By Ali H. Ahmad DO FAAP, Rodrigo Mejia MD FCCM

The most complete critical care textbook for any learner in pediatric practice! The third edition of Comprehensive Critical Care: Pediatrics was developed by leading experts and includes current information on the full range of pediatric critical care topics, with dozens of charts and tables to aid study and references to guide further exploration. Content covers 16 topic areas, including:

Respiratory system

Cardiovascular system

Neurologic system and psychiatric conditions

Inflammatory, immunologic, and infectious syndromes

Kidney disease, fluid, and electrolyte disturbances

Hematologic disorders and neoplasms

Endocrinologic and metabolic conditions

Hepatobiliary and gastrointestinal disease, and nutrition for critically ill and injured children

Trauma

Toxicologic illness and envenomations

Pharmacology and Pharmacokinetics

Organ support therapies and monitoring

Procedures

Professionalism, leadership, advocacy, and education

Clinical ethics

Core knowledge in scholarly activities