Accident and emergency medicine Books

Book SynopsisKeep pace with the latest advances in CT imaging of the heart with this cutting-edge Second Edition. With a special emphasis on the complementary nature of anatomic and functional cardiac data, Clinical Cardiac CT: Anatomy and Function -- now in a lavishly illustrated Second Edition -- ensures physicians develop the skills they need to interpret cardiac CT images with confidence. This volume begins with a brief introduction to the essentials of CT technique, normal cardiac anatomy, and anatomic anomalies. The expert authors then discuss the clinical application of cardiac CT for risk stratification, how to evaluate coronary artery disease, and the preoperative planning for and postoperative assessment of percutaneous cardiac procedures, including coronary stents and bypass grafts. Features: Entirely new chapters address evaluation of the thoracic aorta, congenital heart disease in the adult, triple rule-out CT angiography, and the latest innovations in cardiac CT 1,157 high-resolution CT images -- including over 500 images that are new to this edition -- demonstrate the full range of normal cardiac variations and pathologic findings An accompanying DVD contains 3-D displays of anatomic relationships and cine clips of more than 200 cases that demonstrate cardiac function and valve evaluation New information on frontier techniques, including myocardial perfusion and targeted contrast agents This highly visual reference is a must-have for anyone involved in performing or interpreting cardiac CT images. It is an essential resource for radiologists, cardiologists, or cardiothoracic surgeons, as well as for residents or fellows preparing for Boards or a cardiac imaging rotation.Trade ReviewPraise for the first edition: this book was a pleasure to read and is one that I will continue to refer to in my practice. --- RadiologyTable of Contents1 Key Issues in Cardiac CT 2 Technique, Protocols, Instrumentation, and Radiation Dose 3 Normal Coronary Anatomy 4 Coronary Anomalies 5 Calcium Scoring 6 Coronary Artery Disease 7 Coronary Stents 8 Bypass Grafts 9 Cardiac Morphology and Function 10 Valve Assessment 11 Ablation in the Left Atrium 12 Cardiac Interventions 13 Thoracic Aorta 14 Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult 15 Triple Rule-Out CT Angiography for Evaluation of Acute Chest Pain and Suspected Acute Coronary Syndrome 16 Innovations in Cardiac CT: Slice Wars, Dual Energy, Myocardial Perfusion and Targeted Contrast Agents

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Book SynopsisA practical guide to the radiology of trauma and emergency medicine A practical introductory reference on the clinical radiology of trauma and acute diseases, Emergency Radiology: A Practical Guide helps readers acquire the image interpretation skills necessary to care for patients with emergent conditions. The book is organized by anatomic region, and each of the eight sections has an introduction that includes an analytical approach and checklist, anatomy, imaging techniques, and important differential diagnoses. Key Features: More than 500 high-quality images Concise discussions of more than 230 important traumatic and emergent conditions A format optimized for self-study and review, with illustrations and explanatory text on facing pages Each section includes an approach, checklist, essential anatomy, study indications, imaging protocols, and differential diagnoses Tailored to the needs of senior medical students, radiology and emergency medicine residents, and clinicians who care for emergency patients, this book is an indispensable practical reference.Table of Contents1 Introduction to Emergency Imaging 2 Brain 3 Head and Neck 4 Spine 5 Chest 6 Abdomen and Pelvis 7 Musculoskeletal 8 Pediatrics

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Book SynopsisAll the key Radiology cases for your rounds, rotations, and exams Emergency Radiology presents the challenging cases that are most likely to be encountered by physicians and radiologists in the emergency room. It helps radiologists and emergency physicians correctly interpret images and thus quickly make initial diagnoses on both common and less common disorders. This book can also be used as an effective review guide for those studying for the radiology board exams. Key Features: Examples of critical cases that must be accurately diagnosed to avert potential disaster in daily practice and on exams Clearly labeled, high-quality images help you quickly absorb key findings RadCases contains cases selected to simulate everything that you'll see on your rounds, rotations, and exams. RadCases also helps you identify the correct differential diagnosis for each case—including the most critical. RadCases covers: Cardiac Imaging · Interventional Radiology · Musculoskeletal Radiology · Neuro Imaging · Thoracic Imaging · Pediatric Imaging · Gastrointestinal Imaging · Breast Imaging · Nuclear Medicine · Ultrasound Imaging · Head and Neck Imaging · Genitourinary Imaging Each RadCases title features 100 carefully selected, must-know cases documented with clear, high-quality radiographs. The organization provides maximum ease of use for self-assessment. Each case begins with the clinical presentation on the right-hand page; simply turn the page for imaging findings, differential diagnoses, the definitive diagnosis, essential facts, and more. This RadCases book comes with a code providing access to additional online cases: 100 from this book plus 150 more cases. Learn your cases, diagnose with confidence, and pass your exams. RadCases. This print book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com. Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Table of Contents100 Radiology Cases

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Book SynopsisA state-of-the-art reference on the management and treatment of neurosurgical emergencies The third edition of this acclaimed book covers frequently encountered neurosurgical emergencies, with contributions from renowned experts in their respective subspecialties. Clinical insights and easy-to-follow protocols are presented for emergencies associated with disease, infection, and trauma - and complications such as status epilepticus and acute shunt malfunction. Injury classification, evaluation, clinical presentation, imaging, surgical indications, approaches, and prognosis are presented for each condition. Concise, evidence-based descriptions enable readers to rapidly gain a solid understanding of the pathogenesis of each problem. The authors retained the scope and content of previous editions and added six new chapters that reflect recent advances. These include novel invasive brain monitoring techniques and their relevance to clinical practice, emergency surgery for stroke, emergency endovascular stroke treatment, cerebral venous thrombosis, consideration of cervical stenosis as an emergency, and emergent presentation and management of spinal dural arteriovenous fistulas and vascular lesions. Key Features Updated from black and white to full-color illustrations Current guidelines for managing a full spectrum of intracranial, spinal, and peripheral nerve emergencies - from assessment of acute loss of consciousness - to pituitary apoplexy, cerebral herniation, and penetrating spine and peripheral nerve injuries Neurosurgical emergencies in pediatric patients including spinal cord injury and perinatal management of myelomeningocele Treatment and management of spontaneous intracerebral, subarachnoid, and intraspinal hemorrhages Recognition and management of intrathecal baclofen and narcotic withdrawal This stellar resource is a must-have for practicing neurosurgeons and emergency medicine specialists. It will also greatly benefit residents and fellows in these fields of medicine.Table of Contents1 Assessment of Acute Loss of Consciousness 2 Intracranial Pressure Monitoring and Management of Raised Intracranial Pressure 3 Invasive Multimodality Brain Monitoring 4 Management of Acute Hydrocephalus 5 The Recognition and Management of Cerebral Herniation Syndromes 6 Penetrating Cerebral Trauma 7 Extra-Axial Hematomas 8 Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage 9 Pituitary Apoplexy 10 Acute Management of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage 11 Chemical Thrombolysis and Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke 12 Surgical Interventions for Acute Ischemic Stroke 13 Cerebral Venous Thrombosis 14 Cerebral Infectious Processes 15 Emergency Treatment of Brain Tumors 16 Acute Bony Decompression of the Optic and Facial Nerves 17 Status Epilepticus 18 The Evaluation and Management of Combined Cranial, Spinal, and Multisystem Trauma 19 Summary and Synopsis of the Brain Trauma Foundation Head Injury Guidelines 20 Special Considerations of Antiplatelet Therapy, Anticoagulation, and the Need for Reversal in Neurosurgical Emergencies 21 Acute Intervention for Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spinal Disk Disease 22 Is Cervical Stenosis an Emergency? 23 The Intensive Care Management of Spine– and Spinal Cord–Injured Patients 24 Biomechanical Considerations for Operative Interventions in Vertebral Column Fractures and Dislocations 25 Athletic Injuries and Their Differential Diagnosis 26 Penetrating Spine Trauma 27 Spinal Cord Compression Secondary to Neoplastic Disease: Epidural Metastasis and Pathologic Fracture 28 Intraspinal Hemorrhage 29 Emergent Presentation and Management of Spinal Dural Arteriovenous Fistulas and Vascular Lesions 30 Spinal Infections 31 Summary of Spine Injury Treatment Guidelines 32 Penetrating Injuries of Peripheral Nerves 33 Acute Management of Compressive Peripheral Neuropathies 34 Spinal Cord Injury and Spinal Cord Injury Without Radiographic Abnormality in Children 35 Acute Shunt Malfunction 36 The Perinatal Management of a Child Born with Myelomeningocele 37 Recognition and Management of Intratheca Baclofen and Narcotic Withdrawal Syndromes

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Book SynopsisNeurotrauma and Critical Care of the Brain, 2nd edition by renowned neurosurgeons Jack Jallo and Christopher Loftus incorporates salient components of the highly praised first edition. The updated text reflects cutting-edge discussion on traumatic brain injury management in a neurocritical care setting. Contributions from top experts in neurosurgery, neurology, critical care, cardiac and pulmonary care, and trauma surgery provide a concise review of a complex and evolving field. The book lays a solid foundation with discussion of TBI classification, pathophysiology, key blood biomarkers, noninvasive neuromonitoring in severe TBI patients, multimodality monitoring in neurocritical care, and brain imaging modalities. From the prehospital setting to intensive care, top experts share clinical pearls and core guidelines on the management of mild, moderate, and severe TBI and complications. Chapters new to this edition include concomitant injuries, orbital/facial fractures, vascular injuries, spine fractures, autonomic dysfunction, and temperature management. Key Highlights Specialized topics include wartime penetrating injuries, cardiovascular complications of TBI, venous thromboembolism prophylaxis, ethical considerations, TBI costs in the U.S. and the financial return on helmets Management of pediatric brain injuries in the NICU with illustrative cases Nearly 200 high quality illustrations facilitate understanding of complex anatomy and techniques Summary tables provide a handy overview of injury type, causes, characteristics, and recommended imaging modalities This remarkable resource is essential reading for neurosurgeons, neurologists, trauma physicians, critical care and rehabilitation medicine specialists, and residents in these specialties. Paired with Neurotrauma and Critical Care of the Spine, 2nd edition, this dynamic duo is the most up-to-date neurocritical care reference available today.Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1. Brain Trauma and Critical Care: A Brief History 2. The Epidemiology of Traumatic Brain Injury in the United States and The World 3. The Classification of Traumatic Brain Injury Part II: Science 4. Pathophysiology of Traumatic Brain Injury 5. Blood Biomarkers: What is Needed in the Traumatic Brain Injury Field 6. Noninvasive Neuromonitoring in Severe Traumatic Brain Injury 7. Multimodality Monitoring in Neurocritical Care 8. Brain Injury Imaging Part III: Management 9. Prehospital Care for Patients with Traumatic Brain Injury 10. Assessment of Acute Loss of Consciousness 11. Guidelines Application for Traumatic Brain Injury 12. Mild Brain Injury 13. Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury 14. Severe Traumatic Brain Injury 15. Wartime Penetrating Injuries 16. Guidelines for the Surgical Management of Traumatic Brain Injury 17. Concomitant Injuries in the Brain-injured Patient 18. Pediatric Brian Injury Part IV: Critical Care 19. Neurological Critical Care 20. Fluids Resuscitation and Traumatic Brain Injury 21. Sedation and Analgesia in Traumatic Brain Injury 22. Mechanial Ventilation and Pulmonary Critical Care 23. Nutrition Support in Brain Injury 24. Cardiovascular Complications of Traumatic Brain Injury 25. Paroxysmal Sympathetic Hyperactivity 26. Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in the Neurocritical Care Population 27. Traumatic Brain Injury and Infection 28. Targeted Temperature Management in Acute Traumatic Brain Injury Part V: Outcome 29. Neurorehabilitation after Brain Injury 30. Prognosis for Traumatic Brain Injury Part VI: Socioeconomics 31. Ethics: Life and Death Choices for Traumatic Brain Injury 32. Cost of Traumatic Brain Injuries in the United States and Return on Helmet Investments

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Book SynopsisThe quintessential reference for bedside medical management of neurocritical care patients Medical management of patients in the neurocritical care unit (NCCU) often spells the difference between life or death and return to normal function or a lifetime disability. As such, it is vital that patients with life-threatening neurological and neurosurgical illnesses receive prompt diagnosis and rapid interventions in the NCCU. The Jefferson Manual for Neurocritical Care by renowned neurosurgeon Jack I. Jallo, neurointensive care physician Jacqueline S. Urtecho, and distinguished colleagues is a high-yield pocket resource ideal for the bedside care of patients with serious, life-altering diseases. Nineteen concise chapters encompass cerebrovascular, neuromuscular, oncologic, and traumatic conditions, as well as core clinical topics applicable to the care of neurocritical patients. Key Highlights Evidence-based management strategies created at Thomas Jefferson University's Vickie and Jack Farber Institute for Neuroscience presented in reader-friendly algorithms, pictures, and charts General chapters cover brain death, sodium dysregulation, nutrition, sedation, pain management, neuromonitoring, and ventilation strategies Disease-specific chapters featuring succinct, bulleted format include epidemiology, causes, diagnostic tests, treatment options, symptoms, common clinical presentation, risk factors, differential diagnoses, and more This manual is an indispensable resource for neurocritical care residents and fellows, NCCU nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, general intensive care physicians, and neurointensivists. This book includes complimentary access to a digital copy on https://medone.thieme.com.Table of Contents1. Encephalopathy and Delirium 2. Cerebrovascular Emergency: Acute Stroke Diagnosis and Management 3. Cerebrovascular Emergency: Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) 4. Cerebrovascular Emergencies: Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH) 5. Transfusion Medicine and Anticoagulation 6. Cerebral Edema and Elevated Intracranial Pressure 7. Fevers and Infections in the Neuro-ICU 8. Treatment of Status Epilepticus in Adults 9. Trauma 10. Neuromuscular and Other Neurologic Emergencies 11. Brain Tumor Postoperative Management 12. Brain Death in Adults 13. Sodium Dysregulation 14. Nutrition 15. Sedation 16. Pain Management in the Neuro-Intensive Care Unit (ICU) 17. Advanced Hemodynamic and Neurological Monitoring in the Neuro-ICU 18. Neuroimaging 19. Ventilation Strategies in Neuro-ICU

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Book SynopsisEmbarking on the first clinical rotation in a hospital is a daunting experience for clinicians, as textbook knowledge does not necessarily correlate with the know-how that is necessary "in the trenches" at the hospital. Whether you are a nurse tending to a central venous line or an intern inserting that line, Code Blue is an indispensable addition to your arsenal of emergency care knowledge. Put this handbook in your lab coat pocket and place the following information at your fingertips: Basics on body systems, diseases, and drugs Critical information for emergent procedures at the patient's bedside Information on treating cardiopulmonary emergencies Pearls and pitfalls for a wide range of conditions Needed supplies Important post-procedure checks Notes and orders, laboratory values, and equations you will refer to every day

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Book SynopsisThe Essential Burn Unit Handbook is a pocket-sized reference dedicated to the evaluation, diagnosis, care, and treatment of burn patients. It covers the spectrum of burn care, from initial assessment and treatment to long-term sequelae. This second edition includes an added chapter on the criteria for admissions to a burn unit as well as outpatient and follow-up care. It covers a wealth of topics that surgical residents, emergency medicine residents, and critical care fellows often encounter such as patient nutrition, the use of antibiotics, wound care, and some of the unique pathologic conditions seen in this distinct and often critically injured population. The book covers electrical burns, inhalation injury, chemical burns, and pediatric patient management. It also presents a full range of day-to-day management modalities along with sample orders and templates for patient presentation and the organization of notes. A quick-reference glossary includes many of the acronyms and abbreviations used in this setting as well as a list of useful equations and ranges. This book will help you provide better patient care while shortening your learning curve. It stands alone as the most convenient, practical, and informative guide available today for those working with burn patients.Table of Contents1 Introduction to the Burn Unit 2 Pathophysiology 3 Evaluation, Resuscitation, and Treatment 4 Admissions and Follow-up Care 5 Wound Care, Use of Antiobiotics, and Control of Burn Wound Sepsis 6 Nutrition 7 Inhalation Injury 8 General (Nonburn) Inpatient Wound Care 9 Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Syndrome and Stevens-Johnson Syndrome 10 Electric Burns 11 Chemical Burns 12 Pediatric Burn Management

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Book SynopsisThis book emphasizes the fundamental surgical, medical and related procedures involved in each stage of burn care, thus enabling the reader to focus on the essentials, and ensure the best outcome for patients. Chapters range from burn physiology, initial care and resuscitation, to wound evaluation and surgical management, respiratory and critical care, rehabilitation, reconstruction and aftercare. The book's concise visual approach will appeal to all professionals caring for burn patients in acute or recovery phases.Table of ContentsChapter 1 Background Chapter 2 Physiology of Burns Chapter 3 Initial Care Chapter 4 Fluid Resuscitation Chapter 5 Wound Excision and Closure Chapter 6 Respiratory Issues Chapter 7 Burn Critical Care Chapter 8 Definitive Wound Closure Chapter 9 Special Injuries and Illnesses Chapter 10 Out-patient Management Chapter 11 Burn Rehabilitation Chapter 12 Acute Burn Reconstruction and Aftercare

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Book SynopsisPediatric Abusive Head Trauma Pocket Atlas, Volume 1: Traumatic Injuries offers complete guidelines for identifying and responding to pediatric abusive head trauma, all in a portable format. Written in mostly non-technical language and conveniently sized, this guide can easily be referenced at any point during the identification or response process.This complete overview of abusive head trauma includes comprehensive information on common presentation and possible outcomes of abusive head trauma. It also details the many different kinds of injuries that may result from abusive head trauma, including extracranial injuries and scalp trauma, intracranial injuries with and without associated bleeding, and fractures.This pocket guide is supplemented with more than 150 radiologic images, offering a perfect point of reference for identifying the various kinds of injuries one may face in investigating abusive head trauma. This atlas also provides readers with concrete analyses of a variety of traumatic head injuries in children. The comprehensive nature of Pediatric Head Trauma Pocket Atlas: Traumatic Injuries makes it an ideal resource for medical, social work, and law enforcement professionals in need of a quick, comprehensive field reference on abusive head trauma.

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Book SynopsisSkin injuries are among the most common, and, certainly, the most visible, symptoms of physical abuse in children. In some cases, these injuries may leave lasting marks on the bodies of the abused¾enduring tokens of the pain inflicted upon them. Because professionals working with children will, at times, encounter such injuries, it is vital they be able to recognize abusive burns, bruises, and other skin injuries in order to differentiate them from accidental injuries and to respond appropriately when encountered.This new pocket atlas, the first of an ongoing series on child maltreatment, includes 600 full-color photographs of skin injuries in children, with diagnostic case studies written by attending medical professionals. It is expertly designed by and for first responders, medical practitioners, and social service professionals who routinely work with children. Any readers who encounter, or may encounter, cases of child abuse in the course of their work will enjoy the benefit of a pocket-sized photographic reference to better inform and support the identification of abusive skin injuries in children.

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Book Synopsis This comprehensive, multi-authored book covers all aspects of surgery on obese patients in emergency conditions. Obesity is a metabolic disease affecting a high percentage of world population.. It involves marked anthropometric changes, affecting surgical practice and altering patients’ ability to react to surgical stress. The prevalent comorbidities also affect the rate of complications and mortality after surgery. The obesity paradox, the ability of obese patients to survive emergency operations in spite of an increased risk of complications, is an effect of the widespread development of “Obesity Science”. This volume discusses this science, examining the frailty of the obese patients and the main comorbidities that affect clinical practice, as well as the most frequent emergency situations after trauma, inflammatory diseases and the complications of bariatric surgery.With contributions from leading experts, it provides clinicians with detailed and updated information for better practice in this emerging field of surgery.Trade ReviewTable of ContentsForeword.- 1 The frailty of the obese patients and the effect of surgical stress.- 2 Emergency anaesthesia in the obese patient.- 3 Perioperative and intensive care management of the obese surgical patient.- 4 Postoperative complications in ICU.- 5 The ERAS protocol.- I CLINICAL SETTINGS IN OBESE PATIENTS.- 6 Trauma and burns in obese patients.- 7 Perforations of the upper gastrointestinal tract.- 8 Acute Diverticolitis.- 9 Acute appendicitis.- 10 Pancreatic and biliary emergencies.- 11 Bowel obstruction.- 12 Abdominal compartment syndrome.- II CLINICAL SETTING AFTER BARIATRIC SURGERY.- 13 The evolution and development of bariatric surgery.- 14 Metabolic complications after b.s.: the faulse acute Abdomen.- 15 Complications after bariatric surgery.: a general overview.- 16 Complications of BIB therapy.- 17 Complications of restrictive operation.- 18 Upper G-I bleeding after bariatric surgery.- 19 Peptic ulcer after bariatric surgery.- 20 Bowel obstruction after bariatric surgery.- 21 Acute peritonitis and abscess after bariatric surgery.- 22 Anastomotic leakage after bariatric Surgery: from prevention to treatment.- 23 Gallstones and related complications, cholecistitis and Cholangitis after bariatric surgery.- 24 Emergencies After bariatric surgery: the role of flexible endoscopy and interventional radiology.- 25 Extreme remedial surgery for b.s. acute complications.- 26 Accreditation of the surgeon to emergency bariatric surgery.- 27 Litigation after bariatric surgery.

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Book SynopsisThis book outlines the essential knowledge required for the management of critically ill and severely injured children. It is designed to facilitate successful completion of the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Board Examination of the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). Each chapter follows a Question & Answer format, covering major areas in pediatrics such as cardiology, dermatology, nephrology, surgery and trauma. The book concludes with a comprehensive practice test, allowing it to function as a well-rounded reference and study guide. Prepare for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Board Examination is an essential resource for any clinician or trainee seeking a concise review of how to manage critically ill and severely injured children.Table of Contents1. Resuscitation2. Emergency Medical Services/prehospital care3. Environmental Emergencies4. Airway and respiratory Emergencies5. Cardiology6. Dermatology7. Neonatal8. Nephrology9. NEUROLOGY 10. Gynecology11. Infectious Diseases12. Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases13. Hematology and Oncology 14. Toxicology15. Psychosocial Emergencies16. Child Abuse17. ENT 18. Ophthalmology19. Surgery20. Trauma 21. Emergency Obstetric Ultrasound22. Emergency Cardiac Ultrasound23. Emergency Ultrasound in Trauma24. Emergency point of care Ultrasound 25. Orthopedics26. Procedures27. Dental 28. Dental Procedures29. Burns30. Snake Envenomation//Animal Bites31. Administration 32. Epidemiology33. Biostatistics34. Practice Test

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Book SynopsisSocial Emergency Medicine incorporates consideration of patients’ social needs and larger structural context into the practice of emergency care and related research. In doing so, the field explores the interplay of social forces and the emergency care system as they influence the well-being of individual patients and the broader community. Social Emergency Medicine recognizes that in many cases typical fixes such as prescriptions and follow-up visits are not enough; the need for housing, a safe neighborhood in which to exercise or socialize, or access to healthy food must be identified and addressed before patients’ health can be restored. While interest in the subject is growing rapidly, the field of Social Emergency Medicine to date has lacked a foundational text – a gap this book seeks to fill. This book includes foundational chapters on the salience of racism, gender and gender identity, immigration, language and literacy, and neighborhood to emergency care. It provides readers with knowledge and resources to assess and assist emergency department patients with social needs including but not limited to housing, food, economic opportunity, and transportation. Core emergency medicine content areas including violence and substance use are covered uniquely through the lens of Social Emergency Medicine. Each chapter provides background and research, implications and recommendations for practice from the bedside to the hospital/healthcare system and beyond, and case studies for teaching. Social Emergency Medicine: Principles and Practice is an essential resource for physicians and physician assistants, residents, medical students, nurses and nurse practitioners, social workers, hospital administrators, and other professionals who recognize that high-quality emergency care extends beyond the ambulance bay.Table of ContentsHistory of Social Emergency MedicinePublic Health, Population Health, and Health DisparitiesRace and RacismGender and Sexual IdentityImmigrationLanguage and LiteracyAccess to CareFrequent Emergency Department Use: A Social Emergency Medicine PerspectiveSubstance Use: A Social Emergency Medicine PerspectiveEducation and EmploymentFinancial InsecurityFood InsecurityHomelessnessHousing Instability and QualityTransportationLegal NeedsNeighborhoods and the Built EnvironmentViolenceFirearm InjuryIncarcerationHuman Trafficking.

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Book SynopsisThis is the second edition of the book originally published under the title Medical Emergencies Caused by Aquatic Animals: A Zoological and Clinical Guide. Including updated chapters, new content and additional references, it discusses follow-up with patients, describes diseases that are not emergencies and explains procedures that can take place at health stations and outpatient centers, focusing on clinical and biological aspects relevant to researchers and practitioners alike. The chapter on Invertebrate Aquatic Animals presents facts and advances that were left out of the first edition. In addition, it includes improved images. The subtopic on Cnidaria presents recent data on outbreaks and new species identification in unprecedented areas, with a timely discussion on first aid treatment. The chapter on Injuries by Vertebrate Aquatic Animals has been improved, based on continued work with bathers and fishermen. Featuring numerous images and representative clinical cases, it explores the most significant injuries caused by fish around the globe. The chapter on Ingestion of Aquatic Venomous Animals: Toxinology, Clinical Aspects, and Treatment discusses outbreaks of intoxication diseases from eating fish and seafood, drawing on reliable records of serial cases of Haff's syndrome, scombroidism and ciguatera. Further, it examines the indiscriminate consumption of aquatic animals, which the author argues present the same (or even greater) risks of poisoning and infections as terrestrial animals. Lastly, since there is a general lack of awareness of the risk of infections in aquatic environments, the chapter on Bacterial and Fungal Infections in Aquatic Environments describes the symptoms and treatments and highlights preventive measures.Table of Contents1. Introduction 2. Invertebrate Aquatic Animals 3. Injuries caused by Vertebrate Aquatic Animals 4. Ingestion of Aquatic Venomous Animals: Toxinology, Clinical Aspects, and Treatment 5. Bacterial and Fungal Infections in Aquatic Environments

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Book SynopsisThis book offers an overview of acute care surgery around the world, focusing on the four main branches of this novel subdiscipline: trauma, general emergencies, critical care, and rescue surgery. The book’s primary goal is to provide a general view of acute care surgery, while addressing the most important issues in depth.The content is divided into three parts, the first of which is dedicated to the general organization of trauma centers, including the composition of modern trauma teams. Protocols of activation and action for the trauma team, as well as damage control procedures both in the emergency room and in the surgical theatre, are described. The book also addresses the development of a trauma registry, together with the quality assessment process that can be applied.In turn, the second part describes the principal protocols for making diagnoses, with special attention to circumstances such as unstable hemodynamics, neurological deterioration, normal vital signs, and penetrating injuries. The book subsequently deals with the most important aspects of trauma to the abdomen, chest, and pelvis, with notes on both surgical and intensive care issues. Practical descriptions of how to treat principal injuries to various organs are also provided. Finally, the third part of the book is dedicated to the most frequent general surgical emergencies and rescue surgical approaches, and includes information on diagnostic support with point of care ultrasound and endoscopic advanced techniques. Presenting cutting-edge strategies, this book will be of interest to professionals involved in surgical and intensive care for emergency conditions, such as colonic perforations, obstructions, acute pancreatitis, biliary tree stones, and caustic injuries.Table of Contents1 The tale of two cities: the development of trauma and acute care surgery.- 2 Organization and training in trauma and acute care surgery in Italy.- 3 The development of a regional trauma registry.- 4 Quality assessment in acute care surgery.- 5 Diagnostic protocols in trauma care.- 6 Damage control surgery. An Update.- 7 Damage control resuscitation and massive transfusion.- 8 REBOA in exanguinating torso haemorrhage.- 9 Definitive Care of abdominal solid organ injuries.- 10 Trauma to the chest: the role of trauma surgeon.- 11 Abdomino-pelvic trauma.- 12 The open abdomen: indications and techniques.- 13 Entero-atmospheric fistula: a challenge of acute care surgery.- 14 Operative endoscopy in acute care surgery.- 15 Point of Care Ultrasounds in acute care surgery.- 16 Large bowel emergencies.- 17 Biliary emergencies.- 18 Step-up approach in acute pancreatitis.- 19 Source control in abdominal sepsis.- 20 Laparoscopy in acute care surgery.- 21 Caustic injuries.

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Book SynopsisThe Annual Update compiles reviews of the most recent developments in experimental and clinical intensive care and emergency medicine research and practice in one comprehensive book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in these fields. The book is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine.Table of ContentsPart I. Respiratory Issues.- Part II. ARDS.- Part III. Biomarkers.- Part IV. Fluids.- Part V. Hemodynamic Management.- Part VI. An unknown pandemics.- Part VII. Covid-19 associated coagulopathy.- Part VIII. Sepsis.- Part IX. Bleeding & Transfusion.- Part X. Prehospital Intervention.- Part XI. Neurological Aspects.- Part XII. Organ Donation.- Part XIII. Oncology.- Part XIV. Severe Complications.- Part XV. Prolonged Critical Illness.- Part XVI. Organizational and Ethical Aspects.- Part XVII. Artificial intelligence in the ICU.- Index.

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Book SynopsisThis book focuses on the placement of vascular access devices under emergent conditions, including the techniques and devices needed to achieve successful device deployment in even the most critically-ill patient.Up-to-date references and evidence for best practices are provided, informing both the novice and experienced healthcare provider. Each chapter is meticulously researched, including individual chapters focusing upon peripheral intravenous, intraosseous, central venous, and ultrasound-guided catheter placement. Device selection and emergent decision-making are discussed at length, including such crucial determinants as infusion flow rates, device limitations, issues with medication incompatibility, complications of line placement, and the relative indications and contraindications associated with various vascular access approaches.Emergent Vascular Access is an essential resource for any healthcare provider who places or manages vascular access devices in critically-ill patients, including emergency and ICU physicians, residents, rapid response providers, EMS paramedics, patient care technicians, medical students, and nurses.Table of ContentsChapter 1. What is Emergent Vascular Access?.- Chapter 2. The Anatomy of Vascular Access.- Chapter 3. The Physiology and Physics of Vascular Access.- Chapter 4. Types of Vascular Access Devices.- Chapter 5. Peripheral Intravenous (PIV) Devices.- Chapter 6. Central Venous Catheter Devices.- Chapter 7. Intraosseous Devices.- Chapter 8. Alternative Vascular Access Solutions.- Chapter 9. What is Difficult Vascular Access (DVA)?.- Chapter 10. Decision-Making in Emergent Vascular Access.- Chapter 11. High-Risk Presentations (e.g., Cardiac Arrest, Shock, etc.).- Chapter 12. The Future of Emergent Vascular Access.

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Book SynopsisThe concept for this book evolved over many years of intense clinical practice during which a wide variety of vascular complications were encountered as a result of other surgical or interventional procedures. In this book, the authors describe cohesive efforts by experts in the field as they commit to advancing health care quality by all professionals. It should be noted at the outset that the book does not discuss various non-vascular or systemic complications of patients undergoing vascular interventions such as myocardial infarction, renal or respiratory failure. Instead, the content is divided into four separate sections. The material begins with an introduction to vascular anatomy and function. There follows a section addressing specific complications of the vascular system that can occur in any patient, sometimes even without intervention. The third section addresses complications specific to interventions and surgical procedures. The final section is dedicated to the delayed and long-term sequelae attributable to the most commonly encountered vascular complications.Vascular Complications of Surgery and Intervention: A Practical Guide is targeted towards dedicated health care professionals managing patients affected by inadvertent but potentially disastrous vascular complications and for those practitioners performing interventions either directly upon the vascular system or procedures that have potential for collateral impact.Table of ContentsPart 1. General Principles.- 1. Regional Vascular Anatomy.- 2. Impact of Hemorrhage, Thrombosis, and Ischemia.- 3. Principles of Vascular Imaging.- Part 2. Perioperative.- 4. Perioperative Venous Thromboembolism.- 5. Postoperative Spinal Cord Ischemia and Stroke.- 6. Arterial Thromboembolic Complications.- 7. Vascular Injuries in Children.- Part 3. Operation and Intervention.- 8. Principles of Vascular access and complications.- 9. Procedural Checklist/ Situational Awareness.- 10. Management of Iatrogenic Abdominal Vascular Injuries.- 11. Inadvertent Ischemia Occurring with Abdominal Surgery.- 12. Vascular Injury During Spine Surgery.- 13. Vascular Complications Associated with the Cardiac Patient.- 14. Vascular Insult of the Operated Extremity.- 15. Interventional Alternatives for Vascular Injury.- Part 4. Delayed.- 16. Dreaded Late Complications: Infection, blowout, pseudoaneurysm, fistula.- 17. Considerations for Surgery in Hostile Zones.- 18. Medical and Legal Implications of Failure to Rescue.

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Book SynopsisThis comprehensive book addresses the acute emergencies in neuromuscular disease from a novel perspective, focusing on clinical management and treatment of these disorders rather than the more traditional neuropathology, neurogenetics, and neurophysiology approaches. The book fills the gap in guidelines by providing an evidence-based guidance for the clinical adult or pediatric neurologist confronted by an acutely ill patient in a potentially life-threatening situation. The book is structured according to pathophysiological principles, but each chapter is strictly organised around case vignettes that emphasize clinical relevance allowing the non-specialist to access complex scientific backgrounds. The electronic supplementary material and multimedia are provided as an integral tool to facilitate accessibility and understanding of a notoriously difficult field of neurology. Finally, the role of patients, who are increasingly involved in many management decisions, is highlighted in a chapter on ethical issues discussing withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining therapy, patient end-of-life values, wishes and preferences, and on advanced directives. The publication is aimed equally at the non-specialist neurologist in frontline clinical practice confronted by a rare disorder needing immediate management decisions, at the clinical specialist referring for guidance in specific management aspects, and at the specialist researcher keen to maintain clinic relevance.Table of ContentsDiagnostic assessment in acute neuromuscular disease.- The differential diagnosis of the patient with acute neuromuscular disease and acute flaccid paralysis.- The clinical assessment of the neuromuscular emergency.- Clinical assessment in the child with an acute neuromuscular illness.- Antibody testing and immunological assessment in acute neuromuscular disorders.- Testing of the patient with exercise intolerance and acute rhabdomyolysis.- Electrophysiological assessment of acute neuromuscular disorders and EMG in the ICU.- Assessment of autonomic function.- Nerve and muscle biopsies in the acutely ill patient and histological assessment.- Imaging of the acutely weak patient.- Molecular and genetic testing algorithms in the acutely ill neuromuscular patient.- The neurology of acutely failing respiratory mechanics and its assessment.- Categories of acute neuromuscular disorders.- Poliomyelitis and acute infectious disorders of the motor neurone.- The emergency presentation of Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and atypical motor neurone disorders (text; tables/flow charts).- Acute presentation of inherited and metabolic neuropathies.- Acute inflammatory neuropathy – Guillain Barre syndrome and its differential diagnoses.- Myasthenia Gravis and myasthenic emergencies.- Botulism, and the Lambert-Eaton myasthenic syndrome.- Congenital myasthenic syndromes and their emergency presentation- Channelopathies and disorders of skeletal muscle membrane excitability.- Rhabdomyolysis and myoglobinuria.- Acute emergencies in childhood muscular dystrophies.- Emergencies in advanced muscular dystrophy.- Acute cardiac failure, cardiomyopathy, and cardiac dysrhythmia in muscle disease.- Congenital myopathies and acute emergencies.- Metabolic myopathies and their acute presentation.- Mitochondrial myopathies: acute presentation and emergency management.- Endocrine and toxic myopathies.- Acute inflammatory and paraneoplastic myopathies.- Infectious and granulomatous myopathies.- C. Management problems in acute and emergency neuromuscular disorders.- 1. ICU-acquired weakness and neuromuscular complications of critical care- 2. Weaning from the ventilator and liberation from tracheotomy in the neuromuscular patient .- 3. Palliative care and advanced decisions in neuromuscular disease.- 4. Acute neuromuscular disorders in challenging environments.- D. ESM (media links; algorithms; self-assessment tools; MCQs).

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Book SynopsisThe Annual Update compiles reviews of the most recent developments in clinical intensive care and emergency medicine research and practice in one comprehensive book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in these fields. The book is addressed to everyone involved in intensive care and emergency medicine, anesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, and pediatrics.Table of ContentsSepsis and the Immune Response.- The role of mitochondria in the immune response in critical illness.- Immunomodulation by tetracyclines in the critically ill: an emerging treatment option?.- Hit early: blocking interleukin-1 in the treatment of COVID-19 pneumonia.- Hemoadsorption therapy during ECMO: emerging evidence.- Respiratory Issues.- The forgotten circulation and transpulmonary pressure gradients.- Oxygen: origin, pathophysiology, and use in the critically ill.- Nebulized therapeutics for COVID-19 pneumonia in critical care.- Mechanical Ventilation.- Positive end-expiratory pressure in invasive and non-invasive ventilation of COVID-19 ARDS.- Personalized mechanical ventilation setting: slow is better!.- Spontaneous breathing in acute respiratory failure.- Laryngeal injury: impact on patients in the acute and chronic phases.- Fluids and Electrolytes.- Fluid responsiveness as a physiologic endpoint to improve successful weaning.- Tidal volume challenge test: expanding possibilities.- Fluid management in COVID-19 ICU patients.- Electrolytes in the ICU.- Renal Failure.- Hemodynamic alterations during continuous renal replacement therapy: is it all about fluid?.- How to prolong filter life during continuous renal replacement therapy?.- Prevention of acute kidney injury after cardiac surgery.- Circulatory Shock.- Contrast enhanced renal ultrasound: an emerging technique for assessment of renal perfusion in critically ill patients.- Focused clinical hemodynamic assessment in septic shock.- Vasopressor choice and timing in vasodilatory shock.- Cardiac arrest.- Advanced life support update.- Brain injury biomarkers for predicting outcome after cardiac arrest.- Neurocritical care and Neuromonitoring.- The emerging role of the microbiota in neurocritical care.- Brain-multiorgan cross-talk in critically ill patients with acute brain injury.- The importance of neuromonitoring in non-brain injured patients.- Artificial intelligence.- Artificial intelligence in critical care medicine.- Artificial intelligence in infection management in the ICU.- Quality of care.- Acute medical rehabilitation in intensive care.- Sepsis performance improvement programs: from evidence towards clinical implementation.

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Book SynopsisIt is well known that certain diseases and patient conditions are associated with increased perioperative risk. The aim of this book is to define and identify the clinical factors that warrant a broader and more detailed assessment of pre-operative surgical risk in difficult and unusual clinical settings. One of the sections is dedicated to the main pathway of peri- and post-surgical critical care based on the patient-specific deterioration risk and associated diseases; here, a panel of selected experts describes the correct patient-oriented pathways for complex or unscheduled surgical operations in order to reduce the operative risk. In addition, the book describes the latest trends in minimally invasive surgical techniques that are associated with peri- and post-operative risk reduction, and provides an overview of recent advances in surgical simulation, focusing on perspectives in surgical research to increase patient safety.Guidance is also provided on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVADs), and their management in patients requiring emergency surgery. The book will help surgical trainees recognize cases with the highest surgical risk and identify the most common complications at an early stage. Table of Contentssee attachment

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Book SynopsisThe Annual Update compiles reviews of the most recent developments in clinical intensive care and emergency medicine research and practice in one comprehensive book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in these fields. The book is addressed to everyone involved in intensive care and emergency medicine, anesthesia, surgery, internal medicine, and pediatrics.Table of ContentsPart I. Precision Medicine.- The role of transcriptomics in redefining critical illness.- Metagenomic sequencing in the ICU for precision diagnosis of critical infectious illnesses.- Risk stratification and precision medicine: is it feasible for severe infections?.- Interrogating the sepsis host immune response using cytomics.- Precision medicine in septic shock.- Part II. Sepsis Biomarkers And Organ Dysfunction Scores.- Host response biomarkers for sepsis In the emergency room.- Repetitive assessment of biomarker combinations as a new paradigm to detect sepsis early.- Organ dysfunction scores in the adult ICU.- Part III. ARDS.- Ex vivo lung perfusion models to explore the pathobiology of ARDS.- Interpretation of lung perfusion in ARDS.- A structured diagnostic algorithm for patients with ARDS.- Hemodynamic implications of prone positioning in patients with ARDS.- Part IV. Ventilatory Support.- Update on the management of acute respiratory failure using non-invasive ventilation and pulse oximetry.- Managing the physiologically difficult airway in critically ill adults.- Dyspnea in patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation.- The potential risks of pressure support ventilation.- Advancing sedation strategies to improve clinical outcomes in ventilated critically ill patients.- Part V. Extracorporeal Support Setting and monitoring of mechanical ventilation during venovenous ECMO.- Early mobilization of patients receiving ECMO for respiratory failure.- Physiological adaptations during weaning from venovenous ECMO.- Novel strategies to enhance the efficiency of extracorporeal CO2.- Extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a systematic approach.- Temporary and durable mechanical circulatory support in the ICU.- Part VI. Fluids and Transfusion.- Venous congestion: why examine the abdomen with ultrasound in critically ill patients?.- The most important questions in the current practice of transfusion of critically bleeding patients.- Part VII. Acute Renal Failure.- Fluid management and acute kidney injury.- Cardiorenal syndrome 1: what’s in a name?.- Part VIII. The Microcirculation and Metabolism.- Update on the microcirculatory assessment of the critically ill patient.- Intracellular measurements of micronutrients in critically ill patients.- Optimal glycemic targets in critically ill patients with diabetes.- Part IX: A Look Back at COVID-19.- Hydroxychloroquine: time for reappraisal of its effect in COVID-19 patients.- Blood purification in COVID-19 outside acute kidney injury.- Part X. Neurologic Considerations.- Epidemiology, outcomes and costs of pediatric traumatic brain injury patients treated in the ICU.- Quality improvements in the determination of death by neurologic criteria around the world.- Part XI. Obstetric Issues.- COVID-19-induced ARDS in pregnancy: implications for the non-COVID era.- Amniotic fluid embolism.- Part XII. Pre and Post-Intensive Care.- Remote telehealth aid during humanitarian crisis.- Boarding in the emergency department: challenges and success strategies to mitigate the current crisis.- Post-intensive care syndrome revisited in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.- Part XIII. Ethical Issues.- Rethinking the role of palliative care in the ICU.

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Book SynopsisThis book will offer a practical guide for the surgical management of oncologic emergencies, that pose great challenges to both surgeons and oncologists. Combining the knowledge of experienced surgeons and oncologists, it describes the experience gained from daily life into a tertiary hospital. Every chapter will be focused on radical treatment of primary tumors, metastatic disease and palliation, and will include an “Highlight” section with 4-5 key messages at the beginning of each chapter, whereas at the end a flow-diagram will be employed to summarize the subject discussed topic. Every chapter will be written by at least two authors, including a surgeon and an oncologist, to guarantee a 360 degrees analysis of each topic. This work will benefit both surgeons and oncologists: surgeons will found in it a step to step practical tool that helps the decision making process, while oncologists will find interesting indications about how and when to involve a general surgeon into the management of an oncologic emergent condition.Table of ContentsHead and neck.- Adrenal glands.- Lung.- Esophagus.- Stomach.- Duodenum.- Small Bowel.- Right colon.- Appendix.- Left colon.- Rectum.- Liver.- Pancreas.- Gallbladder and biliary tract.- Spleen.- Uterus and Ovaries.- Kidney.- Urinary Bladder.- Peritoneal carcinosis.- Miscellaneous rare malignancies - Intra-abdominal lymphomas.- Miscellaneous rare malignancies – GIST.- Miscellaneous rare malignancies – Desmoplastic.- Miscellaneous rare malignancies – Sarcomas.- Miscellaneous rare malignancies - Pseudomixoma peritoneum.- Ethical issues.

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Book SynopsisThis book aims to highlight the importance of the development of health conditions and demand for the application of noninvasive mechanical ventilation (NIMV) outside the intensive care units (ICUs); the diversification of possible scenarios outside the ICUs; the need to establish references that consolidate this phenomenon and the healthcare organizations models.In the last decades the extension of the use of NIMV outside of the ICUs has led to the generation of protocols and to the creation of new in-hospital care models. In this field, the main determining factors are a better knowledge of technique, technological advancement, better monitoring capacity, the creation of multidisciplinary teams adequately trained in their application, and social and health events that have overloaded ICUs. All these elements have promoted the creation of these NIMV units outside ICUs. This new reality entails the need for clarification of concepts, recommendations, and analysis of how to plan NIMV.Although the literature that clearly determine the indications and aids on the use of NIMV is considerable, this volume, pointing out the diversity of different healthcare models to define how to organize NIMV outside the ICUs, shed a light and bring a clear benefit to the scientific community involved.The book is structured in eleven main sections analyzing the epidemiology and trends for NIMV healthcare models and determining factors for these models outside ICUs.The originality of the work, its clear clinical-practical impact and the multidisciplinary approach given by all healthcare professionals involved (intensivists, pneumologists, internal medicine and emergency medicine specialists, geriatricians, chest respiratory therapists, etc.) is very relevant for the thoroughness of the book. Table of ContentsPart 1. Epidemiology, Rationale Equipment, Monitoring and Noninvasive Ventilation Response Outside Intensive Care Unit.- Epidemiology.- Rationale.- Clinical indications and recommendations.- Part 2. Indications for Noninvasive Mechanical ventilation outside ICU.- Classification Respiratory failure – Hypercapnic – Hypoxemic.- Noninvasive mechanical ventilation in Do not intubation order.- Comorbidities.- Part 3-Equipment and options for noninvasive ventilation outside ICU.- Options noninvasive ventilator support (NIMV, nasal high flow oxygen).- Equipments for Noninvasive mechanical ventilation.- Part 4. Monitoring Noninvasive mechanical ventilation outside ICU.- Basic monitoring.- Telemonitoring.- Part 5. Response, complications, safety, supervision, and quality indicators for NIMV outside ICU.- Risk factors failure.- Complications and prevention.- Safety recommendations.- Registration, supervision, and policies.- Quality indicators.- Part 6-Flow chart in noninvasive ventilation outside ICU.- Patients flow charts and models and NIMV: organization in hospital (pre- and beyond ICU).- Discharge planning’s from Intensive Care.- Prevention ICU-readmissions.- Part 7. Models of Noninvasive Mechanical Ventilation Units.- NIMV in the Emergency Room.- NIMV in Step Down units.- NIMV in High dependency Critical Units.- NIMV in Conventional Respiratory ward.- NIMV in Respiratory intermediate care units.- NIMV in Internal Medicine ward.- NIMV in the Perioperative medicine.- NIMV in the Endoscopic wards.- NIMV in Specialized Weaning.- NIMV in Geriatric wards.- NIMV in Hematology - Oncology departments.- NIMV Palliative care and End-stage' NIMV in respiratory rehabilitation unit.- NIMV during intra-hospital transport.- Models of NIMV in Pandemics conditions.- Models of NIMV in Bioterrorism and other catastrophic conditions.- NIMV outside ICU in low-income countries.- Part 8. Respiratory Care, Education, Ethics and Cost of NIMV Outside Intensive Care Unit.- Chest physiotherapy.- Nutrition support.- Psychologic support.- Nurse Planning and family and caregivers support.- Part 9. Education, Ethics and Cost.- Education and accreditation recommendations for NIMV outside ICU.- Ethics and palliative aspects of NIMV outside ICU.- Cost determinants.- Part 10. Noninvasive Ventilation Outside Intensive Care Unit: Discharge Plan From Hospital To Home Care.- Hospital discharge planning for patients requiring NIMV support at home.- Role Respiratory technicians in discharge program from hospital to home.- Part 11. Outcome and Long Term Follow Up in NIMV Outside ICU.- Clinical determinants hospital outcome noninvasive ventilatory support outside ICU.- Long term follow up patients receiving home NIMV.

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Book SynopsisDefinitions.- 2 Bone consolidation.- 3 Emergency room analgesia of limb trauma.- 4 Pre-anesthetic assessment in traumatology of the limbs of adults.- 5 Wound Management.- 6 Joint wounds.- 7 Face wounds.- 8 Hand wounds.- 9 Conduct to be held in front of a bite wound of dog or cat.- 10 Peripheral nerve damage.- 11 Fatigue fractures.- 12 Acute muscle injury.- 13 Traction and installations in traumatology of limbs.- II TRAUMATOLOGY OF THE UPPER LIMB.- 14 Clinical examination of chronic painful shoulder.- 15 Clavicle fractures.- 16 Disjonctions sterno-cost-claviculaires.- 17 Acromioclavicular disjunctions.- 18 Fractures of the scapula.- 19 Dealing with a traumatic dislocation of the shoulder.shoulder .- 20 Fractures of the proximal end of the humerus.- 21 Dealing with trauma shoulder to "normal" X-rays.- 22 Humeral diaphysis fractures.- 23 Arm tendon injuries.- 24 Adult elbow fractures.- 25 Dealing with elbow trauma "normal" X-rays.- 26 Elbow dislocations.- 27 Forearm fractures.- 28 Dist

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Book Synopsis1. Initial Approach to Ultrasound Management: Making Ultrasound Meaningful from the Start.- 2. Ultrasound Director and Leadership.- 3. Career Strategy and Negotiations.- 4. Institutional Point of Care Ultrasound.- 5. Principles of Education in Ultrasound Practice.- 6. Undergraduate Ultrasound Education.- 7. Residency and Specialty-Specific Ultrasound Education.- 8. Ultrasound Fellowship Programs.- 9. Continuing Education.- 10. Social Media in Ultrasound Management.- 11. Ultrasound Research.- 12. Ultrasonography for Advanced Practice Providers and Nursing Programs.- 13. Ultrasound Simulation.- 14. Ultrasound Equipment and Purchase.- 15. Ultrasound Equipment Maintenance and Facility Considerations.- 16. Ultrasound Associated Materials and Equipment.- 17. Ultrasound Safety and Infection Control.- 18. Ultrasound Quality Programs and Risk Management.- 19. Workflow and Middleware.- 20. Cybersecurity.- 21. Artificial Intelligence in Point-of-Care Ultrasound.- 22. Practical Operating Solutions for Resource Limited Settings.- 23. Design Principles to Optimize Ultrasound Programs.- 24. Politics of Point-of-Care Ultrasound.- 25. Credentialing and Privileging.- 26. Ultrasound Certification.- 27. Ultrasound Accreditation.- 28. Point of Care Ultrasound Reimbursement and Coding.- 29. Global Medicine, Rural, and Remote Perspectives.- 30. Pediatric-specific issues.- 31. Ultrasound Management Issues for the Hospitalist.- 32. Ultrasound in the Prehospital, Disaster, and Military Settings.- 33. Community Ultrasound.- 34. Critical Care Medicine.- 35. POCUS in Primary Care.- 36. Point of Care Ultrasound: Vision, Innovation, Longevity.

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Book SynopsisA detailed guide to the latest endoscopic techniques in interventional pulmonology In Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy: Manual and Atlas, international experts explain the current methodology and demonstrate different technical approaches to medical thoracoscopy/pleuroscopy (MT/P) in the diagnosis and treatment of pleuropulmonary diseases. A combination of instructive manual and atlas, this book presents clinical cases with indications, techniques, and outcomes for each procedure. In the 'Atlas', endoscopic photographs demonstrate the application of this minimally invasive technique in various pathologies, from pleural effusion to various manifestations of lung cancer. Features: Diagnostic and therapeutic indications reflect new technology such as the semi-rigid/semi-flexible pleuroscope, CT/MR imaging, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) Over 150 full-color endoscopic photographs and 120 figures enhance the text An accompanying DVD contains video clips of 8 typical clinical cases, plus practical information on the use of talc poudrage, the induction of a pneumothorax, and more This comprehensive visual guide is an indispensable primer for residents and fellows in pulmonology or pneumology, and for respiratory physicians, internists, or thoracic surgeons. System Requirements for the DVD: Language: English; region code: 0; picture format: 4:3 NTSC; duration: 33 minutes (approximately); disk format: DVD-5.Trade ReviewThis very complete book is highly recommended to every fellow or pulmonologist who wants to learn thoracoscopy, and to every thoracoscopist who wants to keep up with recent developments and new techniques in the exciting field of diagnosis and treatment of pleural diseases.--BreatheTable of ContentsSection A: Manual 1. Introduction 2. Differences between Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy and Surgical Thoracoscopy/Video-assisted Thoracic Surgery 3. Indications for and Results of Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy 4. Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy in Children 5. Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy in Animals 6. Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy in Research 7. Clinical Prerequisites for Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy 8. Contraindications 9. Complications and Their Prevention 10. Knowledge and Skills Required 11. Techniques of Medical Thoracoscopy/Pleuroscopy 12. Documentation 13. Teaching Methods Section B: Atlas 14. Malignant Pleural Effusions due to Lung Cancer 15. Pleural Effusions due to Diffuse Malignant Mesothelioma and Asbestos-related Pleural Diseases 16. Malignant Pleural Effusions Secondary to Metastatic Neoplasms 17. Pleural Effusions due to Malignant Lymphoma/Myeloproliferative Neoplasm 18. Tuberculous Pleural Effusions 19. Pleural Effusions of Other Origin 20. Pneumothorax 21. Diffuse Lung Diseases 22. Other Indications References

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Book SynopsisPatient Blood Management (PBM) is an innovative clinical concept that aims to reduce the need for allogenic blood transfusions, cut health-care costs, and avert or correct the risk factors related to blood transfusion, thus minimizing the rate of side effects and complications. This comprehensive hands-on volume offers a three-point approach for the implementation of PBM to improve patient outcome, focusing on how to prevent or treat anemia, reduce blood loss, and increase anemia tolerance. The book also goes beyond preoperative PBM, with detailed accounts of coagulation disorder management and the administration of coagulation products and platelet concentrates. Special Features: Presents a clear three-pillar strategy for the application of PBM: diagnosis and treatment of anemia, reduction of peri-interventional blood loss, and optimization of the tolerance to anemia in the everyday clinical setting Covers issues such as PBM during surgery, requirements for modern transfusion medicine, ordering blood products, the role of pre-anesthesia clinics, benchmarking processes, and potential implications of PBM in the public health sector Overview of research in PBM including landmark studies and current clinical trials Boxes in each chapter highlighting key information, core statements, and summaries A multidisciplinary and international team of contributors experienced in PBM Patient Blood Management is a guide for clinicians and residents whose patients are at risk for anemia, coagulation disorders, or severe blood loss. Anesthesiologists, surgeons, and specialists involved in the use of blood and blood products can use the book for quick reference or to learn more about a leading-edge concept for optimizing patient safety and improving outcome.Trade Review...a welcome addition to the literature...has the potential to make a real difference in the way we practice medicine. -- Anesthesia & Analgesia ...The tables and graphs are very well described and provide good context to the text. Each chapter could stand alone and be an easy reference when specific questions arise. -- Critical Care MedicineTable of Contents1 Introduction 2 Practical Aspects of Preoperative Patient Management 3 First Pillar of PBM—Optimization of the Red Blood Cell Volume 4 Second Pillar of PBM—Minimization of Bleeding and Blood Loss 5 Third Pillar of PBM—Harnessing and Optimization of the Patient's Physiological Tolerance to Anemia 6 PBM in Surgical Settings 7 PBM in Nonsurgical Settings 8 Practical Implementation of PBM and Outlook 9 Appendix

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Book SynopsisThe Annual Update compiles the most recent developments in experimental and clinical research and practice in one comprehensive reference book. The chapters are written by well recognized experts in the field of intensive care and emergency medicine. It is addressed to everyone involved in internal medicine, anesthesia, surgery, pediatrics, intensive care and emergency medicine.Table of ContentsPart I. Infections and antibiotics.- Interpreting Procalcitonin at the Bedside.- Reducing Antibiotic Use in the ICU: A Time-based Approach to Rational Antimicrobial Use.- Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cells in Severe Influenza Infection.- Critically Ill Patients with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus Infection.- Part II. Sepsis.- Immunomodulation: The Future for Sepsis?.- Norepinephrine in Septic Shock: Five Reasons to Initiate it Early.- Myths and Facts Regarding Lactate in Sepsis.- Part III. Renal issues.- Creatinine-based Definitions: From Baseline Creatinine to Serum Creatinine Correction in Intensive Care.- The Detrimental Cross-talk between Sepsis and AKI: New Pathogenic Mechanisms, Early Biomarkers and Targeted Therapies.- Timing of Acute Renal Replacement Therapy.- (Multiple) Organ Support Therapy beyond AKI.- Part IV. Fluid therapy.- Crystalloid Fluid Therapy.- Balanced Crystalloids for Septic Shock Resuscitation.- Part V. Bleeding.- Emergency Reversal Strategies for Anticoagulants and Anti-platelet Agents.- Part VI. Cardiovascular system.- Bedside Myocardial Perfusion Assessment with Echocardiography Contrast.- Pathophysiological Determinants of Cardiovascular Dysfunction in Septic Shock.- Cardiovascular Response to ECMO.- Mechanical Circulatory Support in the New Era: An Overview.- Part VII. Cardiac arrest.- Cardiac arrest in the Elderly: Epidemiology and Outcome.- Regional Systems of Care: The Final Link in the “Chain of Survival” Concept for Out-of-hospital Cardiac Arrest.- Cardiac Arrest Centers.- Part VIII. Oxygenation and respiratory failure.- High-flow Nasal Cannula Oxygen Therapy: Physiological Effects and Clinical Data.- The Potential Value of Monitoring the Oxygen Reserve Index in Patients Receiving Oxygen.- Variable Ventilation from Bench to Bedside.- Monitoring Respiratory Effort by Means of the Electrical Activity of the Diaphragm.- Dissipated Energy is a Key Mediator of VILI: Rationale for using Low Driving Pressures.- Corticosteroids as Adjunctive Therapy in Severe Community-acquired Pneumonia.- Part IX. Abdominal issues.- The Neglected Role of Abdominal Compliance in Organ-organ Interactions.- Part X Metabolic support.- Metabonomics and Intensive Care.- The Rationale for Permissive Hyperglycemia in Critically Ill Patients with Diabetes.- Indirect Calorimetry in Critically Ill Patients. Concept, Current Use, and Future Challenges.- Part XI. Ethical issues.- Managing Intensive Care Supply-demand Imbalance.- Advances in the Management of the Potential Organ Donor after Neurologic Determination of Death.- Humanizing Intensive Care: Theory, Evidence and Possibilities.- Part XII. Applying new technology.- Ultrasound Simulation Education for Intensive Care and Emergency Medicine.- Virtual Patients and Virtual Cohorts: A New Way to Think about the Design and Implementation of Personalized ICU Treatments.- Part XIII. Intensive care unit trajectories: The bigger picture.- Predicting Cardiorespiratory Instability.- Long-term Outcomes after Critical Illness Relevant to Randomized Clinical Trials.- Long-term Consequences of Acute Inflammation in the Surgical Patient: New Findings and Perspectives.- Kairotropy: Discovering Critical Illness Trajectories using Clinical Phenotypes with Big Data.

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Book SynopsisDer Taschenatlas liefert Praxiswissen und Hintergrundinformationen für den Notfalleinsatz. Alle Notfallsituationen werden systematisch dargestellt, mit Hintergrundinformationen zu Ursachen, Symptomen, Differenzialdiagnosen und Therapie sowie ausführlicher Beschreibung und alphabetischer Anordnung der Notfallmedikamente. Der Klassiker, geschrieben von Praktikern für Praktiker. Er wurde für die 4. Auflage komplett aktualisiert und mit neuem Layout noch übersichtlicher gestaltet.Trade Review"Die Herausgeber haben einerseits konsequent das Ziel Schnellinformation für den Notarzt abgedeckt, andererseits aber über viele andere Kitteltaschenbücher hinaus Hintergründe dargestellt. Außerdem bieten sie, dem Titel 'Taschenatlas' gerecht werdend, umfangreiche Illustrationen... Die Stärken dieses Büchleins liegen unzweifelhaft in der gut gemachten Illustration der praktischen Themen. Auf der anderen Seite ist auch im theoretischen Teil nichts vergessen worden... So stellt der Taschenatlas Notfall & Rettungsmedizin durchaus eine Bereicherung der gut besetzten Rubrik 'Kitteltaschenbücher' für den Notarzt dar; vom Inhalt her geht es deutlich über das Unverzichtbare hinaus, Umfang und Gewicht erfordern deswegen eine stabil genähte Tasche..." AnästhesistTable of ContentsEinsatz, Technik, Taktik, Recht.- Erstversorgung des Notfallpatienten.- Notfalldiagnostik.- EKG-Diagnostik im Notfall.- Herz-Kreislauf-Stillstand.- Bewusstseinsstörungen.- Respiratorische Notfälle.- Kardiozirkulatorische Notfälle.- Chirurgische und traumatologische Notfälle.- Gynäkologische Notfälle.- Pädiatrische Notfälle.- Intoxikationen.- Thermische Notfälle.- Sonstige Notfälle.- Psychiatrische Notfälle.- Notfallmedikamente.- Normwerte, Tabellen, Scores, Hygiene/Infektionsschutz.

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Book SynopsisSome important constraints of anesthesia must be taken into consideration when the pharmacological properties of modern anesthetics are discussed. The most imp- tant of these could be that the target effect be achieved preferably within seconds, at most within a few minutes. Similarly, offset of drug action should be achieved within minutes rather hours. The target effects, such as unconsciousness, are pot- tially life-threatening, as are the side effects of modern anesthetics, such as respi- tory and cardiovascular depression. Finally, the patient’s purposeful responses are not available to guide drug dosage, because, either the patient is unconscious, or more problematically, the patient is aware but unable to communicate pain because of neuromuscular blockade. These constraints were already recognised 35 years ago, when in 1972 Volume XXX entitled “Modern Inhalation Anesthetics” appeared in this Handbook Series. The present volume is meant as a follow up and extension of that volume. At the beginning of the 1970’s anesthesia was commonly delivered by inhalation, with only very few exceptions. The clinical understanding of that time considered anesthesia as a unique state achieved by any of the inhalation anesthetics, in- pendent of their specific molecular structure. “The very mechanism of anesthetic action at the biophase” was discussed within the theoretical framework of the “u- tary theory of narcosis”.Table of ContentsMolecular Mechanisms of Anesthetic Action.- The Site of Anesthetic Action.- Inhibitory Ligand-Gated Ion Channels as Substrates for General Anesthetic Actions.- Actions of Anesthetics on Excitatory Transmitter-Gated Channels.- Voltage-Gated Ion Channels.- G-Protein-Coupled Receptors.- Modern Inhalation Anesthetics.- Inhalation Anaesthesia: From Diethyl Ether to Xenon.- General Anesthetics and Long-Term Neurotoxicity.- Special Aspects of Pharmacokinetics of Inhalation Anesthesia.- Inhalational Anaesthetics and Cardioprotection.- Non-Immobilizing Inhalational Anesthetic-Like Compounds.- Modern Intravenous Anesthetics.- Propofol.- Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of GPI 15715 or Fospropofol (Aquavan Injection) — A Water-Soluble Propofol Prodrug.- Etomidate and Other Non-Barbiturates.- Remifentanil and Other Opioids.- Ketamine.- Midazolam and Other Benzodiazepines.- Pharmacokinetics-Pharmacodynamics Based Administration of Anesthetics.- The Effect of Altered Physiological States on Intravenous Anesthetics.- Anesthetics Drug Pharmacodynamics.- Defining Depth of Anesthesia.- Target Controlled Anaesthetic Drug Dosing.- Advanced Technologies and Devices for Inhalational Anesthetic Drug Dosing.- Hypnotic and Opioid Anesthetic Drug Interactions on the CNS, Focus on Response Surface Modeling.

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Book SynopsisErfahrene Intensivmediziner liefern mit dem Band eine praktische Anleitung sowie notwendige Hintergrundinformation für die präklinische und klinische Versorgung von internistischen Intensivpatienten: von den Techniken und Methoden bis hin zu krankheitsübergreifenden Behandlungskonzepten. Der systematische Aufbau hilft Lesern, die benötigten Informationen rasch zu finden. Neu in der komplett aktualisierten 2. Auflage sind Abschnitte zu den Grenzen der Intensivmedizin, zur Patientenverfügung, zu Scoresystemen und psychiatrischen Notfällen.Trade Review...Die nun erschienene 2. Auflage des Werkes, die auch als ebook-Version verfügbar ist, wurde inhaltlich um die Themen Patientenverfügung, Scoresysteme, Psychiatrische Notfälle erweitert und der aktuellen Studien- und Leitlinienlage angepasst. Die Autoren, alle erfahrene Intensivmediziner, lassen dabei unverändert auch ihren wertvollen persönlichen Erfahrungshintergrund einfließen. Beibehalten wurden die Übersichtlichkeit und das schlichte Layout, die zu angenehm guter Lesbarkeit führen. Die Seiten sind nicht überladen. Wichtiges wird in Tabellen oder überschaubaren Schemata zusammengefasst.....Die Autoren fokussieren auf das, was klinisch relevant ist. Das Buch bietet aufgrund seiner klaren und übersichtlichen Struktur Neulingen auf einer Intensivstation eine rasche Orientierungshilfe im Alltag, richtet sich aber auch an erfahrene Kollegen, die klinisch relevante Informationen zu speziellen internistischen Krankheitsbildern nachschlagen möchten. Dr. med. Katharina Franke und Dr. med. Jens Büttner, Cardioangiologisches Centrum Bethanien, FrankfurtAus den Rezensionen zur 2. Auflage: “... erweiterte Buch beginnt mit einem kurzen Überblick über Score-Systeme auf Intensivstationen ... Modelle werden dabei genauer erläutert, eine tabellarische Zusammenfassung vieler Modelle findet ... ein übersichtlich gestaltetes Buch, das viele Arbeitsanleitungen wie z.B. das Management eines Asthmaanfalls umsetzungsorientiert in Flowcharts oder Tabellen präsentiert ...“ (Mag. Dr. Florian Benischke, in: Kärntner Ärztezeitung, November/2012, Issue 11)Table of ContentsGrenzen der Intensivmedizin. - Scoresysteme. - Monitoring.- Mikrobiologische-hygienische Überwachung.- Sonographie.- Echokardiographie.- Röntgendiagnostik.- Drainagen und Punktionen.- Sonden.- Blasenkatheter.- Ernährung.- Bilanzierung.- Respiratortherapie.- Pharmakotherapie.- Elektrotherapie.- Extrakorporale Verfahren.- Kardiopulmonale Reanimation.-Analogosedierung und Schmerztherapie.- Hirntoddiagnostik.- Schock.- Akutes Koronarsyndrom.- Lungenembolie.- Herzrhythmusstörungen.- Hypertensive Entgleisung.- Akute Gefäßerkrankung.- Pneumonien.- Akute bronchiale Obstruktion.- Pneumothorax.- Versagen der Atempumpe.- Aspirationssyndrom.- Akuter Lungenschaden/ARDS.- Sepsis und SIRS.- Multiorganversagen.- Koma und akute Stoffwechselentgleisungen.- Akute Leberinsuffizienz.- Akute Niereninsuffizienz.- Akute Pankreatitis.- Ileus und Peritonitis.- Gastrointenstinale Blutungen.- Akute zerebrale Erkrankungen.- Psychiatrische Notfälle.- Akut erworbene Gerinnungsstörungen.- Intoxikation.

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Book SynopsisIn lebensbedrohlichen Notfallsituationen ist sofortige Hilfe für die Patientin essenziell, auch ein ungeborenes Kind bedarf der besonderen Aufmerksamkeit. Ebenso wichtig ist es, medizinischen Komplikationen zielsicher zu begegnen. Der klar und übersichtlich strukturierte Leidfaden liefert Informations- und Entscheidungshilfen, die eine rasche und adäquate Diagnostik und Therapie ermöglichen. Zudem werden die Möglichkeiten der modernen gynäkologischen und geburtshilflichen Analgesie aufgezeigt. Die 3. Auflage wurde sorgfältig aktualisiert.Trade ReviewAus den Rezensionen zur 3. Auflage: "... einem äußerst lesenswerten und sehr empfehlenswerten Ratgeber, das allen in der Klinik Tätigen, die jederzeit mit akuten gynäkologischen oder geburtshilflichen Notfällen konfrontiert werden können, zu empfehlen ist." (Prof. Dr. med. M. Friedrich, in: Geburtshilfe und Frauenheilkunde, April/2013, Vol. 73, Issue 4)Table of Contents1. Akute Notfälle.- 2. Notfallmaßnahmen.- 3. Gynäkologische Notfälle.- 4. Notfälle in der Schwangerschaft.- 5. Notfälle bei der Geburt.- 6. Gynäkologisch-geburtshilfliche Techniken.- 7. Notfallversorgung des Neugeborenen.- 8. Notfallmedikamente des Frauenarztes.

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Book SynopsisDie künstliche Ernährung von Intensivpatienten kann, wenn sie gezielt eingesetzt wird, die Dauer des Krankenhausaufenthalts verkürzen. In dem Band werden die Grundlagen der verschiedenen Arten künstlicher Ernährung (enteral und parenteral) übersichtlich und praxisorientiert erläutert. Auch die besonderen Bedürfnisse von Neugeborenen, von kachektischen Patienten, Patienten mit Organinsuffizienzen oder Sepsis werden behandelt. Die Inhalte orientieren sich an den Leitlinien der Deutschen Gesellschaft für Ernährungsmedizin (DGEM).Trade ReviewAus den Rezensionen: “... Häufig helfen auch leicht verständliche Abbildungen und Tabellen bei der Veranschaulichung der Thematik ... Das Buch stellt ein kompaktes und dennoch sehr ausführliches Nachschlagewerk dar und dient somit allen bei der klinischen Ernährung von Intensivpatienten beteiligten Berufsgruppen, insbesondere Ärzten und Apothekern, als hilfreicher Ratgeber fur die tägliche klinische Praxis.” (Stefanie Litterst, in: Medizinische Monatsschrift für Pharmazeuten, Dezember/2013, Vol. 36, Issue 12)“… Das Buch stellt ein kompaktes und dennoch sehr ausführliches Nachschlagewerk dar und dient somit allen bei der klinischen Ernährung von Intensivpatienten beteiligten Berufsgruppen, insbesondere Ärzten und Apothekern, als hilfreicher Ratgeber für die tägliche klinische Praxis.” (Stefanie Litterst, in: Arzneimitteltherapie, November/2013, Vol. 31, Issue 11) “... Dieses Buch ist sicherlich "special interest" und dem Arzt oder interessierten Mitarbeiter der Pflege auf einer Intensivstation gewidmet. Es fasst auf recht neue Art die Fakten dieses Themas zusammen und dient als Nachschlagebuch ebenso wie als Leitfaden und Lektüre...“ (Timm Steuber, in: Amazon.de, 02/Juni/2013)Table of Contents1. Energiegewinnung.- 2. Adaption des Stoffwechsels.- 3. Pathhophysiologie des Magen-Darm-Traktes.- 4. Ernährungsstatus.- 5. Kalorienbedarf.- 6. Glukose.- 7. Aminosäuren.- 8. Fette.- 9. Vitamine und Spurenelemente in der Ernährung kritisch kranker Patienten.- 10. Enterale Ernährung des Intensivpatienten.- 11. Parenterale Ernährung.- 12. Kombinierte parenterale und enterale Ernährung.- 13. Immunonutrition.- 14. Ethische Dimensionen der künstlichen Ernährung bei Intensivpatienten.- 15. Kinder und Jugendliche.- 16. Adipositas und Kachexie bei Intensivpatienten.- 17. Organinsuffizienz.- 18. Ernährungstherapie bei schweren Verbrennungen.- 19. Sepsis.

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Book SynopsisDie Ultraschalldiagnostik erobert die Notfallmedizin. Die Notfallsonographie ist mittlerweile fester Bestandteil der Untersuchung eines Patienten in einer Akutsituation. Die Sonographie wird dabei nicht nur innerhalb eines Krankenhauses durchgeführt, z.B. auf Intensivstationen und in Notaufnahmen, sondern zunehmend auch in Form kleiner tragbarer Geräte direkt am Ort des Notfallgeschehens. Potenziell lebensbedrohliche Krankheitsbilder lassen sich mit dem Ultraschall schneller und sicherer diagnostizieren, und damit notfallmedizinische Entscheidungen und Maßnahmen noch frühzeitiger treffen. Über 350 Abbildungen zeigen wie man typische Notfallbefunde mit dem Ultraschall erkennt: • Anatomie und Sonomorphologie aller Organe • Untersuchungsablauf und Optimierungsmöglichkeiten • Die häufigsten Notfallbefunde und deren Differenzialdiagnosen • Informationen zum weiteren diagnostischen und therapeutischen Vorgehen. Die Inhalte des Buches orientieren sich an der 3-Länder-übergreifenden Basisausbildung und dem Curriculum Notfallsonographie von DEGUM, ÖGUM und SGUM. Ebenso sind die Inhalte der Konzepte, wie e-FAST und FEEL integriert. Ein praxisorientiertes und interdisziplinäres Buch - richtet sich an alle Ärzte, die Ultraschall zur Diagnostik unklarer und akuter Befunde einsetzen möchten.Trade Review“... Wer vor oder nach dem Besuch eines Notfallsonografiekurses sein praktisch erworbenes Wissen vertiefen möchte, findet in diesem Buch die nötigen Grundlagen. Das Werk gibt außerdem einen Ausblick auf die umfangreichen Möglichkeiten der organ- und regionübergreifenden Sonografie als Hilfestellung bei ersten klinischen Entscheidungen.” (Dr. Med. Manuela Riedl, in: AINS – Anästhesiologie, Intensivmedizin, Notfallmedizin, Schmerztherapie, Heft 10, 2015)“... Das Buch zielt darauf ab, die gesamte Bandbreite der für die Akutmedizin relevanten Ultraschalltechniken zu beleuchten. ... Zahlreiche anatomische Zeichnungen sowie einprägsame Abbildungen pathologischer Befunde erläutern die praktische Anwendung der verschiedenen Techniken. Die Fülle an fachspezifischer Information erlaubt somit auch dem Erfahrenen eine Vertiefung der Ultraschallkenntnisse ... Mit seinem interdisziplinären Ansatz eröffnet es für Anwender verschiedener Fachdisziplinen neue Einsatzmöglichkeiten der Ultraschalldiagnostik in der Akutmedizin.“ (Thomas Karlas, in: Deutsches Ärzteblatt, Jg. 111, Heft 40, 3. Oktober 2014)Table of ContentsGrundlagen und Konzepte.- Notfallsonographie von Herz, Lunge und Pleura.- Nofallsonographie des Abdomens.- Notfallsonographie des Urogenitaltrakts.- Notfallsonographie von Arterien und Venen.- Notfallsonographie des Bewegungsapparats.- Kontrastmittelsonographie und sonographiegesteuerte Punktion.

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Book SynopsisIntensivmedizin zum Nachschlagen und Lernen für die Zusatzbezeichnung "Intensivmedizin". Das Repetitorium Intensivmedizin stellt das Fach der Intensivmedizin kompakt und fundiert dar und gehört in die Reihe der Repetitorien, die sich hervorragend zur Prüfungsvorbereitung oder Beantwortung von Fragen im Klinikalltag eignen. Alle Inhalte sind systematisch und übersichtlich dargestellt und klar und prägnant in den Aussagen. Zahlreiche Schemazeichnungen und Tabellen erleichtern das Verständnis und bündeln Informationen. Das Werk erscheint bereits in der 5. Auflage. Dieses ist komplett aktualisiert und erscheint in neuem Layout. Das Werk richtet sich an alle auf einer Intensivstation tätigen Ärzte.Table of ContentsI. Allgemeine intensivmedizinische Themen.- II. Infektiologie.- III. Spezielle Krankheitsbilder.- IV. Physiologie.- V. Anhang.

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Book SynopsisDieses essential liefert alle Informationen, die für die sichere Vorbereitung und Durchführung von Intrahospitaltransporten erforderlich sind. Innerklinische Patiententransfers sind elementare Bestandteile der stationären Behandlung. Dennoch wird ihre Brisanz selten richtig und umfassend wahrgenommen. Moderne Kliniken bieten ein vielfältiges und differenziertes Spektrum an diagnostischen und therapeutischen Maßnahmen, die oft in spezialisierten Einrichtungen durchgeführt werden müssen. Hierzu müssen Patienten unter Fortführung der erforderlichen Überwachung und Behandlung innerhalb der Klinik transportiert werden. Insbesondere Intrahospitaltransporte von Intensivpatienten sind mit besonderen Gefahren verbunden, die über Morbidität und –mortalität im Rahmen des Klinikaufenthaltes entscheiden können. Sie bedürfen einer individuellen kritischen Risiko-Nutzen-Abwägung. Table of ContentsGrundlagen der Durchführung von innerklinischen Transporten.- Detaillierte Planung und systematische Vorbereitung.- Sichere Durchführung von Transfers, auch bei Risikopatienten.- Übergabe und Nachbereitung des Intrahospitaltransports

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Book SynopsisFlorian Schimböck identifiziert Screening- und Assessmentinstrumente zur systematischen Erfassung und Erkennung von Delirien durch Pflegepersonen und vergleicht sie hinsichtlich ihrer psychometrischen Eigenschaften. Insgesamt weist der Autor nach Literaturrecherche in Datenbanken und Suchmaschinen sieben Instrumente nach und beschreibt sie. Es wird deutlich, dass es bereits eine Vielzahl von geeigneten Screening- und Assessmentinstrumenten gibt, welche durch Pflegepersonen in der täglichen Praxis angewandt werden können. Die Erstellung neuer Instrumente ist daher nicht zwingend notwendig. Es wird die weitere Testung und Validierung der bereits vorhandenen Instrumente empfohlen.Table of ContentsDelir: Definitionen, Symptome, Formen, Häufigkeit und Folgen.- Systematische Literaturrecherche in Datenbanken und Suchmaschinen.- Identifizierung und Bewertung der Screening- und Assessmentinstrumente.- Empfehlungen für die Praxis.

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Book SynopsisÜbersichtlich und kompakt vermittelt Ihnen dieses Lehrbuch die wichtigsten Inhalte aus allen vier AINS-Fächern. Wie intubiere ich einen Patienten? Worauf kommt es bei der Algesiologie an? Hier bekommen Sie das gesamte Wissen, das Sie für die Prüfung brauchen mit einem direkten Praxisbezug.Trade Review“... Wenn man sich allerdings in die Struktur eingefunden hat, gelingt die schnelle Orientierung in die einzelnen Kapitel sehr gut. Gerade die Merksätze und Praxis-Tipps geben einen sehr hilfreichen klinischen Bezug und erleichtern so das Lernen für die Studierenden. Das Kurzlehrbuch erfüllt seinen Anspruch und bietet eine straffe, übersichtliche und didaktisch sehr gelungene Übersicht …” (Prof. Dr. Carsten Culmsee, in: Arzneimitteltherapie, Jg. 35, Heft 6, 2017)Table of ContentsGrundlagen der Anästhesie: Pharmakologie — Grundlagen und klinisch-praktische Details.- Narkosesysteme.- Atmung und Herzkreislauf in Narkose.- Praxis der Anästhesie: Präoperative Vorbereitung.- Anästhesieverfahren und Methoden der Atemwegssicherung.- Monitoring in Narkose und Intensivmedizin.- Perioperative Flüssigkeitstherapie.- Probleme des anästhesiologischen Alltags.- Komplikationen bei der Narkose.- Narkose bei Patienten mit Vorerkrankungen.- Anästhesie beim ambulanten Patienten.- Anästhesie in extremen Lebensaltern.- Anästhesie in verschiedenen operativen Disziplinen.- Erstversorgung und Narkose beim polytraumatisierten Patienten.- Die postoperative Phase.- Postoperative Intensivmedizin: Indikationen zur postoperativen intensivmedizinischen Behandlung.- Ernährung auf Intensivstationen.- Akute respiratorische Insuffizienz.- Analgosedierung auf Intensivstation.- Schock.- Akutes Nierenversagen.- Störungen des Wasser- und Elektrolythaushaltes.- Störungen des Säure-Basen-Haushaltes.- Blutgerinnungsstörungen.- Zerebrale und peripherneurologische Funktionsstörungen.- Sepsis.- Verbrennungen und Verbrühungen.- Tetanus.- Präeklampsie, Eklampsie und HELLP-Syndrom.- Kohlenmonoxidvergiftung.- Hygiene auf der Intensivstation.- Organisation der Intensivtherapie.- Notfallmedizin: Ziele notfallmedizinischer Behandlung.- Störung der Atmung.- Störungen des Kreislaufs.- Kardiopulmonale Reanimation.- Störungen der zerebralen Funktion.- Vergiftungen.- Spezielle Notfälle.- Spezielle notfallmedizinische Maßnahmen.- Schmerztherapie: Physiologie und Pathophysiologie des Schmerzes.- Schmerzdiagnostik, Schmerzanamnese.- Methoden der Schmerztherapie (mit palliativmedizinischem Schwerpunkt).- Spezielle Schmerztherapie. Klinische Fälle.

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Book Synopsis1. Anatomische und physiologische Besonderheiten.- 2. Umgang mit Eltern.- 3. Analgesie und Analgosedierung.- 4. Zugangswege.- 5. Kardiopulmonale Reanimation.-6. Respiratorische Notfälle.- 7. Atemwegsmanagement, Beatmung, Intubation und Narkose.- 8. Kardiale Notfälle.- 9. Schock.- 10. Allergische Reaktion und Anaphylaxie.- 11. Epileptischer Anfall.- 12. Bewusstlosigkeit.- 13. Vergiftung/Ingestionsunfälle.- 14. Traumatologische Notfälle.- 15. Kindesmisshandlung.- 16. Thermische Schäden.- 17. Verbrennungen und Verbrühungen.- 18. Neugeborenenversorgung.-19. Ausstattungsempfehlung Notfall-Koffer "Kinder".- 20.Notfallmedikamente.- 21. Normalwerte und Scores.- 22. Notfalltabellen

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Book SynopsisVerantwortungsvolle Mitfahrgelegenheit!Dieses Buch richtet sich an Pflegende in stationären Einrichtungen und zeigt die umfangreichen pflegerischen Aufgaben eines Patiententransports auf. Es folgen konkrete Beispiele wie Intensivtransport, Patientenübergabe an den OP, Übernahme aus dem Aufwachraum und der Standard-Transport.Trade Review“Das Buch beschreibt die Rolle der Pflegekraft im innerklinischen Patiententransport. Es behandelt rechtliche Aspekte, spezifische Verantwortlichkeiten, den Umgang mit Hierarchien, den Ablauf eines Transportes von der Vorbereitung, Überwachung und Nachbereitung. ... Enthalten sind praktische Checklisten für einen reibungslosen Ablauf.” (Mitteilungen der Bayerischen Krankenhausgesellschaft, Heft 17, 19. April 2017)“... richtet sich nicht nur an Neulinge im Klinikbetrieb, sondern auch an erfahrene Pflegekräfte, Ärzte und die Pflegedirektion. ... die verschiedenen Aspekte des innerklinischen Patiententransports werden mit realistischen und praxisnahen Beispielen ausführlich erklärt und anschaulich dargestellt. Das illustrierte Handbuch gibt prozessorientierte Tipps zur Personalauswahl auch in Bezug auf Personalkompetenz. ... Das Taschenbuch eignet sich besonders für Auszubildende in Pflegeberufen, denn der qualifizierte Patiententransport ist eine Kernkompetenz, die nicht unterschätzt werden darf.” (Marcus F. Herm, in: Wehrmedizinische Monatsschrift, Jg. 61, Heft 4, 2017)Table of ContentsEinleitung „Kennen Sie das“.- Grundlagen.- Hygiene.- Rollenverteilung im Patiententransport.- Kommunikation.- Patiententransport zum OP.- Patiententransport zu bestimmten Untersuchungen.- Notfallverlegungen in den Überwachungsbereich.- Patiententransport aus dem Aufwachraum.- Übernahme vom Überwachungsbereich.- Intensivtransport.

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Book Synopsis​Dieser Übungsatlas beinhaltet eine didaktisch aufgearbeitete Sammlung von EEG-Beispielen mit wissenschaftlichen Definitionen und knappen Fallbeschreibungen. Die Inhalte sind unverzichtbarer Bestandteil der Weiterbildungen für Neurologen, Psychiater und Funktionsassistenten im Bereich der klinischen Enzephalographie. Ein breites Spektrum an Kurvenmaterial und wissenschaftlichen Kriterien ermöglicht dem EEG-Lernenden, eigene Befunde zu erheben und zu bewerten. Kurven aus drei Laboren zeigen, dass jeder Interpret eine eigene EEG-Handschrift haben kann: Beispiele mit Provokationsmethoden, epilepsietypischer Aktivität sowie Herden bzw. regionalen Funktionsstörungen helfen die Flexibilität in der Auswertung zu schulen.Table of ContentsRichtlinien zur Beschreibung und Beurteilung des EEG.- Das normale EEG.- Das EEG bei Müdigkeit und im Schlaf.- EEG unter Hyperventilation und Fotostimulation.- Artefakte im EEG.- EEG bei diffusen und lokalen Hirnfunktionsstörungen.- EEG bei Epilepsien.- EEG bei speziellen Syndromen, Intoxikationen und postiktualen Zustandsbildern.- Kurvenquiz.- Glossar.- Literatur.- Quellenverzeichnis.

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Book Synopsis Das Handbuch der gefährlichen Güter ist das Standardwerk für den Transport von Gefahrgütern. Es gibt Informationen zu nationalen und internationalen Transportvorschriften und zu Notfallmaßnahmen bei Unfällen mit gefährlichen Gütern sowie Hinweise für die ärztliche Erstbehandlung von Personen. Für alle Gefahrgüter, die im Hommel enthalten sind, wurden die GHS-Kennzeichnungen mit aufgenommen: Signalworte, Piktogramme, sowie die neuen Gefahrenhinweise (H-Statements) und Sicherheitshinweise (P-Statements). Band 6 wurde überarbeitet und dabei dem neuen Chemikalienrecht angepasst. Die Transportvorschriften wurden aktualisiert, und die Aussagen zur Umweltgefährdung durch chemische Stoffe wurden stark erweitert. Diesem Band liegt das Update der Einzelplatzversion 17.0 auf 18Dem Band liegen 66 neue Merkblätter bei, die in den Band 7 einzufügen sind..0 als Download bei.Table of Contentsnone

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Book SynopsisDieses Buch passt in die Kitteltasche jedes Kinder- und Jugendarztes! Bei der Erstversorgung erkrankter Kinder gilt die Devise: Richtig einschätzen, schnell entscheiden, sicher handeln – auf Station, in der Ambulanz und in der Notaufnahme, Tag und Nacht. Das Ambulanzmanual Pädiatrie hat sich als nützlicher Begleiter bewährt, um das eigene Wissen schnell aufzurufen und in jeder Situation adäquat reagieren zu können.Nach A-Z praktisch gegliedert, sind alle gängigen Krankheitsbilder, typischen Leitsymptome und weitere wichtige Themen der Kinder- und Jugendmedizin sofort auffindbar und in komprimierter Form nachzulesen. Fallstricke und mögliche Komplikationen springen unmittelbar ins Auge.Das Ambulanzmanual Pädiatrie wurde von Münchner Klinikärzten aus den Alltagserfahrungen heraus entwickelt und erfolgreich eingesetzt. Seine Spezialität: es enthält Symptome und Notfälle, wie sie in der Ambulanz wirklich vorkommen, von Acne vulgaris über Erbrechen bis zu Meningitis.Für die 5. Auflage wurde das gesamte Buch einschließlich des Medikamententeils auf den neuesten Stand gebracht. Speziell wurde die Therapie von Infektionen überarbeitet, zudem wurde die Dosisanpassung bei Niereninsuffizienz eingearbeitet. Trade Review“... ein übersichtlich angeordnetes, alphabetisch sortiertes Grundlagenwissen und eine kompakte Sammlung von praktischen Anleitungen für die fundierte Erstversorgung akut und chronisch kranker Kinder ...” (Dr. Ulrich Mutschler, in: Pädiatrie, Jg. 32, Heft 2, 2020)Table of ContentsVon Acne vulgaris bis Vergiftung.- Plus Medikamentenverzeichnis.

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Book SynopsisBeatmete Patienten sicher und professionell versorgen!Dieses Fachbuch bietet Pflegekräften umfangreiches Wissen aus Theorie und Praxis zum Thema Beatmung. Lernen Sie sämtliche relevanten Themen für die pflegerische Versorgung. Leicht nachvollziehbar, anhand der Behandlungsabfolge am Patienten, werden von der Intubation, über die Auswahl an Beatmungsformen, alle wichtigen Überwachungsparameter, Risiken und Nebenwirkungen sowie der weitere Verlauf mit Weaning und Extubation bearbeitet. Ausführlich stellt der erfahrene Autor die Zusammenhänge der Sedierung, die Auswertung der Blutgasanalyse oder auch die Patientenlagerung dar.Die 3. Auflage ist komplett aktualisiert und um neue Themen wie Nasale High-Flow-Sauerstofftherapie (HFOT) und Sekretmanagement erweitert.Trade Review“... Das Buch verfolgt einen ansprechend-kreativen Ansatz, ist gut strukturiert und absolut verständlich geschrieben. Zahlreiche Abbildungen und Zeichnungen wurden von Isabel Schlütter erstellt – jeder, der ein Buch schreiben will, kann sich glücklich schätzen, wenn er über eine derart geschickte Illustratorin verfügt. ... Dieses geniale Lehrbuch dient definitiv dem gesamten therapeutischen Team ...” (Dr. Thomas Hoppen, in: Pädiatrie, Jg. 32, Heft 2, 2020)Table of ContentsI Grundlagen der Atmung und des respiratorischen Versagens: 1 Anatomie und Physiologie der Atmung, 2 Indikationen und Ziele der Beatmung.- II Möglichkeiten der Beatmung: 3 Grundlagen der Intubation, 4 Tracheotomie, 5 NIV – nichtinvasive Ventilation, nichtinvasive Beatmung, 6 Nasale High-Flow-Sauerstofftherapie (HFOT).- III Beatmungsformen und Muster: 7 Respiratormodelle, 8 Spontanatmung und Überdruckbeatmung, 9 Die Beatmungsformen, 10 Druckkontrollierte Beatmung, 11 Volumenkontrollierte Beatmung, 12 Druckregulierte – volumenkontrollierte Beatmung, 13 Druckunterstützende Beatmung, 14 CPAP – Continous Positive Airway Pressure, 15 SIMV – Synchronized Intermittent Mechanical Ventilation, 16 BIPAP – Biphasic Positive Airway Pressure / BiLevel / DuoPAP / BiVent, 17 APRV – Airway Pressure Release Ventilation, 18 MMV – Mandatorische Minutenvolumen Ventilation (Dräger Respiratoren), 19 PPS – proportional pressure support, PAV – proportional assist ventilation, 20 Intelligent Ventilation – ASV (Hamilton Respiratoren), 21 AVAPS.- IV Sekretmanagement: 22 Atemgaskonditionierung, 23 Lagerungstherapie zur Sekretdrainage, 24 Sekretelimination durch Hustenunterstützung, 25 Die endobronchiale / endotracheale Absaugung, 26 Inhalationstherapie.- V Überwachung des Patienten und der Beatmung: 27 Resistance und Compliance, 28 Kontrollmechanismen und Steuerungsarten, 29 Flow und Flowkurven, 30 Volumenkurve, 31 Alarme und Alarmeinstellungen am Respirator, 32 Messwerte der Beatmung, 33 Risiken und Nebenwirkungen der invasiven Beatmung, 34 BGA – Blutgasanalyse, 35 Analgosedierung und Delir, 36 Pharmakologie, 37 Überwachung und Betreuung eines Intensiv- und Beatmungspatienten, 38 Weaning.- Anhang.

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Book Synopsis Das Handbuch der gefährlichen Güter ist das Standardwerk für den Transport von Gefahrgütern. Es gibt Informationen zu nationalen und internationalen Transportvorschriften und zu Notfallmaßnahmen bei Unfällen mit gefährlichen Gütern sowie Hinweise für die ärztliche Erstbehandlung von Personen. Für alle Gefahrgüter, die im Hommel enthalten sind, wurden die GHS-Kennzeichnungen mit aufgenommen: Signalworte, Piktogramme, sowie die neuen Gefahrenhinweise (H-Statements) und Sicherheitshinweise (P-Statements). Band 8 enthält 365 neue Merkblätter. Die Transportvorschriften wurden aktualisiert, und die Aussagen zur Umweltgefährdung durch chemische Stoffe wurden stark erweitert. Diesem Band liegt das Update der Einzelplatzversion 18.0 auf 19.0 bei.Table of Contentsnone

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