This scenario-based text provides answers to urgent and emergent questions in acute, emergency, and critical care situations focusing on the electrocardiogram in patient care management. The text is arranged in traditional topics areas such as ACS, dysrhythmia, etc yet each chapter is essentially a question with several cases illustrating the clinical dilemma - the chapter itself is a specific answer to the question.

This is a unique format among textbooks with an ECG focus. The clinical scenarios cover the issues involved in detecting and managing major cardiovascular conditions. Focused, structured discussion then solves these problems in a clinically relevant, rapid, and easy to read fashion.

This novel approach to ECG instruction is ideal for practicing critical care and emergency physicians, specialist nurses, cardiologists, as well as students and trainees with a special interest in the ECG.

Emergency care is improving throughout the world and thousands of lives are being saved each year. However, there are still too many patients who die before help reaches them in the form of advanced rescue and definitive emergency care techniques. In an effort to improve emergency care throughout the world, the International Committee of Emergency and Disaster Medicine meets bi annually. This meeting takes place in Mainz, Germany in September in order to discuss issues, exchange information, and establish re commendations designed to improve emergency care. The group is in dependent of political, national, racial, religious, or commercial influences and, in this sense, similar to the Club of Rome which attempts advances in sociology, biology and natural sciences. There fore, the organization could be called the "Club of Mainz" for the field of emergency and disaster medicine. The following book contains the proceedings of the International Symposiom on "Mobile Intensive Care Units and Advanced Emergency Care Units" at Mainz from September 24-27, 1973, and the discussions evoked by the first activities of the "Club of Mainz" and the inter nationally acknowledged "Recommendations." At this time we also announce the next meeting and International Symposium on Disaster Medicine, open to the public, organized by the "Club of Mainz" (October 1 - 2, 1977)."

About Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured, Twelfth Edition: Since 1971, Emergency Care and Transportation of the Sick and Injured has advanced how EMS education is delivered to help train exceptional EMS professionals around the globe. Fifty years later, the Twelfth Edition is now the most advanced EMT teaching and learning system ever developed. Current State-of-the-Art Medical Content Comprehensive coverage of the National EMS Education Standards and the 2020 American Heart Association (AHA) Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care (ECC). Evidence-based medical concepts are incorporated to ensure that students and instructors have accurate, insightful interpretation of medical science as it applies to prehospital medicine today. Updated coverage of PPE and CDC guidelines for safe patient care during COVID-19 pandemic. A Focus on Career Readiness and Employability Greater emphasis on soft skill development, including empathy, teamwork, interpersonal skills, and problem solving, and how critical these skills are for better patient outcomes. Enhanced content on provider mental health, wellness, and safety. Evolving patient case studies that deliver clinical education and help prepare students to care for patients in the field. The cases offer increased focus on EMS provider leadership and critical thinking skills throughout the text. A new "Street Smarts" feature that helps bridge the gap between the classroom and field environment by addressing nontechnical skills that improve patient and co-worker interactions. A Foundation for Success The textbook design and layout have been revised to improve visualization of key content and overall readability. Comprehensive anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, and medical terminology content is delivered in early chapters, and subsequently reinforced in related chapters throughout the textbook. Valuable student resources, including audiobook, interactive lectures, test prep, soft-skill simulations, and videos cater to a variety of learning styles and needs. Educators are supported by a broad range of instructional and assessment resources to fully enable traditional, hybrid, and flipped course delivery.

Point of care ultrasound is a critical tool required for assessing all patients, providing rapid answers to clinical questions and facilitating high quality care for patients. This essential guide caters for all generalist clinicians beginning their ultrasound journey and extends to more advanced assessments for those with established ultrasound experience wishing to advance their knowledge and skills. It covers a wide range of ultrasound topics from echocardiography, thoracic and COVID-19 to emerging areas such as palliative care, hospital at home and remote and austere medicine. An extensive collection of colour images, videos and examples of clinical applications will inspire readers to acquire the skills of point of care ultrasound quickly, safely and systematically. The printed code on the inside of the cover provides access to an online version on Cambridge Core. An essential aid for acute clinicians, paramedics, general practitioners as well as remote medical providers, medical educators and students.

Comparatively little is known about the risk of sudden death associated with exercise in young competitive athletes, and whether the benefits of sports activity outweigh the hazards of exercise-related fatal events is a clinical dilemma. This is only a small part of the story, however, as there are considerable effects of exercise whether it be at a competitive level or on a leisure level on patients of all ages. This in itself is of massive importance to the cardiac patient population as exercise is a key component of effective recovery and recommended as central in the prevention of much cardiac disease."

Clinical SAQs for the Final FRCEM offers a tailored solution to any person wishing to succeed in the clinical SAQ exam. Featuring over 200 Short Answer Questions mapped to the Royal College of Emergency Medicine curriculum, this comprehensive guide ensures high quality preparation. Designed specifically to reflect the examination format, each question presents clinical cases with diagnostic test results and, where relevant, imaging. Detailed model answers act as both a high yield revision guide and as a template for answering similar questions on exam day. 50 questions are illustration based including radiology, ultrasound, and ECGs allowing candidates to practice typical questions in this clinical exam. Further reading directs candidates to guidelines and articles for additional preparation. Written by a team including successful candidates and a senior consultant, Clinical SAQs for the Final FRCEM holds the key to passing the exam.

ABC of Transfer and Retrieval Medicine provides the key information required to help health care professionals involved in the movement of critically ill patients to do so safely, correctly and with confidence. Beginning with the practical and clinical considerations to be taken into account during patient transfer and an overview of transfer equipment, it then addresses pharmacological aspects of patient transfer, the roles and responsibilities of the transfer team, and the requirements of neonatal, paediatric and specialist transfers. Mapped against the syllabus for the Diploma of Retrieval and Transfer Medicine (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh), it has been developed as a core resource for the diploma whilst providing an invaluable resource for any healthcare professional involved in the transfer of critically ill patients including anaesthetists, intensivists, nurses from ICU/ED and paramedics. It also includes frameworks for radiology and arterial blood gas interpretation, guidance on patient triage, transfer checklists and equipment checklists, and a summary of the relevant national guidelines. From a multidisciplinary international author team, this new addition to the ABC series is a useful resource for all health care professionals involved in the transfer of patients. It is relevant to anaesthetists, intensivists, paramedics, critical care and emergency department nursing staff who are required to take part in intra and inter hospital transfers.

Midwifery Emergencies at a Glance is a succinct, illustrated guide covering the practical skills needed to manage obstetric and midwifery emergencies, as well as high-risk midwifery care. It provides clear guidance on the factors which predispose to complications so that preventative management can be employed whenever possible. Broad-ranging yet easy-to-read, Midwifery Emergencies at a Glance details the underlying physiology and pathophysiology related to the emergency and explores both the physical and psychological care of the woman, partner and newborn during and following the emergency. Key features: Evidence-based, with guidance from the NMC, RCOG, NICE, and The Resuscitation Council Presented in an innovative, visual style that makes the key concepts easy to understand Provides helpful websites that expand on various topics as well as providing information on support groups for the woman and her family Midwifery Emergencies at a Glance is an ideal guide for practising midwives, pre-registration student midwives, general practitioners and junior doctors to support both revision and clinical practice.

The first edition of this book, Chemical Warfare Agents: Toxicity at Low Levels, was published just prior to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The second edition titled, Chemical Warfare Agents: Pharmacology, Toxicology, and Therapeutics, included new epidemiological and clinical studies of exposed or potentially exposed populations; new treatment concepts and products; improved organization of the national response apparatus addressing the potential for CWA terrorism; and improved diagnostic tests that enable rapid diagnosis and treatment. Since the second edition, the chemical warfare agent community has worked hard to advance research for protection and treatment and develop/improve response approaches for individuals and definitive care. Consequently, in addition to updating previous chapters, Chemical Warfare Agents: Biomedical and Psychological Effects, Medical Countermeasures, and Emergency Response, Third Edition features several new chapters that address the Syrian War, chemical destruction, the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, biomarkers for chemical warfare agent exposure, field sensors, aircraft decontamination, lung/human on a chip, chemical warfare response decision making, and other research advancements. Features: Describes the newest medical interventions, and the latest technologies deployed in the field, as well as developments in the international response to CW usage highlighting recent events in the Middle East Discusses the latest in organizational/interagency partitioning in terms of responsibilities for emergency response, not just in the United States but at the international level-whether prevention, mitigation, medical care, reclamation, or medico-legal aspects of such response Contains the most current research from bench-level experts The third edition contains the most up-to-date and comprehensive coverage of the question of chemical warfare agent employment on the battlefield or in terrorism. Edited by workers that have been in the field for 35+ years, it remains faithful to the scientific "constants," while evaluating and crediting the advances by the industry that have made us safer.

Chirurgische Sofortmassnahmen" by G. H. Willital an established classic in a new edition provides valuable orientation for every surgically active physician. The book covers all diseases and accidents which might make emergency surgical intervention necessary. The surgical procedures for each case are systematically structured and presented in a clear and concise manner for rapid consultation."

No local, os segundos contam. PHTLS: Suporte de Vida em Trauma Pre-hospitalar ensina e reforca os principios em avaliar rapidamente um paciente de trauma usando uma abordagem ordenada, tratando imediatamente os problemas com risco de vida, a medida que eles sejam identificados, e minimizando quaisquer atrasos em iniciar o transporte a uma destinacao apropriada. Desenvolvido pela Associacao Nacional de Tecnicos de Emergencia Medica (NAEMT) em colaboracao com o Colegio Americano do Comite dos Cirurgioes de Traumas (ASC-COT), o PHTLS, Nona Edicao reflete os conhecimentos e praticas atuais com base em evidencias, e promove o pensamento critico como a base para fornecer cuidados de qualidade. Avaliar rapidamente um paciente de trauma para identificar os cuidados de salvamento constitui o centro da nona edicao do PHTLS. Leva 2 minutos ou menos para um paciente exsanguinante. Nenhuma outra intervencao pre-hospitalar que os prestadores de cuidado realizam e mais importante do que parar esse nivel de sangramento em pacientes de trauma. A fim de refletir isso, o PHTLS, Nona Edicao utiliza a mnemonica XABCDE de avaliacao do paciente para colocar a hemorragia exsanguinante a frente de cada encontro com o paciente. A importancia de XABCDE (hemorragia grave exsanguinante, vias aereas, respiracao, circulacao, incapacidade neurologica e exposicao ao ambiente) e reforcada em cada capitulo clinico. Caracteristicas do PHTLS, Nona Edicao: Informacoes atuais sobre ressuscitacao com fluidos e imobilizacao espinhal a partir de pesquisas com base em evidencias e experientes provedores de cuidados pre-hospitalares que aplicam os principios e as praticas do PHTLS no local Tecnicas atualizadas de tratamento do paciente, incluindo colocacao de torniquete, locais de descompressao com agulha, o uso de ligantes pelvicos, ressuscitacao pediatrica com fluidos e manejo pediatrico das vias aereas Enfase em lesoes evitaveis, desde dirigir distraido ate quedas em adultos idosos, e violencia entre parceiros intimos Foco em ameacas e respostas tacticas civis, desde veiculos como armas de destruicao em massa ate um novo fluxograma de metodologia de avaliacao remota Componentes Dinamicos do Programa O manual do PHTLS, Nona Edicao e o recurso definitivo em cuidados de trauma que detalha as evidencias medicas por tras dos principios e praticas recomendados do curso do PHTLS. Como proximo passo na evolucao do programa do PHTLS, o manual principal sera acompanhado pelo novo manual do curso do PHTLS, que reforca e esclarece os conceitos-chave do curso; apresenta um design envolvente e interativo; e esta escrito de modo que voce sente estar participando de um bate-papo, versus ouvindo a uma aula expositiva.

This new book provides evidence based guidelines for the immediate clinical management of major trauma.It has been written by clinicians with many years of trauma experience, and endorsed as authoritative by Trauma Care (UK). The UK now has highly effective trauma systems. Clinical developments include the introduction of damage control resuscitation, tranexamic acid, blood product resuscitation, novel hybrid resuscitation and an emphasis on the control of major external haemorrhage as part of a new ABCDE approach. Consequently, more individuals with major trauma are surviving than ever before. Optimal pre-hospital care is essential for improved survival rates and reduced morbidity.

As disasters become more frequent and severe worldwide, disaster planning as a human endeavor is more important than ever, with the potential to save millions of lives globally. In this important new book, the author offers a practical, step-by-step guide for writing, implementing, and measuring the quality of your own disaster plan to address any threat with an approach that has been tested in public health and medical settings worldwide. Filling a significant gap in the existing literature, this book offers a comprehensive reference for both the principles and the practice of disaster planning. Access to a 25-lecture training course provides ancillary teaching materials for college level courses, offering added value for academic readers. An essential resource for public health graduates and anyone responsible for the management of disasters, primarily public health professionals, emergency physicians, first responders, and emergency managers.

This fully revised and updated second edition of Emergency Cardiology offers highly practical advice on the diagnosis and management of acute cardiac conditions. Throughout the book the authors employ an evidence-based approach to clinical practice, and provide detailed guidance for day-to-day practice in a wider variety of settings - from the emergency department to intensive care and the cardiac ward. Provides essential advice for the rapid diagnosis and management of cardiac emergencies - both common and more rare. Includes evidence-based guidelines and the results of the most groundbreaking clinical trials Practical format pocket-sized format Authored by four cardiologists with extensive experience in the emergency setting Emergency Cardiology, Second Edition is an essential purchase for junior doctors, emergency department staff, trainees in cardiology and specialist nurses.

Das Fachlexikon Toxikologie gibt den auf dem Gebiet des Umweltschutzes, der Arbeitshygiene und Toxikologie tatigen Wissenschaftlern und Praktikern ebenso ein Hilfsmittel in die Hand wie den mit dem Transport gefahrlicher Guter oder den mit der schadlosen Beseitigung toxischer Abprodukte Beschaftigten. Daneben wendet sich das Fachlexikon auch an die Mitarbeiter von Feuerwehr, Polizei, Rettungsdiensten, Zoll und anderen Kontrollbehorden sowie an Lehrende und Studierende naturwissenschaftlicher Disziplinen, die nach einem kompakten und zugleich kompetenten Ratgeber suchen."

This pack brings together two essential texts on the clinical specialties, covering all core topics for a value-for-money price. Updated with the latest advice and clinical guidelines, packed full of high-quality illustrations, boxes, tables, and classifications, and with a brand new chapter on how to survive your junior doctor years and beyond, the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties is ideal for both study and use at direct point of care. Each chapter is clear and concise and filled with medical gems, with features including ribbons to mark your most-used pages and mnemonics to help you memorize and retain key facts. With reassuring and friendly advice throughout, this is the ultimate guide and revision tool for every medical student and junior doctor for each clinical specialty placement. Accompanying this resource is the fourth edition of Oxford Assess and Progress: Clinical Specialties which features over 400 Single Best Answer questions that are mapped to the medical school curricula. Packed with questions written by experienced doctors in each specialty, and rooted in real-life clinical encounters, this revision tool is an authoritative guide for students. Further reading resources and cross-references to the Oxford Handbook of Clinical Specialties have been fully updated to expand your revision further on topics you find challenging.

Welche Studienergebnisse entsprechen der besten wissenschaftlichen Evidenz? Erfahrene Herausgeber und Autoren stellen hier aktuelle Studienergebnisse nach EBM-Kriterien zusammen. Bereits nach kurzer Zeit in 2., komplett aktualisierter Auflage mit systematischer Gliederung der Inhalte nach den Bereichen Anasthesie und Intensivmedizin. Um viele praxisrelevante Themen erweitert u.a.: der kardiale Risikopatient, Transfusions-und Gerinnungsmanagement, Analgosedierung und Blutzuckermanagement auf der Intensivstation, intensivmedizinische Therapie der Pneumonie, COPD und des akuten Nierenversagens. Ein Werk, das arztliche Entscheidungen auf eine wissenschaftliche Basis stellt und aktuelle Studienergebnisse in den Klinikalltag integriert.

Blood and Marrow Transplantation Long Term Management Hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) provides curative therapy for a variety of diseases. Over the past several decades, significant advances have been made in the field of HCT, to the point where HCT has become an integral part of treatment modality for a variety of hematologic malignancies and some nonmalignant diseases. HCT remains an important treatment option for a wide variety of hematologic and nonhematologic disorders, despite recent advances in the field of immunologic therapies. Factors driving this growth include expanded disease indications, greater donor options (expanding unrelated donor registries and haploidentical HCT), and accommodation of older and less fit recipients. The development of less toxic pretransplant conditioning regimens, more effective prophylaxis of graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), improved infection control, and other advances in transplant technology have resulted in a rapidly growing number of transplant recipients surviving long-term free of the disease for which they were transplanted. The changes over decades in the transplant recipient population and in the practice of HCT will have almost inevitably altered the composition of the long-term survivor population over time. Apart from an increasingly older transplant recipient cohort, the pattern of transplant indications has shifted from the 1990s when chronic myeloid leukemia made up a significant proportion of allo-HCT indications. Changes in cell source, donor types, conditioning regimens, GVHD prophylaxis, and supportive care have all occurred, with ongoing reductions in both relapse and non-relapse mortality (NRM) have been demonstrated. These patients have increased risks for a variety of late complications, which can cause morbidity and mortality. Most long-term survivors return to the care of their local hematologists/oncologists or primary care physicians, who may not be familiar with specialized monitoring and management of long complications after HCT for this patient population. As HCT survivorship increases, the focus of care has shifted to the identification and treatment of long-term complications that may affect quality of life and long-term morbidity and mortality. Preventive care as well as early detection and treatments are important aspects to reducing morbidity and mortality in long-term survivors after allo-HCT. This second edition, Blood and Marrow Transplantation Long Term Management: Survivorship after Transplant, provides up-to-date information about diagnosis, screening, treatment, and long-term surveillance of long-term survivors after HCT.

Non-Orthopedic Emergency Care in Athletics is a textbook that will help instruct athletic training students, certified athletic trainers, and other health care providers about the emergency medical situations they can potentially face throughout their careers. Francis Feld, Keith M. Gorse, and Robert O. Blanc, along with their contributors, have covered the most crucial types of serious medical emergencies that may be encountered in sports. Also included is material for each of the Domains listed in the NATA Board of Certification (BOC) and the Education Competencies and Proficiencies listed in the 2020 CAATE Standards. This is an ideal text for certified athletic trainers, athletic training students, and other health care providers focusing on the skills, knowledge, practice, and preparation needed to handle real athletic emergency medical situations. What is covered inside Non-Orthopedic Emergency Care in Athletics: Design and Implementation of Emergency Action Plans & Standard Operating Procedures Mass Casualty Substance Abuse Cardiac and Respiratory Care Endocrine Emergencies Environmental Conditions Shock Seizures Abdominal Emergencies Psychiatric Issues Bleeding Disorders

Praxiswissen und Hintergrundinformationen fur den Notfalleinsatz

Im Taschenatlas Notfall- und Rettungsmedizin finden Sie ubersichtlich und reich bebildert alle Informationen rund um den Einsatz.

Der Klassiker in kleinem Format erscheint bereits in seiner 4. Auflage. Diese ist komplett aktualisiert und durch ein neues Layout noch ubersichtlicher. Das bewahrte Konzept bleibt erhalten: Systematische Darstellung aller Notfallsituationen, gegliedert in: Hintergrundinformationen - fur den Notfall relevante Fakten, schnelle Orientierung durch ubersichtliche Darstellung von Ursachen, Symptomen, Differenzialdiagnosen und Therapie, ausfuhrliche Beschreibung und alphabethische Anordnung der Notfallmedikamente.

Fur alle Notarzte und den Bereitschaftsdienst - fur schnelles, sicheres und kompetentes Handeln in allen Notfallsituationen.

Ein kleines, handliches Buch mit viel Inhalt, das in jede Kitteltasche passt."

Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine at a Glance offers healthcare students and trainees the essential theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to the provision of immediate care outside of the hospital. This concise text provides information on the principles of managing acutely unwell patients with life-threatening injuries at the scene of their accident, all in highly-illustrated double-page spreads to help explain key messages. This brand new title: * Looks at the ways in which pre-hospital care is organised and delivered in the United Kingdom * Explores some of the most common incidents that pre-hospital care teams attend to, including major trauma as well as cardiac arrests * Includes an illustrated introduction to some of the many practical procedures pre-hospital care teams must be able to perform including resuscitative thoracotomy and rapid sequence induction of anaesthesia * Takes into account the multi-disciplinary nature of the specialty * Features a section on careers within pre-hospital care for doctors and paramedics Pre-hospital Emergency Medicine at a Glance is the perfect companion for medical students and junior doctors interested in learning more about pre-hospital care, as well as for paramedic students and paramedics who practise in the pre-hospital environment every day.

About Emergency Pediatric Care, Fourth Edition Each year in the United States, approximately 1.6 million pediatric patients are transported by ambulance to an emergency department, and millions more are cared for around the globe. Because pediatric prehospital patient care is considered low-frequency, high-acuity care, it is vital for practitioners to refresh and update their clinical knowledge, practice psychomotor skills, and apply critical thinking to potential patient presentations to ensure these skills are ready to be applied when a pediatric call is received. Emergency Pediatric Care, Fourth Edition is the next step in the evolution of this critical continuing education course. The EPC Course uses a specialized version of the Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals, Fourth Edition as the reference text, bundled with a course manual. This course manual is an engaging resource that can continue to be consulted after the course to assist practitioners in providing the best care for their young patients. A Family-Centered Approach to Pediatric Care NAEMT's EPC program serves pediatric patients through the global education of prehospital care practitioners of all levels. The EPC program promotes excellence in pediatric patient management by all practitioners involved in the delivery of prehospital care. The main goal of the EPC course is not just to assure that EMS practitioners can take better care of ill and injured children. It also recognizes that almost every pediatric call revolves around the needs of not only the child, but also the child's caregivers. This course manual includes comprehensive coverage of these topics and more: * Pediatric development and assessment * Pediatric respiratory emergencies * Pediatric trauma care * Shock and circulation * Common pediatric medical emergencies * Cardiac events * Common toxicological emergencies * Maltreatment * Obstetric and newborn care * Children with special healthcare needs * Behavioral health

Fully revised and now in full-colour, the new edition of Pre-Obstetric Emergency Training (POET) will help practitioners identify and manage a range of time-critical obstetric emergencies, specifically in the pre-obstetric department setting. Providing structured examination and assessment techniques as an aid to determine what treatment should be provided before transport, this practical manual equips the practitioner with the knowledge necessary to save the mother and fetus in life threatening circumstances before admission to the hospital. New to the second edition are chapters covering non-technical skills and communication, as well as complicated labour and delivery. Designed to accompany the associated Advanced Life Support Group training course, Pre-Obstetric Emergency Training serves as an authoritative guide for a range of pre-hospital practitioners dealing with specialist situations.