Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine E-Book

Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine E-Book
Author: Peter Cameron
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1119
Release: 2014-04-01
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702054380

Now fully revised and updated, Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine provides clear and consistent coverage of this rapidly evolving specialty. Building on the success of previous editions, it covers all the major topics that present to the trainee doctor in the emergency department. It will also prove invaluable to the range of other professionals working in this setting - including nurse specialists and paramedics - who require concise, highly practical guidance, incorporating latest best practices and current guidelines. For the first time, this edition now comes with access to addtional ancillary meterial, including practical procdure videos and self-assessment material. Updates throughout reflect latest practice developments, curricula requirements and essential guidelines Key point boxes highlight topic ‘essentials’ as well as controversial areas of treatment An expanded list of leading international contributors ensures comprehensive coverage and maximizes worldwide relevance New and enhanced coverage of important and topical areas - including latest imaging in emergency medicine; organ donation; massive transfusion protocols; medico legal issues; patient safety and quality measures All new accompanying electronic ancillariy material, including procedure videos and self-assessment materials to check your understanding and aid exam preparation Expansion of administration section - especially patient safety New and enhanced coverage of important and topical areas - including latest imaging in emergency medicine; organ donation; massive transfusion protocols; medico legal issues; patient safety and quality measures All new accompanying electronic ancillary materials - including practical procedures videos and self-assessment materials

Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine E-Book

Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine E-Book
Author: Peter Cameron
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1047
Release: 2011-11-18
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 070204931X

A major postgraduate textbook in emergency medicine, covering all the major topics that present to the trainee doctor in the emergency department. A comprehensive textbook of adult emergency medicine for trainee doctors - covers all the problems likely to present to a trainee in the emergency department. Chapters are short and concise, with key point boxes (called "Essentials") at the beginning. Also has boxes featuring controversial areas of treatment. Practical and clinically orientated. Major changes to resuscitation guidelines. Complete rewriting of ENT section. Significant updating of following topics - acute coronary syndrome management, trauma, sepsis management, imaging, arrhythmias. Expansion of administration section - especially patient safety. Changes to drug overdose sections in toxicology section.

Adult Emergency Medicine

Adult Emergency Medicine
Author: John O'Brien
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 291
Release: 2012-12-21
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1482261650

This new volume in the established and well-respected series of Self-Assessment Color Reviews covers all aspects of adult emergency medicine. Some 250 cases are presented randomly to reflect real-life practice. Each case consists of one or more questions, illustrated by stimulating visual material including clinical photographs, imaging and electro

Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine

Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine
Author: Peter Cameron
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2019-08-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 9780702076244

Description A major reference textbook covering the core knowledge of emergency medicine presented in a way that allows easy access to the information. The authors cover all the major topics that present to the trainee doctor in accident and emergency medicine. These include environmental emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, as well as mainstream issues such as trauma, toxicology and infectious disease. All the topics include a key points box and are extensively referenced. TOC: Resuscitation. Trauma. Orthopaedic Emergencies. Cardiovascular. Respiratory. Digestive. Neurology. Infectious diseases. Genitourinary. Endocrine. Metabolic. Haematology. Rheumatology. Dermatology. Eyes. Dental. ENT. Obstetrics and gynaecology. Psychiatric emergencies. Crisis intervention. Pain relief. Ultrasound. Research Methodology. Emergency medicine and the law. Emergency medical systems. Administration. Environmental. Toxicology.

Textbook of Paediatric Emergency Medicine E-Book

Textbook of Paediatric Emergency Medicine E-Book
Author: George Jelinek
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 628
Release: 2011-12-02
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702049328

A comprehensive textbook of paediatric emergency medicine for trainee doctors - covers all the problems likely to present to a trainee in the emergency department. Short concise chapters, with key point boxes at the beginning - easy to use for the hard-pressed trainee. Aims to give a consensus approach to assessment and treatment, based on the latest evidence. Highlights areas of controversy.

Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine
Author: Sascha Fulde
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1168
Release: 2013-06-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0729581462

The ultimate emergency medicine textbook from the renowned Professor Gordian Fulde now in a new edition. Emergency Medicine 6e presents evidence-based clinical management and treatment advice for emergency medicine students and practitioners in Australasia. The vast range of topics include paediatric, geriatric, gynaecology, psychiatric, dental, rural and Indigenous presentations, ensuring readers are well prepared for any eventuality in the Emergency Department. This outstanding text combines expertise and experience with fully up-to-date content. It is authored by Professor Gordian Fulde, Emergency Department director at Sydney's St Vincent's Hospital, with contributions from Dr Sascha Fulde and over 60 other notable emergency medicine clinicians. Readers will gain a solid understanding of effective procedural and management skills in the ED. Practical tips relate to: patient transport and retrieval; seriously ill patients; advanced nursing roles; general practitioners; working with IT; administration, legal matters, governance and quality care; and interns and students in the emergency department. The ideal complement to hands-on emergency medicine training, this new edition of Emergency Medicine also prepares readers to apply key emergency medicine skills to unique incidents such as mass casualty and chemical, biological and radiological hazard contingencies. Topics included in this edition of Emergency Medicine include:• securing the airway• resuscitation• arrhythmia management• pain management• imaging• dermatology• trauma• poisoning• envenomation• overdose - Coverage of important controversies with evidence based recommendations. - Editor comments contained in relevant chapters to provide clinical tips and advice for practice. - Increased coverage of topical issues such as deep vein thrombosis (economy class syndrome) and street drugs. - Practical rapid reference appendix. - Detailed glossary and index. - The Quick Reference Guide is updated and included in this book. It is also made available as an app - Updating all chapters – particularly toxicology, IT, Paediatrics - New resuscitation guidelines – Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; External Automated Defibrillation in BLS; Compressions; Breathing; Airway; Unconsciousness; Priorities in an Emergency; Principles and Format for Developing Guidelines (all revised 12/2010 following ILCOR) - More comprehensive content for Indigenous and Rural Emergencies chapter - Moderate repetition arising from so many contributors - The CT Brain and C spine Rules have been added to the Quick Reference Guide.

Emergency Medicine MCQs - E-Book

Emergency Medicine MCQs - E-Book
Author: Waruna De Alwis
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 725
Release: 2012-09-20
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0729581047

An invaluable self-assessment tool for emergency medicine trainees in Australasia. Emergency Medicine MCQs is an essential resource for Australasia's emergency medicine trainees. A practical self-assessment tool, the book assists trainees as they expand and refine their knowledge of emergency medicine, and will ultimately help them pass the Australasian Emergency Medicine Fellowship examination (FACEM). The multiple-choice questions in Emergency Medicine MCQs cover both the core and non-core areas in the Australasian Emergency Medicine Fellowship. Using this text, trainees can revise alone or with their peers to identify the areas in which they need further development. The curriculum is divided into three main areas where trainees require expert level of knowledge, high level of knowledge and general level of knowledge. It covers important clinical problems encountered in everyday emergency medicine practice – from cardiovascular emergencies through to obstetric and gynaecology emergencies, disaster management and toxicology. As well as being ideal for emergency medicine trainees qualifying through AECM, the book is a useful resource for GPs taking the GEM qualification through ACEM and JMOs 'on call'. Plus, this emergency medicine text is accompanied by an app – a separate product containing 180 randomised multiple-choice questions on all the topics within the book. Test bank Evidence-based clinically oriented material Question format coherent with updated ACEM guidelines updated in August 2011 References and further reading

Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance

Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance
Author: Thomas Hughes
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 326
Release: 2011-11-16
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1118293940

Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, and in full-colour, this brand new title provides an accessible introduction and revision aid for medical students and junior doctors. Reflecting the increased profile of Emergency Medicine in clinical practice and the medical school curriculum, Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of the key subjects that will enable any student or junior doctor to 'hit the ground running' when they enter one of the most exciting areas of clinical medicine. Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance is: A concise, visually orientated course in emergency medicine that is perfect for both study and revision Organised around symptoms: 'Short of Breath', rather than diagnoses: 'Pneumonia' Focused on the most common or dangerous conditions you will see in the Emergency Department and includes the latest cardiac resuscitation guidelines Comprehensively illustrated throughout with over 47 full-page colour illustrations

Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine E-Book

Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine E-Book
Author: Peter Cameron
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1068
Release: 2019-05-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0702076252

Since the first edition of Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine was published twenty years ago, there has been enormous change in the way emergency care is delivered. This has occurred both in countries where emergency medicine was originally developed and in those where its application was limited because of cost. Emergency medicine is now perceived as the cornerstone of response to acute illness regardless of resources. This fully revised Fifth Edition provides clear and consistent coverage of this constantly evolving specialty. Building on the success of previous editions it covers all the major topics relevant to the practice of emergency medicine. The book will prove invaluable to professionals working in this setting – including nurse specialists and paramedics – who require concise, highly practical guidance, incorporating the latest best practice and evidence-based guidelines. This edition comes with an enhanced electronic version with video and self-assessment content, providing a richer learning experience and making rapid reference easier than ever before, anytime, anywhere. - A comprehensive textbook of adult emergency medicine for trainee doctors - covers all the problems likely to present to a trainee in the emergency department. - Chapters are highly readable and concise – boxes summarise chapter key points and highlight controversial areas of treatment. - The content is highly practical, clinically orientated and thoroughly updated in all the core subjects - There have been major updates in topics such as airway, shock and sepsis where guidelines have changed rapidly. - The imaging chapters have also evolved with changing practice and improved technology, to be concordant with evidence on the importance of image interpretation by emergency clinicians. - There are major sections on other skills and issues of key importance to today's advanced emergency medicine practitioner, such as staffing, overcrowding, triage, patient safety and quality measures. - In addition, difficult topics such as death and dying, the challenging patient, ethics, giving evidence and domestic violence are covered. Governance, training, research and organisational subjects such as disaster planning and response, humanitarian emergencies and refugee medicine are included to give the reader a framework to understand the complexity of managing major emergency systems of care.

Emergency Medicine

Emergency Medicine
Author: Anthony FT Brown
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 559
Release: 2020-08-23
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 1000169405

The eighth edition of this international bestselling emergency medicine handbook has been completely revised and updated to include the latest evidence-based guidelines and treatment protocols underpinning best practice in emergency medical care. Carefully designed to suit the needs of interns and resident doctors working in the emergency department as well as specialist trainees, the book covers the full range of emergencies - general medical, infectious disease and foreign travel-related, toxicological, surgical, paediatric, obstetric and gynaecological, ophthalmic and psychiatric - as well as practical procedures and administrative and legal issues.