Strange and Schafermeyer's Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Fifth Edition

Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive, clinically focused guide designed for healthcare professionals caring for children in acute settings, from clinics to emergency departments. Endorsed by the American College of Emergency Physicians, it provides concise, need-to-know information with a strong emphasis on practical application. The text combines full-color illustrations, high-yield summaries, diagnostic and treatment algorithms, and evidence-based guidance to support rapid, informed decision-making in pediatric emergencies. With coverage spanning trauma, medical, and psychosocial emergencies, this edition is an essential resource for both pediatric emergency specialists and general practitioners managing acutely ill children.

Key Features

• Full-color, clinically focused coverage of pediatric emergency medicine
• Chapters begin with bulleted High-Yield Facts, followed by essential pathophysiology and practical management guidance
• Nearly 100 diagnostic and treatment algorithms, plus treatment tables with drug dosages
• Symptom-based “Cardinal Presentations” section highlights crucial life-saving protocols
• Covers trauma, medical, and psychosocial emergencies, including a new chapter on BRUE (Brief Resolved Unexplained Events)
• Evidence-based, accessible, and designed for rapid reference in clinical settings
• Endorsed by the American College of Emergency Physicians, suitable for emergency departments and pediatric clinics