Book, Pediatric Urgencies and Emergencies: quick decision man 1/21[LS]

Language: Brazilian Portuguese. Dr. Adriana Pasmanik Eisencraft and Dr. Sylvia Costa Lima Farhat and written with the collaboration of renowned experts – all professionals from respected Brazilian institutions – offers high-level scientific content on diagnostic and therapeutic options in urgent and emergency situations, in which time is a decisive factor between the success or failure of care, in addition to being an excellent consultation tool for health professionals. The elements of the work, such as organization, format, graphic design and pedagogical resources, were carefully chosen to make information more direct and facilitate professional consultation, with the aim of avoiding failures in process steps, maximizing the chances of favorable results and reducing the possibilities of errors and their legal consequences. Main characteristics Functional structure: each chapter is presented in a practical and objective, including the following topics: Brief definition of the pathology or clinical conditionEtiologySuccinct clinical picture and physical examinationComplementary tests, when essentialDiagnostic criteria, when relevantDifferential diagnosisDetailed approach and clinical management in the text and in the form of a decision-making flowchartAttention Boxes, with relevant reminders for diagnosis, care and treatment Updated bibliography based on institutional, professional and government guidelines and protocols Package insert fully reviewed by renowned pharmacists, which covers the main medications, including routes of administration, doses, preparation and information on the need for possible adjustments of the dose in case of kidney and liver injuries.Application that accompanies the book; a great difference, to assist in calculating the dose of the drug to be prescribed, in addition to providing important data such as route of administration, dilution and specific observations about each medication. NOTE: In this synopsis, it is very important to highlight the PEDCALC application. Anyone who buys the printed book or e-book has free access to the app (you need to download it from an app store, register and enter the PIN that comes with the book or e-book). This application is unique and there is no competition on the market. It is entirely in Portuguese, with 146 medications used in Brazil. The pediatrician, during urgent and emergency care, uses the textbook as a basis for consultation and the application as a tool to calculate the medication dosage based on the child's weight. /adolescent.