This book discusses the latest scientific evidence related to fever and presents the principles of clinical practice, covering different types of fever and its possible complications. The book adopts a clearly defined, practical and effective approach to the management of fever, helping the clinician improve the care for the febrile child. The reader will learn about the guidelines on antipyretics and their side-effects and differential diagnoses, with problem-setting and solving as a case presentation.The second edition of this well-received book has been fully updated to include exciting new information of the pathogenesis of fever, including functions of interleukin and all the latest guidelines from NICE and Cochrane Library, as well as all the most up-to-date information and guidelines on febrile seizures. This reader-friendly reference on the disorders of body temperature in children covers the entire spectrum of subjects related to fever. It gives an overview of the best treatment options in order to achieve the best results. Containing a core message at the start of each chapter and with and a reader-friendly format this is an indispensable guide for paediatricians, family doctors and other professionals who are regularly consulted because of febrile children.
The second edition of this well-received book has been fully updated to include exciting new information of the pathogenesis of fever, including functions of interleukin and all the latest guidelines from NICE and Cochrane Library, as well ...
... guide as to how to differentiate among them. Now, however, primary care providers are expected to manage acute illnesses in ambulatory settings. Ill children are hospitalized less often, and they tend to be discharged back to their ...
CHAPTER 9 Gastrointestinal Emergencies Jeremiah J. Levine and Toba A. Weinstein ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF DEHYDRATION The most common causes of dehydration in children are vomiting ( pp 212– 215 ) and diarrhea ( pp 217–222 ) .
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Comprehensive Pediatric Hospital Medicine. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Inc.; 2007.) 5 UMBILICAL VEIN AND UMBILICAL ARTERY CATHETERIZATION (UVC, UAC) 1. Indications: UVC: emergent delivery of resuscitative medications, volume expanders or ...
This book helps enabling the logical application of theoretical knowledge and clinical skills in real life situations. This book contains details of several real cases, which are common in this part of the world.
Thoroughly updated throughout, the 2nd Edition provides a clear view of the challenges faced by residents, interns, and medical students, plus offers practical solutions, and expert guidance – all in one convenient and easily accessible ...
Manual of Clinical Problems in Pediatrics: With Annotated Key References
NEW! Case studies with clinical reasoning/clinical judgment questions for the Next Generation NCLEX® Examination are added to this edition.
This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines.