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Annals of Emergency Medicine , Susan Ney, MD, Jefferson Medical College, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA --
"This new textbook tackles the daunting task of introducing medical students to emergency medicine. The book starts with an interesting chapter about the history of emergency medicine, how it became a residency, and principles of emergency medicine. Although related directly to patient care, this chapter provides a wealth of information for medical students considering the field.
"I would highly recommend this book for any medical, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner student in the ED. The length of the chapters makes for an ideal read during down time or before a procedure. There is enough information to engage a student interested in emergency medicine, without too much information to deter a student merely taking the clinical rotation as a requirement."Annals of Emergency Medicine
Synopsis
This new text covers basic principles commonly found in the introduction to emergency medicine course. Comprised of five sections, diagnosis and management is presented from an emergency medicine perspective. Includes 75 case-based clinical vignettes to help students prepare for the course and clerkship as well as the USMLE. The common complaint section features a template covering differential history and physical, pathophysiology, and treatment of the given topics. Illustrations and line drawings supplement the text. Curricula objectives from the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) and the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) are addressed.
Table of Contents
PART I: BASIC PRINCIPLES OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Section 1: Introduction
- History of Emergency Medicine
- Principles of Resuscitation
- Shock (Robert S. Chang)
PART II: CASE STUDIES IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Section 2: Chest Pain
Introduction
- Myocardial Infarction
- Pulmonary Embolus
- Pneumothorax
- Atypical Chest Pain
Questions and Answers
Section 3: Shortness of Breath
Introduction
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Asthma
- COPD
- Pneumonia
Questions and Answers
Section 4: Back Pain
Introduction
- Aortic Dissection
- Nephrolithiasis
- Pyelonephritis
- Musculoskeletal disorder Questions and Answers
Section 5: Abdominal Pain
Introduction
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
- Cholecystitis
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis Questions and Answers
Section 6: Vomiting
Introduction
- GI Bleed
- Bowel Obstructions
- Hyperemesis
- Gastroenteritis Questions and Answers
Section 7: Pelvic Complaints
- Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding in the Nonpregnant Patient
- Complications of the First Trimester Pregnancy
- Pelvic Infections
- Pelvic Pain Questions and Answers
Section 8: Headache
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Migraine
- CNS Infections
- CNS Neoplasms Questions and Answers
Section 9: Change in Mental Status
- Alcohol Intoxication
- Metabolic Disorders
- Seizure Disorder
- Psychiatric Emergencies Questions and Answers
Section 10: Weak and Dizzy
Introduction
- Cerebrovascular Accident
- Vertigo
- Syncope
- Neuromuscular Weakness Questions and Answers
Section 11: Fever
Introduction
- Traveler's Fever
- HIV and Fever
- Bacterial Source of Fever
- Fever of Uncertain Etiology Questions and Answers
PART III: TOPICS IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Section 12: Prehospital
- Prehospital EMS Systems
- Disaster Management
- Hazardous Material
Section 13: Trauma
- General Approach to Trauma
- Musculoskeletal Trauma
- Trauma During Pregnancy
- Burns
Section 14: Toxicology
- Introduction to the Poisoned Patient
- Toxidromes
- Drugs of Abuse
- Cardiovascular Medications Overdose
- Acetaminophen
- Salicylate Overdose
Section 15: Environmental
- Hypothermia
- Hyperthermia
- Submersion Injuries
- Electrical and Lightning Injuries
- Bites and Stings
Section 16: The Laboratory in Emergency Medicine
- Laboratory Medicine
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Culturing Fluids
PART IV: PROCEDURES IN EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Pain Management/Analgesic and Sedation
Section 17: ABCs
- Airway Management
- Peripheral Intravenous Access
- Central Catheter Insertion
Section 18: Wound Care
- Anesthesia: Local Anesthetic Agents and Regional Blocks
- Wound Care
- Soft Tissue Infections
Section 19: Musculoskeletal
- Lumbar Puncture
- Arthrocentesis
- Dislocations
- Extremity Splinting