Twenty years ago, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) joined forces to develop the highly regarded Advanced Pediatric Life Support program, or APLS. The Fifth Edition of APLS: The Pediatric Emergency Medicine Resource represents a comprehensive body of knowledge in pediatric emergency medicine.APLS offers emergency physicians, pediatricians, nurses, paramedics, and other allied health professionals the advanced knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage critically ill or injured children during the first hours in the emergency department or office-based setting. Developed by expert authors, editors, and faculty from both the AAP and ACEP, APLS is an inclusive teaching and learning system for healthcare providers. Each chapter is case based and covers the key elements of assessment, diagnosis, testing, treatment, and disposition. Includes Online Access Code:Beyond the 13 core textbook chapters, APLS also includes 12 supplemental chapters and educational modules at www.APLSonline.com, accessed with a code inside the book.New Features of the APLS, Fifth Edition:"Meets 2010 CPR and ECC Guidelines"Enhanced case scenarios"Improved full-color photographs and illustrations"Focused office-based setting emergencies"Educational modules found at www.APLSonline.comIf you are a healthcare provider who wants the newest, most flexible, and comprehensive reference on pediatric emergency medicine, the Fifth Edition will meet and exceed your needs.

Section1 Core Chapters
Chapter1 Pediatric Assessment
Chapter2 Pediatric Airway in Health and Disease
Chapter3 Shock
Chapter4 Cardiovascular System
Chapter5 Central Nervous System
Chapter6 Trauma
Chapter7 Child Maltreatment
Chapter8 Nontraumatic Surgical Emergencies
Chapter9 Nontraumatic Orthopedic Emergencies
Chapter10 Medical Emergencies
Chapter11 Neonatal Emergencies
Chapter12 Procedural Sedation and Analgesia
Chapter13 Children With Special Health Care Needs
Appendix Check Your Knowledge Answers
Section2 Online Supplemental Chapters
Chapter14 PALS Essentials
Chapter15 ED and Office Preparedness for Pediatric Emergencies
Chapter16 Metabolic Disease
Chapter17 Environmental Emergencies
Chapter18 Toxicology
Chapter19 Interface With EMS
Chapter20 Disaster Management
Chapter21 Preparedness for Acts of Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Terrorism
Chapter22 Ambulatory Orthopedics in the ED
Chapter23 Medical-Legal Considerations
Chapter24 Imaging Strategies and Considerations
Chapter25 Office Procedures
Chapter26 Critical Procedures
Appendix Check Your Knowledge Answers
Section3 Online Supplemental Modules
Module1 Radiology I and II
Module2 Mock Codes
Module3 Ultrasound for Newcomers
Module4 Pediatric Advanced Ultrasound
Module5 Simulation Primer
Module6 Sedation Competency
Module7 Electricity Backup