Concise, evidence based, and packed with quick-reference features, Emergency Medicine: The Inside Edge is your go-to source for fast, accurate decision making in emergency situations. It provides vital information on 81 frequently seen conditions -right in the pocket of your scrubs. Brief, evidence-based content that facilitates the thought process for quick, informed decision making - essential for every emergency health care provider. Validated scoring systems to support clinical decision making and justify treatment. Vibrant, full-color design and a readable font make reference quick and easy. A useful appendix contains quick-reference tables and figures on topics like myocardial infarctions, pediatric vitals, insulin scales, and more. Enhance Your eBook Reading Experience: Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Field hospitals are deployed in a wide range of scenarios including natural disasters, epidemic outbreaks, armed conflicts and refugee crises. Operation in these conditions requires adaptation to disaster medicine principles and operation in an austere environment and unfamiliar cultural milieu, whilst maintaining acceptable standards of care. For many of those involved it may be their first encounter. This book, which is the first to address the preparation and operation of field hospitals, brings together the experience of world leaders in the field. Coming from a wide variety of organizations and backgrounds, all have extensive experience in field hospital deployment in multiple scenarios. The text - containing both background information and practical guidelines - will serve all those involved in field hospital deployment, including policy makers and planners, physicians and nurses, paramedical professionals and logisticians. It will help them deliver optimal care to people around the globe in difficult times of need.

Access to acute and emergency care is essential when we are ill or injured, but the costs are significant. How can we make services more efficient and effective? This thought-provoking text provides twenty case studies detailing successful innovations to enhance value, including telehealth, observation medicine, high utilizer programs, and the use of informatics to improve clinical decision support. A detailed history of system developments over the last fifty years in the US and internationally is provided, and subjects including measurement and quality improvement, volume versus value based care, and emergency department crowding are discussed. This book is an ideal way for emergency physicians and healthcare managers to explore new ideas and enhance the quality of care in their area.

SBAQ's for the FRCEM Primary is a key resource for the new FRCEM Primary examination. Featuring over 450 Single Best Answer Questions (SBAQ's) mapped to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine curriculum, this comprehensive guide ensures high-quality self-assessment. Each chapter focuses on key areas of emergency medicine that candidates will be tested on. All questions are supported by detailed answers and further reading to ensure quick identification of key areas that may need more attention. The last chapter features a mock examination of 100 SBAQ's ensuring the reader has, not only the knowledge to the pass the exam, but can practice the technique and approach required for success in this exam. Edited by an experienced Consultant, SBAQ's for the FRCEM Primary is essential reading for candidates preparing for the FRCEM Primary exam worldwide.

Adolescent and Adult Sexual Assault Assessment, Second Edition allows readers will have the opportunity to analyze 15 case histories of sexual assault and accompanying photographs of the patients' physical examinations. Self-directed exercises will guide readers through the process of identifying documented injuries and developing a plan of action for evidence collection and subsequent medical care unique to each case. Features and Benefits: 15 diverse case history and full-color exam photos for a broad survey of sexual assault response Authored by nationally recognized experts in forensic nursing Ideal for self-directed study or group instruction Portable and convenient Written for sexual assault examiners at every level of experience, from novice to advanced