Current Emergency Diagnosis & TreatmentC. Keith Stone, Roger Humphries, Roger L. Humphries A major revision of this problem-oriented text, covering common problems, trauma, and non-trauma emergencies in a popular, quick-access format. Features clinically focused discussion of diagnosing and managing common emergency problems, extensive algorithms to guide quick management, a comprehensive table of drugs commonly used in the ER, and illustrations, including ultrasound and CT images. |
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Prehospital Emergency Medical Services | 6 |
Nuclear Biologic Chemical Agents Weapons of Mass Destruction | 20 |
Multicasualty Incidents Disasters | 42 |
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