Pediatric Toxicology Diagnosis and Management of the Poisoned Child

"There is perhaps nothing more anxiety provoking to the health care professional than caring for a critically ill child... many clinicians have limited experience in treating critically ill children, especially poisoned children. Ironically, despite the fact that nearly two-thirds of all poisoning cases reported to nation-wide poison control centers involve children, few reference sources are available to the practitioner that specifically address the care of the poisoned child... we sincerely believe that if this textbook assists one clinician in saving the life of one child, all the work was worthwhile." Excerpted from the PrefaceConsiders the unique, clinically important differencesof, AND between younger patients...Featuring evidence-based treatment and disposition guidelines drawn from the scientific literature or poison center data, this indispensable reference provides concise, practical advice on the diagnosis and treatment of poisoning and drug overdose in the fetus, premature infant, neonate, toddler, and adolescent. What's more, 53 case studies and over 200 Q&As enable you to assess your understanding of the content, and help you to immediately apply this knowledge to daily practice.Written by leading experts in pediatrics and toxicology, PEDIATRIC TOXICOLOGY features: *Unique, age-specific guidelines for the assessment and treatment of poisonings due to OTC and prescription medications; Household products; Herbals; Vitamins; Cosmetics; Illicit drugs; Heavy metals; Environmental toxins; Insect, snake, spider, and marine envenomations; and more *Antidote dosage tables *53 case studies that highlight important clinical points and further hone your diagnostic and management skills *Special coverage of poison prevention in the home; pre-hospital management; APLS; airway management; more *Over 200 Q&As for review, test preparation, or CME *Color plates, along with numerous figures and tables that effectively summarize information for ease of reference *Expert advice on controversial topics such as ipecac and hyperbaric oxygen treatments; drug abuse; teen suicide; and child abuseEasy-to-use and highly affordable, PEDIATRIC TOXICOLOGY is a "must-have" for any health care provider working in the office, poison control center, urgent care environment, pediatric ward, or intensive care unit.Erickson, Timothy is the author of 'Pediatric Toxicology Diagnosis and Management of the Poisoned Child', published 2004 under ISBN 9780071417365 and ISBN 0071417362.