An excellent review tool for the Certification of Emergency Nursing examination This second edition parallels the BCEN exam blueprint in scope, difficulty, format, and content distribution, providing realistic preparation for the exam.Over 700 new review questions, including a 250-question simulated exam, review the entire field. Answers and rationales for all questions, case scenarios, references, and test-taking tips help readers improve their exam performance.Plus, a new Windows(tm)-compatible diskette bound inside the book gives nurses the option of reviewing for the exam on a computer Of... View More...
The companion handbook model is apt for emergency medicine, where quick access and quick answers are of concern. This edition is part of the Companion Handbook series and offers a concise yet thorough summary of the clinical portions of Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine, emphasizing on-the-spot diagnosis and management. It contains page references to the parent text for further review. View More...
This textbook in emergency medicine covers the most common emergency procedures. Suitable for board review or as a reference in the emergency department, it outlines diagnosis and management of the full range of emergency disorders. Also included in this edition are new sections on pre-hospital care, abuse and assault, and the care of patients with implantable devices. View More...
Back in an all-new edition, Emergency Medicine covers the most common disorders seen in the emergency department in a handy, outline format. It explains the responsibilities of the emergency physician along with the decisions that need to be made. The 2nd Edition is perfect for on-the-go consultation--soft cover, shorter, and more focused.Organized by symptom orientation rather than disease, reflecting how patients present.Covers the most common presentations in emergency medicine.Provides case studies throughout the chapters.Gives special consideration to pediatric and geriatric populations i... View More...
This portable reference shows airway insertion, endotracheal intubation, CPR, code management, blood transfusion, defibrillation, seizure management, and much more. For each procedure, nurses find indications and contraindications, step-by-step directions, potential complications, and instructions for documentation. Key steps are illustrated and include rationales. Trouble-shooting tips and special precautions are graphically highlighted. A self-test lets nurses measure what they've learned. View More...
Providing a thorough collection of information regarding clinical aspects of head injury from acute care to recovery, this treatise interrelates a variety of neural specialties and broadens the rehabilitation process to include the family. View More...
The intent of this textbook is to provide the practitioner with a comprehensive, illustrated reference focusing on children in the emergency and critical care settings. The goal of the editors is to enforce clarity, simplicity, and the essential information in a detailed, annotated and standardized format. This text is thoroughly referenced to depict the state of the art approaches to all currently available Emergency and Critical Care procedures. View More...
In riveting case studies, Robert Zussman describes how medical decisions in ICUs are considered and reconsidered, made and remade, negotiated and renegotiated. He concentrates on the practice of medical ethics, on the ways in which right and wrong are interpreted and used in the ward-how definitions of right and wrong emerge from the social situations of patients, families, doctors, and nurses and from the workings of hospitals and the courts. His book is a portrait of the way careful planning is undermined by the unpredictability of illness and the persistence of self-interest, by high princ... View More...
Airway management is often administered by emergency physicians who provide definitive resuscitative care to patients, regardless of the complexity or severity of their presenting condition. Written by emergency medicine specialists, this book provides in-depth, detailed discussions about important airway topics. Also, the text replicates the rapid emergency thought processes, crucial for successful patient care, which can be used by physicians in hospital emergency departments or in small community health centres. View More...
For the emergencies that are too minor to call an ambulance, too urgent to wait for an appointment, this highly practical text covers the emergency treatments and procedures you need to know. MINOR EMERGENCIES: SPLINTERS TO FRACTURES covers the handling of dozens of minor emergencies from bee stings to puncture wounds to fractures of the collarbone. This practical, step-by-step guide is an essential reference for any office, clinic, urgent care center, first aid station, or emergency department. * Provides step-by-step instructions for treating the presenting emergency, easily understood by al... View More...
This straightforward EMT-Basic textbook follows the U.S. Department of Transportation National Standard Curriculum (NSC) for the EMT-Basic closer than any other textbook. The long-awaited 2nd edition includes four new chapters, as well as supplemental information requested by instructors. The clear, easy-to-read writing style and visually engaging design make this text a favorite among EMT-Basic students. Plus, an all-new companion DVD, featuring all of the skill sequences contained in the textbook, is included. Instructor resources available; contact your sales representative for details. View More...
Organized alphabetically, EXPERT RAPID RESPONSE covers over 100 of the most urgent patient-care situations nurses working in hospitals encounter. Each entry begins with an explanation of how or why the life-threateningcircumstance occurs, and then it tells the nurse: what to look for, what to do immediately, what to do next, how to perform follow-up care, and which special considerations to be aware of. * Strict A-to-Z organization ensures that you'll find the disorder or complication you're looking for in seconds. * Consistent, to-the-point text clearly states actions you need to take. * Cove... View More...
Now in its Second Edition, this widely popular pocket book contains co ndensed information that provides quick access protocols and extensive treatment modalities for ER medicine. Known as the unofficial handboo k of the ER rotation among third and fourth year medical students, it is used as a protocol, procedure, and treatment manual and is referred to often. Complementing information found in the large NMS review boo ks, this pocket-sized book is concise and organized for rapid retrieva l, and follows a consistent template format. Includes mnemonics for fa st recall, alphabetical organizatio... View More...
The last word on preventing and treating running injuries-from the magazine known the world over as the most reliable and authoritative source of running know-howThe world of running-and running injury prevention-has evolved greatly in the last decade. New thinking on injury and recovery suggests that runners can continue to train while injured. And alternative practices-such as acupuncture, chiropractic, and massage-are now virtually mainstream and an essential part of any runner's injury arsenal. Not only is the sport dramatically more popular, but women runners and beginning runners-who are... View More...
The single most important lesson we hope you will derive from this book is to always keep it simple because, in trauma surgery, the simple stuff works. This book will help you take a badly wounded patient to the operating room, organize yourself and your team, do battle with some vicious injuries and come out with the best possible result. It is a practical guide to operative trauma surgery for residents and registrars, for general surgeons with an interest in trauma, and for isolated surgeons operating on wounded patients in military, rural or humanitarian settings. A surgical atlas may sho... View More...
Providing the information and guidance clinicians need to understand and assess psychological trauma and its effects, this book presents a step-by-step approach to conducting careful, appropriate, and accurate trauma assessments. From the initial screening, to the selection and administration of more in-depth measures for particular clients, to evaluating results and making a diagnosis, the author helps readers maximize their time and resources and brings much-needed clarity to what can be a confusing and difficult process. Instruments covered include self-report measures and structured interv... View More...
This text is a comprehensive resource that covers the broad spectrum of managing patients with open wounds. Designed to be appropriate for both practicing clinicians and students, this resource takes a holistic approach to treatment, with an emphasis on the patient - not the wound. It begins by covering anatomy and adverse effects, then provides an overview of examination, intervention, and details specific wound types. View More...
