Medical Emergencies in Children, 6e [#912766]

Free Download Meharban Singh, "Medical Emergencies in Children, 6/e"
English | ISBN: 9390709326 | 2022 | 928 pages | PDF | 24 MB
It is one of the most comprehensive textbooks dealing with practical aspects of medical emergencies in infants and children with contributions from a large number of eminent and leading neonatologists and pediatric intensivists of national and international repute. Key Features It provides the current state-of-the-art information for assessment and optimal management of neonates and children presenting with life-threatening medical emergencies. The book has been extensively revised and updated to incorporate recent advances in the art and understanding of medical emergencies in children. All chapters have been revised, updated and re-written to incorporate latest information. The book has been subdivided into six sections and eight new chapters dealing with medicolegal issues in the emergency department, acute fever without a focus, raised intracranial tension, neonatal jaundice, acute flaccid paralysis, hematologic emergencies, electrocution and lightning, pain relief and sedation have been incorporated. The book provides complete information regarding organization of a pediatric intensive care unit, cardiopulmonary resuscitation of newborn babies and children, first-aid and intensive care management of common life-threatening emergencies of children with a detailed compendium of emergency drugs. It presents a harmonious blend of latest information on pathophysiological basis of medical emergencies in children and the current state-of-the-art pertaining to their optimal and rational management through a simplified practical approach in the form of algorithms keeping in mind the existent constraints of resources and equipment faced by pediatricians in the developing countries. The book shall serve as a useful and practical manual to the pediatric residents and consultant pediatricians and neonatologists working in the emergency departments and pediatric intensive care units of teaching hospitals, private nursing homes and corporate hospitals.