Pediatric Emergency Medicine: A Case-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Care

Authored by Rebecca Jeanmonod, Shellie L. Asher, Blake Spirko, and Denis R. Pauze, this medical textbook takes a uniquely effective approach to pediatric emergency care.

Pediatric patients account for approximately 25% of all emergency department visits, making it essential for medical professionals to have a comprehensive understanding of their specific needs. Traditionally, textbooks have organized information by organ system, which can hinder efficient diagnosis. In contrast, Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Chief Complaints and Differential Diagnosis uses a case-based approach, arranging content by chief complaint and featuring real patient scenarios.

This innovative structure enables readers to develop the inductive and deductive reasoning necessary to assess, evaluate, treat, and disposition pediatric patients with urgent complaints. Each case is presented in a familiar format, mirroring the structure used in medical care: chief complaint, history of present illness (HPI), past medical history (PMH), review of systems (ROS), physical examination, and ancillary studies.

Furthermore, this volume delves into disease processes and their differentiations, providing in-depth knowledge of current standards for diagnosis and care. By focusing on chief complaints and differential diagnoses, medical professionals can improve their ability to accurately diagnose and treat pediatric patients.

Paperback Details:

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Illustrated Edition: January 4, 2018
• Language: English
• Pages: 318
• ISBN-10: 1316608867
• ISBN-13: 978-1316608869

Enhance your pediatric emergency medicine skills with this comprehensive, case-based textbook, and provide the best possible care for your young patients.