Main description:

This edition lays out the management of critical emergencies such as STEMI, non-STEMI, and unstable angina. With the rapid growth of STEMI centres, the protocols and guidelines are very precise allowing emergency providers to save more lives.

This book includes the new classification guidelines of myocardial infarction with an explanation of the different types of MI. Additionally, stroke guidelines are clearer than ever before, allowing for improved patient outcomes. It increases our understanding of sepsis management and the rule of 1-1-1 and it will also help clinicians simplify and manage complex emergencies.

Presented in an easy-to-read format.
Colour images and illustrations for quick and easy understanding.
Provides comprehensive updates throughout using the latest guidelines.
Universal management of most common cases seen in the emergency room, useful for medical students, resident physicians, nurses and all other healthcare providers.

Contents:

1. Head and Neck

2. Chest

3. Abdomen

4. Pelvic and Urogenital

5. Musculoskeletal

6. Neurology

7. Endocrine

8. Psychiatric Emergencies

9. Environmental Injuries, Toxicology, and Animal Bites

10. Sexually Transmitted Infections

11. Pediatrics

12. Obstetrics and Gynecology

13. Ear, Nose and Throat Emergencies

14. Hematology/Oncology

15. Trauma in Extremes of Age

16. Infectious Diseases

17. Renal Emergencies

18. Medical Errors

19. Water and Electrolyte Imbalance

20. Ocular Emergencies

21. Disaster Management

Index