Accident and emergency medicine Books

Book SynopsisProviding a practical, accessible guide to emergency situations encountered in obstetrics and gynaecology, the second edition of this essential handbook is designed around the symptoms and signs a patient presents with.Table of ContentsPART 1: OBSTETRICS; PART 2: GYNAECOLOGY

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Book Synopsis''A remarkably honest memoir of a life spent pulling people back from death'' - Adam KayIn these stories, Dr Jim Down brings us to the very heart of the intensive care unit - the section of the hospital where the sickest patients are brought to be cared for until their condition improves. With honesty, humility and a streak of dark humour, Dr Down describes the quietly heroic work of doctors and nurses on the ICU, a place which sits at the cutting edge of medical technology and where a split-second decision can make the difference between life and death. From headline-grabbing cases like that of Alexander Litvinenko, poisoned by Russian agents and admitted to Down''s ward, to the appalling aftermath of a train crash, Life in the Balance offers an inside glimpse of intensive care medicine, its immense challenges, deleterious effects on doctors'' mental health and enormous rewards. Its profundity will make you reconsider the fragility of life and reframe Trade ReviewA remarkably honest memoir of a life spent pulling people back from death -- Adam Kay * author of This is Going to Hurt *[Jim] describes with unflinching honesty the toll that working in intensive care can take on his own mental healthJim Down is as remarkable a writer as he is a doctor. If I'm ever in ICU I hope he's my consultant * Medical Editor, BBC *Whether treating famous Russian spies, the victims of terrorist attacks, or people taken close to death by Covid, he shows us what it's really like to care for those who are clinging to life, and describes with unflinching honesty the toll that working in intensive care can take on his own mental health -- Alastair CampbellSpies, terror, personal crisis, resolution and redemption; Life in the Balance really has it all ... a hilarious, beautiful book, I was sincerely moved -- Dr Chris van TullekenBeautifully written, witty and heartbreaking -- Olivia ColmanIf Jim Down is as good a doctor as he is a writer, I'd definitely want him treating me. * John O'Farrell *Transport yourself into the angst ridden, terrifying, and at times hilarious world of the trainee doctor of the 1990s. A cross between This is Going to Hurt and Do No Harm ... highly recommended! -- Dr Andrew Jenkinson * author of Why We Eat too Much *Jim's book is different. His ear is attuned, and his recounting conversations makes me live his scenes. And he made me think, weep and smile. He's a smart, wise and kind doctor in real life, and these characteristics shine through. Whoever you are, you should read this book. One in five of you will, at some point, need a Jim -- Hugh Montgomery * Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, University College London *Life in the Balance brims with the wonder, trauma and magic of medicine. Jim Down is a consummate storyteller whose tales of life and death in the ICU are riveting. I loved this book! -- Dr Rachel Clarke * author of Breathtaking *A beautifully written, brutally honest account of what life spent as an ICU doctor is like, how it feels and what it costs -- Dr Kevin FongMedical students should read this. Young doctors should read this. Patients should read this. Having read it, I have no idea how Dr Down found the time to write it! -- Sir Richard StilgoeJim Down is as remarkable a writer as he is a doctor. It is like being by the patient's bedside in critical care, but more than that you are inside Jim's head as he struggles with ethical as well as medical dilemmas. What comes across most strongly is his humanity. If I'm ever in ICU I hope he's my consultant -- Fergus Walsh * Medical Editor, BBC *[Jim] describes with unflinching honesty the toll that working in intensive care can take on his own mental health * Alastair Campbell *

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Book SynopsisProvides guidance on the advanced techniques and strategies for treating lacerations, wounds, and burns. This book helps you to optimize various aspects of patient care.Table of ContentsCHAPTER 1 Emergency Wound Care: An Overview CHAPTER 2 Patient Evaluation and Wound Assessment CHAPTER 3 Anatomy of Wound Repair CHAPTER 4 Wound Healing and Cosmetic Outcome CHAPTER 5 Wound Care and the Pediatric Patient CHAPTER 6 Infiltration and Nerve Block Anesthesia CHAPTER 7 Wound Cleansing and Irrigation CHAPTER 8 Instruments, Suture Materials, and Closure Choices CHAPTER 9 Decisions before Closure: Timing, Débridement, and Consultation CHAPTER 10 Basic Laceration Repair: Principles and Techniques CHAPTER 11 Complex Skin Wounds: Advanced Repair Techniques CHAPTER 12 Special Anatomic Sites CHAPTER 13 The Hand Chapter 14 Tissue Adhesives and Alternative Wound Closure CHAPTER 15 Bite Wounds CHAPTER 16 Common Wound Care Problems CHAPTER 17 Minor Thermal Burns CHAPTER 18 Cutaneous and Superficial Abscesses CHAPTER 19 Complicated, Chronic, and Aging Skin Wounds CHAPTER 20 Wound Dressing and Bandaging Techniques CHAPTER 21 Tetanus Immunity and Antibiotic Wound Prophylaxis CHAPTER 22 Suture Removal and Wound Aftercare

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsPart I Opening Round Part II Fair Game Part III Challenge PART IV Answers Index of Cases Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAuerbach/Field Guide to Wilderness Medicine, 5th edition - TOC Color Plate 1 High-Altitude Medicine 2 Avalanche Safety and Rescue 3 Hypothermia 4 Frostbite and Other Cold-Induced Tissue Injuries 5 Heat Illnesses 6 Wildland Fires 7 Burns and Smoke Inhalation 8 Solar Radiation and Photoprotection 9 Lightning Injuries 10 Emergency Airway Management 11 Emergency Oxygen Administration 12 Trauma Emergencies: Assessment and Stabilization 13 Shock 14 Head Injuries 15 Chest Trauma 16 Intraabdominal Injuries 17 Maxillofacial Trauma 18 Orthopedic Injuries, Splints, and Slings 19 Firearm and Arrow Injuries/Fishhook Injuries 20 Lacerations, Abrasions, and Dressings 21 Sprains and Strains 22 Foot Problems and Care 23 Bandaging and Taping Techniques 24 Pain Management 25 Life-Threatening Emergencies (Rescue Breathing/CPR/Choking) 26 Allergic Reactions 27 Cardiopulmonary Emergencies 28 Neurologic Emergencies 29 Diabetic Emergencies 30 Genitourinary Tract Disorders 31 Gynecologic and Obstetric Emergencies 32 Wilderness Eye Emergencies 33 Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies 34 Dental Emergencies 35 Mental Health 36 Global Humanitarian Relief and Disaster Medicine (NEW) 37 Snake and Other Reptile Bites 38 Bites and Stings from Arthropods and Mosquitoes 39 Protection from Blood-Feeding Arthropods 40 Toxic Plants 41 Mushroom Toxicity 42 Animal Attacks 43 Zoonoses 44 Diarrhea and Constipation 45 Field Water Disinfection 46 Hydration and Dehydration 47 Malaria 48 Travel-Acquired Illnesses 49 Immunizations for Travel 50 Drowning and Cold Water Immersion 51 Scuba Diving-Related Disorders 52 Injuries from Nonvenomous Aquatic Animals 53 Envenomation by Marine Life 54 Seafood Toxidromes 55 Aquatic Skin Disorders 56 Search and Rescue 57 Improvised Litters and Carries 58 Aeromedical Transport 59 Survival 60 Knots 61 Wilderness Medical Kits 62 Children in the Wilderness 63 Emergency Veterinary Medicine 64 Leave No Trace Appendix A Avalanche Resources Appendix B Glasgow Coma Scale Appendix C SCAT Concussion Score (NEW) Appendix D High-Altitude Illness Scores (NEW) Appendix E Contingency Supplies for Wilderness Travel Appendix F Repair Supplies for Wilderness Travel Appendix G Priority First-Aid Equipment Appendix H Antimicrobials Appendix I Wilderness Eye Kit Appendix J Recommended Oral Antibiotics for Prophylaxis of Domestic Animal and Human Bite Wounds Appendix K Therapy for Parasitic Infections Appendix L Sample Basic Wilderness Survival Kit Appendix M Sample Winter Survival Kit Appendix N Sample Desert Survival Kit Appendix 0 Sample Camp and Survival Gear for Jungle Travel Appendix P Vehicle Cold Weather Survival Kit Appendix Q Pediatric Wilderness Medical Kit: Basic Supplies Appendix R Drug Storage and Stability Appendix S Guide to Initial Dosage of Certain Antivenoms for Treating Bites by Medically Important Snakes Outside the Americas

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This book is a brief guide to diagnosing and managing common and uncommon ailments encountered in the wilderness setting. The book is divided into five sections and includes an appendix with more details on medications and procedures." ©Doody's Review Service, 2023, Faran Ahmad, MBBS(Creighton University Medical Center)Table of ContentsPART ONE: General Information How to Use This Book Before You Go General First Aid Principles Patient Assessment-A Structured Approach to Emergencies in the Outdoors PART TWO: Major Medical Problems An Approach to the Unconscious Victim Chest Injury Serious Lung Disorders Chest Pain Bleeding Shock Head Injury Allergic Reaction Seizure Fractures and Dislocations Amputation Burns Inhalation Injuries Abdominal Pain Problems of Ovaries and Vagina Disorders of the Kidneys, Bladder, and Prostate Problems of the Penis and Testicles Emergency Childbirth Diabetes Stroke Infectious Diseases PART THREE: Minor Medical Problems General Symptoms Head (Including Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, and Mouth) Upper Respiratory Disorders Disorders of the Gastrointestinal Tract Skin Disorders Minor Bruises and Wounds Musculoskeletal Injuries Mental Health (Psychiatric) Emergencies PART FOUR: Disorders Related to Specific Environments Injuries and Illnesses Due to Cold Injuries and Illnesses Due to Heat Wildland Fires High Altitude-Related Problems Snakebite Insect and Arthropod Bites Lightning Strike, Tornado (Cyclone), Hurricane (Typhoon), Flood,Earthquake, Tidal Wave (Tsunami), Landslide (Mudslide), Volcano, and Snow Avalanche Hazardous Aquatic Life and Aquatic Infections Underwater Diving Accidents Drowning Animal Attacks Wild Plant and Mushroom Poisoning PART FIVE: Miscellaneous Information Oxygen Administration Water Disinfection Motion Sickness Jet Lag Personal Safety in an Age of Conflict, Kidnapping, and Terrorism First Aid Kits Physicians Abroad Immunizations Transport of the Injured Victim Ground-to-Air Distress Signals Lost People Procedures Dealing With Death APPENDICES Appendix One: Commonly Used Drugs (Medications) and Doses Appendix Two: Conversion Tables Appendix Three: Guidelines for Prevention of Diseases Transmitted via Human Blood and Other Bodily Fluids Appendix Four: Commonly Used Applications of the SAM Splint Appendix Five: Emergency Canine Medicine GLOSSARY (INCLUDING ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS) INDEX

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsI. DECISION MAKING IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE 1. Decision Making in Emergency Medicine 2. Management of Cardiac Arrest and Principles of Resuscitation 3. Airway Management 4. Shock 5. Emergency Ultrasound 6. Geriatric Emergency Medicine 7. Palliative Care and Advance Directives 8. How to Critically Review Emergency Medicine Literature 9. Evidence-Based Rational Use of Diagnostic Imaging 10. Emtala, The Joint Commission, and HIPPA 11. Emergency Medicine Observation Medicine 12. Performance Evaluation and Improvement in Emergency Medicine II. PRIMARY COMPLAINTS 13. Altered Mental Status and Coma 14. Fever 15. Chest Pain 16. Abdominal Pain, Nausea and Vomiting 17. Headache 18.. Syncope, Vertigo and Dizziness 19. Seizures 20. Anaphylaxis 21. Low Back Pain III. NONTRAUMATIC ILLNESS 22. Nontraumatic Ocular Emergencies 23. Nontraumatic ENT Emergencies 24. Dental and Oral Surgical Emergencies IV. CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM 25. Transient Ischemic Attack and Cerebrovascular Accident 26. Meningitis V. RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 27. Breathing and Ventilation 28. Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Pneumonia 29. Venous Thromboembolism VI. CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 30. Congestive Heart Failure and Acute Pulmonary Edema 31. Ischemic Heart Disease 32. Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Pacemakers and Implantable Defibrillators 33. Hypertension, Hypertensive Crisis, Aortic Dissection and Aortic Aneurysms 34. Pericarditis and Myocarditis VII. GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT 35. Esophagus and Stomach Disorders 36. Bowel Disorders 37. Liver and Biliary Tract Disease VIII. GENITOURINARY TRACT 38. Renal Colic and Scrotal Pain 39. Acute Urinary Retention 40. Urinary Tract Infection: Cystitis, Pyelonephritis and Prostatitis 41. Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis IX. HEMATOLOGY/ONCOLOGY 42. Hemostasis and Coagulopathies 43. Sickle Cell Disease 44. Oncologic Emergencies X. METABOLISM AND ENDOCRINOLOGY 43. Fluids and Electrolytes 44. Acid-Base Disorders 45. Diabetes Mellitus 46. Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders XI. INFECTIOUS DISEASE 49. Sepsis Syndromes and Toxic Shock 50. Soft-Tissue Infections 51. Sexually Transmitted Diseases and HIV Infection 52. Tetanus, Botulism, and Food Poisoning 53. Travel Medicine and Vector-Borne Diseases 54. Arthritis 55. Skin Diseases XII. ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES 56. Lightning and Electrical Injuries 57. Drowning 58. Hypothermia and Frostbite 59. Heat Illness 60. Altitude Illness and Dysbarisms XIII. NEONATAL AND CHILDHOOD DISORDERS 61. Evaluation of Fever in Children Younger Than Age Three 62. Seizures in Infancy and Childhood 63. Acute Respiratory Disorders in Children 64. Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders and Dehydration 65. Pediatric Infectious Diseases 66. Emergency Department Evaluation of Child Abuse 67. Procedural Sedation and Analgesia of the Pediatric Patient 68. Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation XIV. TOXICOLOGIC EMERGENCIES 69. General Approach to Poisonings 70. The Alcohols: Ethanol, Ethylene Glycol, Methanol and Isopropyl Alcohol and Alcohol-Related Complications 71. Antipyretic Poisoning 72. Bites and Stings 73. Smoke Inhalation 74. Common Drugs of Abuse 75. Cardiovascular Toxicology 76. Pediatric Ingestions XV. GYNECOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS 77. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 78. Sexual Assault 79. Spontaneous Abortion, Ectopic Pregnancy, and Vaginal Bleeding 80. Third-Trimester Complications and Delivery XVI. TRAUMA 81. Multiple Trauma 82. Maxillofacial Trauma 83. Cervical Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma 84. Head Trauma 85. Traumatic Ophthalmologic Emergencies 86. Neck Trauma 87. Chest Trauma 88. Abdominal Trauma 89. Pelvic Fractures and Genitourinary Trauma 90. Trauma in Pregnancy 91. Pediatric Trauma 92. Musculoskeletal Trauma and Hand Injuries 93. Burns 94. Wound Management XVII. BEHAVIORAL EMERGENCIES 95. Acute Psychosis 96. Depression, Suicide and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder 97. Management of the Violent Patient 98. Intimate Partner Violence XVIII. EMERGENCY MEDICINE SERVICES AND DISASTER MANAGEMENT 99. EMS Medical Oversight 100. Disaster Management 101. Weapons of Mass Destruction 102. Tactical Medicine

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsIntroduction 1. Imaging Modalities in the Pediatric Patient: How to Choose 2. ALARA principles 3. Sedation/Anxiolysis for Pediatric Imaging Section 1: Neonatal 4. My What a Big Thymus You Have! Neonate/Infant Mediastinal Masses 5. A Wheezin' We Will Go: Bronchiolitis/Viral Pathology 6. Twisting the Night Away: Malrotation 7. Double Bubble.Double Trouble! Duodenal Obstruction 8. Breakin' My Heart: Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease 9. More Than Constipation: Failure to Pass Meconium 10. Rumbly in the Tumbly: Pneumatosis Intestinalis and Necrotizing Enterocolitis Section 2: Cardiac 11. Matters of the Heart: Pericarditis 12. A Bit of a Mix-up: Right Sided Aortic Arch 13. You're Surrounded: Vascular Rings Section 3: Gastroenterology 14. Twisting Tubes: Pediatric Gastrostomy Tube/Buttons 15. Not Movin': Pediatric Bowel Obstruction 16. Screaming Fits: Intussusception 17. My Tummy! Appendicitis 18. SMA Syndrome: It's Not In to Be Thin 19. You Ate What? Swallowed Foreign Bodies 20. Right Out of 'The Exorcist': Pyloric Stenosis Section 4: Genitourinary 21. Twists and Turns: Testicular Torsion 22. That Looks Painful: Hydrocele 23. Unusually Painful: Ovarian torsion 24. All Pain and No Gain: Renal Stones 25. Belly Getting Bigger? Wilms Tumor 26. TOA (Tubo-ovarian Abscess): Three Letters You Don't Want to Hear Section 5: Neurologic 27. Don't Lose Your Head: Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt Issues 28. More than a Migraine: Intracranial Mass - Medulloblastoma 29. Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma: DIPG 30. Not Actin' Right: Lacunar Infarct and Pediatric Stroke 31. Hard to Wake Up: Cerebritis 32. Nothing Cute About It: Acute Flaccid Myelitis 33. Headache? Pediatric Arteriovenous Malformation 34. Can you see it? Orbital Cellulitis 35. Something in Your Eye: Periorbital Cellulitis 36. Somethin' Growin': Pediatric Arachnoid Cysts Section 6: Pulmonary 37. Rattlin' in the Chest: Community Acquired Pneumonia in Children 38. Is That Pneumonia? Atelectasis 39. Will the Cough Ever Stop? Atypical Pneumonia 40. Of Course You Have Asthma: Persistent Wheezing Section 7: Trauma 41. Buckle Up: Abdominal Trauma 42. Case: Where's the Air? Pneumothorax 43. Can't Pee: Pediatric Bladder Trauma 44. Heads Up!: Head Trauma 45. Cruisn' For a Bruisin': Pulmonary contusion 46. The Heart of the Matter: Cardiac Trauma 47. Chest Pains: Pediatric Chest Trauma Imaging 48. Check That Neck: Cervical Spine Imaging 49. My Achin' Back: Vertebral Compression Fractures 50. How'd That Happen? Non-accidental Trauma (NAT) Section 8: Musculoskeletal 51. Growing Pains: Salter-Harris Classification of Physeal Injuries 52. My Fracture Is Not Humerus: Supracondylar fractures 53. Elbow Grease: Lateral and Medial Condyle Fractures of the Humerus 54. Rough Trip: Scapula Fracture 55. Humeral Shaft Fractures: Nothing Funny About That! 56. In Pieces: Clavicle Fractures 57. Let's Play: Forearm fractures 58. Italian Twins: Monteggia and Galleazzi Fractures 59. Bones Out of Place? Wrist fractures 60. Snuffbox? Scaphoid fractures 61. Punchin' Out: Fifth Metacarpal (Boxer's) Fracture 62. Pfunny Pfingers: Phalanx fractures (dislocations, etc) 63. Can't Move Your Hips: Pelvic fractures 64. All Fun and Games: Femoral fractures 65. Knee Pain: It's Not Always the Knee - Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis 66. Weak in the Knees: Patellar dislocation 67. It's the Way You (Don't) Walk: Fractures of the Tibia and Fibula 68. Tough Day: Triplane Fracture 69. My Achin' Feet: Talus fracture 70. My Achn' Back! Spondylolysis/Spondylolisthesis 71. Achy Muscles: Pyomyositis/Myositis 72. 'Lil Stuffy Noses: Sinusitis 73. Who's Brodie? Brodie's abscess 74. I Feel It In My Bones: Osteomyelitis 75. More Than an Achy Back: Spinal Epidural Abscess 76. It's Tough Being a Kid: Toddler's fracture 77. Hurtn' To Stand: Discitis 78. My Knee Won't Stop Swelling! Osteosarcoma 79. Not THOSE Ewings: Ewing sarcoma 80. What Is This? Bone cyst Section 9: ENT 81. Who Let the Dogs Out? Croup 82. All That Drools: Retropharyngeal and Peritonsillar Abscess 83. Frog In Your Throat: Supraglottic Infections and Bacterial Tracheitis

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsSECTION 1 Basic Emergency Issues 1 Legal Considerations 2 Ethical Considerations 3 Workplace Violence 4 Patient Safety 5 Disaster Considerations 6 Infectious Diseases 7 Triage 8 Care of the Patient With Pain 9 Forensic Considerations 10 Patient Care Management SECTION 2 Medical and Traumatic Emergencies 11 Respiratory Emergencies 12 Cardiovascular Emergencies 13 Cardiopulmonary Arrest 14 Chest Trauma 15 Shock Emergencies 16 Neurologic Emergencies 17 Head, Neck, and Vertebral Column Trauma 18 Facial, Ocular, ENT, and Dental Emergencies 19 Facial, Ocular, ENT, and Dental Trauma 20 Abdominal and Genitourinary Emergencies 21 Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma 22 Obstetric and Gynecologic Emergencies 23 Obstetric and Gynecologic Trauma 24 Sexually Transmitted Infections 25 Musculoskeletal Trauma 26 Wound Management 27 Burn Trauma 28 Interpersonal Violence and Abuse 29 Sexual Assault 30 Environmental Emergencies 31 Bite and Sting Emergencies 32 Metabolic Emergencies 33 Hematologic, Oncologic, and Immunologic Emergencies 34 Toxicologic Emergencies 35 Substance Abuse and Addiction Emergencies SECTION 3 Special Population Considerations 36 Critical Care in the Emergency Department 37 Palliative Care and End-of-Life Considerations 38 Pediatric Emergency and Trauma Considerations 39 Mental Health Emergencies 40 Considerations for the Patient With Morbid Obesity 41 Considerations for the Gender-Diverse Patient 42 Geriatric Emergency and Trauma Considerations Index

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1: Anatomy: will describe the relevant anatomy of the tibial plateau including bony, ligamentous, and muscular anatomy with pictures and descriptions with commonly used surgical approaches for fixation. Chapter 2: Mechanism, Evaluation, and Temporary Treatments: this chapter will describe the demographic data for these fractures, give detailed information on the evaluation from history taking to physical exam, to radiographic evaluation and how to decide what imaging to obtain. Additionally, initial emergency department management and temporary splinting vs external fixation will be discussed. Chapter 3: Nonsurgical Treatment: Indications for nonsurgical treatment and detailed evidence based descriptions on how to perform nonsurgical treatment. Chapter 4: External Fixation: Indications and techniques for both temporary and definitive external fixation of tibial plateau fractures Chapter 5: Open Reduction and Internal Fixation: Indications and techniques for open treatment of tibial plateau fractures Chapter 6: Treatment of Associated Soft Tissue Injuries: Indications and techniques for soft tissue repair/reconstruction associated with tibial plateau fractures Chapter 7: Postoperative Care/Rehabilitation: postoperative care including wound care, weight bearing, exercises, rehabilitation for a wide spectrum of tibial plateau injuries Chapter 8: Complications: common complications associated with tibial plateau fractures (such as compartment syndrome, wound healing issues, post-traumatic arthritis, etc) and methods of treating these complications

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsChapter 1: The Role of the Hospital ED and the Speciality of Emergency Medicine Chapter 2: The Organization of the Hospital and the ED Chapter 3: Medical Terminology Chapter 4: Nursing, MDs, and ED Techs: Teamwork and Communication Chapter 5: ED Flow and Patient Assessment Chapter 6: Point of care testing Chapter 7: Cardiology and ECG;s Chapter 8 : Respiratory Care Chapter 9: Abdominal and Genitourinary Issues Chapter 10: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Issues Chapter 11: Stroke Chapter 12: Vascular Access Chapter 13: Sonographic Vascular Access Chapter 14: Wound Care Chapter 15 Musculoskeletal Injuries Chapter 16: Splinting Chapter 17: The Major Trauma Patient Chapter 18: Behavioural Health and Toxicologic Emergencies Chapter 19: Case Studies in Emergency Triage

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Table of ContentsPrinciples of ResuscitationResuscitation of the Traumatically Injured PatientNursing Care for the Initial Resuscitation of Severe Sepsis PatientsNursing Care for the Initial Resuscitation of Burn PatientsPediatric ResuscitationTargeted Temperature Management After Cardiac ArrestResuscitation Team Roles and Responsibilities: In-Hospital Cardiopulmonary Arrest TeamsFamily Presence and Support During ResuscitationOutcomes of In-hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Review of the EvidenceThe Role of Tele-Critical Care in Rescue and Resuscitation

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsAcknowledgements Symbols and abbreviations Foreward PART I - MANAGEMENT Working in Urgent Medical Care Systems The development of urgent care systems - a brief history The development of urgent care systems - challenges The development of urgent care systems - evolving solutions Alternative urgent care models The evolution of urgent care workforces Patient choice and behaviour UUC operational environments NHS 111 services GP out of hours services Working in multi-disciplinary teams 999 call handling and dispatch (The functions of urgent care) The characteristics of good and bad urgent care services Working effectively with acute and urgent care services Providing support to urgent care staff Supporting workers after traumatic events Using Technology in Urgent Medical Care Definitions and meanings Drivers for change - overview Drivers for change - system Drivers for change - individual Future technology Relevance of health technology in UUC settings What is an Urgent Treatment Centre? Example near-patient investigations Use of PPE Indwelling catheters Hand decontamination Remote care and monitoring TeleMedicine Managing Safe Dispositions Role and responsibilities of the referring clinician Factors influencing referral decisions Factors influencing risk-based decision-making Decision-making and referral in remote consultation Remote consultations - safeguarding considerations Supportive care and avoiding admissions Compulsory mental health admission The Mental Capacity Act (MCA) 2005 Assessment of capacity Deprivation of liberty safeguards (DoLS) Child safeguarding Adult safeguarding Raising concerns Whistle blowing Prevent/Channel Domestic violence and abuse Human trafficking Modern slavery Female genital mutilation Patient transfer and transport Role of clinicians in transfers The ambulance response programme Risk Management and Urgent Care Preparedness Hazard and risk Risk management and system design in the context of urgent care Learning from significant event analysis (SEA) and serious untoward incidents (SUIs) Principles of emergency preparedness, response and recovery The role of urgent care services in relation to a major incident Management of major incident situations The psychological needs of those involved in a major incident Business continuity relevant to urgent care services Human Factors Human factors in healthcare and patient safety The swiss cheese model The SHEEP model The WHO surgical safety checklist Crew resource management Cognitive bias Decision-making in urgent care Communication within and between teams (CHANGE) Teamworking Leadership Bad leadership Managing fatigue and stress Error investigation and management Root cause analysis Operational Performance Local and national operational guidance Settings for patient care Urgent Treatment Centres Professional roles in urgent care Communication with colleagues and patients Communication with routine healthcare providers Consultation models Monitoring the delivery of patient care Targets Applying principles of equality and diversity PART II - CLINICAL Emergency and Time-Critical Conditions Anaphylaxis Cardiac arrest Choking Meningitis Sepsis Status epilepticus Unconsciousness Symptom Management 2WW considerations Acute abdominal pain Chest pain Collapse Haemoptysis Hyperventilation Shortness of breath Breast 2WW considerations Breast lump Mastitis End of Life Care General considerations Managing EOL symptoms Cardiology Angina Acute coronary syndromes - unstable angina / NSTEMI Acute coronary syndromes - STEMI Aortic dissection Brady and tachy-arrythmias Electrical Injury Left ventricular failure / pulmonary oedema Pericarditis Uncontrolled atrial fibrillation Uncontrolled hypertension Dental Acute dental and gum Infection Dermatology Abscess Cellulitis Ear Nose and Throat Bell's palsy Loss of hearing Otitis externa Otitis media Sinusitis TMJ dysfunction Tonsillitis Vertigo Endocrine, Haematology & Metabolic 2WW considerations Addisonian crisis Hyperglcaemic crisis Hypoglycaemia Hyperkalaemia Hypokalaemia Hypernatraemia Hyponatraemia Thyrotoxic crisis Gastroenterology and General Surgery 2WW considerations Acute appendicitis Acute cholecystitis Acute pancreatitis Anal pain Constipation Diverticulitis Gastroenteritis GI bleed - lower GI bleed - upper Haemorrhoids Hernia Intestinal obstruction Peptic ulcer Mental Health Mental health assessment Mental health symptoms and signs Psychological therapies Anxiety Other anxiety-type disorders Chronic stress Depression Drugs for treating depression Psychosis Schizophrenia and mania Acute delirium Dementia Eating disorders Other psychological conditions Musculoskeletal including Trauma Olecranon bursitis Neurology 2WW considerations Acute confusional state / delerium First fit Headache Migraine Status epilepticus Stroke / CVA Subarachnoid haemorrhage TIA Obstetrics and Gynaecology 2WW considerations Abnormal vaginal bleeding Ectopic pregnancy Gynaecological pain Pre-eclampsia Menorrhagia Vaginal bleeding in pregnancy Vaginal discharge Ophthalmology Blepharitis Conjunctivitis Corneal abrasions and ulcers Peri-orbital cellulitis The red eye Respiratory 2WW considerations Acute asthma - moderate Acute asthma - life threatening COPD Pleural effusion Pneumonia / LRTI Spontaneous pneumothorax Urogenital 2WW considerations Acute epididymitis / epididymo-orchitis Acute prostatitis Balanitis Renal colic Testicular torsion Urinary retention Urinary tract infection Vascular Acute limb ischaemia Deep vein thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm PART III - THE DIPLOMA IN URGENT MEDICAL CARE Outline Example single best answer (SBA) questions Example structured oral questions BIBLIOGRAPHY

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Book Synopsis"This is an excellent text which covers all of the important research methods in the field, including randomised control trials. A strong component of the text is the inclusion of chapters on ethics and the future of paramedic research... The use of paramedic examples throughout the chapters will help students and other budding paramedic researchers connect with the subject matter and help them link theory, evidence and practice."Professor Peter O'Meara, La Trobe Rural Health School, La Trobe University, AustraliaThis practical book provides a no nonsense guide for student and qualified paramedics looking to understand the key elements of research, and what it means for their profession. The authors explain key concepts and methodologies to help you get to grips with the nature of paramedic research and how it works in practice. By drawing on a wealth of cases and examples, research is placed firmly in the context of clinical practice. The book will enable you tTable of ContentsOne. Research and the Paramedic Two. Knowledge to underpin PracticeThree. Evidence Based Practice in Paramedic Practice Four. Conducting Ethical Research in Paramedic PracticeFive. Conducting a Critical Literature Review in Paramedic Practice Six. Qualitative Research in Paramedic Practice: an overviewSeven. Using Qualitative Research Methods in Paramedic Practice Eight. Quantitative Research in Paramedic Practice: an overview Nine. Using Quantitative Research Methods in Paramedic PracticeTen. Researching Paramedic Clinical Practice: a practical guide Eleven. The Future for Paramedic Research

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Book Synopsis“An intense look at the high-stakes world of a NYC paramedic in the months before and after COVID-19 altered our landscape.”—Damon Tweedy, MD, author of Black Man in a White Coat: A Doctor''s Reflections on Race and MedicineThe education of a New York City paramedic, whose tales of tragedy and transcendence over a single year culminate in the greatest challenge the city’s emergency medical system has ever faced: COVID-19.As a seasoned paramedic and union leader, Anthony Almojera thought he could handle anything his job threw at him. Like many medical first responders, he came from a troubled background and carried the traumas of the city as well as its triumphs. He had grown up in the rough-and-tumble Park Slope of the 1980s, been homeless for a time, and had watched murder, addiction, and hopelessness consume those closest to him. But he had dedicated his life to helping peop

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Book SynopsisThis patient-oriented book was written as a meeting ground for practicing clinicians, allied health professionals, and clinical researchers to provide a practical guide for the contemporary assessment and management of patients with heart failure and cardiomyopathy. It revolves around broad patient scenarios to elegantly (or expertly) guide diagnostic and management strategies. Combining the talents of over one-hundred experts in the field, the book also endeavors to challenge the reader with areas of current controversies and opportunities for clinical investigation with the goals of both orienting clinicians and stimulating their research passions. Key Features Provides practical guidance based on real-life heart failure scenarios Discusses both acute and chronic care patient-oriented scenarios Covers up-to-date and novel concepts in heart failure Features the perspectives of current debates and contTrade Review"This book serves its purpose as a clinical guide for the management of heart failure patients. It will be a great resource for cardiologists, interns, physicians in training, and mid-level providers." - Sagar Nagpal, East Tennessee State University Table of ContentsI. Basic Concepts in Heart Failure1. Definitions and Clinical Diagnosis of Heart Failure2. Epidemiology of Heart Failure3. Pathophysiology of Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction4. The Pathophysiology of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction5. Principles of Heart Failure Pharmacotherapy6. Implantable Device Therapy in Heart Failure II. Acute Decompensated Heart Failure7. Pathophysiology and Clinical Evaluation of the Patient with Acute Heart Failure8. Therapeutic Approaches in Acute Heart Failure 9. Advanced Therapeutic Options in Acute Heart FailureIII. Managing Chronic Heart Failure10. Outpatient Management of Stable Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction11. Exercise and Rehabilitation inHeart Failure12. The Patient with Ischemic Heart Failure13.The Non-Ischemic Heart Failure Patient14. Valvular Heart Disease and Heart Failure15. The Management of Patients with Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)16.Heart Failure with Recovered Ejection Fraction (HFrecEF) and Heart Failure with Midrange Ejection Fraction (HFmrEF)17. The Advanced Heart Failure Patient18. Palliative Care and Advanced Directives in Heart FailureIV. Managing Cardiovascular Comorbidities in Heart Failure19. Management of Hypertension in Heart Failure20. Management df Atrial Fibrillation in Patients with Heart Failure21. Ventricular Arrhythmias in Heart FailureV. Non-Cardiac Comorbidities and Heart Failure22. The Management of Patients with Heart Failure and Diabetes23. The Patient with Renal Dysfunction24. The Patient with Anemia and Iron Deficiency25. Management of Neurologic and Psychiatric Illness in the Patient with Heart FailureVI. The Patient with Right Heart Disease26. Pulmonary Hypertension and Right Ventricular Failure from Left Heart Disease27. The Patient with Non-Group 2 Pulmonary HypertensionVII. Special Cases of Heart Failure28. Heart Failure in Adult Congenital Heart Disease29. Cancer Therapies and Cardiac Dysfunction30. Peripartum Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure in Pregnancy31. Dilated Cardiomyopathy32. Stress Cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo Syndrome)33. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy34. Myocarditis35. Infiltrative Diseases: Amyloid36. Infiltrative Cardiomyopathies: Fabry Disease and Iron-Overload Cardiomyopathy

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Book SynopsisPoint of Care Ultrasound Made Easy (POCUSME) is an exciting and innovative book that aims to teach all healthcare professionals how to do simple and clinically relevant ultrasound scanning at the point of care. This book will help you solve clinical problems at the bedside across a range of specialty areas, including: trauma, emergency medicine, respiratory medicine, cardiology, general surgery, otolaryngology and vascular surgery. Straightforward and practical, and designed for clinicians who are generally unfamiliar with ultrasound scanning, it will make a positive difference to your clinical practice, and help improve the delivery of optimised patient care. So read the book, grab an ultrasound machine, and please embrace the Point of Care Ultrasound movement!Table of ContentsPART I: BACKGROUND TO POINT-OF-CARE ULTRASOUND MADE EASY (POCUSME). CHAPTER 1 HOW DOES ULTRASOUND WORK? CHAPTER 2 POINT-OF-CARE ULTRASOUND (POCUS). PART II: ULTRASOUND ASSESSMENTS BY BODY SYSTEM. CHAPTER 3 NECK ULTRASOUND. CHAPTER 4 THORACIC ULTRASOUND. CHAPTER 5 CARDIAC ULTRASOUND. CHAPTER 6 ABDOMINO-PELVIC ULTRASOUND. CHAPTER 7 MUSCULOSKELETAL ULTRASOUND. CHAPTER 8 ARTERIAL ULTRASOUND. CHAPTER 9 VENOUS ULTRASOUND. PART III: ASSESSMENT. CHAPTER 10 SINGLE BEST ANSWER ASSESSMENT.

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Book SynopsisThis book provides clinical tips on the management of common 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 are also 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/anaesthesia registrar or cardiology fellows ought to do in the intensive care and postoperative wardsTable of Contents1. Evaluation in Acute Cardiac Care2. The ECG in Cardiac Critical Care and Anesthesia3. Echocardiography in critical care4. Assessment Of Volume Status In CCU5. Thoracic Ultrasound6. Arterial Blood Gas7. Approach to Electrolyte abnormalities in CCU8. Haemodynamics9. Role and Interpretation of Biomarkers10. Acute Chest Pain11. Acute Coronary Syndrome12. ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction13. Post-Procedure management of CCU14. Cardiogenic Shock and Management of Hypotension15. Inotropes and Vasopressors16. Antiplatelets and Anticoagulants: Perioperative issues17. Non Vitamin K Oral Anticoagulants18. Acute Aortic Syndromes19. Refractory Hypertension in Critical care20. Pulmonary Embolism 21. Pulmonary Hypertension22. Narrow QRS Tachycardias23. Atrial Fibrillation: the CCU perspective24. Wide QRS Tachycardia25. Pre-operative and peri-operative and CCU care in primary electrical disorders of the heart26. Electrical Storm27. Permanent Pacemakers and Defibrillators: From basics to troubleshooting28. Cardiomyopathies29. Myocarditis30. Stress Cardiomyopathy31. Acute Decompensated Heart Failure32. Valvular Heart Disease and Infective Endocarditis33. Pericarditis and Pericardial effusion 34. Acute Limb Ischemia35. Use of Sedation, Analgesia and Anaesthesia in CCU 36 A. Preoperative Assessment of Patients with Ischemic Heart Disease36 B. Perioperative assessment and management of patients with valvular heart disease for non cardiac surgery37. Mechanical ventilation: Basics for CCU clinicians38. Basics of Non Invasive Ventilation39. Nutrition in Cardiac Intensive Care40. Cardiac aspects of Diabetes41. Cardiac Arrest: Resuscitation and after42. Cardiac Assist Devices43. Cardiorenal Syndrome and Acute Kidney Injury44. Cardiac Drugs : Uses and Precautions

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Book SynopsisRheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance is the new edition of The Musculoskeletal System at a Glance. The book now includes not just basic anatomy, but also features presenting complaints and patient examination and reflects the increased coverage of rheumatology, making it relevant for students at all levels. Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance Expands its coverage of rheumatology to include all major topics on the medical student curriculum Includes fully illustrated chapters on examination of each part of the musculoskeletal system Provides self-assessment case studies to test knowledge and provide clinical context Consolidates all information relating to the musculoskeletal system in one title Rheumatology, Orthopaedics and Trauma at a Glance is ideal for all medical students studying the musculoskeletal system or taking an orthopaedics or rheumatology rotation.Table of ContentsPreface 6 Guide to anatomical terminology 7 Section 1 Introduction 1 Musculoskeletal structure and function 8 2 Calcium homeostasis and bone metabolism 10 3 History and examination – an overview 12 4 Imaging 14 Section 2 The arm 5 Anatomy of the arm 16 6 History and examination of the arm 19 7 Problems presenting in the arm 22 8 Upper arm trauma 24 9 Lower arm trauma 26 Section 3 The spine 10 Anatomy of the spine 28 11 History and examination of the spine 30 12 Problems presenting in the spine 32 13 Trauma of the spine 34 Section 4 The leg 14 Anatomy of the leg 36 15 History and examination of the leg 38 16 Problems presenting in the hip 40 17 Joint replacement 42 18 Problems presenting in the lower leg 44 19 Upper leg trauma 46 20 Lower leg trauma 48 Section 5 Rheumatology 21 Rheumatological history and examination 50 22 Pathogenesis of rheumatoid arthritis 52 23 Rheumatoid arthritis 54 24 Systemic lupus erythematosus 57 25 Ankylosing spondylitis 60 26 The spondyloarthropathies 62 27 Acute joint disease 64 28 Infection and malignancy 66 29 Fibromyalgia 68 30 Osteoporosis 70 31 Disorders of bone metabolism 72 32 Vasculitis 1: Giant cell arteritis 74 33 Vasculitis 2: Medium and small vessel vasculitis 76 34 Scleroderma 78 35 Inflammatory muscle diseases 80 36 The medical management of inflammatory disease 82 37 Rehabilitation 84 Section 6 Orthopaedics 38 Orthopaedics in children 86 39 Sports medicine 88 40 Neurological disorders and orthotics 90 41 Orthopaedics in the elderly 92 Section 7 Trauma 42 Initial management of the polytraumatised patient 94 43 Wound management 96 44 Plastic surgery 97 45 Burns 98 46 Peripheral and spinal nerve injuries 100 47 Head injuries 102 48 Fractures and dislocations 104 49 Compartment syndrome 106 Self-assessment case studies: questions 108 Self-assessment case studies: answers 110 Index 113

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Book SynopsisThe book explores both the clinical presentation of serious diabetic emergencies (like ketoacidosis, hyperosmolar coma, and severe hyper and hypoglycemia) that consultants and hospital staff encounter in practice and the best methods of both managing the emergencies and also administering follow-up guidance/care.Trade Review"In conclusion, this book should appeal to all healthcare professionals who want a concise summary of important diabetic complications causing significant morbidity and mortality." (Diabetes Update, 1 March 2014) “A concise guide for practicing physicians, including pediatricians, interns and residents. Recommended for emergency departments.” (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews Journal, 1 September 2013) "As a quick guide to common diabetic emergencies, the book is most appropriate for nurses and medical students starting on the wards, and as a review for nonendocrinologists. It reviews common situations in both inpatient and outpatient settings, in both adults and children." (Doody's, 6 January 2012) Review copy sent on 27/07/2011: Tijdschrift voor GeneeskundeTable of ContentsPreface. 1 Diabetic ketoacidosis in adults. 2 Diabetic Ketoacidosis in childhood and adolescence. 3 Hyperosmolar Non-ketotic Hyperglycemia. 4 Hypoglycemia caused by insulin. 5 Hypoglycemia caused by insulin secretagogues. 6 Lactic acidosis in diabetes. 7 Management of hyperglycemia in the hospital. 8 Sick day rules in diabetes. Index.

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Book SynopsisIn this critical area of emergency care, a sound knowledge and understanding of this essential skill is of utmost importance. The authors have extensive knowledge in this field and are considered leaders in the development of point of care ultrasound, with extensive international experience of teaching in this area.Table of ContentsList of Contributors x About the Companion Website xvii Introduction: What is Point-of-Care Ultrasound? 1James A. Connolly, Anthony J. Dean, Beatrice Hoffmann and Robert D. Jarman Part 1 Physics 5 1 How Does Ultrasound Work? 7Heather Venables Part 2 Ultrasound by Region 13 Thorax 14 2 Evaluation of the Chest Wall, Pleura and Lung 15Gebhard Mathis and Anthony J. Dean 3 Point-of-Care Ultrasonography of the Thoracic Aorta 32R. Andrew Taylor and Christopher L. Moore 4 Anatomy/Ultrasonography of the Heart 39Conn Russell 5 Basic Point-of-Care Echocardiography: Interpretation and Haemodynamic Assessment 47Craig Morris 6 Beyond Basic Point-of-Care Echocardiography 56Sean Bennett Abdomen 69 7 Ultrasound Assessment of the Abdominal Aorta in the Acute Setting 71Simon Richards 8 Focussed Assessment with Sonography in Trauma – The FAST Exam 83Rajat Gangahar 9 Advanced Gastrointestinal Ultrasound: Identifying Appendicitis, Pneumoperitoneum, Intussusception and Diverticulitis 101Beatrice Hoffmann and Sara Damewood 10 Intravascular Volume Assessment by Ultrasound Evaluation of the Inferior Vena Cava 115Anthony J. Dean 11 Emergency Ultrasound in First-Trimester Pregnancy 126Andrew M. Kestler and John L. Kendall 12 Second- and Third-Trimester Pregnancy 143Elena Skomorovsky, John Gullett and David C. Pigott 13 Gynaecological Ultrasound in Emergency Medicine: The Non-Pregnant Female Patient with Abdomino-Pelvic Pain 152Martha Villalba and Michael Lambert 14 Focused Hepatobiliary Ultrasound 162Resa Lewiss 15 Renal Ultrasound 175Lisa Munro Davies 16 Ultrasound Evaluation of the Acute Scrotum 194J. Matthew Fields Extremities 203 17 The Lower Limb and the Upper Limb 205David Lewis and John Gullett 18 Ultrasonography of Deep Venous Thrombosis 221Joshua S. Rempell and Vicki E. Noble 19 Transcranial Doppler 233John Gullett 20 Ocular Ultrasound 241Anumeha Singh and Dietrich von Kuenssberg Jehle 21 Airway/Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Sonography 251Barton Brown and Srikar Adhikari Part 3 Paediatrics 259 22 Paediatric Musculoskeletal Point-of-Care Ultrasound 261Paul Atkinson and Peter Ross 23 Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Paediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care 270Mahmoud A. Elbarbary 24 Paediatric Abdominal Ultrasound 280Jennifer R. Marin Part 4 Adjunct to Practical Procedures 287 25 Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Access 289Nova L. Panebianco 26 Pericardiocentesis, Paracentesis and Thoracentesis 296David B. Richards 27 Suprapubic Aspiration and Catheterisation 302Fernando Silva 28 Ultrasound in the Management of Fractures 307Paul Atkinson and Peter Ross 29 Ultrasound-Guided (USG) Peripheral Nerve Block (PNB) 314Jens Børglum and Kenneth Jensen 30 Foreign Body and Abscess 331Erskine J. Holmes 31 Ultrasound of the Airway 337Christopher T. Wall, Seth R. Strote, Liberty V. Caroon and Robert F. Reardon Part 5 Syndromic Approach 347 32 Chest Pain and Dyspnea 349Lawrence A. Melniker 33 Bedside Ultrasound as an Adjunct in the Evaluation and Management of Critically Ill Patients 355Anthony J. Dean and Sarah A. Stahmer 34 Point-of-Care Ultrasound in Resuscitation and Cardiac Arrest: The FEEL Protocol 371Elena Costantini, Peter M. Zechner, Frank Heringer, Colleen Cuca, Felix Walcher and Raoul Breitkreutz 35 Non-Invasive Haemodynamics 375Erik Sloth, Christian Alcaraz Frederiksen and Peter Juhl-Olsen 36 Doppler Assessment of Haemodynamics 379Brendan E. Smith and Veronica M. Madigan 37 Algorithmic Bedside Approach to the Major Trauma Patient in Extremis 386Robert Arntfield and Andrew W. Kirkpatrick 38 A Syndromic Approach with Sonography to the Patient with Abdominal Pain 392Jonathan Fischer and Pablo Aguillera 39 A Syndromic Approach to the Pregnant Patient 400Joseph Wood 40 The Use of Ultrasound in Evaluating Dyspnoea/Respiratory Distress in Infants and Children 404Roberto Copetti and Luigi Cattarossi 41 Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Human Immune-Deficiency Virus (HIV) and Tuberculosis (TB) Co-Infection: The FASH Scan 410Hein Lamprecht 42 Fever and Ultrasound 418Gabriel Simon and Beatrice Hoffmann Part 6 Different Environments 423 43 The Role of Ultrasound in Pre-Hospital Care 425Tim Harris, Adam Bystrzycki and Stefan M. Mazur Appendix A1: Selected Protocols for Cardiac and Critical Care Ultrasound 440 44 Use of Ultrasound in Extreme or Hostile Environments (Online only) 454Kenton Anderson 45 Setting Up an Ultrasound Programme in Underdeveloped Healthcare Systems (Online only) 462Hein Lamprecht and John Sloan Part 7 Administration (Online only) 471 46 Best Practice and Future Developments in Point-of-Care Ultrasound (Online only) 473Robert D. Jarman 47 The Role of Phantoms and Simulation in Teaching Ultrasound Skills in Emergency Medicine (Online only) 479Mike Wells and Lara Goldstein 48 Ultrasound in Undergraduate Medical Education (Online only) 487Richard A. Hoppmann 49 Departmental Implementation: Setting up an Ultrasound Training Programme for Medical Students - Experience of Two Universities (Online only) 493David C. Wherry and Mark W. Bowyer 50 Future of Point-of-Care Ultrasound (Online only) 503Michael Blaivas Appendix A2: Normal Ultrasound Values (Online only) 506Phil Johnstone Index 511

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Book SynopsisTable of ContentsList of Contributors, vi Foreword, viii 1 Wound Assessment, 1 Joseph E. Grey and Girish K. Patel 2 Traumatic Wounds, 9 Steven L.A. Jeffery and Stuart Enoch 3 Surgical Wounds and Surgical Site Infection, 14 Rhiannon L. Harries, Jared Torkington, and David Leaper 4 Burns, 20 Jonathan J. Cubitt and William A. Dickson 5 Diabetic Foot Ulcers, 26 Michael E. Edmonds and Annie Price 6 Venous and Arterial Leg Ulcers, 34 Joseph E. Grey and Girish K. Patel 7 Pressure Injuries, 41 Joseph E. Grey and Jacqui Fletcher 8 Uncommon Causes of Ulceration, 49 Girish K. Patel and Vincent Piguet 9 Infections, 56 Brendan Healy and Andrew Freedman 10 Lymphoedema and Wounds, 64 Christine Moffatt and Melanie Thomas 11 Nutrition, Skin Care and Continence, 71 Amy Ferris, Joseph E. Grey, and Girish K. Patel 12 Scars, 78 Paul Martin and Duncan A. McGrouther 13 Dressings and Devices, 85 Samantha Holloway, Stuart Enoch, and Joseph E. Grey 14 Drugs and Biological Approaches to Wound Healing, 94 Gregory Schultz and Girish K. Patel Index, 102

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Book SynopsisA unique textbook in cardiovascular emergencies Cardiovascular Problems in Emergency Medicine takes you on rounds with the leading teachers of emergency medicine. Transcripts of in-depth telephone conferences on 27 real-life cardiovascular cases provide a unique and fascinatinginsight into the way complex cases are diagnosed and managed by some of the most experienced and respected practitioners in the field. Each chapter is then complemented by an authoritative, fully-referenced review of the current literature on the topic. With its unique approach, and the range of cases covered, Cardiovascular Problems in Emergency Medicine is an invaluable source of information for all emergency physicians, both qualified and in training.Trade Review“This is an excellent tool for reviewing the diagnosis and management of common cardiovascular emergencies. This book is particularly effective because of its use of real-life examples.” (Doody’s, 10 August 2012) “With its unique approach, and the range of cases covered, Cardiovascular Problems in Emergency Medicine is an invaluable source of information for all emergency physicians, both qualified and in training.” (MedReview, 15 June 2012) Table of ContentsList of Contributors vii Acknowledgements xi Preface xiii Section One: Cardiac Ischemia 1 Chest Pain 3 Michael Bohrn, Amal Mattu and Brian Browne 2 Non-ST-Segment Elevations Myocardial Infarction 18 David Plitt and William J. Brady 3 ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction 38 David F. M. Brown 4 Unusual Causes of Myocardial Ischemia 54 Robin Naples and Richard Harrigan Section Two: Cardiac Dysrhythmias 5 Bradyarrhythmias 71 Colleen Birmingham and Edward Ullman 6 Atrial Fibrillation 86 Kristen Cochran and Shamai Grossman 7 Supraventricular Tachycardia 97 Theodore Chan 8 The Differential Diagnosis of Wide Complex Tachycardia—ED Diagnostic and Management Considerations 108 Nathan Charlton and William J. Brady 9 Cardiac Arrest 123 Benjamin J. Lawner and Amal Mattu 10 Strategies in Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: Automatic External Defibrillator and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 138 Catherine Cleaveland and William J. Brady 11 Pacemakers and AICDS in Emergency Medicine 147 Theodore Chan Section Three: Non Ischemic Cardiac Disease 12 Acute Heart Failure 163 Kevin Reed and Amal Mattu 13 Syncope 185 Shamai Grossman 14 Valvular Heart Disease 197 Jeffrey Soderman and Edward Ullman 15 Myocarditis 209 Jehangir Meer and Amal Mattu 16 Pericarditis 226 Theodore Chan 17 Cardiac Toxins and Drug-Induced Heart Disease 237 Jeffrey Green and Richard Harrigan 18 Cardiomyopathy 258 Alden Landry and Shamai Grossman Section Four: Vascular Emergencies 19 Aortic Dissection 269 Keith A. Marill and David F. M. Brown 20 Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms 283 David A. Peak and David F. M. Brown 21 Hypertensive Emergencies 297 Russell Berger and Edward Ullman Section Five: Cardiac Testing 22 The Electrocardiogram in Acute Coronary Syndromes 309 Laura Oh and William J. Brady 23 Cardiac Markers 326 J. Stephen Bohan 24 Stress Testing 337 Jefferson Williams and Shamai Grossman 25 Coronary Computed Tomography 349 J. Tobias Nagurney and David F. M. Brown Section Six: Cardiac Surgery Complications 26 Postcardiac Surgery Emergencies 363 Jonathan Anderson and Shamai Grossman 27 Pediatric Cardiac Emergencies 372 Shannon Straszewski and Carrie Tibbles Index 383

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Book SynopsisThis book follows a systematic approach to assessing radiographs, instructing the reader on the appearances of radiological abnormalities and comparing these with normal radiographs. Each chapter walks through a different part of the body, with numerous example radiographs, well annotated for clear reference and explanation.Table of ContentsContributors ix Preface xi 1 Introduction: ABCs and Rules of Two 1 Otto Chan 2 Hand and Wrist 11 Joe Coyle, Ali Naraghi and Otto Chan 3 Elbow 22 Muaaze Ahmad 4 Shoulder 30 Ahmed Daghir and James Teh 5 Pelvis and Hip 38 Syed Babar, James A. S. Young, Jeremy W. R. Young and Otto Chan 6 Knee 49 Lisa Meacock and David A. Elias 7 Ankle and Foot 59 Tudor Hughes 8 Head 71 Suki Thomson and Amrish Mehta 9 Face 85 Simon Holmes, Ravikiran Pawar, Jimmy Makdissi and Otto Chan 10 Cervical Spine 93 Leonard J. King 11 Thoracic and Lumbar Spine 104 Leonard J. King, Andreas Koureas and Otto Chan 12 Chest 111 Arjun Nair and Ioannis Vlahos 13 Abdomen 123 Katie Planche and Niall Power 14 Computed Tomography in Emergency Radiology 135 Anmol Malhotra and Jeremy Rabouhans 15 Emergency Ultrasound 152 Tim Fotheringham, Otto Chan and Ian Renfrew 16 Emergency Paediatric Radiology 159 R. J. Paul Smith, Rosy Jalan and Marina J. Easty 17 Major Trauma 171 Dominic Barron, Sujit Vaidya and Otto Chan Index 177

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Book SynopsisEmergency care professionals are increasingly expected to work autonomously when caring for patients with minor musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. They have to be able to competently and safely take a patient s history, examine, diagnose and provide management of these conditions.Trade Review“Academic tutors who teach within an emergency care course would be recommended to review this text to consider it to either supplement their modules or to refer to their students as an additional learning resource that may work alongside some of their taught modules.” (Nursing Times, 16 October 2014)Table of ContentsDedication, iv Acknowledgements, v About the companion website, vi Part 1 The background 1 How to use this book, 3 2 Taking a patient’s history, 14 3 An introduction to examining your patient, 31 4 Patient documentation for minor injuries, 45 Part 2 The upper body 5 The neck, 59 6 The shoulder, 87 7 The elbow, 132 8 The wrist and hand, 169 Part 3 The lower body 9 The lower back and hip, 235 10 The knee and leg, 271 11 The ankle and foot, 327 Answers to multiple choice questions, 373 Index, 377

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Book SynopsisDental emergencies are common and require rapid response. Order today and keep readily accessible in your dental practice! Filled with clinical examples and step-by-step procedures, Dental Emergencies covers the full range of both common and complex traumatic injuries, pain, and oral lesions.Table of ContentsList of Contributors ix Preface xi Acknowledgements xiii 1 Introduction, Infection Control and Prescribing 1 M. Greenwood Introduction to the dental emergency clinic 1 Infection and infection control 2 Prescribing 8 Conclusions 12 Further reading 12 2 History Taking and Clinical Examination of Patients on a Dental Emergency Clinic 13 I.P. Corbett, C.B. Hayward and M. Greenwood Introduction 13 History taking 13 Patient examination 18 Special tests 24 Record keeping 25 Consent 25 Conclusions 28 Further reading 28 3 Radiology and the Dental Emergency Clinic 29 R.I. Macleod Introduction 29 Patients in pain 33 Trauma radiology 35 Looking at radiographs 36 Conclusions 38 Further reading 38 4 Acute Oral Medical and Surgical Conditions 39 P.J. Thomson Introduction 39 Oro-facial swelling 39 Blistering disorders of the oral mucosa 45 Oral ulceration 47 Disturbed oro-facial sensory or motor function 49 Haemorrhage 50 Other acute conditions 51 Bony pathology 52 Summary 55 Further reading 55 5 Restorative Dental Emergencies 57 A. Moufti and C.B. Hayward Introduction 57 General principles 59 Pain management 59 Infections and soft tissue problems 65 Crack, fracture and mobility of teeth and dental restorations 71 Fractured and loose implants 81 Fractures and swallowing of removable prostheses 82 Conclusions 83 Further reading 83 6 Acute Presentations of Chronic Oro-Facial Pain Conditions 85 J. Durham Introduction 85 Oro-facial pain history 86 Examination of patients with oro-facial pain 89 Special investigations for oro-facial pain 90 Presentation, investigations and initial management of acute non-odontogenic oro-facial pain 92 Further reading 102 7 Traumatic Injuries to the Teeth and Oral Soft Tissues 103 U. Chaudhry and I.C. Mackie Assessment of the traumatised patient 103 Management of traumatic dental injuries 105 Injuries to the hard dental tissues and the pulp 105 Injuries to the hard dental tissues, the pulp and the alveolar process 112 Injuries to the periodontal tissues 116 Dento-alveolar fractures 127 Conclusions 127 Further reading 128 8 Pain Relief in the Dental Emergency Clinic 129 U.J. Moore Introduction 129 General mechanism of pain 129 Distribution of pain fibres in the mouth and jaws 134 Sources of pain in the mouth and jaws 135 Control of pain 136 Psychology of pain 137 Medication 139 The ladder of analgesia 144 Avoiding problems in prescribing analgesics 144 Further reading 147 9 Management of the Special Needs Patient 149 T. Nugent Introduction 149 Commonly seen conditions 151 Assessment 152 Medical history in the patient with special needs 153 Informed consent 154 Examination 155 Factors to consider in treatment 155 Conclusion 158 10 Making a Referral 159 I.P. Corbett and J. Greenley Introduction 159 When to refer 159 How to refer 160 Where to refer 161 The referral letter 161 Urgency 164 Cancer referrals 165 Copies of the referral letter 167 Summary 169 Further reading 170 11 Medical Emergencies in the Dental Emergency Clinic – Principles of Management 171 M. Greenwood Introduction 171 Contents of the emergency drug box 171 The ‘ABCDE’ approach to an emergency patient 174 Airway (A) 175 Use of defibrillation 180 Principles of management after the initial treatment of a medical emergency 181 Conclusions 182 Further reading 182 12 Examples of Specific Medical Emergency Situations 183 M. Greenwood Introduction 183 Vasovagal syncope (simple faint) 184 Hyperventilation 184 Asthma 185 Cardiac chest pain 187 Epileptic seizures 188 Diabetic emergencies 190 Allergies/hypersensitivity reactions 192 Adrenal insufficiency 196 Stroke 197 Local anaesthetic emergencies 197 Problems with haemostasis 200 Conclusions 203 Further reading 203 Appendix 1 Normal Reference Ranges 205 Appendix 2 Changes in Vital Signs in Patients with Infection 207 Appendix 3 Warfarin Protocol 209 Appendix 4 Aspects Relating to Local Anaesthetics 213 Appendix 5 NICE Guidelines for the Removal of Wisdom Teeth 215 Appendix 6 Protocol for Surgical Dental Treatment of Patients Taking Bisphosphonates 217 Appendix 7 Common ‘Recreational’ Drugs 221 Index 229

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Book SynopsisEmergency Radiology is a quick reference pocketbook for radiologists, emergency physicians and radiographers working in any emergency or acute care setting. Full of high-quality images, it acts as a checklist of presenting radiologic features and as a guide to performing interventional procedures. A huge range of emergencies are covered.Table of ContentsPreface; Part I. CT Emergencies: 1. Head Mayil S. Krishnam; 2. Cardiovascular and chest Mayil S. Krishnam; 3. Abdomen/pelvis Mayil S. Krishnam; Part II. Other Emergencies: 4. Ultrasound Jolanta Webb and Swati P. Deshmane; 5. Fluoroscopy John Curtis and Mayil S Krishnam; 6. MRI Sacha Niven and Mayil S. Krishnam; 7. Interventional procedures - basics Michael Murphy; 8. Paediatrics Shivaram Avula and Nick Barnes; 9. Skeletal trauma John Curtis and Mayil Krishnam; 10. Miscellaneous Swati P. Deshmane and Mayil S. Krishnam; Index.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review"The combination of desk-bound hard copy with the portability and expanded content of the 'e-book' that moves the fourth edition from the 'you should have this' of the third edition to the next level of desirability and utility." Emergency Medicine Australasia "As an experienced ED nurse and Emergency Nurse Practitioner, I found the book fascinating and could not put it down. The authors and editors of this text have succeeded in producing a comprehensive guide to Emergency Medicine which would be a valuable resource for any Emergency Department." International Emergency Nursing "it has established itself as one of the leading reference textbooks in the field of adult emergency medicine in Australasia. It is now a mature reference textbook, which is a credit to the editors and the contributors." Journal of Military and Veterans' Health "This is an excellent evidence based textbook suitable for exam preparation or for reference, which takes you through the complete management of all emergency medicine conditions. I would strongly recommend it to all emergency medicine trainees." Injury: international Journal of Care of the InjuredTable of ContentsSection 1 Resuscitation Section 2 Critical Care Section 3 Trauma Section 4 Orthopaedic Emergencies Section 5 Cardiovascular Emergencies Section 6 Respiratory Emergencies Section 7 Digestive Emergencies Section 8 Neurology Emergencies Section 9 Infectious Disease Emergencies Section 10 Genitourinary Emergencies Section 11 Endocrine Emergencies Section 12 Metabolic Emergencies Section 13 Haematology Emergencies Section 14 Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Emergencies Section 15 Dermatology Emergencies Section 16 Ocular Emergencies Section 17 Dental Emergencies Section 18 Ear, Nose and Throat Emergencies Section 19 Obstetrics & Gynaecology Emergencies Section 20 Psychiatric Emergencies Section 21 Challenging situations Section 22 Pain Relief Section 23 Emergency Imaging Section 24 Environmental Emergencies Section 25 Toxicology Emergencies Section 26 Toxinology Emergencies Section 27 Academic Emergency Medicine Section 28 Emergency Medicine and the Law Section 29 Emergency and Medical systems Section 30 Administration

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Book SynopsisConcern. Compassion. Doubt. Despair. Anger. Hope. Imagine juggling these feelings every day in a situation where your ability to manage them could be the difference between life and death.For Dr Chris Luke, a consultant in emergency medicine, these experiences are an intrinsic part of the job - ranging from rage at a system that often leaves vulnerable people waiting anxiously, to the incomparable satisfaction of relieving patients' suffering and distress and making a real difference in people's lives and in society.Here, Dr Luke reveals his own rollercoaster journey from orphanage boy to one of the leading emergency physicians in the country. Luke's recollections and reflections on a life spent on the frontline - grappling with his own health issues, burnout and sometimes despair at a dysfunctional system - make for compelling reading.A Life in Trauma is a frank, remarkable account of a career spent helping others, sometimes at a p

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Book SynopsisDescribes the basic principles of carbon dioxide measurement using the capnogram and how to interpret the abnormal, such as: tracheal, oesophageal and blind nasal intubation; cardiac arrest; and apnoea. This book is intended as a reference in the operating theatre and on the IC unit.

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