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ELSEVIER Emergency Medicine The Principles Of Practice 7Ed (Pb 2020) by FULDE S
Gordian Fulde AO, a mainstay of emergency medicine in Australia, continues to author this indispensable reference along with Sascha Fulde and a considered selection of influential emergency medicine clinicians. The strength of Emergency Medicine undoubtedly lies with its combination of expertise, experience and contemporary content.This premier text offers accessible evidence-based clinical management and treatment advice that can be incorporated seamlessly into the daily demands of the emergency medicine environment. The comprehensive scope of content coverage ensures readers - both students and clinicians - are well equipped with the practical nous to succeed in the demanding world of emergency medicine.Coverage of important controversies with evidence-based recommendations.Editor comments contained in relevant chapters to provide clinical tips and advice for practiceBroad range of topical issues coveredPractical rapid reference appendixDetailed glossary and indexEnhanced eBook version included with purchaseComprehensively updated with contributions from more than 60 notable emergency medicine clinicians26 new chapters, with new topics including pain management, caring for Indigenous patients, emergency medicine in a rural setting, sexual assault and domestic violence, common misses in x-ray, and CT ordering and interpretationIncreased coverage of topical issues such as deep vein thrombosis (economy class syndrome) and street drugs A focus on a career in emergency medicine, lifestyle, wellness and success 1. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation2. The airway, ventilation and procedural sedation3. Resuscitation procedures4. Trauma5. Shock6. Major haemorrhage7. Burns8. Patient transport, retrieval and pre-hospital care9. The seriously ill patient: tips and traps10. The approach to the patient with chest pain or dyspnoea11. Acute coronary syndromes12. Clinical electrocardiography and arrhythmia management13. Respiratory emergencies: the acutely breathless patient14. Haemoptysis15. Acute pulmonary oedema16. Venous thromboembolic disease: deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism17. Neurological emergencies18. Poisoning and overdose19. Drugs and alcohol20. Endocrine emergencies21. Acid-base and electrolyte disorders22. Geriatric care23. Infectious diseases24. The immunosuppressed patient25. Emergency department haematology26. Gastrointestinal emergencies27. Neurosurgical emergencies28. Aortic and vascular emergencies29. Orthopaedic emergencies30. Urological emergencies31. Wounds32. Pain management in the emergency department33. Paediatric emergencies34. Gynaecological emergencies35. Sexual assault and domestic violence36. Surprise! The baby is coming37. Hand injuries and care38. Ophthalmic emergencies39. Ear, nose and throat (ENT) emergencies40. Management of dental emergencies41. Psychiatric, mental health presentations42. Dermatological emergencies43. Drowning44. Envenomation45. Electrical injuries46. Hypothermia and hyperthermia47. Mass-casualty incidents, chemical, biological andradiological hazard contingencies48. Diagnostic imaging in emergency patients49. Ultrasound in emergency medicine50. X-ray and CT common misses51. Test ordering: blood results, CSF analysis, pleural fluid analysis, ascitic fluid analysis and joint fluid analysis, choosing wisely52. Nursing and allied health advanced practice and adjunct roles53. Emergency medicine in a rural setting54. Caring for Indigenous patients55. Students' guide to the emergency department56. A guide for interns, residents, medical officers working in emergency medicine57. So it's your first night shift 'in charge'-how to manage the department58. So you had a bad shift . . .59. Useful resources: FOAM resources, podcasts and online emergency medicine material60. Career, lifestyle and success61. Career in emergency medicine: workplace-based assessment62. Administration and governance in the ED63. Rules, confidentiality, legal matters