Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Emergency Room: Evaluation and Treatment

This book is a comprehensive guide to pediatric ophthalmic diagnoses in the emergency room, written by experienced experts and illustrated with high-quality images. It covers a range of disorders, including trauma, infections, inflammations, and tumors, and is designed for trainee instruction. It is a valuable resource for medical students, residents, fellows, and anyone involved in the urgent or emergent care of children.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 08 October 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive book aims to provide a detailed and up-to-date guide to important pediatric ophthalmic diagnoses that commonly occur in emergency room settings. A collaborative effort by experienced experts, it offers a comprehensive overview of the history, examination, testing, epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and prognosis for a wide range of disorders affecting children's eyes.

Richly illustrated with numerous high-quality images, including clinical photographs, fundus images, radiographs, and intraoperative photos, the book serves as an invaluable tool for specialists and trainees entrusted with the care of children presenting with ocular conditions.

Spanning 17 comprehensive yet concise chapters, the book covers a diverse range of pathologies, including trauma, infections, inflammations, and tumors. Organized into five sections, each chapter delves into the common ophthalmic conditions that may prompt a child to seek acute healthcare attention. Additionally, the skillfully written text is complemented by detailed explanations, clinical pearls, and relevant references, making it an essential resource for medical students, residents, fellows, and anyone involved in the urgent or emergent care of children, including emergency room physicians, ophthalmologists, optometrists, and other healthcare professionals.

Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Emergency Room fills a significant gap in the literature, offering a focused and instructional resource for trainees seeking to develop expertise in this specialized field. It is a valuable addition to the libraries of medical schools, residency programs, and practicing clinicians, ensuring that they have access to the latest information and guidance on pediatric ophthalmic emergencies.

Weight: 581g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030499525
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021