Pediatric Emergencies: A Manual for Prehospital Care Providers (2nd Edition) (Paperback)

by Martin R. Eichelberger (Author), Geraldine S. Pratsch (Author), Jane W. Ball (Author), John R. Clark (Author)

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Product Description
This book was developed to provide a standard of prehospital pediatric emergency care for both the basic and advanced levels of prehospital providers. Differentiates ALL pediatric emergencies, not just resuscitation. Uses the terminology and practice guidelines of the new EMT-B curriculum. Contains current CPR guidelines for children. Provides basic information about pediatric assessment and emergency conditions. Incorporates family-centered care strategy (dealing effectively with families to provide optimal emergency care for children). Includes a section on children with special health care needs. Contains illustrations and tables throughout the book to highlight key concepts.

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Key Benefit: This book was developed to provide a standard of prehospital pediatric emergency care for both the basic and advanced levels of prehospital providers. Key Topics: Differentiates ALL pediatric emergencies, not just resuscitation. Uses the terminology and practice guidelines of the new EMT-B curriculum. Contains current CPR guidelines for children. Provides basic information about pediatric assessment and emergency conditions. Incorporates family-centered care strategy (dealing effectively with families to provide optimal emergency care for children). Includes a section on children with special health care needs. Contains illustrations and tables throughout the book to highlight key concepts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall; 2 edition (June 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0835951235
• ISBN-13: 978-0835951234
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,172,388 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must for your medical bookshelf!, August 13, 1997

By A Customer

This is one of the most valuable pediatric resources ever written. While the title suggests that it is written for the prehospital community, the no nonsense approach to pedaitric emergencies has application for anyone caring for children, from EMT to MD. There is something here for everyone to learn.

The book's organized approach begins by highlighting growth & developement and how children respond to an emergency and then builds on that to provide an excellent overview of medicial emergencies and trauma care. The entire book places an emphasis on the continuum of care and the importancet of involving parents in the emegency care of their child.

Well researched and strongly written, this book is appropriate for first time students or professionals who just want to brush up on their pediatrics