___________________________________________________________________________
    ____                   ____                            __              
    /   )    ,             /   )    /                    /    )            
---/__ /---------__-------/__ /----/-----------__--------\--------__----__-
  /    )   /   /   )     /    )   /   /   /  /___)        \     /___) /   )
_/____/___/___(___/_____/____/___/___(___(__(___ _____(____/___(___ _(___(_
                 /                                                         
             (_ /                                                          

****************************************************************************

Now in a smaller, more portable format, the 2nd edition of this best-selling pocket reference offers concise, yet complete clinical guidance on pediatric emergency care in the highly practical question-and-answer format of The Secrets Series®. Each chapter covers an important topic by asking key questions and providing helpful answers. This second edition again features six sections: the first addresses life threatening conditions and immediate stabilization of children, followed by a section on common chief complaints that are often managed in the Emergency Department. Subsequent sections focus on important medical emergencies, surgical emergencies, major and minor trauma and environmental emergencies.

    * Covers important areas including cardiac arrest, respiratory failure, neurosurgery emergencies, ophthalmology emergencies, burns/smoke inhalation, toxicology, neck and spine injuries, and much more.
    * Expedites reference and review with a question-and-answer format, bulleted lists, mnemonics, and tips from the authors.
    * Includes a chapter containing the "Top 100 Secrets" in pediatric emergency medicine, enabling you to quickly review essential material.

    * Includes new chapters on Technology Assisted Child in the Emergency Department (ED), Sports Related Injuries, Emergency Medical Services for Children, and Patient Safety in the ED.
    * Offers a new two-color page layout and "Key Points" boxes to enhance your reference power. 


# Paperback: 635 pages
# Publisher: Mosby; 2 edition (April 2, 2008)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 1416029907
# ISBN-13: 978-1416029908