Pediatric critical care experts have written, reviewed and organized the PFCCS textbook to reflect the most current guidelines and practices.
Chapters include topics unique to the pediatric population, such as: assessment, pediatric airway management, acute and lower airway disease, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation; traumatic injuries including burns, shock, transport, sedation, analgesia and pharmacology; neurologic emergencies, electrolyte and metabolic disorders, and acute infections. Other topics include:
Management of congenital heart disease Cardiopulmonary/cerebral resuscitation Pediatric disaster preparedness Poisoning Ethical and legal issues Oncologic emergencies Acute renal failure Postoperative management Hematology: coagulation and transfusion