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.

Hace mas de tres decadas, PHTLS: Soporte Vital de Trauma Prehospitalario transformo la evaluacion y manejo del trauma en el campo. A lo largo de los anos y alrededor del mundo, el curso de PHTLS ha mejorado la calidad de la atencion al paciente de trauma y ha salvado vidas. La novena edicion de este confiable y fidedigno recurso continua con la mision de PHTLS de promover la excelencia en el manejo de pacientes con trauma por parte de los proveedores involucrados en proporcionar la atencion prehospitalaria mediante la educacion global. Este legendario programa fue desarrollado por primera vez por la Asociacion Nacional de Tecnicos en Emergencias Medicas (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians, NAEMT), a principios de la decada de los ochenta del siglo pasado con la cooperacion del Comite para el Trauma del Colegio Americano de Cirujanos (American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma, ACS-COT). Su contenido medico se revisa y actualiza en forma continua para reflejar lo ultimo y mas actualizado del conocimiento y la practica con base en la evidencia. El PHTLS promueve el pensamiento critico como fundamento para proporcionar una atencion de calidad. Basandose en la creencia de que los profesionales de los servicios de emergencias medicas toman las mejores decisiones en beneficio de sus pacientes cuando se les proporciona una base solida de conocimiento y principios clave para estimular sus habilidades de pensamiento critico. Un enfoque claro para evaluar al paciente de trauma En el campo, los segundos cuentan. PHTLS: Soporte Vital de Trauma Prehospitalario, novena edicion ensena y refuerza los principios para evaluar con rapidez al paciente con trauma usando un enfoque ordenado, tratando de inmediato los problemas que ponen en riesgo la vida conforme se van identificando y minimizando cualquier retraso para iniciar transporte a un destino adecuado. Soluciones de tecnologia dinamica El contenido de clase mundial se une al diseno instructivo con una interfaz en linea facil de usar para proporcionar a los instructores y estudiantes una medio de realmente interactivo con una atractiva experiencia de aprendizaje con: * E-book del Manual del curso PHTLS que refuerza los conceptos clave presentados en el curso del PHTLS.

This handbook is designed to help shape the thought processes of the eye clinician or trainee and guide them toward the right decision-making pathway in emergency ophthalmology situations. Chapters are titled by the way cases present to eye casualty rather than condition, along with an algorithmic approach on what clinical and laboratory investigations to carry out. There is also guidance on how to perform simple procedures. It is aimed at trainees, general ophthalmologists and those with an interest from allied specialties (including specialist nurses) and professions such as optometrists and emergency medicine doctors. Key Features Stresses safe and practical navigation of common eye symptoms presented in an emergency setting. Provides guidance on differential diagnosis and includes useful decision-making flowcharts. Emphasizes "how to" approach the eye casualty patient. Shows what can be expected at each stage of the eye injury patient encounter. Presents information appropriate for the entire multi-disciplinary eye casualty team

Selected as a Doody's Core Title for 2022! Long considered the gold standard comprehensive reference for diagnosing and managing emergent health issues in children, Fleisher & Ludwig's Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Medicine is an essential resource for clinicians at all levels of training and experience. The revised eighth edition has been updated from cover to cover, providing practical, evidence-based content to help you meet any clinical challenge in the emergency care of pediatric patients. Streamlines content for quick reference, focusing on patient and practitioner safety, essential pathophysiology, clear outcomes and triage considerations, and efficient cross-referencing between chapters. Presents the knowledge and expertise of numerous new contributors Includes new chapters on clinical pathways, clinical decision and support, multidisciplinary teamwork, and the importance of humanism in emergency medicine. Contains easy-to-follow algorithms, online links to The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia's clinical pathways for managing critical patients, and clinical pearls throughout. Features an extensive signs and symptoms section, plus sections on resuscitation and stabilization, medical emergencies, trauma, surgical emergencies, and behavioral health emergencies. Includes helpful chapters on biological and chemical terrorism, equipment, parental instructions, procedures, and much more. Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech.

Offering a comprehensive review of the field from basic scientific concepts to assessment and treatment strategies, this reference provides an excellent understanding of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and prevention of acute and chronic wounds-analyzing the latest research from some of the most experienced clinicians and scientists in the field, as well as promising therapies for wound evaluation and care.

Interpreting the fluid requirements of a patient and working out what to do next can seem like a daunting task for the non-specialist, yet it is a skill that any doctor, nurse or paramedic needs to be fully appraised of and comfortable with. Making Sense of Fluids and Electrolytes has been written specifically with this in mind, and will help the student and more experienced practitioner working across a variety of healthcare settings to understand why fluid imbalance in a patient may occur, to assess quickly a patient's fluid needs through a thorough clinical assessment and to develop an effective management plan. Reflecting the latest guidelines, this practical, easy-to-read and easy-to remember guide will be an invaluable tool to aid speedy and appropriate management in emergency situations, on the ward and in the clinic.

"Avoiding Common Prehospital Errors," will help you develop the deep understanding of common patient presentations necessary to prevent diagnostic and treatment errors and to improve outcomes. Providing effective emergency care in the field is among the most challenging tasks in medicine. You must be able to make clinically vital decisions quickly, and perform a wide range of procedures, often under volatile conditions.

Written specifically for the prehospital emergency team, this essential volume in the "Avoiding Common Errors Series" combines evidence-based practice with well-earned experience and best practices opinion to help you avoid common errors of prehospital care.

"Look inside and discover..."

- Concise descriptions of each error are followed by insightful analysis of the "hows" and "whys" underlying the mistake, and clear descriptions of ways to avoid such errors in the future.

- "Pearls" highlighted in the text offer quick vital tips on error avoidance based on years of clinical and field experience.

- Focused content emphasizes "high impact" areas of prehospital medicine, including airway management, cardiac arrest, and respiratory and traumatic emergencies.

Arrhythmia Recognition, Second Edition teaches any student how to interpret a rhythm strip using foundational concepts and a step-by-step approach, covered in an unintimidating, conversational writing style that facilitates learning of this complex subject. This text is appropriate for anyone--nurses, physician assistants, cardiovascular technicians, allied health professionals, paramedics, medical students, and physicians--wishing to learn how to accurately interpret based on a solid understanding of electrophysiology and pathophysiologic mechanisms in the heart, and how these translate to the rhythm strip. It is also an excellent reference text for instructors wishing to expand their knowledge of arrhythmia interpretation. This edition includes full coverage of wide-complex tachycardias in four chapters: the basics, the criteria, the approach, and a chapter on synthesis/interpretation, presented in a case study format. Beginner's Perspective boxes written by someone new to arrhythmia recognition provide tips and insight on how to approach the material as a beginner. This edition also includes chapter objectives written to Bloom's taxonomy.

This book includes 200 clinical cases which present as emergencies. Congenital and acquired conditions affecting all body systems in infants and children are covered, including allergy, abuse, burns, fractures and other trauma, feeding problems, foreign bodies, genetic disorders, infections, poisoning, haematology, oncology, and much more. Cases appear in random order, reflecting actual practice in emergency medicine, and reinforcing skills in investigation, diagnosis, and treatment. It is superbly illustrated with high-quality radiographic images and photographs and is indispensable for all health professionals dealing with emergencies involving children.

This practical resource has easily accessed emergency management plans to deal with critical conditions in obstetric care, in which maternal health or life is threatened. Decision algorithms and summary boxes are featured throughout for ease of reading.

Stay on top of the rapidly-changing area of emergency radiology with this new volume in the popular Case Review Series. This challenging subspecialty requires a range of knowledge and skills for rapid diagnosis of issues related to trauma and acute situations including cardiopulmonary emergencies, stroke, and fractures. Emergency Imaging offers highly illustrated, case-based preparation for board review to help residents and recertifying radiologists succeed on exams and provide state-of-the-art patient care. Presents 125 case studies organized by level of difficulty, with multiple-choice questions, answers, and rationales following the board review and recertification question format. Includes clinical information and diagnostic images highlighting important considerations for every case, with a recap of the procedure and explanations of key concepts. Features 400+ high-quality images spanning the full range of emergency findings from classic to less common. Covers the latest imaging technology and indications, including MDCT-angiography of vascular injury, CT and MRI of spine injuries and CNS emergencies, subtle and classic CT signs of bowel emergencies, cardiac angiography, and dual-energy CT. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase, which allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices

For more than 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series (R) has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. Emergency Medicine Secrets, 7th Edition, offers practical, up-to-date coverage of the full range of essential topics in this dynamic field. This highly regarded resource features the Secrets' popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, tables, pearls, memory aids, and an easy-to-read style - making inquiry, reference, and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. The proven Secrets Series (R) format gives you the most return for your time - succinct, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. Fully revised and updated throughout, including protocols and guidelines that are continuously evolving and that increasingly dictate best practices. New chapter on Professionalism and Social Media Applications. Expanded coverage of cost-effective emergency medicine, as well as weapons of mass destruction including chemical, biologic, and radiologic weapons; explosives; and tactical medicine. Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice and on exams. Bulleted lists, mnemonics, practical tips from leaders in the field - all providing a concise overview of important board-relevant content. Multiple-choice questions online provide opportunities for further self-assessment. Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime. Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

Specifically designed for the MCEM Part C, this book contains 100 questions to help candidates prepare for this OSCE examination. All questions and answers are mapped directly to the College of Emergency Medicine syllabus and contain detailed information that allows candidates to appreciate the format and requirements of each OSCE. Each question features instructions to candidate, actor, and examiner, so candidates can practise in groups and recreate OSCE stations. MCEM-style marking sheets ensure that candidates have a good understanding of the standard that is required by the College. Complete and up-to-date, this book will give trainees a realistic and comprehensive preparation for the MCEM Part C.

In over 150 cases featuring 600, high-quality images, Emergency Radiology Cases provides a succinct review of problems encountered by Radiologists when on call for the emergency room. Cases are divided into Trauma, Non-Trauma, and Pediatric sections, and categorized by parts of the body including: Brain, Spine, Upper and Lower Extremities, Chest, and Abdomen. Part of the Cases in Radiology series, this book follows the easy-to-use format of question and answer in which the patient history is provided on the first page of the case, and radiologic findings, differential diagnosis, teaching points, next steps in management, and suggestions for furthering reading are revealed on the following page. This casebook is an essential resource for Radiology Residents and practicing Radiologists alike.

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The acclaimed quick-reference guide to performing and interpreting emergency ultrasound exams More than 400 ultrasound images! Spanning all body systems typically evaluated by ultrasound, this succinct, find-it-now pocket atlas allows you to instantly compare and contrast your real-time images with those appearing in the book. You will also find valuable how-to guidance on essentials such as probe placement, patient positioning, and proper settings - along with anatomical drawings that help you visualize affected organs. Featuring concise, bulleted text, and more than 400 ultrasound images and dozens of line drawings, Emergency Ultrasound, Second Edition is specifically designed to be used at the bedside in an emergency care setting. Coverage includes: * Clinical Considerations * Clinical Indications * Anatomic Considerations * Technique and Normal Findings * Tips to Improve Imaging Acquisition * Common and Emergency Abnormalities * Pitfalls

Like the first edition, this is a seminal textbook for the advanced practice nursing care of the seriously ill and dying. This comprehensive work addresses all aspects of palliative care including physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. It brings to the forefront current issues of health equity, managing through crisis, and meeting the needs of diverse populations. Each chapter contains case examples and a strong evidence base to support the highest quality of care. The text is written by leaders in the field and includes authors who have pioneered the role of the advanced practice nurse in palliative care. This volume offers advanced practice content and practical resources for clinical practice across all settings of care and encompassing all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics. This newly revised edition has been reorganized to meet the needs of the APRN according to role delineation and practice issues. It offers foundation information on leadership, practice, and the various roles of the APRN as an administrator, educator, policy advocate, and researcher. The various settings of APRN work includes acute care settings (clinical care unit, intensive care unit, and emergency department), clinic (specialty care, primary care, and palliative care), community, rehabilitation, residential facilities, and telehealth. This edition also gives particular attention to special populations, including chapters on health disparities, economic disadvantages for urban dwellers, members of the LGBTQ+ community, Veterans, and Survivorship. There are sections wholly devoted to pediatric care, end of life communication, and the ethics APRNs have to navigate on a daily basis. Written by current APRNs for fellow APRNs, this text provides practical resources for clinical practice across a variety of topics.

With a focus on anatomy and sonoantomy, this beautifully illustrated updated edition captures the latest advances in the rapidly growing field of ultrasound-guided pain medicine and MSK procedures. This atlas is divided into seven sections that provide an overview and focus on interventional approaches and advancements. Authored by international experts, each clinical chapter features a maximal number of instructive illustrations and sonograms and provides a description of sonoanatomy, instructions on performing the procedure and how to confirm appropriate needle placement. This book will help encourage and stimulate physicians to master approaches in interventional MSK and pain management.

Test-taking strategies and steps to succeed as an EMT No two EMT exam experiences are exactly alike, as questions are tailored to the test-taker and range in topics from handling medical emergencies and patient assessment, to medical ethics, ambulance operations, and pediatrics. EMT Exam For Dummies takes the intimidation out of the test, offering everything you need to prepare for and pass the exam. Along with the book, there is also an online companion website that features two additional practice tests, and over 200 flashcards to ensure that you do your best on test day. Career opportunities are abundant for certified EMTs, and this straightforward guide increases your chances of scoring higher on the computer-adaptive and practical portions of the exam so you can get out in the field and dispense lifesaving medical care. In the book, you'll find an overview of the EMT Exam, including test organization and how the exam is scored, content review with practice questions, a sneak peek at the practical exam, and one full-length practice test with detailed answer explanations. * Includes sample test questions and detailed answers throughout, as well as a sneak peek into the practical test * Gives you two bonus practice exams via the companion online test bank, with tests available in timed and untimed formats, and more than 200 flashcards that cover all the test topics * Offers clear test-taking advice for passing the crucial, practical part of the exam * Covers the psychomotor component of the EMT Exam EMT Exam For Dummies has everything you need to succeed as an EMT and continue your training, and with an easy-to-read style and focus on the most important details, you'll be ready to pass the exam in no time!

The elderly represent the fastest growing segment of the population in developed countries, reflected in the patient population presenting to EDs and hospitals. These patients more often than not have greater co-morbidities, more complicated workups and utilize more laboratory and radiologic services. This text is designed to teach emergency physicians how best to care for this specific demographic of patients. It addresses physiologic changes, high-risk conditions, and atypical presentations associated with elderly patients in the ED that result in frequent misdiagnosis or delays in diagnosis. It instructs the readers how best to care for elderly patients in order to minimize morbidity and mortality, addressing some of the difficult psychosocial issues that confront health care providers that care for elderly patients, such as psychiatric disease and end-of-life care. The utility of this text is not limited to emergency physicians, but it should be useful to all health care providers involved in the treatment of elderly patients with acute medical or surgical conditions.

Behind heart disease and cancer, medical error is now listed as one of the leading causes of death. Of the many medical errors that may lead to injury and death, diagnostic failure is regarded as the most significant. Generally, the majority of diagnostic failures are attributed to the clinicians directly involved with the patient, and to a lesser extent, the system in which they work. In turn, the majority of errors made by clinicians are due to decision making failures manifested by various departures from rationality. Of all the medical environments in which patients are seen and diagnosed, the emergency department is the most challenging. It has been described as a "wicked" environment where illness and disease may range from minor ailments and complaints to severe, life-threatening disorders. The Cognitive Autopsy is a novel strategy towards understanding medical error and diagnostic failure in 42 clinical cases with which the author was directly involved or became aware of at the time. Essentially, it describes a cognitive approach towards root cause analysis of medical adverse events or near misses. Whereas root cause analysis typically focuses on the observable and measurable aspects of adverse events, the cognitive autopsy attempts to identify covert cognitive processes that may have contributed to outcomes. In this clinical setting, no cognitive process is directly observable but must be inferred from the behavior of the individual clinician. The book illustrates unequivocally that chief among these cognitive processes are cognitive biases and other flaws in decision making, rather than knowledge deficits.

Sul campo, i secondi contano. PHTLS: Supporto delle funzioni vitali in pazienti traumatizzati in fase pre-ospedaliera insegna e rafforza i principi della valutazione rapida di un paziente traumatizzato utilizzando un approccio ordinato, trattando immediatamente i problemi potenzialmente letali man mano che vengono identificati e riducendo al minimo i ritardi nel proporre il trasporto verso una destinazione appropriata. Sviluppato dall'Associazione nazionale dei paramedici di primo soccorso (National Association of Emergency Medical Technicians-NAEMT) in collaborazione con l'American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma (ASC-COT), la nona edizione del PHTLS, riflette le conoscenze e le pratiche attuali basate sulle prove e promuove il pensiero critico come fondamento per fornire assistenza di qualita. La valutazione rapida di un paziente traumatizzato per identificare le cure salvavita e al centro della nona edizione del PHTLS. Ci vogliono 2 minuti o meno per il dissanguamento di un paziente. Nessun altro intervento che i prestatori di cure pre-ospedaliere eseguono e piu importante che arrestare il livello di sanguinamento nei pazienti traumatizzati. Per riflettere questo, nella nona edizione di PHTLS viene utilizzata la tecnica mnemonica XABCDE per la valutazione del paziente per porre l'emorragia dissanguante in prima linea in ogni interazione con il paziente. L'importanza della tecnica XABCDE (dissanguamento da emorragia, vie aeree, respirazione, circolazione, disabilita ed esposizione / ambiente) e rafforzata in ogni capitolo clinico. PHTLS, la nona edizione presenta: informazioni aggiornate sulla reintegrazione dei fluidi e immobilizzazione spinale da ricerche basate sulle prove e fornitori esperti di cure pre-ospedaliere che applicano i principi e le pratiche di PHTLS sul campo Tecniche aggiornate di gestione del paziente, tra cui posizionamento del laccio emostatico, siti di decompressione dell'ago, uso di sostegni pelvici, reintegrazione del liquido pediatrico e gestione delle vie aeree pediatriche Enfasi su infortuni prevenibili, dalla guida distratta alle cadute negli adulti piu anziani, alla violenza nell'ambito delle relazioni intime Focus sulle minacce tattiche ai civili e sugli interventi, da veicoli come armi di distruzione di massa a un nuovo diagramma di flusso metodologico di valutazione a distanza Componenti del programma dinamico Il manuale di riferimento PHTLS, nona edizione e la risorsa per la cura definitiva del paziente traumatizzato, che dettaglia le basi mediche sottostanti ai principi raccomandati e alle pratiche del corso PHTLS. Come passo successivo nell'evoluzione del programma PHTLS, il libro di testo principale sara accompagnato dal nuovo manuale del corso PHTLS, che rafforza e chiarisce i concetti chiave del corso. Presenta un design coinvolgente e interattivo ed e scritto in modo tale che ti senti come se stessi partecipando a una conversazione, invece che all'ascolto di una lezione.

This eighth edition of Dr Reichel's formative text remains the go-to guide for practicing physicians and allied health staff confronted with the unique problems of an increasing elderly population. Fully updated and revised, it provides a practical guide for all health specialists, emphasizing the clinical management of the elderly patient with simple to complex problems. Featuring four new chapters and the incorporation of geriatric emergency medicine into chapters. The book begins with a general approach to the management of older adults, followed by a review of common geriatric syndromes, and proceeding to an organ-based review of care. The final section addresses principles of care, including care in special situations, psychosocial aspects of our aging society, and organization of care. Particular emphasis is placed on cost-effective, patient-centered care, including a discussion of the Choosing Wisely campaign. A must-read for all practitioners seeking practical and relevant information in a comprehensive format.

Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are attacks that mimic epileptic seizures, but are not caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain. Instead, PNES are typically considered involuntary expressions of distress, making diagnosis and treatment a challenge. Historically, patients are referred to neurologists who, after completing a diagnostic work up, refer patients to mental health professionals, including psychiatrists, for treatment. For a number of reasons, this transition of care between specialists is often not successful, and this impacts patient treatment and outcomes. Psychogenic Nonepileptic Seizures: Toward the Integration of Care offers new insights into the practical diagnostic and treatment challenges faced by clinicians who manage this condition. This book covers the different stages of care, from the initial evaluation to long-term outcomes, and highlights the need to work collaboratively to provide patients with comprehensive care and improved outcomes. It provides up-to-date evidence and shares clinical expertise for the management of this challenging diagnosis that requires the expertise of a multi-disciplinary team. The authors provide a new framework on how to conceptualize and manage this disorder to more effectively address the needs of patients.