Essentials of Emergency Medicine

Author: Douglas A. Rund
Published: August 1997
Publisher: Mosby, Incorporated
ISBN: 0815171463
Paperback Book
Number of Pages: 896

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This book provides an overview of basic treatment plans for the problems most frequently encountered in the emergency department. It covers general concepts, signs and symptoms, trauma, environmental emergencies, systematic disorders and special programs. This is the second edition of a softcover textbook that presents common emergency problems and serious conditions. The goal of this handbook is to provide a core of knowledge in emergency medicine. It is intended to introduce and provide an overview and review of the most salient features of critical emergency medicine. The book is intended for emergency medicine medical students, residents, and other emergency medicine practitioners. Chapters are divided into six sections: general concepts, signs and symptoms, trauma, environmental emergencies, systemic disorders, and special problems. Tables and charts are plentiful. Black-and-white pictures are of very good quality, and there are also good black-and-white line drawings. The book does not list references, but rather has "Recommended Reading" at the end of each chapter. A very helpful feature in this text are the "Key Considerations" that are intended to help focus on the most critical elements of patient management for each specific condition or situation. Chapter 2 introduces nine key questions, four of which are used through out the book. At the end of most chapters (all but 6 of 66 clinical chapters) are these key and considerations, which include: What is the life threat? Does the patient need admission? What is the most serious diagnosis? Have I performed a thorough work-up? Chapters are well written and easy to follow and the key considerations are well focused. This book does not replace the more extensive and comprehensive textbooks in emergency medicine that present in-depth coverage of clinical practice and pathophysiology. It may be best suited for students or residents during their rotations through the emergencydepartment who need a general overview of emergency conditions and management. This book is well positioned between a pocket handbook and comprehensive textbook. Rund, Douglas A., MD, FACEP (Ohio State); Barkin, Roger M., MD, MPH, FAAP, FACEP (Univ of Colorado); Rosen, Peter, MD, FACEP (UCSD); Sternbach, George L., MD, FACEP (Stanford Univ)The contributors represent the specialties of emergency medicine, pediatrics, and surgery. Most are from academic medical centers and hospitals in the U.S. Institutions prominently represented include Ohio State, Univ of Michigan, UCLA, and Univ of Cincinnati.

Table of Contents
1 Emergency Medicine: An Introduction 3
2 General Approach to the Emergency Patient 7
3 Airway Management 16
4 Cardiac Arrest 29
5 Shock 50
6 Multiple Trauma 60
7 Fever 71
8 Altered Mental Status and Syncope 80
9 Headache 94
10 Respiratory Distress 106
11 Chest Pain 120
12 Abdominal Pain 131
13 Gastrointestinal Bleeding 142
14 Vomiting 153
15 Acute Infectious Diarrheal Disease 165
16 Pelvic Pain, Vaginal Bleeding, and Genital Infection 174
17 Joint and Back Pain 187
18 Seizure 201
19 Head Trauma 219
20 Facial and Oral Trauma 231
21 Spinal Injury 243
22 Chest Trauma 254
23 Cardiovascular Trauma 264
24 Abdominal and Genitourinary Trauma 272
25 Soft-Tissue Injuries and Lacerations 283
26 Orthopedic Injuries 294
27 Thermal and Chemical Injuries 333
28 Electrical and Lightning Injuries 342
29 Near-Drowning 345
30 Heat- and Cold-Induced Injuries 349
31 Acute Respiratory Tract Infection 361
32 Acute Adult Asthma and Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 379
33 Aspiration and Foreign Bodies 391
34 Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism 395
35 Peripheral Arteriovascular Disease 410
36 Ischemic Heart Disease 421
37 Hypertension 433
38 Congestive Heart Failure 445
39 Dysrhythmias 455
40 Upper Gastrointestinal Tract Disorders 472
41 Lower Gatrointestinal Tract Disorders 480
42 Disorders of the Liver, Biliary Tract, and Pancreas 491
43 Acute Genitourinary Disorders 507
44 Renal Failure and Dialysis 520
45 Pregnancy 547
46 Hematologic Disorders 556
47 Oncologic Emergencies 572
48 Rheumatology and Connective Tissue Diseases 577
49 Dermatologic Problems 584
50 Stroke 600
51 Vertigo 608
52 Meningitis and Encephalitis 617
53 Special Neurologic Problems 628
54 Acute Psychosis 647
55 Suicide 656
56 Violence 660
57 Fluids and Electrolytes 664
58 Endocrine Disorders 688
59 Bacterial Infections 698
60 Viral Infections 716
61 Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and AIDS 726
62 Parasitic Disease 733
63 Tickborne Illnesses 748
64 Toxicology: General Management Principles 762
65 Specific Toxins 771
66 Pediatric Emergencies 791
67 Otolaryngologic Emergencies 822
68 Disorders of the Eye 827

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