Pediatric Medical Emergencies

The first volume in the What Do I Do Now?: Emergency Medicine series <em>Pediatric Medical Emergencies </em>uses a case-based approach to cover common and important topics in the examination investigation and management of acutely ill children. Each chapter provides a discussion of the diagnosis key points to remember and selected references for further reading. Areas of controversy are clearly delineated with a discussion regarding evidence-based options and a balanced view of treatment and disposition decisions. The book addresses a wide range of topics including neonatal fever pediatric sepsis intussusception and more and is suited for emergency medicine providers and pediatricians. <em>Pediatric Medical Emergencies </em>is an engaging collection of thought-provoking cases which clinicians can utilize when they encounter difficult pediatric patients. The volume is also a self-assessment tool that tests the reader's ability to answer the question What do I do now?<br>