Dangerous Fever in the Emergency Department, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics


Book Description

This issue is centered on emergency situations and complications brought about by high fevers. Guest edited by Emilie Calvello and Christian Theodosis, this issue focuses on topics such as: Approach to Dangerous Fever in the Emergency Department, Fever in the Returning Traveler, Drug Induced Hyperthermic Syndromes Part I: Hyperthermia in Overdose, Drug Induced Hyperthermic Syndromes Part II: Hyperthermia caused by drug interactions, withdrawal syndromes, and idiopathic mechanisms, Fever and Signs of Shock, Fever and Neurologic Abnormalities, Fever and Endocrine Derangements, and Fever in the Post Procedure Patient.




High Risk Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics


Book Description

Guest editors Jeffery Tabas, MD and Teri Reynolds, MD have put together a top-notch panel of physicians on the topic of High Risk Emergency Medicine. Articles include: Pitfalls in the Low Risk Chest Pain Patient; Pitfalls in Patients with Shortness of Breath; High Risk Airway Management; Ultrasound in the Critically Ill Patient; Pitfalls in the Patient with Shock; and Pitfalls in the Evaluation/Resuscitation of the Trauma Patient.




Clinical Toxicology, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics focuses on Clinical Toxicology and is edited by Drs. Daniel Lugassy and Silas Smith and includes such topics as Emerging Drugs of Abuse, Pediatric Toxicology; Dosing and Medical Errors and Child Abuse,The Approach to Toxin-Induced Coagulopathy,The Approach to Toxin-Induced Cardiovascular Failure, The Approach to Toxin-Induced Metabolic Acidosis, The Approach to Withdrawal Syndromes, The Approach to Radiation Exposure, and more.




Pediatric Emergency Medicine, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics


Book Description

This issue focuses on Pediatric Emergency Medicine in the topic areas of: Seizure, Pain and Sedation, Trauma, Cardiac Emergencies, Shock, Asthma, Infant Fever, Head Injuries and Concussions, and more!




Hematology/Oncology Emergencies, An Issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue of Hematology/Oncology Clinics, edited by Drs. John Perkins and and Jonathan Davis, focuses on emergencies related to Hematology/Oncology and covers topics such as: Oncologic Mechanical Emergencies, Neutropenic Fever, Oncologic Metabolic Emergencies, Acute Leukemias, Pediatric Oncologic Emergencies, Chemotherapeutic Medications and their Emergent Complications, Anemia, Thrombotic Microangiopathies (TTP, HUS, HELLP), Congenital Bleeding Disorders, Acquired Bleeding Disorders and Antithrombotic agents, Sickle Cell Disease, and more!




Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America


Book Description

This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics edited by Drs. George Willis and Tyson Pillow focuses on Endocrine and Metabolic Emergencies and covers topics such as: Diabetes Mellitus, Hypothyroidism, Hyperthyroidism, Adrenal Emergencies, Derangements of Pottasium, Derangements of Sodium/Water Balance, Derangements of Calcium, Magnesium, and Phosphorus, Metabolic Acidosis, Neonatal Endocrine Emergencies and more.




Pocket Book of Hospital Care for Children


Book Description

The Pocket Book is for use by doctors nurses and other health workers who are responsible for the care of young children at the first level referral hospitals. This second edition is based on evidence from several WHO updated and published clinical guidelines. It is for use in both inpatient and outpatient care in small hospitals with basic laboratory facilities and essential medicines. In some settings these guidelines can be used in any facilities where sick children are admitted for inpatient care. The Pocket Book is one of a series of documents and tools that support the Integrated Managem.




Pediatric Emergency Medicine, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, E-Book


Book Description

This issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest edited by Drs. Mimi Lu, Ilene Claudius and Chris Amato, focuses on Pediatric Emergency Medicine. This is one of four issues each year selected by the series consulting editor, Dr. Amal Mattu. Articles in this issue include, but are not limited to: High-risk medicolegal issues in PEM: meningitis, appendicitis, fractures, Respiratory Emergencies: intubation, non-invasive, trach emergencies , supraglottic airways, Neck Trauma: cervical spine, seatbelt signs, penetrating palate injuries, Cardiac Emergencies, Fever and Tox: New Designer Drugs.




Infectious Disease Emergencies, An Issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, E-Book


Book Description

In this issue of Emergency Medicine Clinics, guest editors Drs. Christopher M. Colbert, Bradley W. Frazee, and Michael Pulia bring their considerable expertise to the topic of Infectious Disease Emergencies. Top experts in the field discuss key topics such as diabetic foot infections, tick-borne illness, STI diagnosis and management in the ED, bioterrorism, fever and rash, and more. - Contains 13 relevant, practice-oriented topics including updates on pneumonia; global medicine updates; COVID diagnosis and treatment; cutting-edge diagnostics and stewardship interventions; newly-approved antibiotics; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on infectious disease emergencies, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.




An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine


Book Description

Fully-updated edition of this award-winning textbook, arranged by presenting complaints with full-color images throughout. For students, residents, and emergency physicians.