Designed for carrying in the pocket, this invaluable little book provides instant information on management of infants and children in emergency situations. From recognition of the sick child to dealing with life threatening trauma, it covers all the major conditions likely to be encountered in the emergency department or at the site of an accident. Especially suitable for those working in poor countries and war zones, the trauma section carries information on such problems as gunshot wounds and emergency treatment of fractures and amputation. In addition, the basics of neonatal and paediatric life support are included, in line with the internationally adopted procedures of the Advanced Paediatric Life Support courses. With this combination of authoritative information, the Emergency Paediatric Pocket Book is ideal for use worldwide and is intended to help in improving paediatric care.

Contents include: life threatening paediatric and neonatal emergencies; specific system emergencies: respiratory and cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, neurological, endocrine and metabolic, infectious disease, environmental, tropical, trauma and surgical.