Emergency Medicine Secrets E-Book

Vincent J. Markovchick

Description

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.

Sujets

• Médecine
• Spécialités médicales
• Médecine d'urgence
• Emergency Medicine
• Medical

Informations

• Publié par: Elsevier
• Date de parution: 10 novembre 2015
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9780323374835
• Langue: English
• Poids de l'ouvrage: 16 Mo

Extrait

Emergency Medicine
Secrets
SIXTH EDITION
VINCENT J. MARKOVCHICK, MD, FAAEM
Professor Emeritus of Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado
Staff Emergency Medicine Physician
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, Colorado
PETER T. PONS, MD, FACEP
Attending Emergency Medical Physician
Department of Emergency Medicine
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, Colorado
Professor Emeritus
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Aurora, Colorado
KATHERINE M. BAKES, MD
Attending Physician
Denver Health Emergency Department
Director, At-Risk Intervention and Mentoring (AIM)
Community Affairs Clinical Director
Denver Health Medical Center
Denver, Colorado
Associate Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Aurora, ColoradoJENNIE A. BUCHANAN, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
Denver Health and Hospital Authority
Clinical Faculty
Rocky Mountain Poison and Drug Center
Denver, Colorado
Associate Professor
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Aurora, ColoradoTable of Contents
Cover image
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contributors
Preface
Acknowledgment
Top 100 Secrets
I Decision Making in Emergency Medicine
Chapter 1 Decision Making in Emergency Medicine
Abstract
Questions
Chapter 2 Management of Cardiac Arrest and Principles of Resuscitation
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 3 Airway Management
Abstract
Acknowledgment
BibliographyQuestions
Chapter 4 Shock
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 5 Emergency Ultrasound
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 6 Geriatric Emergency Medicine
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 7 Palliative Care and Advance Directives
Abstract
Palliative Care
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 8 How to Critically Review Emergency Medicine Literature
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 9 Evidence-Based Rational Use of Diagnostic Imaging
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 10 EMTALA, The Joint Commission, and HIPAAAbstract
Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act
The Joint Commission
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
Risk Management
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 11 Emergency Medicine Observation Medicine
Abstract
References
Questions
Chapter 12 Performance Evaluation and Improvement in Emergency Medicine
Bibliography
Questions
II Primary Complaints
Chapter 13 Altered Mental Status and Coma
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 14 Fever
Abstract
Controversy
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 15 Chest Pain
AbstractAcknowledgments
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 16 Abdominal Pain, Nausea, and Vomiting
Abstract
Abdominal Pain
Nausea and Vomiting
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 17 Headache
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 18 Syncope, Vertigo, and Dizziness
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 19 Seizures
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 20 Anaphylaxis
Abstract
Bibliography
QuestionsChapter 21 Low Back Pain
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
III Nontraumatic Illness
Chapter 22 Nontraumatic Ocular Emergencies
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 23 Nontraumatic Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies
Abstract
Epistaxis
Foreign Bodies
Sinusitis
Epiglottitis
Otitis Externa
Peritonsillar Abscess
Acute Mastoiditis
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 24 Dental and Oral Surgical Emergencies
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
IV Central Nervous System
Chapter 25 Transient Ischemic Attack and Cerebrovascular AccidentChapter 25 Transient Ischemic Attack and Cerebrovascular Accident
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 26 Meningitis
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
V Respiratory System
Chapter 27 Breathing and Ventilation
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 28 Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Pneumonia
Abstract
Asthma
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Pneumonia
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 29 Venous Thromboembolism
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
VI Cardiovascular SystemChapter 30 Congestive Heart Failure and Acute Pulmonary Edema
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 31 Ischemic Heart Disease
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 32 Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Pacemakers, and Implantable Defibrillators
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 33 Hypertension, Hypertensive Crisis, Aortic Dissection, and Aortic
Aneurysms
Abstract
Aortic Dissection
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Acknowledgement
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 34 Pericarditis and Myocarditis
Abstract
Pericarditis
Myocarditis
Bibliography
Questions
VII Gastrointestinal TractChapter 35 Esophagus and Stomach Disorders
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 36 Bowel Disorders
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 37 Liver and Biliary Tract Disease
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
VIII Genitourinary Tract
Chapter 38 Renal Colic and Scrotal Pain
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 39 Acute Urinary Retention
Abstract
Controversy
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 40 Urinary Tract Infection
Abstract
Acknowledgment
BibliographyQuestions
Chapter 41 Chronic Kidney Disease and Dialysis
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
IX Hematology/Oncology
Chapter 42 Hemostasis and Coagulopathies
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 43 Sickle Cell Disease
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 44 Oncologic Emergencies
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
X Metabolism and Endocrinology
Chapter 45 Fluids and Electrolytes
Abstract
References
Questions
Chapter 46 Acid-Base Disorders
AbstractAcknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 47 Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 48 Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
XI Infectious Disease
Chapter 49 Sepsis Syndromes and Toxic Shock
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 50 Soft-Tissue Infections
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 51 Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Human Immunodeficiency Virus
Infection
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 52 Tetanus, Botulism, and Food PoisoningAbstract
Tetanus
Botulism
Food Poisoning
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 53 Travel Medicine and Vector-Borne Diseases
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 54 Arthritis
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 55 Skin Diseases
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
XII Environmental Emergencies
Chapter 56 Lightning and Electrical Injuries
Abstract
Lightning Injuries
Electrical Injuries
AcknowledgmentBibliography
Questions
Chapter 57 Drowning
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 58 Hypothermia and Frostbite
Abstract
Hypothermia
Frostbite
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 59 Heat Illness
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 60 Altitude Illness and Dysbarisms
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
XIII Neonatal and Childhood Disorders
Chapter 61 Evaluation of Fever in Children Younger Than Age Three
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 62 Seizures in Infancy and Childhood
AbstractBibliography
Questions
Chapter 63 Acute Respiratory Disorders in Children
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 64 Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders and Dehydration
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 65 Pediatric Infectious Diseases
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 66 Emergency Department Evaluation of Child Abuse
Abstract
Physical Abuse
Sexual Abuse
Reporting Concerns for Child Abuse
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 67 Procedural Sedation and Analgesia of the Pediatric Patient
Abstract
Bibliography
QuestionsChapter 68 Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
XIV Toxicologic Emergencies
Chapter 69 General Approach to Poisonings
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 70 The Alcohols
Abstract
Ethylene Glycol and Methanol
Isopropyl (Isopropanol) Alcohol
Alcohol-Related Complications
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 71 Antipyretic Poisoning
Abstract
Salicylate Poisoning
Acetaminophen Poisoning
Ibuprofen Poisoning
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 72 Bites and Stings
Abstract
Arachnida (Chiggers, Scabies, Scorpions, and Spiders)
Formicidae (Ants)
Hymenoptera (Bees and Wasps)H e l o d e r m a (Lizards)
Culicidae (Mosquitoes)
Mammals (Bats, Dogs, Cats, Foxes, Horses, Humans, Raccoons, Skunks, and
Woodchucks)
Marine Fauna (Sea Jellies, Sharks, and Venomous Fish)
Crotalinae (Rattlesnakes, Copperheads, Water Moccasins) and Elapidae (Coral
Snakes)
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 73 Smoke Inhalation
Abstract
Controversy
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 74 Common Drugs of Abuse
Abstract
Sedative-Hypnotics
Mushrooms
Hallucinogens
Stimulants
Anticholinergic Agents
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 75 Cardiovascular Toxicology
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 76 Pediatric IngestionsAbstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
XV Gynecology and Obstetrics
Chapter 77 Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 78 Sexual Assault
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 79 Spontaneous Abortion, Ectopic Pregnancy, and Vaginal Bleeding
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 80 Third-Trimester Complications and Delivery
Abstract
Acknowledgment
Bibliography
Questions
XVI Trauma
Chapter 81 Multiple TraumaChapter 81 Multiple Trauma
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 82 Maxillofacial Trauma
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 83 Cervical Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma
Abstract
Controversy
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 84 Head Trauma
Abstract
References
Questions
Chapter 85 Traumatic Ophthalmologic Emergencies
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 86 Neck Trauma
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 87 Chest Trauma
Abstract
BibliographyQuestions
Chapter 88 Abdominal Trauma
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 89 Pelvic Fractures and Genitourinary Trauma
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 90 Trauma in Pregnancy
Abstract
Bibliography
Questions
Chapter 91 P