This book provides clinical tips on management of catastrophic emergencies that are regularly faced by critical care and acute care cardiologists in resource-limited settings. Based on the current guidelines, it explores the evaluation of the patient, followed by its treatment methodology. It highlights the beneficial effects of the use of cardiac drugs during an emergency. There is also a special section on preoperative evaluation and postoperative management of cardiac patients of different subsets. Medicolegal/documentation points have also been discussed where relevant. It is useful as a ready reference for physicians, anaesthetists and cardiologists. Key features: • Reinforces certain teachings and recalls certain overlooked clinical points to address emergency situations in a busy, resource limited setting. • Explains lucidly what the acute cardiac care / Anesthesia registrar or cardiology fellows ought to do in the Intensive care and Post operative wards. • Emphasizes the importance of wit, clinical acumen and observation.

Key features: • Expanded first chapter on levels of echocardiography. • New sections on COVID-19, cardio-oncology, multivalve disease, and specialist valve clinics. • Incorporation of new international guidelines, grading criteria and normal data. • Guide to how cardiac CT and magnetic resonance can compliment echocardiography. • Reformatted text and extra diagrams and tables to improve understanding.

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation offers practical, evidence-based advice from experienced authors on the selection of appropriate patients, equipment and techniques used in the initiation of noninvasive positive pressure ventilation (NPPV). It discusses how to anticipate and resolve possible problem scenarios, and how to implement and monitor NPPV programs both in hospitals and in the patient''s home.

Defined as ventilatory assistance given without the need for an invasive airway, NPPV is often preferred over invasive mechanical ventilation because it is more convenient to use, more comfortable for the patient, and avoids complications of invasive mechanical ventilation including upper airway trauma, nosocomial pneumonias, sinusitis and sepsis. However, recipients of NPPV must be carefully selected and considerable skill and experience are necessary for successful implementation. This book aims to provide readers with knowledge that will contribute to that success.

Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation will inform pulmonary internists and pediatricians, pulmonary physiatrists and physicians, nurses and respiratory therapists who are involved in the management of patients with respiratory failure, critical care physicians and nurses, and trainees and students who have an interest in mechanical ventilation.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Robert Anderson, Phil Magidson and Danya Khoujah, focuses on Emergencies in the Older Adult. This is one of four issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. Amal Mattu. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Trends in Geriatric Emergency Medicine, Pharmacologic Considerations in Older Adults, Geriatric Trauma, Resuscitation of Older Adults, Acute Brain Failure, Chronic Brain Failure, Cardiopulmonary Emergencies, ACS in Older Adults, Abdominal Emergencies, Genitourinary Emergencies, Infections in Older Adults and Elder Abuse.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest edited by Mike Winters and Susan R. Wilcox, focuses on Emergency Department Resuscitation. This issue is one of four selected each year by series Consulting Editor, Dr. Amal Mattu. Topics include: Mindset of the Resuscitationist; Updates in Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation; Post-Arrest Interventions That Save Lives; Current Concepts and Controversies in Fluid Resuscitation; Emergency Transfusions; Updates in Sepsis Resuscitation; Pediatric Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation; The Crashing Toxicology Patient; The Crashing Obese Patient; Massive GI Hemorrhage; Updates in Traumatic Cardiac Arrest; Resuscitating the Crashing Pregnant Patient; Pearls & Pitfalls in the Crashing Geriatric Patient; Current Controversies in Caring for the Critically Ill PE Patient; and ECMO in the ED.

This publication focuses on the medical management of individuals involved in radiation emergencies, especially those who have been exposed to high doses of ionizing radiation. Its primary objective is to provide practical information, to be used for treatment decisions by medical personnel during a radiation emergency. It also addresses general and specific measures for the medical management of individuals who have been internally contaminated with radionuclides. This publication is complementary to other publications developed by the IAEA in the medical area of radiation emergencies.

Providing the most current information on injuries to the head and neck sustained by young athletes, this practical text presents a thorough review of the complex and emerging issues for youths and adolescents involved in contact/collision sports. While concussions are among the most common injuries, fractures of the skull and facial bones and structural brain injuries can be serious and are discussed in chapters of their own, as are stingers and other cervical spine and cord issues and disease. Injuries to the eyes, ears and jaw are likewise examined. Prevention is a major theme throughout the book, as seen in chapters on protective head- and neckwear, transportation of injured players, and sideline response and return-to-play. Head and Neck Injuries in Young Athletes will be an excellent resource not only for orthopedists and sports medicine specialists treating growing athletes, but also specialists and team physicians who are on the scene at sporting events where these injuries may occur.

An important review on trauma and emergency care for the general dentist! Topics will include medical and oro-facial evaluation, epidemiology of trauma to oro-facial structures, minor traumatic injuries to the primary and permanent dentition, major trauma to the oral and maxillofacial structures, developing and maintaining a "dental trauma kit," management of trauma to supporting dental structures, psychological aspects of dental injuries, preventive strategies for traumatic injuries, medico-legal issues in traumatic injuries, and more!

Lightning Injuries: Electrical, Medical, and Legal Aspects presents a thorough examination of injuries inflicted by lightning strikes. The expertise of acknowledged world authorities from three continents have been brought together to create this truly remarkable volume. Lightning Injuries: Electrical, Medical, and Legal Aspects begins with a short historical review featuring a discussion of the physics of lightning phenomena and the aspects of electrical circuit theory. This review provides the background for following chapters, which address topics such as the epidemiology of lightning injury, the pathogenesis of the features of lightning injury, the clinical aspects of managing patients with lightning injury, and lightning injury mediated by communications systems (including telephones). The book also describes the problem of finding protection against lightning strikes and the issues that arise in legal liability as a result of lightning strikes. The book is written for a diverse audience and includes material that makes it appropriate for all professionals in medical, legal, and technical fields. Never before has such a comprehensive collation of related facets of lightning injury been published within a single volume.

This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Lauren Nentwich and Jonathan Olshaker, focuses on Risk Management in Emergency Medicine. This is one of four issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. Amal Mattu. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: Surviving a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit, Communication and Documentation, Physician Well-Being, Emergency Department Operations I: EMS and Patient Arrival, Emergency Department Operations II: Patient Flow, Confidentiality & Capacity, Supervision of Resident Physicians & Advanced Practice Providers, Evaluation of the Psychiatric Patient, Physical and chemical restraints, High-Risk Pediatric Emergencies, The High-Risk Airway, High-Risk Chief Complaints I: Chest pain, High-Risk Chief Complaints II: Abdomen Pain and Extremity Injuries, High-Risk Chief Complaints III: Neurologic Emergencies, and Mitigating Clinical Risk through Simulation.

1. A guide to managing paediatric surgical patients in a remote and rural setting 2. Includes guidance on differences in presentation and problems relating to the Tropical environment 3. A key resource in understanding paediatric surgical patients needs when being managed remotely

This book provides clinical tips on management of catastrophic emergencies that are regularly faced by critical care and acute care cardiologists in resource-limited settings. Based on the current guidelines, it explores the evaluation of the patient, followed by its treatment methodology. It highlights the beneficial effects of the use of cardiac drugs during an emergency. There is also a special section on preoperative evaluation and postoperative management of cardiac patients of different subsets. Medicolegal/documentation points have also been discussed where relevant. It is useful as a ready reference for physicians, anaesthetists and cardiologists. Key features: • Reinforces certain teachings and recalls certain overlooked clinical points to address emergency situations in a busy, resource limited setting. • Explains lucidly what the acute cardiac care / Anesthesia registrar or cardiology fellows ought to do in the Intensive care and Post operative wards. • Emphasizes the importance of wit, clinical acumen and observation.

*Offers a practical guide to treating one of the most complex and challenging clinical events *Equips the entire team of those responding to a maternal cardiac arrest event with the proper evidence-based approaches and techniques to implement *Presents a thorough review, detailed algorithms, and a consolidated discussion of the practical aspects of implementation

With an abundance of case studies from Jackson Memorial Hospital, this reference provides expert guidance on the evaluation and treatment of lower extremity orthopedic injuries. Analyzing the function and interrelationships of the muscular and skeletal systems of the lower extremities, this source discloses key principles in trauma management, decision-making, soft tissue repair, tissue engineering, wound healing, and burn reconstruction.

Focuses on the development of the emergency medical specialty from the post World War II period to the early 1990s. In addition to chronicling the times and events of the genesis of emergency medicine, the book incorporates the oral history of the field from more than forty five interviews with the founders of emergency medicine. Represents the first comprehensive history of emergency medicine as a specialty. Provides first-hand oral histories from more than 45 of the key figures who witnessed and helped to shape the developments chronicled in the book. Offers keen insights into how the sociopolitical changes of the 1950s through 1970s influenced public health, health care delivery, and emergency medicine. Includes many unique photographs of important leaders in emergency medicine.

This book presents a vast collection of radiologic images of cases seen in a very busy emergency room. It encompasses common and very unusual pathology and every imaging modality. The book is divided into four parts on pathology of the vascular system, chest, abdomen and pelvis and reproductive organs. Images obtained with the modalities that best depict the abnormality in question are presented, with marking of the salient pathology and explanation of the abnormal imaging features in concise captions. Whenever possible, differential diagnosis is covered using further images and guidance is also provided on selection of additional modalities to confirm the diagnosis. The book will help residents to analyze different diseases and relate pathophysiology to imaging and assist students in appreciating what is abnormal. It will be a useful guide for the busy practicing radiologist and aid clinicians in understanding the complexity of these cases and delivering better focused treatment.p>

Covering both natural and man-made scenarios including war and terrorism, the Textbook of Disaster Psychiatry is a vital international reference for medical professionals, community leaders and disaster responders a decade after its initial publication. Spanning a decade of advances in disaster psychiatry, this new and updated second edition brings together the views of current international experts to offer a cutting-edge comprehensive review of the psychological, biological and social responses to disaster, in order to help prepare, react and aid effective recovery. Topics range from the epidemiology of disaster response, disaster ecology, the neurobiology of disaster exposure, to socio-cultural issues, early intervention and consultation-liaison care for injured victims. The role of non-governmental organizations, workplace policies and the implications for public health planning at both an individual and community level are also addressed.

AMLS : Advanced Medical Life Support est le cours de reference pour les praticiens prehospitaliers en matiere d'evaluation medicale avancee et de traitement des affections medicales les plus courantes. Enseigne a travers le monde depuis 1999, l'AMLS a ete le premier programme de formation des SMU a aborder de maniere exhaustive la meilleure facon de gerer les patients en situation de detresse medicale. Creee par la National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) et approuvee par la National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP), l'AMLS met l'accent sur l'utilisation de la procedure d'evaluation AMLS. Cet outil d'evaluation essentiel permet aux praticiens prehospitaliers de diagnostiquer rapidement les patients malades et d'initier une gestion effi cace sur le terrain. Cette troisieme edition de l'AMLS comprend un tout nouveau contenu sur la pharmacologie (chapitre 11), la septicemie (chapitre 12) et les urgences en matiere de sante mentale (annexe C). L'AMLS est le seul manuel approuve a etre utilise dans le cadre du cours de reanimation medicale avancee de la NAEMT. Son contenu medical est constamment revise et mis a jour pour refl eter les connaissances et les pratiques actuelles, fondees sur des preuves. La philosophie de l'AMLS est centree sur l'utilisation de la pensee critique pour evaluer les patients et etablir des protocoles de prise en charge. Une approche precise de l'evaluation d'un patient Sur le terrain, chaque seconde compte. La methode d'evaluation AMLS fournit une approche systematique de l'evaluation d'un patient malade qui permet aux praticiens prehospitaliers d'etablir un diagnostic precis et rapide. Solutions technologiques dynamique Le contenu de reference associe une conception pedagogique solide a une interface conviviale pour offrir aux enseignants et aux etudiants une experience d'apprentissage reellement interactive et attrayante avec : * Le manuel AMLS du cours sous format eBook qui renforce les concepts cles presentes dans le cours

"Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Urgent Care" explores a range of contemporary relevant topics fundamental to professional practice. Written for both pre- and post-registration paramedic students, it is also ideal for existing practitioners looking to develop their CPD skills as well as nursing and other health professionals working in emergency and urgent care settings.Each chapter includes examples, practical exercises and clinical scenarios, helping the reader relate theory to practice and develop critical thinking skillsCovers not only acute patient management but also a range of additional topics to provide a holistic approach to out-of-hospital careCompletion of the material in the book can be used as evidence in professional portfolios as required by the Health and Care Professions Council

"Professional Practice in Paramedic, Emergency and Urgent Care "is a comprehensive, theoretical underpinning to professional practice at all levels of paramedic and out-of-hospital care.

AMLS: Advanced Medical Life Support (AMLS) ist der fuhrende Kurs fur Rettungsfachpersonal zur erweiterten Beurteilung und Behandlung haufig auftretender internistischer und neurologischer Notfallerkrankungen. AMLS wird seit 1999 weltweit unterrichtet und war das erste auf den Rettungsdienst und die Akutmedizin ausgerichtete Ausbildungsprogramm, das sich vollstandig mit der Frage befasste, wie Patienten in internistischen und neurologischen Notfallsituationen am besten behandelt werden koennen. AMLS wurde in den USA von der National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians (NAEMT) entwickelt und wird von der National Association of EMS Physicians (NAEMSP) unterstutzt. Diese wichtige Herangehensweise zur Beurteilung ermoeglicht es dem Rettungsfachpersonal, schnell eine Arbeitsdiagnose zu stellen und eine effektive Behandlung vor Ort einzuleiten. Diese dritte Auflage von AMLS enthalt voellig neue Inhalte zu Pharmakologie (Kapitel 11), Sepsis (Kapitel 12) und psychischen Notfallen (Anhang C). AMLS ist das einzige Lehrbuch, das fur die Verwendung im Advanced Medical Life Support- Kurs der NAEMT zugelassen ist. Der medizinische Inhalt wird kontinuierlich uberarbeitet und aktualisiert, um den aktuellen, evidenzbasierten Wissensstand und die Best-Praxis widerzuspiegeln. Im Mittelpunkt der AMLS-Philosophie steht die Anwendung kritischen Denkens zur Beurteilung von Patienten und zur Erstellung von Behandlungsansatzen. Ein klarer Ansatz zur Beurteilung eines medizinischen Patienten Im Einsatz zahlt jede Sekunde. Die AMLS-Herangehensweise bietet einen systematischen Ansatz fur die Beurteilung eines nicht traumatologischen Patienten, der es dem Rettungsfachpersonal ermoeglicht, diese Patienten mit schnell und zielsicher einzuschatzen und einer Behandlung zuzufuhren.

This casebook profiles exceptional traumatic injury prevention programs from all over the globe. Its detailed description and analysis employ a multi-stage process of identifying, evaluating, and casing effective prevention practices. The case studies reflect how legislative and regulatory information impact prevention efforts and provide insight into how national centers for injury prevention and control inform prevention practices on countrywide levels. The authors work with outcome-based research criteria to select and develop their comprehensive and contextually aware profiles of the programs. All included case studies follow the BRIO approach (Background, Resources, Implementation, and Outcome) - a model designed to provide a consistent way of describing programs that have been evaluated and found to be exceptional practices. The scope of the Casebook ranges across: The challenge of traumatic injury prevention Sports and recreation-related traumatic injury prevention Fall-related traumatic injury prevention Road traffic-related traumatic injury prevention Traumatic injury prevention within complex systems In its recognition of traumatic injury prevention across the lifespan as a critical and complex public health challenge, the Casebook of Traumatic Injury Prevention promises to be an influential and authoritative resource for professionals and students in public health, safety, injury prevention, medicine, psychology, sociology, nursing, and engineering. Government agencies and institutions such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), public health departments, and safety associations also would find the Casebook relevant to their work.

Pocket-sized and easy to use, Pocket Emergency Medicine, Fifth Edition, provides accurate, actionable, and up-to-date information essential to caring for patients in life-threatening situations. Edited by Drs. Richard D. Zane and Joshua M. Kosowsky, this handy, loose-leaf resource is designed to be used at the bedside by clinicians on the front lines of emergency care. A volume in the popular Pocket Notebook series, it organizes chapters by presenting condition and supports the thought processes needed to hone everyday diagnostic decision making. Offers easily accessible information on the entire field of emergency medicine-from history and physical exam to differential diagnosis testing to therapeutics to disposition-all in one easy-to-navigate notebook Follows the popular Pocket Notebook format, featuring bulleted lists, tables, diagrams, and algorithms that make essential facts easy to find and retain Features fully updated content throughout, including the latest research and best practices, as well as a new subsection on COVID-19 Covers all major organ systems, plus emergencies related to the environment, pediatrics, the psychiatric patient, toxicology, airway management, trauma, and more Contains useful quick-reference appendices on abbreviations, PALS, ICU medications, equations, and more Written by emergency medicine residents from the University of Colorado and Harvard Medical School, and edited by senior faculty

This issue of Physician Assistant Clinics, guest edited by Fred Wu and Dr. Michael E. Winters, is devoted to Emergency Medicine. Articles in this outstanding issue include: Anaphylaxis; Back Pain Emergencies; Lethal Rashes; Pregnancy Disasters in the First Trimester; Current Concepts in the Evaluation of the Febrile Child; Skin and Soft Tissue Infections; Pitfalls in Wound Management; Ocular Emergencies; Deadly Drug Ingestions; Low Risk Chest Pain; Headache Mistakes You Don't Want to Make; Asymptomatic Hypertension in the Emergency Department; Orthopedic Pearls and Pitfalls; and Antibiotic Stewardship: Choosing Wisely.

There is a need to not only understand psychiatric emergencies in low- and middle-income countries but also to formulate logical and acceptable forms of intervention. This book gives the reader an overview of the kinds of psychiatric emergencies that can occur and the strategies employed to manage these in developing countries. The book covers anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse disorders, grief, suicidal behaviour and psychiatric emergencies following disasters. It also deals with special population groups, such as women, children and the elderly, who require different modes of intervention.

There is a need to not only understand psychiatric emergencies in low- and middle-income countries but also to formulate logical and acceptable forms of intervention. This book gives the reader an overview of the kinds of psychiatric emergencies that can occur and the strategies employed to manage these in developing countries. The book covers anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, personality disorders, substance abuse disorders, grief, suicidal behaviour and psychiatric emergencies following disasters. It also deals with special population groups, such as women, children and the elderly, who require different modes of intervention.