Principles of Pediatric and Neonatal Emergencies

This book serves as a comprehensive, practical guide to pediatric emergencies, providing clinicians with the knowledge and skills needed to manage a wide spectrum of acute conditions in children. It emphasizes systematic assessment, rapid decision-making, and evidence-based interventions, making it an essential resource for physicians, residents, and healthcare providers in emergency and critical care settings.

Key Features:

• Comprehensive Coverage: Addresses emergencies across multiple systems, including respiratory, cardiovascular, neurologic, renal, gastrointestinal, hematologic, endocrine, infectious, dermatologic, and psychiatric disorders.
• Structured Approach: Guides the clinician from initial assessment to specific management strategies for each condition.
• Life-Saving Protocols: Detailed chapters on airway management, CPR, shock, fluid and electrolyte disturbances, and metabolic emergencies.
• Specialized Emergencies: Covers pediatric-specific conditions such as severe malnutrition, malaria, dengue, and diabetic ketoacidosis.
• Evidence-Based Guidance: Includes the latest recommendations for diagnostic evaluation, pharmacologic management, and supportive care.
• Educational Tools: Clear tables, algorithms, and stepwise management approaches enhance learning and clinical application.
• Ethical and Organizational Considerations: Provides insights on legal issues, ethics, and organization of pediatric emergency services.