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In dem praxisrelevanten Nachschlagewerk beschreiben ausgewiesene Experten umfassend alle relevanten Aspekte der taktischen Notfallmedizin. Es richtet sich an Soldaten, Polizisten und Angehöriger anderer Behörden sowie der Rettungsdienst-/Hilfsorganisationen und Feuerwehren. Dargestellt werden u.a. die Grundlagen, wie Einsatzplanung, Ausrüstung, Evakuierung sowie die häufigsten Krankheitsbilder- und Verletzungsmuster, wie Schuss- und Sprengverletzungen, Verbrennungen, Augennotfälle und psychisches Trauma. Auch auf die Besonderheiten bei extremen klimatischen Bedingungen sowie das beste Vorgehen bei Verletzungen durch ABC-Waffen geht das Werk ein. Darüber hinaus werden die Rollen von Rettungsdienst, Feuerwehr und Polizei bei besonderen Einsatzlagen beleuchtet und auf die Schnittstellenproblematik zwischen diesen Organisationen eingegangen. Die 3. Auflage erscheint komplett überarbeitet, aktualisiert und um die Themen „Prolonged Field Care“, Crush-Syndrom und Warmblutspende erweitert.

Advanced EMT: A Clinical Reasoning Approach will help you complete your Advanced EMT course and ultimately obtain licensure. Drawing on the latest National EMS Education standards, the authors will equip you for care delivery grounded in the latest evidence-based guidelines. Rather than simply presenting facts, principles and concepts, they'll challenge you to use clinical reasoning to solve patient care problems, preparing you to transfer your skills and knowledge into a future career. The 2nd Edition covers the latest treatment guidelines and uses of medication, while enhancing content to support the clinical-reasoning approach. With a chapter-opening Case Study at the start of each chapter, you'll be guided through real-life EMT emergencies. Then, at the end of each chapter, Case Study Wrap-ups reveal the clinical-reasoning process used by the Advanced EMT to resolve the problems in each case study.

The second edition of this book describes the clinical indications of NIV in patients hospitalized with high-risk infections as well as in the prehospital management of mass casualty incidents, including chemical or biological disasters and pandemics. In recent decades, we have learned the impact that different pandemics and mass casualty disasters can outcome in terms of health resource use, health costs and human lives. The development of respiratory failure in these patients, either infectious or non-infectious causes, has led to develop employment plans related both to invasive or noninvasive mechanical ventilation during acute respiratory failure.In this book authors evaluate a rational basis for indications, specific noninvasive mechanical ventilation indications in hospitalized patients (tuberculosis, bacterial, virus, etc.) and prehospital applications (mass casualty: chemical, biological disaster), equipment (ventilators, interfaces) and plan organization for health systems: how and when apply NIV. A critical review of already published studies is described as well as implications and how will be the future according to international expert opinions.Therefore, this updated edition represents a useful scientific reference point according to what it has been experienced in the last pandemics, with respect to the growing role that NIV has and must have in the world.

Hazardous Materials Medicine Complete background on chemical exposures that create illnesses, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment protocols Written on a level that can be understood by field practitioners and/or first responders, Hazardous Materials Medicine: Treating the Chemically Injured Patient provides an in-depth understanding of how to diagnose and treat toxic chemical exposures in a prehospital or emergency department setting. The protocols used in this book conform to the guidelines set forth in the NFPA 470 standard, and the medical guidance developed by FEMA for Type I, II & III Deployable Hazmat Response Teams. The hazardous materials medical protocols in this book have been fully vetted by three poison control toxicologists, multiple emergency physicians, and paramedics. Hazardous Materials Medicine: Treating the Chemically Injured Patient covers sample topics such as: Scene assessment, to help determine the cause of the exposure, and exposure assessment, to determine what physiologic systems are affected Toxic syndromes/toxidromes to appropriately treat the exposed patient, including corrosive and irritant, asphyxiant, cholinergic, and hydrocarbon and derivative toxidromes Science behind a chemical exposure, to allow for a complete understanding of both the chemistry and physiology of what is occurring because of the exposure Interfacing between the on-scene response team and the hospital, to ensure consistency and continuity of care from the field into the hospital Enabling public safety and health professionals to administer effective care while retaining their own personal safety, Hazardous Materials Medicine: Treating the Chemically Injured Patient is a must-have resource for emergency medical technicians, paramedics, hazmat technicians, and emergency physicians and nurses working in high-risk field situations with chemically injured patients.

Prehospital Emergency Care is the most complete resource for EMT training. It will help you move seamlessly from assessment to diagnosis to emergency care for life-threatening conditions and injuries. By offering a foundation of pathophysiology, Mistovich conveys not just the “what” but also the “why” of signs, symptoms and recommended care. In doing so, he will help you confidently assess and interpret findings, deliver excellent emergency care and prepare for success on course and credentialing exams. The 12th Edition meets 2021 National EMS Education Standards. It reflects the latest and best emergency medical services in the US, including the American Heart Association's 2020 Guidelines for CPR and ECC, as well as the American Stroke Association's latest Prehospital/EMS Care Stroke Guidelines.

Disaster medicine has occupied an increasingly important niche within the specialty of emergency medicine over the latter half of the 20th century. Regardless of whether an event was natural, anthropogenic, or a combination of both, emergency medicine was and is the ideal discipline to develop the human resources, the strategies, the tactics, and the evidence- based research to elevate the field of disaster medicine. It began, organizationally speaking, with Hurricane Hugo in 1989 and it is continuing through the 2019 COVID- 19 pandemic and beyond. Now that we are well into the 21st century, we must steady our footing as a specialty on the 20th century's foundation so that we can wrestle with the more intricate challenges of the future. In the past two decades our global populations have experienced sectarian violence, wars, genocide, migration, terrorism, emerging infectious diseases, and pandemics. These natural and anthropogenic events will only worsen exponentially as we become intrinsically trapped by the effects of climate change. The United Nation's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has recently concluded that regardless of how we try to reverse the effects of global warming, what we are experiencing now in terms of hurricanes, floods, and droughts will continue to worsen over the next 30 years. Should we, as a species, continue to equivocate and as global temperatures climb, these events will become more frequent and more catastrophic.'Catastrophic'may even be too mild a term. It is possible that over the next few years, the academic arm of emergency medicine may need to consider developing a curriculum devoted to'Cataclysmic Medicine.'To confront these possibilities, there first needs to be a knowledge of disaster medicine and disaster management at its most basic level. It begins with crisis leadership, command and control, communications, and coordination. When all these pieces of the jigsaw puzzle are fitted together properly and enclosed by a proper ethical frame, then the best and most ethical and moral disaster medical can will be provided to the patient and to the community. The intent of this book is to introduce these concepts using diverse viewpoints and scenarios. Readers are challenged to cogitate, create, and layer their own set of building blocks upon the preexisting foundation, thereby reinforcing and sustaining their own capacity to prepare for and respond to any adverse eventuality, mass casualty or otherwise. I hope that the experiential and evidence- based contents of this book will inspire readers to delve deeper into the nuances of disaster medicine and will serve as an impetus for a more profound quest for knowledge and a desire to serve those who will be experiencing the worst moments of their lives. The intent of this book is to introduce these concepts using diverse viewpoints and scenarios. Readers are challenged to cogitate, create, and layer their own set of building blocks upon the preexisting foundation, thereby reinforcing and sustaining their own capacity to prepare for and respond to any adverse eventuality, mass casualty or otherwise. It is hoped that the experiential and evidence- based contents of this book will inspire readers to delve deeper into the nuances of disaster medicine and it will serve as an impetus for a more profound quest for knowledge and a desire to serve those who will be experiencing the worst moments of their lives.

Ces dernières années, les attentats, tueries de masse et attaques par armes de guerre ont augmenté en France, entraînant des situations inédites auxquelles les soignants civils ont dû s'adapter. Il a fallu apprendre et réintroduire certains gestes de médecine de guerre. Les médecins militaires apportent dans cet ouvrage leur expertise pour une meilleure prise en charge possible. Blessures par armes de guerre présente tous les concepts et stratégies de prise en charge du blessé par armes de guerre, du type de menace au contexte et à la situation, en accordant une large place au damage control. Il explore également les différentes traumatologies d'organes et aborde enfin les enjeux éthiques et la prise en charge psycho logique en milieu civil. Cet ouvrage pédagogique de référence contient des points clés pour en faciliter la lecture et de nombreuses illustrations qui accompagnent le propos. Il s'adresse aux médecins urgentistes, médecins militaires, anesthésistesréanimateurs, chirurgiens, étudiants en médecine, civils et militaires ainsi qu'à toute personne intéressée par ce sujet. Tous les textes de cet ouvrage ont été rédigés par des médecins militaires et relus par des urgentistes civils.

The ultimate portable reference for the busy emergency physician or internist! Updated to keep pace with changes in the field, the sixth edition of Tarascon Adult Emergency Pocketbook is designed as the go-to portable reference for busy emergency physicians and internists. This concise, easy-to-navigate pocket guide is packed with essential lists, figures, and tables providing instant reminders of difficult-to-remember yet vitally important clinical information. The Tarascon Adult Emergency Pocketbook, Sixth Edition is meticulously referenced and provides expert commentary on current academic controversies within the field. Convenient reference sections include dysrhythmia protocols, emergency drug infusions, antibiotic therapy, rapid-sequence intubation, toxicology, trauma care, burn care, and much more.

Clinically focused and evidence-based, Harwood-Nuss'Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine, Seventh Edition, is a comprehensive, easy-to-use reference for practitioners and residents in today's Emergency Department (ED). Templated chapters rapidly guide you to up to date information on clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, evaluation, management, and disposition, including highlighted critical interventions and common pitfalls. This concise text covers the full range of conditions you're likely to see in the ED, with unmatched readability for quick study and reference.

Update July 1, 2024: The Outdoor Emergency Care course has migrated to NSP's Center for Learning Platform. From July 1 – December 31, 2024, NSP will offer both the Navigate Advantage Access (Navigate) and NSP Center for Learning (Hybrid) versions of the course. Prior to enrolling, verify with your instructor which course to choose. Students enroll in either course through the NSP Center for Learning from the nsp.org website. For students enrolled in the Outdoor Emergency Care (Navigate) version of the course, please purchase either the Advantage Access (fully digital) or Paperback + Advantage textbook to access the online course materials. You will access the course portal via the Navigate Advantage Access code provided with your textbook. For students enrolled in the Outdoor Emergency Care Hybrid version of the course, please do not purchase the Advantage Access (digital only) version of the textbook. You will access the course from your NSP Center for Learning. Developed in partnership with the National Ski Patrol, Outdoor Emergency Care: A Patroller's Guide to Medical Care, Sixth Edition, is designed to prepare first responders to handle any medical situation in the outdoor environment, during all seasons.The Sixth Edition features:A straightforward, consistent patient assessment process. The patient assessment process is presented in the same way patients are assessed in the health care system. Flowcharts are provided throughout the Patient Assessment chapter to keep the reader focused on each step of the process.Up-to-date content. As you read through each chapter, you will find new information that is current with present prehospital patient care.Subject matter that meets and, in many cases, exceeds the National Emergency Medical Responder criteria. Information unique for ski and bicycle patrollers, including extrication, is included. This material is presented in a format that combines the disciplines of urban EMS and wilderness medical rescue.Continuous case studies. A continuous case study is included in each chapter to encourage critical thinking and application of the information as readers progress through the chapter.End-of-chapter review questions. The review questions included at the end of each chapter allow students to evaluate the knowledge they have gained while reading the chapter.Focus on learning objectives. Specific objectives listed at the beginning of each chapter tell students at the outset what they are expected to learn as they move through the chapter.

Designed for EMS and medical professionals at all levels of training, Tactical Medicine Essentials, Second Edition provides the foundation needed to become a world-class tactical medical provider (TMP). Written by an experienced team of authors from diverse backgrounds, this text covers the essential curriculum of tactical medicine, including tactical patient assessment, expedient extrication and evacuation, and self-defense skills. The Second Edition thoroughly prepares medical professionals to safely accompany a SWAT unit into the tactical environment. Current, State-of-the-Art Medical Content for the Tactical EnvironmentThe rapidly changing tactical environment requires specialized rapid assessment techniques. The tactical patient assessment process is presented in a single, comprehensive chapter, ensuring that students understand how to rapidly apply this specialized process to the patient in the tactical environment. Each traumatic injury chapter further reinforces the tactical patient assessment process by highlighting the unique aspects of each traumatic injury. A new chapter about active assailant mass casualty incidents has been added. Law enforcement education topics for TMPs are compiled in a new appendix. Dynamic FeaturesThese features allow EMS and medical professionals to take the extra step toward becoming outstanding TMPs:•At the Scene Advice from experienced TMPs on how to excel during a mission•Safety Information on how to remain safe in the tactical environment, even under the threat of violence•Medical Gear Tips on the best equipment to pack and utilize in the tactical environment•Detailed Step-by-Step Skill Reviews A thorough discussion of how to perform lifesaving skills in the high-intensity tactical environment

This manual, written by world opinion leaders in the field, is designed to provide readily accessible, step-by-step guidance on all aspects of the management of mass casualty incidents. Readers will find a wealth of helpful practical suggestions as well as information on the latest relevant scientific advances and their implications. Globally, mass casualty incidents are becoming more frequent even in unexpected places. There is a need for a dependable manual suitable for use by all who must be prepared to face mass casualty incidents, including practicing physicians, surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, and administrators. This book meets that need. It is the first practical manual to be devoted to the topic, and its portable format will allow it to be kept in the pocket at all times, ready for immediate consultation. The innovative nature of much of the content and the inclusion of up-to-date literature reviews ensure that the manual will remain relevant for years to come.

The Pocket Field Guide for Disaster Health Professionals: Missioncraft in Disaster Relief is a disaster management toolkit containing briefing checklists, systems profiles, assessment forms, reporting templates, project management worksheets, and other tools required in the field. It also provides mission-critical technical reference information adapted from internationally recognized sources. “Missioncraft” is the art and science of preparing and conducting effective field operations. This Field Guide enables disaster health professionals to collect and analyze critical information and then implement high-impact interventions in field settings. Tools and reference information are structured in a concise, comprehensive, structured format. Sections are arranged in logical order of relief operations to facilitate application in key field activities. These activities include: Field briefingField assessmentField recommendationsField reportingField project and staff managementMedical coordinationThe Pocket Field Guide for Disaster Health Professionals is an authoritative resource for field-based clinical and public health providers responsible for health outcomes of disaster-affected populations; team leaders and medical coordinators in governmental, non-governmental, Red Cross, and UN agencies; information and program staff supporting technical best practices in relief operations; and, trainers preparing health professionals for field missions.

La médecine d'urgence est une spécialité jeune, une discipline transversale, aux multiples facettes, en constante évolution. L'ouvrage Médecine d'urgence : Traité accompagne cette dynamique. Cette synthèse complète du domaine présente, en 176 chapitres organisés en 14 parties, tous les champs de la discipline. Elle aborde les différentes pathologies par organe, fonction ou situation en accordant une large place aux examens complémentaires, ECG, imagerie et biologie. Les urgences chez la femme enceinte, les pathologies circonstancielles, la psychiatrie, la médecine légale et les situations sanitaires exceptionnelles font l'objet de chapitres spécifiques. Des arbres décisionnels, des photos, des radios, des tableaux et des schémas illustrent le propos. De nombreux encadrés et « box » soulignant les points clés, les pièges à éviter, les éléments à retenir, les spécificités de certains types de patients ou encore les usages de médicaments facilitent la lecture.

The Reference Manual for Humanitarian Health Professionals: Missioncraft in Disaster Relief is a hands-on resource written for disaster relief practitioners, educators, and researchers working in clinical medicine, public health, or disaster management. “Missioncraft” is the art and science of preparing and conducting successful field operations. This manual provides state-of-the-art technical reference information developed from inter-disciplinary, inter-agency, and international best practices. It also provides tools and templates for health professionals addressing key disaster issues including security stabilization, rapid epidemiological assessment, environmental health, disease surveillance, epidemic preparedness, communicable disease control, standardized case management, referral practices, laboratory diagnostics, and medical logistics. Reference information and associated tools are presented in a concise, comprehensive, and structured format to help humanitarian health professionals plan, undertake, and manage high-impact interventions. Sections are arranged in chronological order of essential activities in disaster relief operations: · Pre-departure preparation · Field briefing · Field assessment · Field recommendations · Field reporting · Field project and staff management · Medical coordination · Re-entry The Reference Manual for Humanitarian Health Professionals is an authoritative resource for disaster health professionals in leadership roles in governmental, non-governmental, Red Cross, or UN agencies; health professionals anticipating future disaster deployment as agency medical coordinator, team leader, or health cluster coordinator; field-based staff responsible for health outcomes of disaster-affected populations; disaster relief specialists involved in strategic planning, project design and development, project management, monitoring and evaluation, and accountability to affected populations; educators and trainees in disaster health best practices; and, humanitarian researchers.

Emergency Medicine Board Review is a comprehensive guide for preparing for the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) certification or ConCert recertification exam, and for residents preparing for in-training examinations in Emergency Medicine. The text consists of over 900 multiple-choice questions, organized into 20 chapters covering topics such as gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and nervous system emergencies, as well as various disorders. Chapters include questions, answers with detailed explanations, and'test taking tips'to help better navigate a standardized exam. Questions are written in a case-based format that emulates the ABEM and ConCert exams, and are supplemented by numerous figures, tables, and boxes.

This fully updated training system covers every competency statement of the National EMS Education Standards for Paramedics with clarity and precision in a concise format that ensures student comprehension and encourages critical thinking.

•A comprehensive book covering almost all aspects of emergency medicine such as pre-hospital care, in-hospital care, trauma, toxicology, and management of mass casualty. •Contains 16 sections and 100 chapters, enriched with knowledge of about more than 100 contributors. •Includes pre-hospital care and care of patient during transfer. •Describes concept of road and air transfer of patient, triaging and rapid assessment of patient, point of care testing, care of critically-ill patient in emergency. •Explains respiratory, cardiac, neurological, gastrointestinal emergencies and management of time-bound emergencies such as stroke and acute coronary syndrome. •Presents comprehensive guidance about trauma management, toxicology and disaster management. •Helpful for students of postgraduate courses (MD) and DNB (Emergency Medicine and Emergency Nursing).

For courses in Prehospital Emergency Care. The most complete resource for EMT training Comprehensive in scope and student-friendly, Prehospital Emergency Care conveys the “WHY” behind the signs and symptoms students observe and the services they provide. Through a solid foundation of pathophysiology, students will learn to quickly identify immediate life threats and deliver excellent emergency care. The 11th edition continues to meet and exceed the National EMS Education Standards. It has been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest and best practices for emergency medical services in the US, including conforming to the latest American Heart Association guidelines. Spine motion restriction, naloxone administration, sepsis, stroke screening tools, human trafficking, active shooter, domestic violence, and clinical decision-making with regard to oxygen administration are just a few of the updates readers will discover in this hallmark text. Also available with MyLab BRADY MyLab™ BRADY is an online homework, tutorial, and assessment program designed to work with this text to engage students and improve results. Within its structured environment, students practice what they learn, test their understanding, and pursue a personalized study plan that helps them better absorb course material and understand difficult concepts. Learn more. Note: You are purchasing a standalone product; MyLab BRADY does not come packaged with this content. Students, if interested in purchasing this title with MyLab BRADY, ask your instructor to confirm the correct package ISBN and Course ID. Instructors, contact your Pearson representative for more information. If you would like to purchase both the physical text and MyLab BRADY search for: 0134752325 / 9780134752327 Prehospital Emergency Care PLUS MyHealthProfessionsLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card Package Package consists of: 0134704452 / 9780134704456 Prehospital Emergency Care 013470908X / 9780134709086 MyBRADYLab with Pearson eText -- Access Card -- for Prehospital Emergency Care

The Tarascon Adult Emergency Pocketbook, Fifth Edition is the ultimate portable reference for the busy emergency physician or internist. Convenient reference sections include dysrhythmia protocols, emergency drug infusions, antibiotic therapy, rapid-sequence intubation, toxicology, trauma care, burn care, and much more.

For 30 years, the highly regarded Secrets Series® has provided students and practitioners in all areas of health care with concise, focused, and engaging resources for quick reference and exam review. The 6th Edition of Emergency Medicine Secrets, by Drs. Vincent J. Markovchick, Peter T. Pons, Katherine M. Bakes, and Jennie A. Buchanan, features the Secrets'popular question-and-answer format that also includes lists, mnemonics, tables, and an informal tone – making reference and review quick, easy, and enjoyable. - Top 100 Secrets and Key Points boxes provide a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice. - The proven Secrets® format gives you the most return for your study time – concise, easy to read, engaging, and highly effective. - Portable size makes it easy to carry with you for quick reference or review anywhere, anytime. - NEW: Expert Consult access features online, interactive multiple choice questions for every chapter, perfect for self-assessment. - Thorough updates keep you current with what's new in emergency medicine.

The most comprehensive resource of its kind, Ciottone's Disaster Medicine, 2nd Edition, thoroughly covers isolated domestic events as well as global disasters and humanitarian crises. Dr. Gregory Ciottone and more than 200 worldwide authorities share their knowledge and expertise on the preparation, assessment, and management of both natural and man-made disasters, including terrorist attacks and the threat of biological warfare. Part 1 offers an A-to-Z resource for every aspect of disaster medicine and management, while Part 2 features an exhaustive compilation of every conceivable disaster event, organized to facilitate quick reference in a real-time setting. - Quickly grasp key concepts, including identification of risks, organizational preparedness, equipment planning, disaster education and training, and more advanced concepts such as disaster risk reduction, tactical EMS, hazard vulnerability analysis, impact of disaster on children, and more. - Understand the chemical and biologic weapons known to exist today, as well as how to best manage possible future events and scenarios for which there is no precedent. - Consult this title on your favorite e-reader. - Be prepared for man-made disasters with new sections that include Topics Unique to Terrorist Events and High-Threat Disaster Response and Operational Medicine (covering tactical and military medicine). - Get a concise overview of lessons learned by the responders to recent disasters such as the earthquake in Haiti, Hurricane Sandy, the 2014 Ebola outbreak, and active shooter events like Sandy Hook, CT and Aurora, CO. - Learn about the latest technologies such as the use of social media in disaster response and mobile disaster applications. - Ensure that everyone on your team is up-to-date with timely topics, thanks to new chapters on disaster nursing, crisis leadership, medical simulation in disaster preparedness, disaster and climate change, and the role of non-governmental agencies (NGOs) in disaster response – a critical topic for those responding to humanitarian needs overseas. - Expert Consult eBook version included with purchase. This enhanced eBook experience allows you to search all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.

This book is a comprehensive and up-to-date study guide for those preparing to take the written emergency medicine board examination. It serves as a concise text of emergency medicine. It is distinguished by a problem-oriented approach and is presented in a visual and easily comprehensible format. The reader is walked through how to arrive at the diagnosis for each potential emergency situation, with each diagnosis or problem broken down into signs, symptoms, workup (labs and imaging), and disposition. This useful guide captures the latest developments in emergency medicine, including the newest technologies and methodologies, such as ultrasound, and simulation, which are becoming an increasingly important part of emergency medicine education and practice, as reflected in the board exam. This is an ideal tool for emergency medicine residents and faculty, critical care trainees, physician assistants and nurses working in emergency medicine, and medical students.

This best-selling emergency department reference is now in its thoroughly updated Fifth Edition. The foremost authorities provide practical information on over 600 clinical problems in a fast-access two-page outline format that's perfect for on-the-spot consultation during care in the emergency department. Coverage of each disorder includes clinical presentation, pre-hospital, diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and ICD-9 coding. Icons enable practitioners to quickly spot the information they need. This edition provides up-to-date information on topics such as emerging infections, new protocols, and new treatments.

Notfallmedizin in besonderen Situationen.Erstmalig und umfassend werden alle relevanten Aspekte der taktischen Notfallmedizin beschrieben: Grundlagen, wie Einsatzplanung, Ausrüstung, EvakuierungDie häufigsten Krankheitsbilder- und Verletzungsmuster, wie Schuss- und Sprengverletzungen, Verbrennungen, Augennotfälle und psychisches TraumaDie adäquate Versorgung von DiensthundenBesonderheiten bei extremen klimatischen Bedingungen sowie das beste Vorgehen bei Verletzungen durch ABC Waffen Darüber hinaus werden die Rollen von Rettungsdienst, Feuerwehr und Polizei beleuchtet und auf die Schnittstellenproblematik zwischen diesen Organisationen eingegangen.Die 2. Auflage ist komplett aktualisiert und um weitere praxisrelevante Themen erweitert, u.a. Ausbildung, Analgesie, Bissverletzungen, Hängetrauma, Amok-Lage.Das praxisrelevante Nachschlagewerk richtet sich an Mitarbeiter der Sanitätsdienste und der Bundeswehr, Polizei und andere Behörden sowie der Rettungsdienstorganisationen und Feuerwehren. Auch Mitarbeiter von Hilfsorganisationen finden für ihre Arbeit wertvolle Informationen.

Harwood-Nuss'Clinical Practice of Emergency Medicine presents a clinically focused and evidence-based summary of emergency medicine. Chapters are templated to include the clinical presentation, differential diagnosis, evaluation, management and disposition, with highlighted critical interventions and common pitfalls. Management and disposition are especially critical in the emergency department, and their emphasis is unique to Harwood-Nuss. Often, a diagnosis can not be made, given the constraints of an ED evaluation; thus, effecive management of the patient, with or without a confirmed diagnosis, is key. Also distinct to Harwood-Nuss is the High-Risk Chief Complaints section, which covers the key presentations in the ED: chest pain, abdominal pain, shortness of breath, altered mental status. When patients present in the ED, they don't present with a known diagnosis; this chapter walks the physician through possible differential diagnoses and the evaluation and management of these patients so that they can be stabilized and treated quickly and effectively.

Alle wichtigen Fakten und konkrete Handlungsanweisungen für die optimale Erstversorgung eines Notfallpatienten (inkl. Pädiatrie, Gynäkologie, Geburtshilfe, Psychiatrie, Ophthalmologie, HNO, Dermatologie) • Alle Krankheitsbilder systematisch dargestellt – von der Symptomatik, über Sofortdiagnostik bis zu den Prinzipien der Weiterbehandlung • Mit Differenzialdiagnosetabellen für den schnellen Überblick • Hilfreiche Tipps, z.B. venöse Zugangstechniken • Nicht alltägliche Rettungssituationen, wie z.B.Großschadensfall, Chemieunfall, Terroranschlag Neu in der 7. Auflage: • Komplette Aktualisierung und Überarbeitung • Risikomanagement im Notarztdienst • Kontroversen in der Notfallmedizin • Ausführlicher Anhang: Informationen zur Rettungsmitteln, Adressen, Abrechnung Ärztlicher Leistungen im Notdienst, fremdsprachige Redewendungen

Rely on Rosen's Emergency Medicine for the latest answers on every facet of emergency medicine practice. For decades, this medical reference book has set the standard in emergency medicine, offering unparalleled comprehensiveness, clarity, and authority - to help you put the latest and best knowledge to work for your patients in the ER.Consult this title on your favorite e-reader, conduct rapid searches, and adjust font sizes for optimal readability. Compatible with Kindle®, nook®, and other popular devices.Practice confidently with easily actionable, dependable guidance on the entire breadth of emergency medicine topics.Get expert guidance on how to approach specific clinical presentations in the ER. The'Cardinal Presentations Section'provides quick and easy reference to differential diagnosis and directed testing for fever in the adult patient; dizziness and vertigo; chest pain; and over 20 other frequently seen presentations in the emergency department. Effectively apply the newest emergency medicine techniques and approaches, including evidence-based therapies for shock; high-cost imaging; evaluation and resuscitation of the trauma patient; cardiovascular emergencies; evaluation and risk stratification for transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients; and much more. Locate the answers you need quickly thanks to a user-friendly, full-color design, complete with more illustrations than ever before.Access the complete contents on the go from your laptop or mobile device at Expert Consult, fully searchable, with links to PubMed.

The past few decades have seen major impacts of different pandemics and mass casualty events on health resource use in terms of rising healthcare costs and increased mortality. In this context, the development of acute respiratory failure in patients requires the use of mechanical ventilation, either invasive or noninvasive. Recently, noninvasive ventilation (NIV) has proved to be a valuable strategy to reduce mortality rates in patients. This is the first book to describe the clinical indications of NIV in patients who have been hospitalized with high-risk infections as well as in the prehospital management of mass casualty incidents, including chemical or biological disasters and pandemics. Compiled by internationally respected experts, it offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of noninvasive mechanical ventilation in public health emergencies, such as equipment needs and guidelines for health organizations. Considering recent events (SARS, H1N1 influenza pandemic), the book concludes with a critical review of current studies and future prospects for the use of NIV, offering a valuable resource for all practitioners managing mass casualty incidents and disasters.

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.

Plus d'une urgence sur trois est pédiatrique. L'hospitalo-centrisme est devenu un réflexe social dans des temps où des réseaux de soins se mettent en place, quand la diffusion du savoir est de plus en plus rapide. Toutefois, seule la consultation par un médecin expert en médecine de l'enfant objectivera les situations dont l'analyse et/ou le traitement rapide sont indispensables pour espérer une évolution immédiatement favorable. Cet objectif repose sur la sémiologie et l'identification des symptômes. C'est pourquoi l'ensemble des auteurs réunis dans cet ouvrage, tous cliniciens, ont choisi de traiter chaque pathologie en favorisant l'analyse sémiologique, le classement des hypothèses et la chronologie d'éventuels examens complémentaires. Les motifs de consultation les plus fréquents, signes-symptômes et affections, ont été privilégiés. Chacun est traité de façon concise et homogène : définition, fréquence, épidémiologie, clinique, signes de gravité, examens complémentaires indispensables, utiles et inutiles, prévention et puériculture. Cette quatrième édition est entièrement mise à jour et augmentée d'illustrations originales. La version en ligne s'enrichit, en plus de l'ouvrage, d'une centaine d'illustrations supplémentaires. Cet ouvrage s'adresse aux pédiatres ainsi qu'aux médecins généralistes, libéraux et hospitaliers.

This essential handbook provides a practical, accessible guide to all emergency situations encountered in the critical care setting. Emergencies are very common in the critical care setting and this book helps critical care staff identify patients at risk, how to manage them, and be prepared. To help the reader find advice quickly, most chapters begin with a generic description of how to manage emergencies affecting that system, or patient group. This is followed by details of specific diagnoses and how they should be managed. The author team, where possible, follow the'ABC'approach, which is not only the standard approach to emergency management, but also a widely-used scheme for documenting daily reviews on ICU, and for documenting trauma management. This second edition covers new areas of importance, including sections on how to deal with adverse events and critical incidents involving critically ill patients, patient-safety and improved patient rescue packages, and on the practicalities of infection control procedures. Normal values have been combined in to one short chapter for easy reference. Easy to use and evidence-based, this book will help all critical care staff involved with the management of emergencies, from the new junior doctor to the experienced consultant in a portable and easily-readable format.

Die Ereignisse vom 11. September 2001 in den USA veränderten schlagartig die Welt. Plötzlich sind wir mit Szenarien, wie dem Einsatz von tödlichen biologischen Kampfmitteln konfrontiert und müssen erst lernen, wie wir uns in solchen Situationen verhalten sollen. Besonders der Helfer steht in solchen Fällen vor überlebenswichtigen Fragen: Zuerst absperren oder gleich helfen? Haben die Opfer eine'normale'Krankheit oder handelt es sich um einen Anschlag mit biologischen Kampfmitteln? Sind mit Chemikalien vergiftete Menschen eine Gefahr für die Helfer? Für die Antwort auf diese und ähnliche Fragen bleiben oft nur Sekunden. Dieses kompakte Handbuch richtet sich an Ersthelfer (Feuerwehrpersonal, Rot-Kreuz-Helfer, militärische Sanitäts- und ABC-Dienste, Angehörige des Zivilschutzes, Einsatzleiter der Polizei usw.) ebenso wie an Ärzte. Es dient aber auch all jenen, die im Zuge der Katastrophenhilfe mit der Planung und der Koordination von Einsätzen betraut sind und kann durch die umfassende Darstellung auch als passende Unterlage für die Ausbildung verwendet werden.

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No member of the emergency room or trauma ward physician should be without this 4th edition of The Trauma Manual: Trauma and Acute Care Surgery. Designed to be used as a quick reference, this multidisciplinary pocket guide addresses all areas of trauma and emergency surgery with a list of key points at the end of each chapter. In addition to a new section on the intensive care unit and an extended section on surgical emergencies, this manual also covers GI hemorrhage, hernias, bowel obstruction, pancreatitis, biliary tract disease, and other surgical challenges faced by trauma and emergency surgery personnel. Organized in a chronological fashion following the usual events and phases of care after injury or acute surgical illness, this user-friendly manual is one guide every trauma surgeon, surgical resident, surgical critical care specialist, emergency medicine physician, and emergency or trauma nurse, will want to keep close by.

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.

- NEW! 2-column format features new Tricks of the Trade boxes to give you a professional's perspective on common issues in emergency nursing. - NEW! Fully revised content from the ENA and a broad panel of expert contributors includes up-to-date, practical information on topics such as critical care in the ED, time management, the morbidly obese patient, electronic medical records, disaster nursing, forensic nursing, and workplace violence.

This book, written by members of the core faculty responsible for European courses on Medical Response to Major Incidents (MRMI), is a practical guide for all medical staff on how to respond to a wide range of disaster scenarios. The entire spectrum of knowledge is covered, from command and coordination through to the management of individual casualties. Central importance is attached to the key component of decision making by explaining what needs to be done for patients in particular situations and the required order and timing of treatment measures. Simplified methods receive due attention, as it is often necessary for medical staff to administer primary treatment outside of their own specialty. This book will prove an invaluable aid to all who may be involved in the response to major accidents and disasters, including medical and nursing students, ambulance crew, and military personnel as well as medical specialists.

Taktische Medizin - Notfallmedizin in besonderen SituationenDie Versorgung von Patienten in polizeilichen oder militärischen Einsätzen unterscheidet sich deutlich von der Versorgung von Verletzten in der zivilen Notfallmedizin: Einsatzkräfte arbeiten regelmäßig unter Lebensgefahr und extremen Bedingungen, medizinische Entscheidungen müssen sich häufig der taktischen Lage unterordnen und die Versorgung hochkomplexer Trauma-Patienten ist der Regelfall. Auch andere Bereiche wie Höhen- und Tauchmedizin sowie Aspekte der Veterinär-, Infektions- oder Tropenmedizin müssen beherrscht werden.Das vorliegende Werk beschreibt erstmalig und umfassend alle relevanten Aspekte der taktischen Notfallmedizin: Neben Grundlagen, wie Einsatzplanung, Ausrüstung, Evakuierung, werden die häufigsten Krankheitsbilder- und Verletzungsmuster systematisch dargestellt, z.B. Schuss- und Sprengverletzungen, Verbrennungen, Augennotfälle und psychisches Trauma. Auch die adäquate Versorgung von Diensthunden wird erklärt. Darüber hinaus werden die Rollen von Rettungsdienst, Feuerwehr und Polizei beleuchtet und auf die Schnittstellenproblematik zwischen diesen Organisationen eingegangen. Auch die Besonderheiten bei extremen klimatischen Bedingungen sowie das beste Vorgehen bei Verletzungen durch ABC Waffen wird aufgezeigt. Das Werk richtet sich an Mitarbeiter der Sanitätsdienste und der Bundeswehr, Polizei und anderen Behörden sowie der Rettungsdienstorganisationen und Feuerwehren. Auch für Mitarbeiter von Hilfsorganisationen dürften sich wertvolle Informationen darin finden.

The Advanced Research Workshop in Bucharest from 20. to 22. 04. 1998 covered a broad spectrum of medical and pharmaceutical approaches dealing to maintenaning and restoring of the health of civilians and military personnel exposed to ionizing radiation or biological or chemical agents. The current capabilities and future perspectives for protection against NBC hazards were analyzed from an interdisciplinary perspective. In this context the planning of medical support operations was addressed as were aspects of practical medicine and forwardlooking scientific approaches. The main areas covered were: -general approach and NBC risks -pharmacoprotection and treatment -skin protection and decontamination -pharmaceutical aspects of protectants -environmental aspects of NBC disarmament Acknowledgments The editors would like to express their thanks to NATO for having made this publication possible and all the participants of the conference who contributed their publications. In particular, the editors would like to thank Constantin Mircioiu and his staff for their assistance and support during all stages of the conference and editing. In addition, they are grateful to Harald Kempf and his staff for their editorial assistance in preparing this volume. THE PROLIFERATION OF WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION: HEALTH RISKS -An Analysisfrom a Medical Perspective- T. SOHNS German Armed Forces Medical Academy Neuherbergstr. II, D -80937 Munich Summary: The proliferation of weapons of mass destruction I and long-range means of delivery continues to be a matter of serious concern as it can pose a direct threat to national and international security.

Emergency Medicine, 2nd Edition delivers all the relevant clinical core concepts you need for practice and certification, all in a comprehensive, easy-to-absorb, and highly visual format. This well-regarded emergency medicine reference offers fast-access diagnosis and treatment guidelines that quickly provide the pearls and secrets of your field, helping you optimize safety, efficiency, and quality in the ED as well as study for the boards.Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located.Get clear, concise descriptions and evidence-based treatment guidelines for a full range of clinical conditions, ranging from the common to the unusual.Find the information you need quickly with a highly visual format that features hundreds of full-color clinical photographs, illustrations, algorithms, tables, and graphs, plus key information highlighted for fast reference.Consult high-yield text boxes in every chapter for Priority Actions, Facts and Formulas, Documentation, Patient Teaching Tips, Red Flags, and Tips and Tricks. Make the most of your limited time with easy-to-digest blocks of information, consistently presented for clear readability and quick reference.Study efficiently and effectively for the boards, or rapidly consult this title in daily practice, thanks to well-organized chapters, a superb use of images and diagrams, and clinically relevant, easy-to-understand content.Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of renowned educators, dedicated to compiling today's best knowledge in emergency medicine into one highly useful, readable text. Be prepared to manage increasingly prevalent problems seen in the ED, such as emergent complications of fertility treatment and management of patients who have had bariatric surgery.Deliver high-quality care to your younger patients with expanded pediatrics content.Stay up to date with new chapters on Clotting Disorders and Hemophilia, Patient-Centered Care, Health Disparities and Diversity in Emergency Medicine, Cost-Effectiveness Analysis, Antibiotic Recommendations for Empirical Treatment of Selected Infectious Diseases, and Cardiac Emergency Ultrasound: Evaluation for Pericardial Effusion & Cardiac Activity.Access the complete contents of Emergency Medicine online, fully searchable, at www.expertconsult.com, with downloadable images, tables and boxes, and expanded chapters, plus videos demonstrating ultrasound-guided vascular access, sonography for trauma, and more.

Emergency Medicine Secrets, 5th Edition, by Drs. Vincent J. Markovchick, Peter T. Pons, and Katherine M. Bakes, gives you the emergency medicine answers you need for successful emergency medicine care. Featuring new chapters and revised content to bring you completely up to date, this dependable review and reference retains its engaging question-and-answer format.Get the most return for your study time with the proven Secrets® format - concise, easy to read, and highly effective. Skim the'Top 100 Secrets'and'Key Points'boxes for a fast overview of the secrets you must know for success in practice. Enjoy faster, easier review and master the top issues in emergency medicine with mnemonics, lists, quick-reference tables, and an informal tone that sets this review book apart from the rest. Carry it with you in your lab coat pocket for quick reference or review anytime, anywhere. Understand the latest concepts in emergency medicine with all-new chapters such as Evidence-based Rational Use of Diagnostic Imaging, Common Drugs of Abuse, and One Pill Can Kill, plus extensive updates on Asthma • COPD and Pneumonia • Esophagus and Stomach Disorders • Soft-Tissue Infections • Evaluation of Fever in Children Younger than Three • Seizures in Infancy and Childhood • Acute Respiratory Disorders in Children • Evaluation of Child Abuse • Procedural Sedation and Analgesia of the Pediatric Patient • Bites and Stings • Sexual Assault • Third Trimester Complications and Delivery • Abdominal Trauma • Burns • Domestic Violence • EMTALA, JC, and HIPAA • and Medical Oversight and Disaster Management Stay current with thorough updates to both text and references in all chapters, and related websites added to the bibliography.

The sixth edition of this international bestselling emergency medicine handbook has been completely redesigned, revised and expanded to include the very latest evidence-based guidelines for interns, SHOs and junior doctors who are new to the emergency care setting.The text follows a logical, standard, clear and well set out approach designed to max

This book focuses on defence against biological warfare with an emphasis on applications of modern technologies and advanced materials in detection, health protection and medical treatment of the population. Specific topics include high-throughput sensitive detection methods, advanced nanostructured materials and techniques for external and internal protection of human health, as well as extracorporeal methods, adsorptive materials and bacteriophages decontaminating the human organism, and neutralising incorporated CBRN agents. The contributions describe recent developments in the field of biodefence aimed at protecting population against terrorism and terror related events. Broader approaches to reducing the impact of environmental pollution on human health and improving efficiency of medical treatment of patients with viral infections, poisoning and organ failure are also discussed.

Packed with essential lists, figures, tables, and algorithms, the Tarascon Internal Medicine & Critical Care Pocketbook, Fifth Edition provides instant reminders of hard-to-remember yet vitally important clinical information. The Fifth Edition contains more information and several new topics throughout each chapter, including: Anthropometric Equations; Echo, MRI, and Nuclear Anatomy; ECG ST Elevation (STE) Patterns; Sepsis; Therapeutic Hypothermia; Pharyngeal Swab Technique; NIH Stroke Scale; Bronchoscopic Anatomy; SIADH; Serotonin Syndromes; and more. Intended for busy internal medicine physicians, nurses, or any healthcare provider in the ICU, Tarascon Internal Medicine & Critical Care Pocketbook is meticulously referenced with expert commentary on current academic controversies in the field.

Esta obra es un proyecto multidisciplinar con un enfoque práctico que estudia la resolución de los problemas más prevalentes en los ámbitos de los procedimientos y monitorización, la actuación en las emergencias prehospitalarias y la atención en las diversas patologías en la UCI. Los autores, profesionales acreditados en los respectivos campos del conocimiento, han elaborado de manera clara y sencilla el libro con el propósito de que sirva de punto de referencia y guía en el camino docente que los alumnos deben seguir en la adquisición de las distintas competencias. Se trata de un novedoso libro de consulta respecto a otras obras de la especialidad, pues se lleva a cabo el abordaje más completo de monitorización en forma de problemas clínicos. Incluye también temas de emergencias, gestión, investigación y bioética y en un enfoque práctico de las patologías de UCI. La obra se divide en cuatro secciones. La sección A recoge fundamentalmente los procedimientos diagnósticos y/o terapéuticos característicos del enfermo crítico y de las emergencias. En la sección B se valora la importancia de las emergencias a nivel de la medicina prehospitalaria, incluyendo los temas relacionados con las catástrofes, los ambientes poco habituales y la asistencia de las emergencias en los Servicios de Urgencia. La sección C se centra en las patologías que generan disfunción orgánica o estados críticos. La última sección estudia los aspectos que condicionan la asistencia del enfermo crítico y de las emergencias: bioética, gestión del riesgo, calidad, sistemas pronósticos, economía de la salud y gestión. Todos los capítulos clínicos se inician con un caso ilustrativo vivido por los autores que sirve como elemento para aproximar al lector a la realidad de la patología relacionada con el enfermo crítico y las emergencias. Cada capítulo ofrece puntos clave y tablas sobre las pruebas diagnósticas y el tratamiento. La bibliografía se presenta en forma de lecturas recomendadas. Al abordar preferentemente los temas asistenciales, la obra se dirige a los médicos en formación, tanto de medicina intensiva como de las diferentes especialidades médicas, que trabajan en urgencias y emergencias. Asimismo, su abordaje interdisciplinar la hace también interesante para los diplomados/as en enfermería que atienden a los enfermos críticos o trabajan en los Servicios de Urgencias. Texto actualizado con un enfoque práctico, basado en problemas, centrado en la atención al enfermo crítico y las emergencias. Ofrece al lector una visión actual del conjunto de la patología relacionada, incorporando tanto la medicina basada en la evidencia como numerosas experiencias profesionales y fuentes de conocimiento. Indicado para aquellos profesionales vinculados con la atención del enfermo crítico en el hospital o con las emergencias allá en donde éstas tengan lugar.

A Practical Reference Guide to Emergency CareEssentials of Emergency Medicine, Second Edition, provides physicians and medical residents with a comprehensive reference guide to the practice of emergency medicine in clinical settings.Covering both complicated and straightforward issues, Essentials of Emergency Medicine, Second Edition, serves as a quick-reference handbook for the full range of challenges encountered in emergency departments, as well as a manual for physician self-assessment and study guide for those seeking recertification.This second edition, compiled by an editorial board of veteran emergency medicine providers, draws expert content from 184 contributors. New and updated chapters include expanded sections on pediatrics and toxicology as well as the latest science on emergency psychiatric care.With Essentials of Emergency Medicine, Second Edition, physicians and medical residents can readily assess and expand their knowledge of emergency medicine, ensuring their patients receive the highest quality care over the full continuum of treatment, from the emergency room to inpatient departments.