Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide : American College of Emergency Physicians
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Author Description
The essential emergency medicine reference! Covers the gamut of emergency medicine practice in brief, clinically focused chapters. New to this edition are chapters on bioterroism and weapons of mass destruction, pharmacology of antimicrobials, antifungals, and antivirals, principles of drug interactions, endocarditis, and abdominal and pelvic pain in the non-pregnant patient. Pharmacologic considerations, tables of vital differential diagnoses, and observation criteria throughout are new features reflecting developments in this dynamic specialty."considered by most in the discipline to be a bible of emergency medicine"--Journal of Family Medicine, review of fourth edition.ENDORSED BY THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text serves as a comprehensive clinical reference designed to standardize diagnostic and treatment protocols across the field of emergency medicine. The American College of Emergency Physicians provides this guide to assist practitioners in navigating the high-pressure environment of the emergency department. By synthesizing current medical research and clinical best practices, the authors offer a framework for managing acute patient presentations and complex medical emergencies.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Detailed clinical chapters covering the full spectrum of emergency medicine practice
- Specialized sections on bioterrorism and weapons of mass destruction
- Comprehensive pharmacology data including antimicrobials, antifungals, and antivirals
- Diagnostic tables for vital differential diagnoses
- Clinical observation criteria for patient management
Scope Limits
- Does not provide exhaustive surgical procedural manuals
- Does not replace localized hospital-specific policy guidelines
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners frequently cite this work as a foundational text for emergency medicine professionals. The academic density and clinical focus make it a standard reference for both board preparation and daily practice in the emergency department.
Page Count:
1
Publication Date:
1991-01-01
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill
ISBN-10:
0070041598
ISBN-13:
9780070041592
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