The management of patients with head injury requires a pragmatic, multi-professional approach, as exemplified in this book. The content includes chapters on epidemiology, experimental models, pathology, clinical examination, neuroimaging and trauma scoring systems. A large section of the text then deals with the management of the head-injured patient along the whole patient pathway, addressing issues such as emergency department care, transfer of the patient, intensive care and surgical aspects. Rehabilitation is reviewed in detail with chapters that discuss the aims and roles of physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy and neuropsychology. Finally, medico-legal issues are evaluated. The practical approach to management is emphasized throughout. This book will be of interest to all doctors looking after patients with head injury: emergency physicians, neurosurgeons, anaesthetists, intensivists, and members of the rehabilitation team. Allied specialists such as nurses, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, and neuropsychologists will also find this book useful.

Emergency medicine is a branch of medicine that is practiced in a hospital emergency department, in the field by emergency medical service, such as paramedics, and other locations where initial medical treatment of illness takes place. Just as clinicians operate by immediacy rules under large emergency systems, emergency physicians and other allied health care workers in the emergency department base their practice on a triage system. Emergency medicine focuses on diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses and injuries that require immediate medical attention. While not usually providing long-term or continuous care, emergency medicine physicians and paramedics still provide care with the aim of improving long-term patient outcome. This new book presents the latest research from around the globe in this field.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. A comprehensive, hands-on guide that explains how to accurately diagnose abdominal pain -- and treat its underlying causes A Doody's Core Title for 2011! 4 STAR DOODY'S REVIEW "This does a remarkable job of examining and summarizing the most recent diagnostic and therapeutic options for a very difficult yet common complaint. Its strength is in the discussion of best use and limitations of the testing modalities used to diagnose abdominal pain. It is more concise than many other similar texts, and covers the information extremely well."--Doody's Review Service This clinical companion -- written by emergency room physicians for emergency room physicians -- takes you through all of the must-know management strategies for acute and chronic abdominal pain and its etiology. In its all-inclusive overview of abdominal pain-related conditions such as urinary tract infection and diverticulitis, the book includes only those insights that are most useful for busy ER physicians. This essential, high-yield approach carries over to a chapter format that features quick-hit bulleted lists of key clinical facts, along with a step-by-step review of management guidelines. You'll also find an abundance of clinically relevant CT and ultrasound scans, plus criteria for their interpretation.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. All the essentials of critical care in an instant! This concise, yet comprehensive review is the perfect tool to prepare for in-service or licensing exams, for re-certification, or for use as a clinical refresher. Its highly efficient format conveniently condenses and simplifies the most important content, for maximum yield and comprehension-an especially important benefit for facilitating bedside diagnosis in critical care medicine. FEATURES Compact review of key board-type material for specialization in critical care medicine Trusted insights from a writing team of top-name academics and clinicians from one of the country's preeminent critical care divisions Standardized, bulleted format emphasizes key points of epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical features, differential diagnosis, diagnosis, procedures and treatment, prognosis, plus references Highlights and summarizes key concepts to assure quick absorption of the material and reinforce your understanding of even the most difficult topics Logical chapter organization, arranged by system (cardiology, pulmonary system...) and illness (trauma, burns, poisoning...) to help focus your study and provide quick access to subjects

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Current Essentials of Emergency Medicine. C. Keith Stone, MD. Roger L. Humphries, MD. . . CURRENT ESSENTIALS OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE is a unique, high-compression quick reference for the wards and the clinic!. . In-a-nutshell information on the diagnosis and treatment of 500 diseases, disorders, and symptoms managed by emergency physicians. . Covers common conditions, trauma, and nontrauma emergencies. One disease per page with bulleted key points for easy access. Diagnosis, differential, treatment, pearl, and references for each condition. Great for medical students, residents, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, and general and family practitioners. . UNIQUE EMERGENCY MEDICINE QUICK REFERENCE!. . One-of-a-kind guide to emergency medicine at a glance. Easy-scan, bulleted lists of diagnostics, treatments, and other basics. Pearl per pageA memorable pearl for each disease. Select references--One general review for each disorder. . [starburst] A PEARL PER PAGE!. . Shock Cardiac Emergencies Pulmonary Emergencies Gastrointestinal Emergencies Neurologic Emergencies Genitourinary Emergencies Vascular Emergencies Hematologic Emergencies Infectious Disease Emergencies Metabolic And Endocrine Emergencies Electrolyte And Acid-Base Emergencies Rheumatologic Emergencies Obstetric And Gynecologic Emergencies Eye Emergencies ENT Emergencies Head Trauma Maxillofacial And Neck Trauma Chest Trauma Abdominal Trauma Genitourinary Trauma Vertebral And Spinal Injuries Orthopedic Emergencies Hand Emergencies Dermatologic Emergencies Psychiatric Emergencies Emergencies Due to Physical And Environmental Agents Pediatric Emergencies Nuclear, Biologic, And Chemical Agents of Terrorism. . Visit http: //www.accessmedbooks.com. The best source for medical education And reference. .

Summarizes the results of an analysis of available data sources concerning the hazards facing firefighters, police, and emergency medical responders. Collects and synthesizes available data on casualties experienced by the emergency responder population. The authors examined data separately for firefighters, police officers, and emergency medical technicians. These data can provide a route for identifying combinations of kinds and causes of injury, body parts involved, and types of responder activity where injury reduction efforts might be most effectively applied.

The Yearbook compiles the most recent, widespread developments of experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in the field of intensive care and emergency medicine. It is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine.

The Oxford Textbook of Palliative Social Work is a comprehensive, evidence-informed text that provides clinicians, researchers, policy-makers, and academics with a broad range of content to inform and enhance palliative social work practice. This definitive resource brings together an array of more than 150 international authors and is edited by three leading palliative social work pioneers to address the needs of professionals providing interprofessional, culturally sensitive, biopsychosocial-spiritual care for patients and families living with serious illness. Social workers from diverse settings will benefit from the historical perspective and international scope as well as the wealth of patient and family narratives. In keeping with the dynamic growth of the field over the last decade, this second edition offers a substantially deeper dive both conceptually and contextually into the more nuanced delivery of palliative social work. This edition includes additional chapters that reflect the increased integration of palliative social work across populations, diagnoses, and settings. Each chapter has been extensively updated integrating current evidence, with a section specifically devoted to interventions for the purpose of affirming the scope of social work palliative practice. A new preface highlights aspects of social-political inequity and injustice that informed the development, process, and ultimate content of this Text. International palliative social work practice is reflected by regional voices and highlighted by an exploration of the unique response to the COVID-19 pandemic as it evolved in their respective countries. Professional issues explore topics of mentoring, supervision, advocacy, leadership, certification, legacy, and resilience.

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.

Dieses interdisziplinare Lehrbuch und Nachschlagewerk gibt einen klar strukturierten, orientierenden UEberblick uber Aufgaben, Strukturen, Organisationen und Akteure in den unterschiedlichen Bereichen von Notfallvorsorge und Gefahrenabwehr. Thematisiert werden sowohl natur- und ingenieurwissenschaftliche als auch sozial- und humanwissenschaftliche Aspekte des Risiko- und Katastrophenmanagements, sodass der Bevoelkerungsschutz in Deutschland als eine klassische Querschnittsaufgabe erscheint. Das Werk leistet einen wesentlichen Beitrag zur Entwicklung ubergreifender Reflexions- und Entscheidungskompetenz fur Risiko- und Katastrophenmanager, Rettungs- und Sicherheitsingenieure, Emergency Practitioner, Fachberater, Einsatzleiter und weitere Fuhrungskrafte.

This book is part of a series of titles that are a spin-off of the Shingo Prize-winning book Leveraging Lean in Healthcare: Transforming Your Enterprise into a High Quality Patient Care Delivery System. Each book in the series focuses on a specific aspect of healthcare that has demonstrated significant process and quality improvements after a Lean implementation. Emergency departments have become notorious for long wait times and questionable quality of care. By adopting Lean manufacturing concepts, hospitals can turn the emergency department into a valuable service for the hospital and the community it serves. Leveraging Lean in the Emergency Department: Creating a Cost Effective, Standardized, High Quality, Patient-Focused Operation supplies a functional understanding of Lean emergency department processes and quality improvement techniques. It is ideal for healthcare executives, leaders, process improvement team members, and inquisitive frontline workers who want to implement and leverage Lean. Supplying detailed descriptions of Lean tools and methodologies, the book identifies powerful Lean solutions specific to the needs of the emergency department. The first section provides an overview of Lean concepts, tools, methodologies, and applications. The second section focuses on the application of Lean in the emergency department within the confines of the hospital or clinic. Presenting numerous examples, stories, case studies, and lessons learned, it examines the normal operation of each area in emergency departments and highlights the areas where typical problems occur. Next, the book walks readers through various Lean initiatives and demonstrates how Lean tools and concepts have been used to achieve lasting improvements to processes and quality of care. It also supplies actionable blueprints that readers can duplicate or modify for use in their own institutions. Illustrating leadership's role in achieving departmental goals, this book will provide you with a well-rounded understanding of how Lean can be applied to achieve significant improvements throughout the entire continuum of care.

Die Gesundheits- und Krankheitslehre lernen und verstehen

Kompakt und ubersichtlich: Das Lehrbuch, aktualisiert in 3. Auflage fur die Gesundheits-, Kranken- und Altenpflege.

Das Wissen uber Krankheiten und deren Zusammenhange, ist eine der wichtigsten Voraussetzungen fur den verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit kranken Menschen und ihren Angehorigen. Hier finden Auszubildende aller Pflege- und Gesundheitsfachberufe die wichtigsten Krankheitsbilder mit Definition, Ursache, Symptomen und Therapie, Anleitung und Beratung. Vor dem Wissen steht das Lernen, das erleichtert wird durchdie prazise und gut verstandliche SpracheTipps mit echtem PraxisbezugSofortmassnahmen, die auch in schwierigen Situationen Sicherheit gebenlernfeldubergreifendes Wissenaus Anatomie und Physiologiekomplett vierfarbige Krankheitsbilder"

Das kindliche Elektroenzephalogramm unterscheidet sich in wesentlichen Punkten vom EEG des Erwachsenen. In jeder Altersgruppe finden sich parallel zur Hirnentwicklung spezifische EEG-Muster, Normvarianten und pathologischen Veranderungen, deren Kenntnis fur die Beurteilung essentiell ist. So gibt es eine Vielzahl altersabhangiger Epilepsieformen und anderer Krankheitsbilder, die im Erwachsenenalter unbekannt sind. Eine besondere Herausforderung stellt die Beurteilung des Neu- und Fruhgeborenen-EEGs dar.

Dieser Leitfaden klart daruber auf, was bei EEG-Ableitungen im Sauglings- und Kleinkindesalter zu berucksichtigen ist und hilft dabei, EEG-Kurven richtig zu interpretieren und pathologische von normalen Mustern abzugrenzen.

Das Buch ist ein unveranderter Nachdruck des gleichnamigen Kapitels aus dem Werk "Klinische Elektroenzephalographie" von Stephan Zschocke und Hans-Christian Hansen. Nutzlich ist es insbesondere fur Kinder- und Jugendarzten und Neurologen, die mit den Grundlagen der Elektroenzephalographie vertraut sind. Einsteigern zum Thema zeigt dieses Buch auf, wo und wann das EEG im Kindesalter einen Beitrag zur Diagnose leisten kann."

This book provides a vividly illustrated description of a wide range of soft tissue injuries of the head and neck and their treatment, which forms part of the workload of both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Cranio –Maxillofacial Surgery. Other medical and surgical disciplines are also involved, though to a lesser extent. It clarifies many topics, including the general principles of wound management, the treatment of various soft tissue injuries, burns, and wound healing disturbances.This book is intended for interns, residents and fellows of Plastic Surgery and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as surgeons and physicians of other disciplines dealing with soft tissue trauma of the head and neck. It may also prove useful to theatre and A & E nurses as well as medical students with interests in head and neck traumatology. 

This heavily revised second edition provides a comprehensive multi-disciplinary resource on blast injuries. It features detailed information on the basic science, engineering, and medicine associated with blast injuries. Clear, easy to understand descriptions of the basic science are accompanied by case studies of a variety of clinical problems including heterotopic ossification, hearing damage, and traumatic brain injury, enabling the reader to develop a deep understanding of how to appropriately apply the relevant science into their clinical practice. The use of prosthetics, orthotics and osseointegration in rehabilitation is also covered. Blast Injury Science and Engineering: A Guide for Clinicians and Researchers is a valuable interdisciplinary text primarily focused towards clinical medical professionals and trainees seeking to develop a thorough understanding of injury mechanisms, and the latest treatment techniques. In addition, this resource is of use to individuals in other fields whose work centres around blast injury science such as injury mitigation researchers, military scientists and engineers.

This is the most practical, concise guide to medical practice in extreme and remote environments. With an increase in visits to remote and dangerous locations around the world, the number of serious and fatal injuries and illnesses associated with these expeditions has markedly increased. Medical personnel working in or near such locations are not always explicitly trained in the management of unique environmental injuries, including high-altitude sickness, the bends, lightning strikes, frostbite, acute dehydration, venomous stings and bites, and tropical diseases.
Many health care professionals seek training in the specialty of wilderness medicine to cope with the health risks faced when far removed from professional care resources, and the American College of Emergency Medicine has recently mandated that a minimum level of proficiency needs to be exhibited by all ER physicians in this discipline. This book covers everything a prospective field physician or medical consultant needs to prepare for when beginning an expedition and explains how to treat a variety of conditions in a concise, clinically oriented format.

Infertility and Assisted Reproduction presents, in detail, the techniques and philosophies behind medical procedures of infertility and assisted reproduction. World-class experts in their field, representing research from 18 different countries, have contributed to this groundbreaking textbook covering one of the most rapidly changing and hotly debated fields in medicine. Different countries have different restrictions on the research techniques that can be applied to this field, and, therefore, experts from around the world bring varied and unique authorities to different subjects in reproductive technology.
This comprehensive textbook encompasses the latest research into the physiology of reproduction, infertility evaluation and treatment, and assisted reproduction and concludes with perspectives on the ethical dilemmas faced by clinicians and professionals. This book is designed to be a definitive resource for those working in the areas of reproductive medicine the world over.

Trauma: Das kann jedem passieren 3 Esgibt unterschiedliche Arten des Traumas 7 Trauma erschuttert uns 9 Wirkungen desTraumas auf Kinder 10 Entwicklungtraumatischer Reaktionen im Verlaufder Zeit 13 Symptome in den ersten Wochen nach dem traumatischen Ereignis 14 Hdufiqkeit der posttraumatischen BelastungsstOrungen 17 Starke der Beeintrdchtiqunq durch das traumatische Ereignis 18 Altersspezifische Reaktionen von Kindem nach dem Erlebeneines traumatischen Ereignisses 24 DieGeschwisterund Freunde von Kindem, die ein traumatisches Ereigniserlitten haben 29 Versttmdnis und Gefiihle von Kindern in Bezug aufden Tod 33 Was Kindertiber den Toddenken und fuhlen 36 Wann, wieund was soIlich dem Kindsagen? 38 Altersspezifische Erkldrunqsmoqlichkeiten 41 Wietrauern Kinder? 53 [edes Kindtrauert 56 Trauerreaktionen bei Kindem 57 Trauerprozessbei Kindem und Erwachsenen 59 Hilfestellungen fur das Kind 64 Die Geschichte mit dem Lowen und Pippa 69 Phantasie und Geschichten 71 Der Lowe Leo-Rix 73 Einladung zur Identifikation 73 VIII Inhaltsverzeichnis DieSprechblase 74 Zum Umgang mit dem Bilderbuch 76 Therapie psychisch traumatisierter Kinder 77 Woran erkenne ich, wann mein Kind professionelleUnterstutzunq braucht? 79 Das Wann und Wastherapeutischer Unterstiitzung 80 Psychologe - Psychiater- Psychotherapeut: Wermacht was? 82 GibtesspezielleTherapiemethoden fur traumatisierter Kinder? 82 Kinderpsychotherapie 85 Wiefinde ich einen "guten" Therapeuten? 92 Wohin kann ich mich wenden, wenn ich selbsteine Unterstutzunq brauche? 93 Serviceteil 95 Adressenund Homepages 97 Bucherfur Erwachsene 101 Kinder- und [uqendbucher zum Thema "Trauer" 102 Literaturverzeichnis 105 Anhang 113 Glossar 119 Einleitung Trauma: das kann jedem passieren - immer wieder haben wir die Erfahrung gemacht, dass Eltern, Grofseltern, Onkel und Tanten sich hilflos und uber"

The significantly expanded second edition of this full-color atlas provides a step-by-step, visual guide to the most common procedures in emergency medicine. Completely revised, it also includes new procedures such as REBOA, the HINTS test, sphenopalatine ganglion block, occipital nerve block, and lung ultrasonography. Procedures are described on a single page, or two-page spreads, so that the physician can quickly access and review the procedure at hand. The atlas contains more than 700 diagnostic algorithms, schematic diagrams, and photographic illustrations to highlight the breadth and depth of emergency medicine. Topics are logically arranged by anatomic location or by type of procedure, and all procedures are based on the most current and evidence-based practices. Atlas of Emergency Medicine Procedures, Second Edition is an essential resource for physicians and advanced practice professionals, residents, medical students, and nurses in emergency medicine, urgent care, and pediatrics.

The editors of Emergency Neurology bring their expertise to a handbook for the emergency department. The symptom-based emphasis guides the emergency physician in the diagnosis and management of common and complex neurological disorders. Integrating fundamental neurological concepts with the demands of emergency care, this reference tool recommends brief examination techniques. It provides critical information for emergency physicians diagnosing and managing neurologic disorders such as headache, seizure, and spinal cord injury.

No ambiente tatico civil, os segundos contam. O TECC: Atendimento Tatico de Emergencias, Segunda Edicao ensina aos prestadores de cuidados pre-hospitalares como atender e cuidar dos pacientes durante uma emergencia tatica civil, incluindo tiroteios ativos. Este programa de engajamento foi projetado para preparar os prestadores de Servicos Medicos de Emergencia (SME) a atender aos pacientes em um ambiente tatico. Desenvolvido pela Associacao Nacional de Tecnicos Medicos de Emergencia (ANTME) e endossado pelo Colegio Americano de Cirurgioes, o TECC, Segunda Edicao trata dos atuais dominios dos Servicos Medicos de Emergencia Tatica (SMET) e esta em conformidade com o atual Comite de Diretrizes TECC. A ANTME e uma reconhecida parceira de educacao do Comite TECC. Componentes Dinamicos do Programa O manual do curso TECC, Segunda Edicao reforca e esclarece os principais conceitos do curso. Ele apresenta um design envolvente e interativo, e foi escrito para que voce ache que esta participando de uma conversa enquanto ouve uma palestra. O manual do curso inclui as seguintes caracteristicas principais: Verificacao das Habilidades de Conhecimento - Aplicacao dos conhecimentos apresentados na aula e fortalecimento das habilidades de gestao do paciente. Estacoes de Habilidades - Revisao passo a passo sobre como executar habilidades que salvam vidas no ambiente tatico

This is the second edition of the book originally published under the title Medical Emergencies Caused by Aquatic Animals: A Zoological and Clinical Guide. Including updated chapters, new content and additional references, it discusses follow-up with patients, describes diseases that are not emergencies and explains procedures that can take place at health stations and outpatient centers, focusing on clinical and biological aspects relevant to researchers and practitioners alike. The chapter on Invertebrate Aquatic Animals presents facts and advances that were left out of the first edition. In addition, it includes improved images. The subtopic on Cnidaria presents recent data on outbreaks and new species identification in unprecedented areas, with a timely discussion on first aid treatment. The chapter on Injuries by Vertebrate Aquatic Animals has been improved, based on continued work with bathers and fishermen. Featuring numerous images and representative clinical cases, it explores the most significant injuries caused by fish around the globe. The chapter on Ingestion of Aquatic Venomous Animals: Toxinology, Clinical Aspects, and Treatment discusses outbreaks of intoxication diseases from eating fish and seafood, drawing on reliable records of serial cases of Haff's syndrome, scombroidism and ciguatera. Further, it examines the indiscriminate consumption of aquatic animals, which the author argues present the same (or even greater) risks of poisoning and infections as terrestrial animals. Lastly, since there is a general lack of awareness of the risk of infections in aquatic environments, the chapter on Bacterial and Fungal Infections in Aquatic Environments describes the symptoms and treatments and highlights preventive measures.