Emergency Medicine Procedures 2/e

Emergency Medicine Procedures,2/e


THE MOST CLEAR, COMPLETE, AND EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND REVIEW OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE PROCEDURES AVAILABLE




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 often includes 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