Overview

This book aims to cover the important pediatric ophthalmic diagnoses that present in the emergency room. A collaborative work of experienced experts, it describes the history, examination, testing, epidemiology, pathogenesis, treatment, and prognosis for a variety of disorders. Richly illustrated, the book off ers an invaluable tool for all specialists and trainees entrusted with the care of children presenting with ocular conditions. Across 17 comprehensive yet concise chapters, this book provides an overview on a number of typical pathologies, including trauma, infections, inflammations, and tumors. Organized into five sections, each chapter is written to relay broad insight into the common ophthalmic conditions that may bring a child in foran acute healthcare visit. Additionally, skillfully written text is further supplemented by many high-quality images, including clinical photographs, fundus images, radiographs, and intraoperative photos.   Pediatric Ophthalmology in the Emergency Room meets the market need for a resource on this specific topic designed for trainee instruction. It is a valuable text for medical students, residents, and fellows, as well as anyone involved in the urgent or emergent care of children, including ER physicians, ophthalmologists, optometrists and other personnel.  

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Author:   Roman Shinder
Publisher:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Imprint:   Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2021
Weight:   0.841kg
ISBN:  

9783030499495

ISBN 10:   3030499499
Pages:   290
Publication Date:   07 October 2020
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

PART 1. INTRODUCTION.- 1. Pediatric Patient Encounter in the Emergency Department.- 2. Ocular Motility in the Pediatric Emergency Room.- 3. Imaging the Pediatric Patient.- PART 2. OPHTHALMIC TRAUMA.- 4. Orbital Trauma.- 5. Eyelid Trauma.- 6. The Nasolacrimal System.- 7. Pediatric Corneal Emergencies.- 8. Anterior Chamber and Lens.- 9. Retina and the Posterior Segment.- 10. Neuro-Ophthalmic Trauma.- PART 3. INFECTIONS.- 11. Ocular Infections.- 12. Extraocular.- PART 4. INFLAMMATIONS.- 13. Ocular Inflammation.- 14. Extraocular Inflammation.- PART 5. OPHTHALMIC CANCER AND MASSES.- 15. Tumors.- 16. Ophthalmic Plastics.- 17. Headache and Visual Loss.

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Roman Shinder, MD FACS Professor of Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology Director of Oculoplastics SUNY Downstate Medical Center Brooklyn, NY 11203

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