Advanced Paediatric Life Support: The Gold Standard for Paediatric Emergency Care

By Stephanie Smith, Advanced Life Support Group (ALSG)

When it comes to treating paediatric emergencies, Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) is the internationally renowned manual that sets the standard. Written to support the course run by the Advanced Life Support Group, APLS provides a structured approach to emergency paediatric care, focusing on the crucial first few hours of a life-threatening illness or injury.

A Tried and Tested Practical Method

This trusted resource is used by doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals dealing with emergencies in children. Its clear layout and straightforward style make it a highly practical tool for both training and emergency situations.

Seventh Edition: Comprehensive and Evidence-Based

The seventh edition of Advanced Paediatric Life Support offers:

• Descriptions of both common and uncommon paediatric emergencies, their causes, and evidence-based treatment approaches during the first hours after presentation.
• The latest International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) 2021 guidelines.
• A thorough introduction to the structured approach to paediatric emergencies, including important non-technical skills and communication.
• Comprehensive explorations of the seriously ill child, including airway and breathing, circulation, decreased consciousness, seizures, and exposure.
• Practical discussions of the seriously injured child, including examinations of chest, abdominal, brain, and spinal injuries.
• Evidence-based life support treatment and the practical application of the Advanced Paediatric Life Support structured management.

Perfect for Emergency Care Professionals

Advanced Paediatric Life Support is an essential resource for:

• Emergency care physicians
• Nurses and allied health professionals
• Paediatric clinicians
• Doctors-in-training
• Anyone interested in team management and treatment of paediatric emergencies

Book Details:

Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell

Edition: 7th

Publication Date: October 2, 2023

Language: English

Pages: 528

ISBN-10: 1119716136

ISBN-13: 978-1119716136

Stay up-to-date with the latest guidelines and evidence-based practices in paediatric emergency care with Advanced Paediatric Life Support: A Practical Approach to Emergencies.