On call pediatrics / [edited by] James J. Nocton, Rainer G. Gedeit, and the pediatric residents of Children's Hospital of Wisconsin.

The diagnosis and management of on-call problems -- Communicating with colleagues and families -- Common mistakes -- Remembering your ABCs -- Teaching (and learning) while on call -- Abdominal pain -- Altered mental status -- Analgesics and antipyretics -- Bleeding -- Chest pain -- Constipation -- Crying and the irritable infant -- Cyanosis -- Delivery room problems -- Diarrhea and dehydration -- Extremity pain -- Eye problems and visual abnormalities -- Fever -- Gastrointestinal bleeding -- Genitourinary problems -- Headache -- Heart rate and rhythm abnormalities -- Hematuria -- Hypertension -- Hypotension and shock -- Lines, tubes, and drains -- Rashes -- Respiratory distress -- Seizures -- Urine output abnormalities -- Vomiting -- Acidosis and alkalosis -- Anemia, thrombocytopenia, and coagulation abnormalities -- Electrolyte abnormalities -- Glucose disorders -- Hyperbilirubinemia -- Pediatric procedures -- Resuscitation calculations -- Calculation of creatinine clearance -- Calculation of alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient.

Ideal for any on-call professional, resident, or medical student, this popular reference covers the common problems you'll encounter while on call without direct supervision in the hospital. On Call Pediatrics, 4th Edition, fits perfectly in your pocket, ready to provide key information in time-sensitive, challenging situations. You'll gain speed, skill, and knowledge with every call - from diagnosing a difficult or life-threatening situation to prescribing the right medication. Features a logical, highly templated format so you can locate key information quickly. Reviews the indications for, and complications of, common neurodiagnostic tests. Delivers consistent, easy-to-follow coverage of the most common on-call problems and approaches, including what to do from the initial phone call, questions you should ask to assess the urgency of each situation, "Elevator Thoughts," how to immediately identify major threats to life, what to do at the bedside, and how to avoid common mistakes for every call. Provides updated content and references, as well as an up-to-date drug formulary, keeping you on the cutting edge of current, evidence-based information. Expert ConsultT eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

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