Resuscitation and Stabilization of the Critically Ill Child



This book provides comprehensive information on resuscitation and
stabilization of a critically ill child in a repackaging of the relavent
chapters from the popular Pediatric Critical Care Medicine edited by
Wheeler, Shanley and Wong.
The field of critical care medicine is in the midst of a dramatic
change. Technological and scientific advances during the last decade
have resulted in a fundamental change in the way we view disease
processes, such as sepsis, shock, acute lung injury, and traumatic brain
injury. Pediatric intensivists have been both witness to and active
participants in bringing about these changes and it is imperative that
all physicians caring for critically ill children in this new era have a
thorough understanding of the
applicability of these modern developments to the care of patients at
the bedside and to keep up with the rapidly evolving field of critical
care medicine.
The care of the critically ill or injured child begins with timely.
prompt. and aggressive resuscitation and stabilization. Ideally.
stabilization should occur before the onset of organ failure in order to
achieve the best possible outcomes. Resuscitation and Stabilization of
the Critically Ill Child has been written by an international panel of
experts to provide an in-depth review of the early recognition.
resuscitation. and stabilization of the critically ill or injured child.
This book is therefore an ideal reference for all involved in the
management of the pediatric critically ill patient. from physicians.
residents and fellows in critical care. pulmonology. cardiology
and pediatricians to specialist nurses and support personnel on the
pediatric critical care unit and all medical professionals that are
involved in the management of these patients
Review
From the reviews:"This softcover book contains 12
chapters from an earlier comprehensive work … by the same authors
(Springer, 2007). … Fellows and practitioners treating critically ill
children are an appropriate audience for this work … . Chapters are well
written and illustrated with high quality … . Each chapter contains
extensive references dating to within three years of the date of
publication." (David J. Dries, Doody’s Review Service, March, 2009)“This
condensed text offers the key information necessary to understand and
provide the effort needed to assess and treat the critically ill child. …
chapters provide excellent preparation for skill development and a
pragmatic review for the seasoned practitioner. … could serve as an
excellent reference and teaching tool for physicians at all levels of
training or practice. It would be a wonderful overview for pediatric
critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, and transport personnel.”
(James D. Fortenberry, Journal of the American Medical Association, Vol.
304 (21), December, 2010)

Product Description

This book provides comprehensive information on resuscitation and
stabilization of a critically ill child in a repackaging of the relavent
chapters from the popular Pediatric Critical Care Medicine edited by
Wheeler, Shanley and Wong.

• Paperback: 171 pages
  
• Publisher: Springer; 2nd Printing. edition (December 12, 2008)
  
• Language: English
  

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