Minor Emergencies E-Book

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Philip Buttaravoli, Stephen M. Leffler
Elsevier Health Sciences, Jun 21, 2012 - Medical - 848 pages

Minor Emergencies gives you the practical how-tos you need to handle a wide range of non-life-threatening medical crises with speed and expertise. Completely updated with the latest equipment, devices, dosages, and techniques, this compact and portable medical reference book delivers fast, efficient guidance just when you need it. With Minor Emergencies on hand, you'll always be prepared!

Find guidance at a glance with "What to Do" and "What NOT to Do" checklists. Effectively respond to medical crises at the point of care with Minor Emergencies!

Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you're using or where you're located.

Stay on top of the latest procedures and treatment guidelines with updated coverage of 184 topics, including Swimmer’s Ear, Dental Pain, Broken Rib, Locked Knee, Puncture Wounds, and Sunburn.

Get procedural sedation recommendations from Dr. Alfred Sacchetti, MD, FACEP.
 

Contents

Part 1 Neurologic Emergencies
1
Part 2 Ophthalmologic Emergencies
59
Part 3 Ear Nose and Throat Emergencies
97
Part 4 Oral and Dental Emergencies
161
Part 5 Pulmonary and Thoracic Emergencies
221
Part 6 Gastrointestinal Emergencies
241
Part 7 Urologic Emergencies
295
Part 8 Gynecologic Emergencies
331
Appendix A Complete Eye Examination
757
Appendix B Digital Block
758
Appendix C Fingertip Dressing Simple
761
Appendix D Oral Nerve Blocks
763
Appendix E Procedural Sedation and Analgesia
765
Appendix F Rabies Prophylaxis
769
Appendix G State and Regional Poison Control Centers
772
Appendix H Tetanus Prophylaxis
779

Part 9 Musculoskeletal Emergencies
367
Part 10 Soft Tissue Emergencies
527
Part 11 Dermatologic Emergencies
639
Index
783
Abbreviations
821
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