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 practice Broad range of topical issues covered Practical rapid reference appendix Detailed glossary and index Enhanced eBook version included with purchase
Comprehensively updated with contributions from more than 60 notable emergency medicine clinicians 26 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 interpretation Increased 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
By:
Sascha Fulde,
Gordian W. O. Fulde
Imprint: Elsevier Australia
Country of Publication: Australia
Edition: 7th Revised edition
ISBN: 9780729543019
ISBN 10: 0729543013
Publication Date: 01 August 2020
Audience:
College/higher education
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Primary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
1. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation 2. The airway, ventilation and procedural sedation 3. Resuscitation procedures 4. Trauma 5. Shock 6. Major haemorrhage 7. Burns 8. Patient transport, retrieval and pre-hospital care 9. The seriously ill patient: tips and traps 10. The approach to the patient with chest pain or dyspnoea 11. Acute coronary syndromes 12. Clinical electrocardiography and arrhythmia management 13. Respiratory emergencies: the acutely breathless patient 14. Haemoptysis 15. Acute pulmonary oedema 16. Venous thromboembolic disease: deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism 17. Neurological emergencies 18. Poisoning and overdose 19. Drugs and alcohol 20. Endocrine emergencies 21. Acid-base and electrolyte disorders 22. Geriatric care 23. Infectious diseases 24. The immunosuppressed patient 25. Emergency department haematology 26. Gastrointestinal emergencies 27. Neurosurgical emergencies 28. Aortic and vascular emergencies 29. Orthopaedic emergencies 30. Urological emergencies 31. Wounds 32. Pain management in the emergency department 33. Paediatric emergencies 34. Gynaecological emergencies 35. Sexual assault and domestic violence 36. Surprise! The baby is coming 37. Hand injuries and care 38. Ophthalmic emergencies 39. Ear, nose and throat (ENT) emergencies 40. Management of dental emergencies 41. Psychiatric, mental health presentations 42. Dermatological emergencies 43. Drowning 44. Envenomation 45. Electrical injuries 46. Hypothermia and hyperthermia 47. Mass-casualty incidents, chemical, biological and radiological hazard contingencies 48. Diagnostic imaging in emergency patients 49. Ultrasound in emergency medicine 50. X-ray and CT common misses 51. Test ordering: blood results, CSF analysis, pleural fluid analysis, ascitic fluid analysis and joint fluid analysis, choosing wisely 52. Nursing and allied health advanced practice and adjunct roles 53. Emergency medicine in a rural setting 54. Caring for Indigenous patients 55. Students' guide to the emergency department 56. A guide for interns, residents, medical officers working in emergency medicine 57. So it's your first night shift 'in charge'-how to manage the department 58. So you had a bad shift . . . 59. Useful resources: FOAM resources, podcasts and online emergency medicine material 60. Career, lifestyle and success 61. Career in emergency medicine: workplace-based assessment 62. Administration and governance in the ED 63. Rules, confidentiality, legal matters
