Full Description
Roberts and Hedges' Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine continues its long tradition of being the most well-known and trusted procedures manual in emergency medicine. The newly revised 6th edition of this classic medical reference has been thoroughly updated with step-by-step Review, Procedure, and Ultrasound Boxes covering the latest equipment, devices, drug therapies, and techniques you need to know for effective practice of emergency medicine. You'll access complete and detailed guidance on exactly when, how, and why to perform all of today's common and uncommon procedures and get the best results.Understand the ins and outs of every procedure you're likely to consider, such as how, why, when to, and when not to perform them, in addition to other emergency procedures that may be an option. Rapidly review the entire contents online, including brand-new videos of common and complex procedures, at Expert Consult.See entire procedures at a glance with the addition of new Procedure Boxes, which offer step-by-step visual instruction on over 250 emergency techniques. Ideal for point-of-care reference, these Procedure Boxes also serve as a comprehensive mini atlas and are especially useful for less-encountered procedures or those that require complex equipment.Easily apply the latest emergency ultrasound techniques through new Ultrasound Boxes, all of which are expertly written and richly illustrated with photographs of the technique as well as screen captures of the US images.Master today's hottest new procedures including ultrasound for diagnosis of pneumothorax; loop abscess drainage; pediatric fluid resuscitation; and video-assisted intubation. Clearly and efficiently visualize all emergency procedures with a complete overhaul of figures, now nearly all in full color; new diagnostic images representing multiple modalities; and online-only procedural videos demonstrating key techniques. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.
Contents
Section I Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring Techniques1 Vital Sign Measurement2 Devices for Assessing Oxygenation and VentilationSection II Respiratory Procedures3 Basic Airway Management and Decision Making4 Tracheal Intubation5 Pharmacologic Adjuncts to Intubation6 Cricothyrotomy and Percutaneous Translaryngeal Ventilation7 Tracheostomy Care8 Mechanical Ventilation9 Thoracentesis10 Tube ThoracostomySection III Cardiac Procedures11 Techniques for Suproventricular Tachycardias12 Defibrillation and Cardioversion13 Assessment of Implantable Devices14 Basic Electrocardiographic Techniques15 Emergency Cardiac Pacing16 Pericardiocentesis 17 Artificial Perfusion during Cardiac Arrest18 Resuscitative ThoracotomySection IV Vascular Techniques and Volume Support19 Pediatric Vascular Access and Blood Sampling Techniques20 Arterial Puncture and Cannulation21 Peripheral Intravenous Access22 Central Venous Catheterization and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring23 Venous Cutdown24 Indwelling Vascular Devices: Emergency Access and Management25 Intraosseous Infusion26 Alternative Methods of Drug Administration27 Autotransfusion 28 Transfusion Therapy: Blood & Blood ProductsSection V Anesthetic and Analgesic Techniques29 Local and Topical Anesthesia30 Regional Anesthesia of the Head and Neck31 Nerve Blocks of the Thorax and Extremities32 Intravenous Regional Anesthesia33 Systemic Analgesia and Sedation for ProceduresSection VI Soft Tissue Procedures34 Principles of Wound Management35 Methods of Wound Closure36 Foreign Body Removal37 Incision and Drainage38 Burn Care ProceduresSection VII Gastrointestinal Procedures39 Esophageal Foreign Bodies40 Nasogastric and Feeding Tube Placement41 Balloon Tamponade of Gastroesophageal Varices42 Decontamination of the Poisoned Patient43 Peritoneal Procedures44 Abdominal Hernia Reduction45 Anorectal ProceduresSection VIII Musculoskeletal Procedures46 Prehospital Immobilization47 Management of Amputations48 Extensor and Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand, Wrist, and Foot49 Management of Common Dislocations50 Splinting Techniques51 Podiatric Procedures52 Treatment of Bursitis, Tendinitis and Trigger Points53 Arthrocentesis54 Compartment Syndrome EvaluationSection IX Genitourinary, Obstetric, and Gynecologic Procedures55 Urologic Procedures56 Emergency Childbirth57 Culdocentesis58 Examination of the Sexual Assault VictimSection X Neurologic Procedures59 Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure and Intracranial Shunts60 Spinal Puncture and Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination61 Special Neurologic Tests and ProceduresSection XI Ophthalmologic, Otolaryngologic, and Dental Procedures62 Ophthalmologic Procedures63 Otolaryngologic Procedures64 Emergency Dental ProceduresSection XII Special Procedures65 Procedures Pertaining to Hypothermia and Hyperthermia66 Ultrasound67 Bedside Laboratory and Microbiologic Procedures68 Standard Precautions and Infectious Exposure Management69 Educational Aspects of Emergency Department Procedures70 Physical and Chemical Restraint71 Noncardiac Implantable Devices72 Radiation in Pregnancy and Clinical Issues of Radiocontrast AgentsAppendix I Commonly Used Formulas and CalculationsAppendix 2 Medications and Equipment for Resuscitation
