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Pediatric Imaging for the Emergency Provider E-Book
Pediatric Imaging for the Emergency Provider E-Book
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ISBN
ISBN
9780323708500, 0323708501
Authors
Authors
Jestin Carlson, Debra Pennington, Robert Vezzetti
Publisher Date
Publisher Date
February 18, 2021
Publisher
Publisher
Elsevier Health Sciences
Page count
Page count
400
Table of Contents & Sample Chapter
Children and infants account for a significant proportion of emergency department visits, presenting unique diagnostic challenges that differ substantially from adult patients. Accurate and timely imaging is critical in pediatric emergency care, yet many emergency providers have limited formal training in pediatric imaging. Pediatric Imaging for the Emergency Provider is specifically designed to bridge this gap by offering practical, case-based guidance tailored to non-specialists and clinicians working in fast-paced emergency settings.
This resource equips emergency physicians with the knowledge needed to select the most appropriate imaging modality, recognize key radiologic findings, and provide safe, effective, and evidence-based care for pediatric patients across a wide range of clinical scenarios.
Key Features
- Written specifically for emergency providers and non-specialists with limited pediatric imaging training
- Covers a broad spectrum of pediatric conditions including trauma, musculoskeletal, pulmonary, ENT, cardiac, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, neurological, and neonatal disorders
- Presents over 80 common and rare pediatric cases encountered in emergency settings
- Includes 450+ high-quality imaging examples across multiple modalities: ultrasound, radiography, CT, and MRI
- Highlights key radiographic findings for congenital, infectious, surgical, and traumatic pediatric conditions
- Provides concise, clinically focused explanations accompanying each imaging case
- Offers expert guidance on imaging modality selection, sedation considerations, and radiation exposure reduction in children
- Designed for rapid reference and practical decision-making in emergency care
- Includes an enhanced eBook with full access to text, images, and references across multiple devices
