An easily-accessible paediatric medical resource for junior doctors and paediatric specialists Nocton & Gedeit's On Call Paediatrics is an instant reference or practice book for medical students and junior medical officers with otherwise limited exposure to paediatric issues. The book consolidates a broad range of common paediatric problems – both acute and intensive – into a single user-friendly medical guide. Each problem is supported by the necessary clinical skills and rational steps that must be considered from the outset. Nocton & Gedeit's On Call Paediatrics follows the established format of the ‘On Call’ series, using techniques such as the ‘telephone call’, ‘bedside’ and ‘acute corridor consult’ as essentials for effective clinical troubleshooting in paediatric issues. As well as being the ultimate ‘On Call’ guide, this reputable paediatric textbook is extremely useful as a learning tool for those on paediatric rotation. • beginning-to-end advice and support – starting from the time doctors are called about a problem • covers acute and intensive care paediatric issues, medical and surgical problems, and paediatric traumatology • provides an initial corridor consult which often occurs in the few frantic moments before the doctor arrives on the floor to clinically troubleshoot a problem • is an Australian adaptation of the US book On Call Pediatrics • also available as an eBook! A code inside On Call Paediatrics enables a full text download, allowing you to browse and search electronically, make notes and bookmarks in the electronic files and highlight material.

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.

This is a first of its kind, comprehensive compendium for pediatrics practical examination, with frequently asked questions and case sheet formats. It is structured to help medical students to prepare in an intense framework that mimics the examination. It also aids in untangling complex topics like ventilator graphics, ECG, and X-rays with appended images. It also includes recent guidelines, algorithms, growth charts and reference charts. The book will prove invaluable to postgraduates and undergraduates who require clear and systematic approach to clinical cases in Pediatrics. • Prototype case sheet for long and short cases serves as a ready reckoner. • Detailed case analysis, encompassing history elicitation to counseling and prognosis. • Case-based discussion with frequently asked questions (similar to viva voce). • Comprehensive coverage of both MD as well as DNB topics. • Core topics that are complex, such as ECG, X-ray, EEG, and CT/MRI, are dealt in a simple manner. • A must have book for pediatrics practial examinations.

An easily-accessible paediatric medical resource for junior doctors and paediatric specialists "Nocton & Gedeit's On Call Paediatrics" is an instant reference or practice book for medical students and junior medical officers with otherwise limited exposure to paediatric issues. The book consolidates a broad range of common paediatric problems - both acute and intensive - into a single user-friendly medical guide. Each problem is supported by the necessary clinical skills and rational steps that must be considered from the outset. "Nocton & Gedeit's On Call Paediatrics" follows the established format of the On Call series, using techniques such as the telephone call, bedside and acute corridor consult as essentials for effective clinical troubleshooting in paediatric issues. As well as being the ultimate On Call guide, this reputable paediatric textbook is extremely useful as a learning tool for those on paediatric rotation. beginning-to-end advice and support - starting from the time doctors are called about a problem covers acute and intensive care paediatric issues, medical and surgical problems, and paediatric traumatology provides an initial corridor consult which often occurs in the few frantic moments before the doctor arrives on the floor to clinically troubleshoot a problem is an Australian adaptation of the US book" On Call Pediatrics " also available as an eBook! A code inside" On Call Paediatrics" enables a full text download, allowing you to browse and search electronically, make notes and bookmarks in the electronic files and highlight material. Australian adaptation of US book 'On Call Pediatrics'

Previous ed.: published as by David A. Lewis and James J. Nocton. London: W.B. Saunders, 2001.