Full Description
This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of paediatric emergencies.
Divided into fourteen sections, the text covers emergency scenarios in all major systems of the body, from the heart and lungs, to the endocrine and neurological systems, and much more.
Each section features several cases presented in a step by step approach guiding clinicians through signs and symptoms, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. Each case concludes with questions and answers to enhance learning.
Acute illnesses such as bronchiolitis, gastroenteritis, hypertension, seizures, adrenal crisis, and respiratory distress, are covered in detail.
Each chapter is supplemented with clinical images and 'key learning points'.
Key points
Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of paediatric emergencies
Covers emergency scenarios in all systems of the body
Each chapter concludes with questions and answers
Clinical images and 'key learning points' supplement each topic
Contents
Section 1: Life-threatening Emergency
Anaphylaxis
Section 2: Nephrology
Acute Renal Injury
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Hematuria
Section 3: Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Central Diabetes Insipidus
Transient Pseudohypoadldosteronism
Acute Adrenal Crisis
Hypoglycemia
Pheochromocytoma
Annular Pancreas
Section 4: Neurology
Traumatic Brain Injury
Acute Seizures
Status Epilepticus
Super-refractory Status Epilepticus
Raised Intracranial Pressure
Acute Febrile Encephalopathy
Acute Flaccid Paralysis
Metabolic Crisis
Bacterial Meningitis
Section 5: Pulmonology
Respiratory Distress
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute Bronchiolitis
Pneumonia
Acute Severe Asthma
Section 6: Cardiology
Malignant Hypertension
Acute Severe Hypertension
Congestive Heart Failure
Section 7: Infectious Diseases
Severe Dengue
Cerebral Malaria
Influenza
Section 8: Envenomation
Scorpion Sting
Snakebite
Section 9: Gastroenterology
Acute Gastroenteritis
Acute Dysentery
Variceal Bleed
Acute Hepatitis
Acute Pancreatitis
Section 10: Nutrition
Severe Acute Malnutrition
Section 11: Hemato-Oncology
Bleeding Child
Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Section 12: Homeostasis
Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance
Section 13: Rheumatology
Vasculitis Syndrome
Section 14: Sleep Disorders
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
