Pediatric Critical Care Medicine presents a comprehensive and well-integrated coverage of physiology, pathophysiology, and clinical problems.
It offers thorough preparation for subspecialty certification and recertification examinations and provides a ready reference for specific problems in the clinical setting.
Contents
Part I: Physiology and Pathophysiology
- The Cell
- Endocrinology and Metabolism
- Immunology, Inflammation, and Infectious Diseases
- Hematology and Oncology
- Cardiac Physiology and Pathophysiology
- Pulmonology
- Neurosciences
- Nephrology
- Gastroenterology
- Shock and Shock Syndromes
Part II: Clinical Disorders
Endocrine Disorders
- Endocrine Disorders of Water Regulation
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis
- Thyroid Disorders
- Adrenal Disorders
- Disorders of Micronutrients
- Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Disorders of Host Defense
- Immune Complications of Transplantation
- Immunosuppression Induced by Therapeutic Agents
- Allergic, Vasculitic, and Rheumatologic Illnesses
- Immunodeficiency Syndromes in Children
- Pediatric Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
- Health-Care Associated Infections
- Systemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome
Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Thrombotic and Fibrinolytic Disorders
- Coagulation Disorders
- Oncologic Emergencies
- Therapeutic Apheresis
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
Cardiac Diseases
- Principles of Postoperative Care
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Myocardial Disease
- Pericardial and Endocardial Disease
- Dysrhythmias
- Pacemakers
- Vasoactive Agents
Respiratory Disorders
- Pulmonary Diagnostic Procedures
- Asthma
- Disorders of the Lung Parenchyma
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Disorders of the Chest Wall and Respiratory Muscles
- Gases and Drugs Used in Support of the Respiratory System
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Extracorporeal Techniques
Neurologic Disorders
- Global/Regional Ischemia
- Disorders of Muscle
- Neurological Emergencies
- Altered Mental Status
- Central Nervous System Infections
- Status Epilepticus
- Brain Death
- Brain and Spinal Cord Trauma
- Sedation for Procedures and Mechanical Ventilation in Children with Critical Illness
Renal Disorders
- Fluid Management and Electrolyte Disturbances
- Maintenance and Support of Kidney Function in Critical Illness
- Acute Renal Failure
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Renal Replacement Therapy
- Renal Pharmacology
Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Reflux and Other Motility Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Trauma
- Hepatic Failure
- Gastrointestinal Failure
- Nutritional Support in Critical Illness
- Acute Pancreatitis
Index
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