This text overviews essentials for treating pediatric patients in the emergency department setting, for nurses and nursing students. Nine sections cover aspects of working with pediatric emergencies, from developmental aspects through specific emergencies, trauma, specific injuries, and psychosocial emergencies. Each chapter follows a consistent format that covers normal physiology, pathophysiology, the nursing process, and home care and prevention. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)