This book covers the most common paediatric problems encountered by staff in the Emergency Department. The contents include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, major trauma, fractures and other orthopaedic problems, burns, scalds, and poisoning. Child abuse and its recognition and management are described. Emphasis has been placed on the emergency management of serious illness and injury and on the management of common problems. In many cases, further management is described for those studying for the Accident and fellowship examination in Accident and Emergency. This edition includes a revised section on paediatric resuscitation which summarizes the latest guidelines in this area. The section on major trauma has been extended to follow the Advanced Paediatric Life Support guidelines, and the section on fractures, now in tabular format, is easier to understand and compare possible diagnoses. This is an essential practical reference for all junior doctors and nurses working in an emergency department.

1. Children in the Accident and Emergency Department 2. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation and the seriously ill child 3. Major trauma 4. Minor trauma 5. Fractures and orthopaedic problems 6. Burns and scalds 7. Poisoning 8. Child abuse 9. Respiratory and ENT problems 10. Gastrointestinal and genitourinary problems 11. Neurology 12. Skin and infectious diseases 13. Blood disorders 14. Neonatal problems 15. Children brought in dead 16. Practical procedures 17. Legal aspects Index

Rosemary J. Morton , Consultant in Accident and Emergency Medicine, Manchester Royal Infirmary, Manchester, Barbara M. Phillips , Consultant Paediatrician in Accident and Emergency, Booth Hall Children's Hospital, Manchester

From the first edition: `This is a welcome and long-awaited publication on a specialist subject which has hitherto not been represented by a dedicated book. The overall impression is of a very thorough and well-planned book with no serious errors or omissions ... Highly recommended reading for all GP trainees and SHOs about to embark on their Accident and Emergency Department attachments: it is inexpensive and good value.' Journal of the Royal Naval Medical Service, 1993; 79 |d 28/02/1994