Textbook of pediatric emergency medicine
By: editors, Gary R. Fleisher, Stephen Ludwig, Fred M. Henretig ; associate editors, Richard M. Ruddy, Benjamin K. Silverman.
Contributors: Fleisher, Gary R. 1951-
Edition: 5th ed.
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Published: 2006
Place of publication: Philadelphia
Language: eng
Number of pages: 2052
Subjects: Pediatric emergencies.; Emergencies -- Child.; Emergencies -- Infant.; Critical Care -- Child.; Critical Care -- Infant.; Emergency Treatment -- Child.; Emergency Treatment -- Infant.
Description: Completely updated for its Fifth Edition, this is often considered the most comprehensive textbook in this specialty. Provides information on more aspects of pediatric emergency medicine, including resuscitation; more than 70 signs and symptoms; trauma; medical and surgical emergencies; psychosocial emergencies; neonatal and adolescent care; and an all-inclusive section on procedures. This edition includes new pediatric indications for drugs used in the emergency department and more information on ultrasound imaging.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.