Full Description
2015 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Surgery Category! 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 practice and current guidelines. For the first time this edition now comes with a complete and enhanced electronic version, providing a richer learning experience and making rapid reference easier than ever before, anytime, anywhere.Updates throughout reflect latest practice developments, curricula requirements and essential guidelinesKey point boxes highlight topic 'essentials' as well as controversial areas of treatmentAn 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 version, including procedure videos and self-assessment materials to check your understanding and aid exam preparationNew 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 version, including emergency procedure videos and self-assessment materials to check your understanding and aid exam preparationElsevier I ExpertConsult.comEnhanced eBooks for medical professionalsCompatible with PC, Mac , most mobile devices and eReaders, browse, search, and interact with this title - online and offline. Redeem your PIN at expertconsult.com today!Straightforward navigation and search across all Elsevier titlesSeamless, real-time integration between devicesAdjustable text size and brightnessNotes and highlights sharing with other users through social mediaInteractive content
Contents
Section 1 ResuscitationSection 2 Critical careSection 3 TraumaSection 4 Orthopaedic emergenciesSection 5 Cardiovascular emergenciesSection 6 Respiratory emergenciesSection 7 Digestive emergenciesSection 8 Neurology emergenciesSection 9 Infectious disease emergenciesSection 10 Genitourinary emergenciesSection 11 Endocrine emergenciesSection 12 Metabolic emergenciesSection 13 Haematology emergenciesSection 14 Rheumatology and musculoskeletal emergenciesSection 15 Dermatology emergenciesSection 16 Ocular emergenciesSection 17 Dental emergenciesSection 18 ENT emergenciesSection 19 Obstetrics & gynaecology emergenciesSection 20 Psychiatric emergenciesSection 21 Challenging situationsSection 22 Pain reliefSection 23 Emergency imagingSection 24 Academic emergency medicineSection 25 Emergency medicine and the lawSection 26 Emergency and medical systemsSection 27 AdministrationSection 28 Environmental emergenciesSection 29 Toxicology emergenciesSection 30 Toxinology emergenciesIndex
