Pediatric Fundamental Critical care Support

Pediatric critical care experts have written, reviewed and organized the PFCCS textbook to reflect the most current guidelines and practices.

Chapters include topics unique to the pediatric population, such as: assessment, pediatric airway management, acute and lower airway disease, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation; traumatic injuries including burns, shock, transport, sedation, analgesia and pharmacology; neurologic emergencies, electrolyte and metabolic disorders, and acute infections. Other topics include:

Management of congenital heart disease
Cardiopulmonary/cerebral resuscitation
Pediatric disaster preparedness
Poisoning
Ethical and legal issues
Oncologic emergencies
Acute renal failure
Postoperative management
Hematology: coagulation and transfusion