Jessie Emerson has been a practicing registered nurse since 1965. In the 1970's she began studying herbal medicine, and in 1989 graduated as a certified clinical herbalist from Michael Moore's Southwest School of Botanical Medicine. She is founder and owner of OSO Herbals and offers consultations, native medicinal plant tours. and work shops. Medicine From the Kitchen is Jessie's personal collection of safe and simple remedies based on what can be found in the kitchen. It provides basic first aide and natural solutions for some of the most common injuries and minor ailments. The instructions are clear and concise. There are pages of lists and information to guide you.She lists both basic kitchen items and the essentials of a first aid kit. The list of spices includes medicinal uses. In the recipe section you can learn to make Rehydration, a fluid and electrolyte replacement, an isotonic eye wash or Bouquet Garni. One can tell she is a nurse by how many times she writes,"Wash your hands." Jessie says," I believe that we must know what to do in emergency situations, what to do where there is no doctor ( in that cabin deep in the Rocky Mountains) or until medical help is available. This little booklet can save lives and prevent suffering. Knowledge prevents panic and promotes calm during a crises. Learn how to make a compress before the need arises. It is my belief that being prepared, awake and aware is your best insurance. "

This is the 2014 update to the 2004 version.

Information in this edition reflects lessons learned from American involvement in Iraq and Afghanistan, and represents state-of-the-art principles and practices of forward trauma surgery. This publication is not a first aid manual and is intended for physicians, physician assistants, and advanced practice medics and corpsmen involved in providing emergency medical and trauma care near the battle space. This publication expertly addresses the appropriate medical management of blast wounds, burns, multiple penetrating injuries, as well as other battle and non-battle injuries.

Specific chapters cover the following topics: Weapons Effects and War Wounds-Treat the wound, not the weapon, explosive injuries, and ballistics injuries including 5.56mm and 7.62mm.Mass Casualty and Triage-Triage categories and decision making and emergency treatment area setup.Airway/Breathing-Initial airway management, ventilation, intubation, difficult airways, and surgical crichothyrotomy.Hemorrhage Control-Bleeding control, tourniquets, pressure points, dressings, bandages, hemostatic agents, and controlled hypotension.Shock, Resuscitation, and Vascular Access-Treatment of hypovolemic shock, vascular access, subclavian vein access, internal jugular venipuncture, saphenous vein cut downs, and intraosseous infusion.Anesthesia-Indications, rapid sequence intubation, indications and dosing recommendations for narcotics and muscle relaxants.Soft Tissue and Open Joint Injuries-Pre-surgical care, surgical wound management, and wound care.Infections-Diagnosis of a wound infection, common microorganisms causing battlefield infections, recommendations to prevent infections associated with combat related injuries, antimicrobial agent selection including preferred agents and alternate agents with appropriate administration and dosing guidelines.Critical Care-Shock resuscitation, fluid and electrolyte management, treatment of acute coronary syndrome, congestive heart failure, unstable angina, and other acute medical conditions.Damage Control Surgery-Pre-hospital and emergency resuscitation and critical care.Face and Neck Injuries-Immediate management of face and neck injuries and facial bone fractures.Ocular Injuries-Immediate treatment, treatment of chemical injuries, corneal abrasions, and foreign bodies.Thoracic Injuries-Tension pneumothorax, hemothorax, open pneumothorax (sucking chest wound), flail chest, chest tube placement, and emergency thoracotomy.Gynecologic Trauma and Emergencies-Emergency delivery and emergency Cesarean section and neonatal resuscitation.Extremity Fractures-Wound managementBurns-Point of injury care, primary survey, estimation of fluid resuscitation needs, burn resuscitation, burn and wound care.Environmental Injuries-Trench foot and frostbite, field and medical facility treatment, hypothermia treatment, heat injury and heat stroke, altitude illness and acute mountain sickness, high altitude pulmonary and cerebral edema, Radiological Injuries-Treatment of injuries and illnesses from conventional nuclear weapons and radiological dispersal devices (dirty bombs.)Biological Warfare Agents-Hemorrhagic fever, Hanta, Ebola, Lassa, Rift Valley, botulinum, ricin, anthrax, plague, cholera, and tularemia treatment.Chemical Injuries-Treatment of nerve agents, vesicants, and choking agents.Pediatric Care-Fluid, caloric, and protein requirements for children, normal vital signs, pediatric resuscitation equipment and supplies, commonly used drugs and dosages, surgical managementBattlefield TransfusionsEmergency Whole Blood CollectionProduct Manufacturers

Would you like to know about the noble men who risked everything to make Texas the oil capital of America? Well find another book, because this one's about gambling, pimps, prostitutes, crooked officials, hard drinking, liquor fueled brawling and the roughnecks at the center of it all...real life in Texas oil boomtowns. In 1901, George Parker Stoker was twenty-three and a newly hatched MD seeking his fortune. He stepped off the train at Beaumont into a world of mud and mayhem. Within a day he was at the Spindletop field and had inherited the only medical practice in town from an old doc who wanted to "go on a drunk" for a few months. Stoker spent the next few years patching up the inmates of this oil patch asylum. He worked at Spindletop, Batson Prairie and Saratoga. This was no tea-sipping engagement. The work was as hard as the men, who risked death in ways that Edgar Allen Poe couldn't have dreamed up. But boy were they paid All that idle cash made saloons pop up like toadstools, tacked together from pine planks. Roofs leaked and there were no doors...because they never closed. The "Kid Doctor," as Stoker was called because of his youthful appearance, saw it all. He treated them all too, giving each the best care he could in that carnival of contusion and contagion.

Building a Trauma Kit by Gunner Morgan is the result of numerous requests from readers who read his successful book Trauma Care for the Worst Case Scenario. In Building a Trauma Kit Morgan goes over such factors as kit priorities, needs assessment, kit platform, components, medications, thoughts on wound suturing and more. This book is targeted for those interested in designing a high quality individualized kit. This is especially useful for preppers, concerned citizens, law enforcement officers, military personnel, correctional officers, detention officers, probation & parole officers, and others who want to know what to build a trauma kit for the worst case scenario. This book also covers components for a medical kit that covers emergency and non-emergency supplies. If you are not prepared for the Worst Case Scenario you are not prepared

ACL Made Simple is a book/CD-ROM combination that educates orthopedic residents, athletic trainers, and various medical support staff about the fundamentals of ACL injuries. The content is both thorough and practical. Readers will benefit from comprehensive discussions of diagnosis, partial tears, treatment options, operative techniques, and complications. This definitive guide also outlines a six-month rehabilitation program complete with goals, stages, and exercises. More than 150 photographs and diagrams illuminate key concepts. A CD-ROM keyed to each chapter complements the text and makes it easy for users to locate sections of particular interest. The numerous graphics and narrated video clips are dynamic tools that highlight topics including the mechanism of injury, physical examination, and surgical techniques.

Details the First Aid procedures for the three degrees of burns, Superficial of 1st degree, Partial Thickness or 2nd degree, Full thickness or 3rd degree, that may affect a burns accident victim. Also discusses Skin grafting methods, Scar alleviation, Managing pain from burns, Psychological effects of scarring and pain. This book is the result of research carried out by the author after he recovered from a serious burns accident involving 60% of his total body surface area, with about half of that being full thickness burn.

*** This is a B/W Book - A Free Color eBookon is offered via KindleMatch Book on Amazon when a B/W hardcopy is offered, an Interactive eBook is available on the iBookstore *** Do you want to improve your Emergency Medicine visual diagnostic skills? Are you anxious about clinical photographs and imaging studies you might be asked about on your written, oral, in-service or board examinations? Would you like to practice diagnosis specific multiple choice questions? This is the ultimate resource to help you master and fine tune your visual diagnosis skills and prepare for the visual diagnosis questions on the Emergency Medicine board examinations Book Information: >180 clinical vignettes of commonly tested / encountered conditions > 200 high quality Black & White Images highlighting classic findings > 600 multiple choice questions eBook versions with color images are offered on the iTunes Store, Amazon and through the Kindle MatchBook Program. Detailed Description: Visual stimuli and clinical vignettes are frequently used in medical examinations. The learner's ability to correctly answer multiple questions is often dependent on his or her correct initial diagnosis of a visual case. In this publication, which is a part of the Visual Diagnosis Series(r), we will review classic clinical vignettes and visual stimuli of disease processes that are commonly asked about on the Emergency Medicine in-service, written and oral board examinations. Each case will include a brief review of the findings seen in the visual stimuli as well as multiple- choice questions that will highlight important clinical aspects of the medical condition.

Each year in the United States alone, over 125,000 children suffer serious burn injuries, and only a relative few are treated at specialized centers. Ratios are even more dismal in other regions of the world. These cases require immediate and complex care from a myriad of disciplines if survival and full functional recovery are to be achieved. This unprecedented book is therefore a vital resource as it describes the most advanced practices in use throughout the world in every type of burn wound category, providing clear descriptions of treatment methods from every discipline's perspective and from a variety of countries. It is the first book ever undertaken that is solely dedicated to providing a comprehensive roadmap to caregivers involved in treating and rehabilitating the child with a serious burn injury, from emergency room to resocialization. It is also the first planned approach to the future of pediatric burn care and education. The contributors to the volume were carefully selected for their expertise for this volume and are considered the top surgeons in the field. The editor, renowned surgeon and professor, Dr. Bradley Phillips, has devoted his career to the care of injured children. As an operating surgeon, active clinician, educator, lecturer and prolific author, Dr. Phillips' expertise is widely respected and recognized in the field. In this text, he has leveraged his Burn-Trauma-ICU background with selected colleagues from around the world in order to produce a work that encompasses the unique and cultural-specific aspects of caring for burned children. Pediatric Burns is an unprecedented edited volume that focuses on the spectrum of childhood burn injury. A collaborative work from authors around the world, this book describes the principles of management from Time Zero through Long-term Rehabilitation. Recognized experts have written individual chapters and the entire work addresses practical issues involved in caring for this unique patient population. This is a limited paperback edition.

What forms the perceptions of a nurse in the emergency room regarding a particular patient? In this book the memorable patients are not chosen by the "emergency" that brought them in for medical care, but for who they are, how they present themselves, and what they say. As you read each of the 202 cases presented, you will meet these diverse people face to face. You will learn who they are. Whether it is the young girl who thinks she is about to die, or the man who is actually dying, the things they do and say are what make a story to be told. You will meet the couple from the back hills who reminds everyone of the Hillbilly's show, and the elegant lady who strips to the waist and asks for the medicine that "stops my heart." Some of the people have a heartbreaking story, and others are comical- like the injured young boy volunteering to do the cutting of a stallion to make it a gelding. Some of the patients are brave, and others are scared like the man whose girlfriend fired a shotgun into his groin. You will fall in love with the sweet elderly lady who was embarrassed to have constipation, but proved she could make bold comments in the end. To quote Dr Ashley in the book endorsement after she studied each case for medical accuracy, she wrote: "Although concise, each story has a nice balance of medical accuracy and character that is easy to follow for those readers who have never worked in the medical field. Because the stories are told from a personal perspective rather than focusing on medical jargon, the reader sees the ER from a softer side where some important and often funny life lessons come to life. There is plenty of entertainment for everyone with each chapter containing excitement, comedy, and heart- warming scenarios; this book makes a great conversation piece for any household. Once the reader experiences one story there is a desire to read more and move on to the next case as there is always something new ahead."

B. G. Jefferis, M.D., Ph.D. and J. L. Nichols originally published this volume in 1897. According to the original authors "KNOWLEDGE IS SAFETY," and their medical "knowledge" from before the days of disposable diapers will be of great interest to historians, researchers of women's issues and the general reader in light of modern medical, social and scientific advancements. These pages reflect attitudes towards women, common family planning practices, and scientific "truths" of the times, giving the reader a deeper understanding of day to day life and beliefs during the late 1800s. This volume covers procreation disorders such as impotence and sterility, health during pregnancy, pregnancy advice including dress and diet, confinement during delivery, newborns and their care, home lessons in nursing sick children, and treatment for the diseases of infants and children including home remedies. Many of these home treatments, advising a simple diet and exercise, make the reader smile at their ageless wisdom. Some advice will make the reader grin - "Pregnant mothers should avoid thinking of ugly people... Also avoid ungraceful position and awkward attitude, but cultivate grace and beauty in herself. Avoid difficulty with neighbors or other trouble." Charming period illustrations augment the text. Appendices include a "Dictionary of Medical Terms" and "Old Disease Names and Their Modern Definitions." Includes illustrations and an appendix.

This handbook provides a baseline overview of key roles and responsibilities to assist current and prospective medical directors in performing their important missions.

"We as the American hospices are not sent to help the poor African hospices, but to deepen relationships with them, to assess needs and to discover how they function. We can share our knowledge with them, and they in turn can share their knowledge and insight with us." Hospice and Palliative Care is a new concept in Africa, and is established, funded and carried out in different ways than American hospices. The author's 3-pronged purpose in writing this book is to: 1) Approach hospice care from a missional point of view, 2) Share the importance of compassionate, faith-based end-of-life care, and 3) Understand and appreciate Zambia's challenges of hospice and palliative care.

"Trauma" is Dr. Cole's harrowing account of a career fighting to save lives. But unlike the authors of other medical memoirs, Cole trained to be a surgeon in the military and served as a physician member of a Marine Corps reconnaissance unit, United States Special Operations Command, and on a Navy Reserve SEAL team. From treating war casualties in Afghanistan and Iraq to his experiences as a civilian trauma surgeon treating alcoholics, drug addicts, criminals, and the mentally deranged, "Trauma" is an intense look at one man's commitment to his country and to those most desperately in need of aid.

A young boy witnesses an ambulance scoop and run in the early 50s, and is fascinated with the job. As time passes, he experiences exposure to combat casualties and after a brief stint in aerospace and suffering layoff due to recession, he re-thinks his vocational choices, and actively seeks a career in EMS. It is not without roadblocks, political barriers and lack of funds, all of which are overcome. He soon discovered that all that do the job are special, few excel and none leave unscathed Share the laughter, the miracles and the tragedies over a 22 year career.

The female doctors in the Parkview Hospital emergency department decide that they will no longer allow gang members who assault healthcare workers in their community to escape justice. The neighborhood of Parkview is being terrorized by the Plagues, a gang of violent criminals and drug dealers, and the local police department is taking pay-offs to ignore their activity. After one of the ED doctors, Elita Romanov, is kidnapped and raped, she and her best friend, Dr. Kate Taylor, resolve to take definitive action against the Plagues, whatever the consequences. They systematically recruit co-wokers, friends and family members who are willing to break the law in order to restore the rule of law in Parkview. THE FIRST TO SAY NO is Kate's journey to achieve peace with her past and to eliminate those who threaten her future and the future of her neighborhood. Set in contemporary America, this novel illustrates many of the failings of today's healthcare system as Kate and Elita's startling solution unfolds in Parkview.

"Dental emergencies are common and require rapid response. Order today and keep readily accessible in your dental practice "

Filled with clinical examples and step-by-step procedures, "Dental Emergencies" covers the full range of both common and complex traumatic injuries, pain, and oral lesions.

From clinical examination and assessment of potential complications to key considerations in pain management, acute oral medical and surgical conditions, restorative emergencies, treating special needs patients, and beyond, you get a comprehensive reference that: distills essential information on dental emergenciesoffers succinct, practical instruction for immediate treatmenthighlights conditions for referraland much more

This is the official, comprehensive and widely used United States Army "Emergency War Surgery" handbook. Addresses the appropriate medical management of both battle and nonbattle injuries. Written by by subspecialty experts, this latest revision (2004) has been much updated and enhanced from experiences gained in Iraq and Afghanistan. A collaborative effort of the Borden Institute and the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, this handbook is an essential tool for the management of forward combat trauma. Chapters include: Weapons Effects and Parachute Injuries; Levels of Medical Care; Triage; Aeromedical Evacuation; Airway/Breathing; Haemorrhage Control; Shock and Resuscitation; Vascular Access; Anesthesia; Infections; Critical Care; Damage Control Surgery; Face and Neck Injuries; Ocular Injuries; Head Injuries; Thoracic Injuries; Abdominal Injuries; Genitourinary Tract Injuries; Gynecologic Trauma and Emergencies; Wounds and Injuries of the Spinal Column and Cord; Pelvic Injuries; Soft-Tissue Injuries; Extremity Fractures; Open-Joint Injuries; Amputations; Injuries to the Hands and Feet; Vascular Injuries; Burns; Environmental Injuries; Radiological Injuries; Biological Warfare; Chemical Injuries; Pediatric Care; Care of Enemy Prisoners of War and Internee. 478 pages. Profusely illustrated throughout.

Working in the field of emergency medicine brings with it not only physical and mental challenges but also introduces you to some of the most strange, bizarre and unbelievable medical cases that can only be told by first hand account. Some of the cases are very graphic in detail and can be disturbing to some readers. All names, patient information and locations have been changed to protect their identity and dignity.

CQI for EMS is not just another long winded, academic dissertation which drones on about abstract theories borrowed from quality control of industry, rather it is a quick and easy read specifically designed for the beleaguered, time and resource challenged EMS quality coordinator. CQI for EMS is ten chapters of tried and proven initiatives which you can literally read one day and put into effect at your agency the next.

An insider's view of the emergency medical system, a valuable resource for patients and families, and a thorough guide preparing readers for the labyrinth of functions, personnel, and treatments within the emergency department.