Main description:

This book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of paediatric emergencies.

Divided into fourteen sections, the text covers emergency scenarios in all major systems of the body, from the heart and lungs, to the endocrine and neurological systems, and much more.

Each section features several cases presented in a step by step approach guiding clinicians through signs and symptoms, investigation, diagnosis and treatment. Each case concludes with questions and answers to enhance learning.

Acute illnesses such as bronchiolitis, gastroenteritis, hypertension, seizures, adrenal crisis, and respiratory distress, are covered in detail.

Each chapter is supplemented with clinical images and 'key learning points'.

Key points

Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of paediatric emergencies
Covers emergency scenarios in all systems of the body
Each chapter concludes with questions and answers
Clinical images and 'key learning points' supplement each topic

Contents:

Section 1: Life-threatening Emergency

Anaphylaxis

Section 2: Nephrology

Acute Renal Injury
Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Hematuria

Section 3: Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders

Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Central Diabetes Insipidus
Transient Pseudohypoadldosteronism
Acute Adrenal Crisis
Hypoglycemia
Pheochromocytoma
Annular Pancreas

Section 4: Neurology

Traumatic Brain Injury
Acute Seizures
Status Epilepticus
Super-refractory Status Epilepticus
Raised Intracranial Pressure
Acute Febrile Encephalopathy
Acute Flaccid Paralysis
Metabolic Crisis
Bacterial Meningitis

Section 5: Pulmonology

Respiratory Distress
Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
Acute Bronchiolitis
Pneumonia
Acute Severe Asthma

Section 6: Cardiology

Malignant Hypertension
Acute Severe Hypertension
Congestive Heart Failure

Section 7: Infectious Diseases

Severe Dengue
Cerebral Malaria
Influenza

Section 8: Envenomation

Scorpion Sting
Snakebite

Section 9: Gastroenterology

Acute Gastroenteritis
Acute Dysentery
Variceal Bleed
Acute Hepatitis
Acute Pancreatitis

Section 10: Nutrition

Severe Acute Malnutrition

Section 11: Hemato-Oncology

Bleeding Child
Tumor Lysis Syndrome

Section 12: Homeostasis

Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalance

Section 13: Rheumatology

Vasculitis Syndrome

Section 14: Sleep Disorders

Obstructive Sleep Apnea