This practical book, written especially for pre-hospital staff, provides
all the information needed to deal with children in life threatening
situations before arriving at hospital. Complementing the best-selling
Advanced Paediatric Life Support, this new edition reflects recent
developments in practice, and covers the indispensable knowledge
required for paediatric emergency care in the pre-hospital setting.
Fully updated, this manual includes new information to aid both civilian
and military personnel, as well as material on all stages of
pre-hospital care; from recognition and practical procedures to the
important issues of paediatric practice in the field.
- Quick-to-follow algorithms of 'at-the-scene' procedures
- Based upon the protocols that ensure a smooth transfer from
pre-hospital to hospital care
- Internationally recognised course training resource
Offering an authoritative guide to the care of the seriously ill or
injured child, Pre-Hospital Paediatric Life Support is an essential
tool for ambulance staff, general practitioners and community healthcare
workers.