Book Review: Advanced Paediatric Life Support: The Practical Approach.

Abstract

3rd ed. Includes index. Part I: -- Introduction -- Why treat children differently? -- Recognition of the seriously ill child -- Part II: -- Basic life support -- Advanced support of the airway and ventilation -- The management of cardiac arrest -- Resuscitation at birth -- Part III: -- The structured approach to the seriously ill child -- Respiratory emergencies The child with breathing difficulties -- Shock The child in shock -- Cardiac emergencies The child with abnormal pulse rate or rhythm -- Convulsions (status epilepticus) The child with a decreased conscious level -- Coma The convulsing child -- Poisoning The poisoned child -- Part IV: -- The structured approach to the seriously injured child -- Chest trauma -- Abdominal injuries -- Head trauma -- Injuries to the extremities and the spine -- Burns -- Electrical injuries and near drowning -- Part V: -- Practical procedures -- airway and breathing -- Practical procedures -- circulation -- Practical procedures -- trauma -- Paediatric radiology -- Transport of children -- Part VI: -- Acid-base balance -- Fluid and electrolyte management -- Child abuse -- Childhood accidents and their prevention -- Dealing with death -- Management of pain in children -- Triage -- Envenomation -- Formulary.