Markenson, David S.

Pediatric prehospital care. / David S. Markenson. - Upper Saddle River : Prentice Hall., 2002. - xiii, 524 p. : ill. col. ; 28 cm.

Includes glossary and index.

Contents: Introduction to prehospital pediatrics -- Pediatric assessment -- Airway management -- Respiratory emergencies and management -- Cardiovascular emergencies and management -- Hypoperfusion (shock) and fluid resuscitation -- Trauma -- Altered mental status -- Seizures -- Common medical complaints -- Children with special health care needs and technologically assisted children -- Toxicological emergencies -- Newborn resuscitation -- Medication administration and vascular access -- Pediatric pharmacology -- Pain Management and sedation -- Child abuse and neglect -- Critical incident stress management -- Transport considerations -- Medicolegal issues.

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