Full Description
Succinct and highly illustrated, this handy pocket guide enables doctors, nurses and emergency care practitioners to successfully manage common minor injuries in children at the point of care.Key features of this book:Concise, evidence-based text including the latest recommended guidelines andprocedures for instant access to key informationIncludes generous use of colour, warning boxes, icons, clinical tips and practicaladvice to help the reader find information at a glanceDetailed guidance on when to treat, how to treat, when to refer or when minortrauma is indicative of a more serious diagnosisNumerous illustrations help explain more difficult conceptsThis book is an essential purchase for junior doctors, nurse practitioners and emergency care practitioners in the emergency department, minor injury centre or primary care facility. It is a touchstone for all those seeing children following minor injury or trauma.
Contents
IntroductionPrevention Of InjuryPain ManagementWounds And Soft Tissue InjuriesHead And Facial InjuriesNeck And Back InjuriesFractures And Dislocations - General ApproachInjuries Of The Shoulder To WristThe HandThe Limping ChildBurns, Scalds, Chemical And Electrical InjuriesBites, Stings And Allergic ReactionsForeign BodiesInjuries Of The External Genitalia And AnusNon-Accidental InjuryPractical ProceduresMedico-Legal Issues
