Emergency Medicine: An Approach to Clinical Problem-Solving

Consolidated to include only the most pertinent facts, this New Edition presents up-to-date knowledge on emergency medicine from the assessment of signs and symptoms through the process of clinical problem solving. Experts in the field provide both an on-site and clinical perspective, including information ranging from data gathering, differential diagnosis, hypothesis formulation and testing; to decision guidelines, principles of management, and documentation. Additional algorithms, decision rules and case studies aid users in diagnosis of both common and catastrophic diseases. Back in an all-new edition, Emergency Medicine 2nd Edition 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 in most chapters

Features new chapters on shock, penetrating trauma, HIV patients, and domestic violence

Provides more information on women patients and evidence-based medicine

Includes new international contributors

Updates and revises all chapters with the newest information