4th edition. — Elsevier, 2019. — 417 p. — ISBN 978-0-323-52905-1.
Ideal for any on-call professional, resident, or medical student, this popular reference covers the common problems you’ll encounter while on call without direct supervision in the hospital. On Call Pediatrics, 4th Edition, fits perfectly in your pocket, ready to provide key information in time-sensitive, challenging situations. You’ll gain speed, skill, and knowledge with every call - from diagnosing a difficult or life-threatening situation to prescribing the right medication.
The Diagnosis and Management of On-Call Problems
Communicating with Colleagues and Families
Common Mistakes
Remembering your ABCs
Teaching (and Learning) While on Call
Patient-Related ProblemsAbdominal Pain
Altered Mental Status
Analgesics and Antipyretics
Bleeding
Chest Pain
Constipation
Crying and the Irritable Infant
Cyanosis
Delivery Room Problems
Diarrhea and Dehydration
Extremity Pain
Eye Problems and Visual Abnormalities
Fever
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Genitourinary Problems
Headache
Heart Rate and Rhythm Abnormalities
Hematuria
Hypertension
Hypotension and Shock
Lines, Tubes, and Drains
Rashes
Respiratory Distress
Seizures
Urine Output Abnormalities
Vomiting
Laboratory-Related ProblemsAcidosis and Alkalosis
Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, and Coagulation Abnormalities
Electrolyte Abnormalities
Glucose Disorders
Hyperbilirubinemia