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Pediatric intensive care combines pediatrics and critical care principles to stabilize and restore physiology in severely ill children. This textbook covers the assessment and management of respiratory failure, shock, sepsis, neurologic emergencies and multi-organ dysfunction in pediatric patients. It emphasizes age-appropriate resuscitation, ventilatory strategies, hemodynamic monitoring and sedation/analgesia tailored to children. Chapters integrate evidence-based protocols, dosing tables and nursing-care considerations for safe ICU workflows. Multidisciplinary topics--family-centered care, ethical decision-making, and rehabilitation planning--are also discussed. The book serves pediatric residents, intensivists and ICU teams caring for critically unwell children.

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9781779568649

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Dr. Beatriz Lezama is a pediatric specialist and fellow in neonatology, with a strong clinical foundation and a passion for early-life care. She holds certifications in general ultrasound, vascular Doppler, and maternal-fetal Doppler, enhancing her diagnostic and perinatal care skills. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Lezama is an active health communicator and blog writer, with several health-focused articles published on LinkedIn. Her work bridges expert pediatric knowledge with accessible public education, promoting wellness and informed care for families and communities.

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