


First Exposure to Emergency Medicine
Hoffman, L.
ISBN-13: 9780071417167
MCGRAW HILL
Julio / 2004
1ª Edición
Inglés
Tapa blanda
460 pags
1000 gr
15 x 23 x 2 cm
Recíbelo en un plazo De 2 a 3 semanas
Designed for the medical student¿s 4-week clerkship in the Emergency Department. This unique text helps the student learn the most clinically relevant material in a streamlined, easily-accessible format. Focuses on the ¿Don¿t Miss Diagnoses¿ and ¿Commonly Encountered Problems¿ that the student must master to succeed in their clerkship.
*The presentations and complaints likely to be faced by the student during
the EM Clerkship
*Focus on comprehension of clinical concepts rather than memorization
*Portable and readable ¿ can easily be read during a 4 week clerkship
*Don¿t miss diagnosis tables in chief complaints chapters
*Highlighted key points throughout
CONTENTS
I. Introductory Information A. Purpose of Book B. Characteristics of EM C. Patient Presentations D. Emergency Medical System
II. Procedures A. Likely to Perform
1. Suturing
2. Splinting
3. Arthrocentesis
4. Lumbar Puncture B. Likely to Observe
1. Tube Thoracostomy
2. Central Venous Access
3. Rapid Sequence Induction
III. Chief Complaints A. Chest Pain B. Dyspnea C. Abdominal Pain D. Altered Mental Status E. Headache F. Syncope/Weakness G. Vaginal Bleeding H. Back Pain I. Sore Throat J. Pediatric Fever K. Geriatric Fever L. Multiple Trauma M. Advanced Life Support
1. Adult
2. Pediatric M. Toxic Ingestion
IV. Specific Disease Entities A. Cardiovascular Disorders
1. Unstable Angina/Acute Myocardial Infarction
2. Aortic Dissection
3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
4. Congestive Heart Failure B. Pulmonary Disorders
1. Asthma
2. COPD
3. Pneumonia
4. DVT/PE C. Genitourinary Disorders
1. Urinary Tract Infection
2. Sexually Transmitted Diseases¿urethritis, epidydimitis, PID/TOA
3. Testicular Torsion
4. Ectopic Pregnancy D. Neurologic Disorders
1. Elevated Intracranial Pressure
2. Meningitis
3. Stroke
4. Status Epilepticus
5. Spinal Cord Compression
6. Intracranial Hemorrhage E. Metabolic Disorders
1. DKA/HONKS
2. Hypoglycemia
3. Acute Adrenal Insufficiency
4. Hyperkalemia
5. Rhabdomyolysis F. Gastrointestinal Disorders
1. Appendicitis
2. Cholecystitis
3. Pancreatitis
4. Diverticulitis
5. Perforated Viscus
6. Bowel Obstruction¿adhesion, hernia, carcinoma, intussusception, malrotation,
pyloric stenosis
7. GI Bleeding¿PUD, esophageal varices, diverticulosis, carcinoma, AVM
G. Musculockeletal Disorders
1. Open Fracture
2. Compartment Syndrome
3. Septic Arthritis H. Ophthalmologic Disorders
1. Acute Narrow Angle Glaucoma
2. Globe Rupture
3. Iritis
4. Acid/Alkali Burns
5. Pre-/Post-Septal Cellulitis
6. Corneal Foreign Body
7. Corneal Ulcer I. Toxicologic Disorders
1. Ethanol Intoxication
2. TCA
3. APAP
4. ASA
5. CO
6. Organophosphate J. Environmental Injuries
1. Hyperthermia
2. Hypothermia
3. Anaphylaxis
ABOUT THE AUTHORS
- Lance H. Hoffman, MD, Assistant Professor and Student Clerkship Director,
Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska
Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
Dr. Hoffman contributes to Cline & Ma?s Companion Handbook and Just the Facts in Emergency Medicine. He is an active member of the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM). - Richard A. Walker, MD, Associate Professor, Section of Emergency Medicine,
Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
A contributor to several Emergency Medicine texts, Dr. Walker frequently teaches at ACEP and SAEM programs. - Michael C. Wadman, MD, Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education,
Section of Emergency Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska
College of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
Dr. Wadman is responsible for all EM resident and medical student education programs at University of Nebraska. He is also a contributor to our forthcoming Geriatric Emergency Medicine book. - Christopher C. Caudill, II, MD, Assistant Professor, Section of Emergency
Medicine, Department of Surgery, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha,
Nebraska
In addition to teaching at ACLS and PACLS courses, Dr. Caudill serves as a Medical Student Mentor at the University of Nebraska.
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