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Handbook of Pediatric Mock Codes, 1e

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A very helpful book for running mock codes for House Officers. It helped me feel more comfortable running mock codes (andthe real ones when they happened) because you continually practice a method for conducting the codes. I attribute three lives saved b/c this book prepared me to handle several code situations instead of having a brain fart. Scenarios are realistic. Helpful introduction reviews the roles of each participant and exhorts the leader to know each participants roles to better run the codes. Good comments on teaching points for each specific scenario. The scenarios have enough flexibility built into them to make each a mega code or to just to keep it simple and focus on the ABC's. Only drawback is that some treatment options emphasize style points but are presented as standard of care...not enough to detract from the overall helpfulness of the book.

Very comprehensive collection of scenarios, with rationale for treatment decisions. Slightly outdated, doesn't contain Pediatric Advance Life Support (PALS 2000) updates, but don't let that detract from the value of this reference. If you know what the differences are (and those of us who run mock codes should), you can easily modify the cases to reflect the newest guidelines.

The biggest downside is the lack of availability of this book!