Pediatric Medical Emergencies What Do I Do Now Emergency Medicine Series

The first volume in the "What Do I Do Now?: Emergency Medicine" series, Pediatric Medical Emergencies uses a case-based approach to cover common and important topics in the examination, investigation, and management of acutely ill children. Each chapter provides a discussion of the diagnosis, key points to remember, and selected references for further reading. Areas of controversy are clearly delineated with a discussion regarding evidence-based options and a balanced view of treatment and disposition decisions. The book addresses a wide range of topics including neonatal fever, pediatric sepsis, intussusception, and more, and is suited for emergency medicine providers and pediatricians. Pediatric Medical Emergencies is an engaging collection of thought-provoking cases which clinicians can utilize when they encounter difficult pediatric patients. The volume is also a self-assessment tool that tests the reader's ability to answer the question, "What do I do now?"

Ann M. Dietrich, MD, is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio and is affiliated with Nationwide Children's Hospital. Actively involved locally, regionally, and nationally she has assisted with clinical policy development and curricular development to enhance the care of children in the acute setting.