Pediatric Emergency Medicine: Self-Assessment and Review

When preparing for the pediatric emergency medicine boards, no one should be without PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE, SELF-ASSESSMENT AND REVIEW. It provides the most comprehensive review of pathophysiology and management of sick infants and children. A valuable review and self-assessment tool, this book contains over 1,200 multiple choice questions and answers structured around clinical scenarios, reflecting the approach used for the PEM boards. This assures the most realistic evaluation of overall knowledge, providing the confidence needed to pass the boards.

Includes 1,200 multiple choice type questions and answers which simulate the approach used on the PEM boards for the most effective review. Complements Barkin, PEDIATRIC EMERGENCY MEDICINE, so the reader may consult the authoritative reference for a broader description of the correct answers. Provides questions which encompass a broad core of material essential to understanding the pathophysiology and management of sick infants and children. Can be used as a study guide and self-assessment tool for those who work in pediatric emergency medicine as well as a board preparation tool. Includes over 70 percent new or rewritten questions to reflect the current practice in pediatric emergency medicine and offer a more complete study guide for the PEM boards. Features an appendix of important mnemonics, facts, and formulas which provides key information that can help in taking certifying exams. Contains the latest advancements in pain control, sedation, and analgesia in a new chapter. Covers topics such as caring for children, resuscitation, newborn emergencies, trauma, musculoskeletal and soft tissue injuries, environmental problems, poisoning, and diagnosis for the most thorough review.