In the field of pediatric intensive care, plenty of information are available, but they are scattered in segments. We have assimilated and compiled this comprehensive guide to evaluate and manage pediatric intensive care.

The hours spent on call by postgraduates students are usually thought to be stressful, exhausting and overwhelming. While this is frequently true, we believe that time spent on call is extremely valuable part of overall education of the physician in training. Evaluating and managing problems that arise in emergencies when immediate help from attending consultants may not be available encourages independent thinking, clinical reasoning and decision-making. In addition, the successful management of these problems builds confidence and offers postgraduates an opportunity to test their skills and develop their knowledge base.

Learning to manage acute problems when on call, especially very sick children in intensive care is heavily dependent on experience. There may be a great deal of uncertainty. It is at times like these that ready reference is of immense help in managing crisis. This book is both concise and thorough. It spares the pediatrician great detail usually found in textbooks. We are sure it is going to be helpful to postgraduates as well as practicing pediatricians.