Emergency Medicine Procedures

THE MOST CLEAR, COMPLETE, AND EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND REVIEW OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE PROCEDURES AVAILABLE
A Doody's Core Title for 2015.

Going far beyond the scope of most other texts, this lavishly illustrated, expert-authored reference helps you master the clinical and technical skills required to perform the full range of procedures in an emergency or acute care setting. The techniques presented in these pages will dramatically expand your understanding of emergency medicine procedures and--most importantly--your ability to deliver positive patient outcomes.

FEATURES

Over 1,700 original, precise illustrations
Sections organized by procedures for each body region
Each chapter focuses on a single procedure and oftenincludes several proven methods for performing it
Chapters include:

Relevant anatomy and pathophysiology
Indications and contraindications for the procedure
Preparation of the patient, including consent,anesthesia, and analgesia
Step-by-step description of the procedure
Cautions that indicate common problems
Alternative techniques and helpful hints
Aftercare and follow-up
Potential complications
Summary of critical information

Includes both common procedures and infrequently encountered procedures
Important evidence-based recommendations throughout
Helpful pedagogy--includes key information, cautions, and important facts highlighted in bold
Companion DVD with animations of the 20 most common or difficult procedures, and complete references for each chapter