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Provides quick, convenient access to practical guidance and everyday answers in an easy-to-read outline format.��
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Discusses key topics such as patient flow and assessment in the ED, triage, and point-of-care testing.�
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Advises on best practices for wound care, including cleansing, dressing, and splinting a wound as well as how to set up a suture tray and advanced wound care techniques.��
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Covers essential imaging-based procedures, including the use of ultrasound-guided IV.���
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Features a companion video library with a range of clips depicting how to perform procedures and patient examinations in real time.�
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Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, videos, and references from the book on a variety of devices.�
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: The Role of the Hospital ED and the Speciality of Emergency Medicine
Chapter 2: The Organization of the Hospital and the ED
Chapter 3: Medical Terminology
Chapter 4: Nursing, MDs, and ED Techs: Teamwork and Communication
Chapter 5: ED Flow and Patient Assessment
Chapter 6: Point of care testing
Chapter 7: Cardiology and ECG;s
Chapter 8 : Respiratory Care
Chapter 9: Abdominal and Genitourinary Issues
Chapter 10: Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Issues
Chapter 11: Stroke
Chapter 12: Vascular Access
Chapter 13: Sonographic Vascular Access
Chapter 14: Wound Care
Chapter 15 Musculoskeletal Injuries
Chapter 16: Splinting
Chapter 17: The Major Trauma Patient
Chapter 18: Behavioural Health and Toxicologic Emergencies
Chapter 19: Case Studies in Emergency Triage
