Series and Content Overview

The first volume in the “What Do I Do Now?: Emergency Medicine” series, Pediatric Medical Emergencies, uses a case-based approach to cover common and important topics in the examination, investigation, and management of acutely ill children.

Chapter Features

Each chapter provides a discussion of the diagnosis, key points to remember, and selected references for further reading. Areas of controversy are clearly delineated with a discussion regarding evidence-based options and a balanced view of treatment and disposition decisions.

Topics Covered

The book addresses a wide range of topics including neonatal fever, pediatric sepsis, intussusception, and more, and is suited for emergency medicine providers and pediatricians.

Utility and Approach

Pediatric Medical Emergencies is an engaging collection of thought-provoking cases which clinicians can utilize when they encounter difficult pediatric patients. The volume is also a self-assessment tool that tests the reader's ability to answer the question, "What do I do now?"