Manual of Pediatric Critical Care

This new, quick reference handbook is a practical guide to the management of the critically ill child. It delivers a concise, up-to-date, and systematic approach that covers pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, clinical evaluation, investigation, and management for the full spectrum of emergency and critical-care conditions. The superb organization gives users a quick, yet thorough review of each subject.
Delivers state-of-the-art information on new technologies...nitric oxide and other therapies...and emergency care issues such as trauma and seizures.Presents topics not found in other resources--including ECMO therapy, high frequency and liquid ventilation, the postoperative management of pediatric transplant patients, pediatric emergency procedures, and many more.
Clarifies important procedures with clear guidelines and numerous illustrations.Provides detailed yet succint discussions of pathophysiology and rationales for management.
Features the authority of a renowned team of nationally and internationally recognized experts.Makes reference easy with a consistent format to each chapter.
Accommodates the needs of a broad range of health-care providers, including emergency physicians, residents, and fellows as well as surgeons, nurses, and respiratory therapists.