Author Description

This best-selling emergency department reference has now been thoroughly updated to reflect the latest improvements in patient care. The foremost authorities provide practical information on over 600 clinical problems in a fast-access two-page outline format that's perfect for on-the-spot consultation. Coverage of each disorder includes clinical presentation, pre-hospital, diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and ICD-9/10 coding. Icons enable practitioners to quickly spot the information they need. New topics in this edition include heart murmur, cough, thrombolytic protocols, reperfusion therapy, hearing loss, and serum sickness. This Second Edition will also be available electronically for handheld computers. Watch our PDA listing for details