Clinical Manual of Emergency Pediatrics

Authors : Jeffrey C. Gershel , Ellen F. Crain
Edition : 6
Year : 2017
Description :

In this sixth edition of the Clinical Manual of Emergency Pediatrics, we have endeavored to
remain true to our original intention: to provide a dependable, comprehensive, portable
handbook that offers concise advice regarding the approach to the majority of conditions
seen in a pediatric emergency department. For each topic, we have included essential points
and priorities for diagnosis, management, and follow-up care, as well as indications for
hospitalization and a bibliography to guide further reading.
Therehasbeenasignificantparadigmshiftinthecareofsickandinjuredchildren.Many
patients now receive acute care in primary care offices and free-standing urgicenters, which
may lack the full range of resources that are available in the emergency department setting.
Ill children are hospitalized less often, and they tend to be discharged back to their primary
care providers sooner than ever before. In addition, increasing numbers of chronically ill
and medically fragile children are receiving care in ambulatory sites. As a result of these
changing practices, physicians working in non-emergency settings, such as private offices
and clinics, may be faced with potential, or real, pediatric emergencies. Now, more than
ever, these caregivers, as well as emergency physicians, can benefit from a practical hand-
book which provides a summary of the myriad acute conditions that may be encountered,
along with a clear guide as to how to differentiate among them.

Since the publication of the first edition of this manual, online and portable resources
have become readily available. However, many are not geared to pediatric conditions or
presentations. It isour observationthat thereis alackof detail,particularly when discussing
differential diagnoses. Our hope is that this manual, which gathers the necessary facts and
management recommendations in a user-friendly, easily accessible format, will facilitate
decision-making and safe care.
In the sixth edition, we have maintained the book’s unique features while making many
changes thatincrease itsutility. Becausethe scopeofchildhood illnessesand injuriesseenin
acute care settings is constantly increasing, we have revised and updated every chapter.
We have added new sections on anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis, bedside ultrasound,
commercial sexual exploitation of children, fever of unknown origin, newer “designer”
drugs of abuse, ovarian emergencies, the returned traveler, and the “ouchless” emergency
department. The endocrinology, gastroenterology, infectious diseases, ingestions, and neu-
rology sections have been completely revised and updated.
A word of caution is in order. Although a manual for emergency care can be very useful,
it may tempt physicians, particularly those still in training, to look for automatic solutions.
Itisnotourintentthatthistextbeusedasaprotocolbook.Weurgestudentsandhousestaff
to not use this manual as a substitute for their own critical thinking and sensitivity when
caring for children and their families.


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