and environmental emergencies.
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Covers important areas including cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, neurosurgery emergencies, ophthalmology emergencies, burns/smoke inhalation, toxicology, neck and spine injuries, and much more
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Expedites reference and review with a question-and-answer format, bulleted lists, mnemonics, and tips from the authors
- Includes a chapter containing the “Top 100 Secrets” in pediatric emergency medicine, enabling you to quickly review essential material
- Includes new chapters on Technology Assisted Child in the Emergency Department (ED), Sports-Related Injuries, Emergency Medical Services for Children, and Patient Safety in the ED
- Offers a new, two-color page layout and “Key Points” boxes to enhance your reference power
Steven M. Selbst, MD, FACEP
Kate Cronan, MD
Pediatric Emergency Medicine Secrets, 2nd Ed.