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