Pocket book of hospital care for children: guidelines for the management of common illnesses with limited resources - Geneva World Health Organization 2005 - xx, 378p.

Presents clinical guidelines that can be used by health workers when providing health care to young children. Focuses on developing countries and deals with several illnesses experienced by children, including main causes of childhood mortality. Describes the activities carried out in emergency situations such as when a child is choking. Covers situations faced by children that require surgical procedures, which can be provided in small hospitals.

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Child Welfare|Child Mortality|Emergencies|Airway Obstruction|Developing Countries

WS 105.5 .H7 .W46 2005