1.

Record Nr.

UNINA9910457633903321

Autore

Hughes Thomas, MSc.

Titolo

Adult emergency medicine at a glance [[electronic resource] /] / Thomas Hughes, Jaycen Cruickshank

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Chichester, West Sussex, U.K., : John Wiley & Sons, 2011

ISBN

1-118-29395-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (120 p.)

Collana

At a Glance

Altri autori (Persone)

CruickshankJaycen

Disciplina

616.02/5

Soggetti

Emergency medicine

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Includes index.

Nota di contenuto

Title Page; Table of Contents; Preface and Acknowledgements; List of abbreviations; Life in the emergency department; Diagnosis; Shock and intravenous fluids; Imaging in the emergency department; Analgesia; Airway management and sedation; Blood gas analysis; Trauma: primary survey; Trauma: secondary survey; Major head and neck injury; Minor head and neck injury; Wounds; Burns; Hand injuries; Wrist and forearm injuries; Shoulder and elbow injuries; Back pain, hip and knee injuries; Tibia, ankle and foot injuries; Abdominal pain; Urology problems; Ear, nose, throat and dental problems

Eye problemsObstetrics and gynaecology problems; Toxicology: general principles; Toxicology: specific poisons; Psychiatry: self-harm and capacity; Psychiatry: the disturbed patient; Observational medicine; Loss of function and independence; Syncope, collapse and falls; Slow heart rate; Fast heart rate; Cardiac arrest; Chest pain: cardiovascular; Chest pain: non cardiovascular; Shortness of breath; Anaphylaxis; Sepsis; Endocrine emergencies; Gastroenterology; Headache; Stroke and transient ischaemic attack; Seizures; Hypothermia and hyperthermia; Pre hospital medicine; Major incident

Chemical, biological, radiation, nuclear and explosive incidentsCase studies: questions; Case studies: answers; Index

Sommario/riassunto

Following the familiar, easy-to-use at a Glance format, and in full-colour, this brand new title provides an accessible introduction and revision aid for medical students and junior doctors. Reflecting the



increased profile of Emergency Medicine in clinical practice and the medical school curriculum, Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance provides a user-friendly overview of the key subjects that will enable any student or junior doctor to 'hit the ground running' when they enter one of the most exciting areas of clinical medicine. Adult Emergency Medicine at a Glance is:<