Acute Medical Emergencies, Second Edition, Second Edition

Copyright © 2010 Blackwell Publishing Ltd

Acute Medical Emergencies, Second Edition, Second Edition

Author(s): Advanced Life Support Group

Published Online: 3 AUG 2010

Print ISBN: 9780727918543

Online ISBN: 9781444319545

DOI: 10.1002/9781444319545

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Acute Medical Emergencies is based on the popular Advanced Life Support Group course MedicALS (Medical Advanced Life Support) and is an invaluable resource for all doctors dealing with medical emergencies.

This comprehensive guide deals with the medical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of acute emergencies. Its structured approach teaches the novice how to assess and recognise a patient in an acute condition, and how to interpret vital symptoms such as breathlessness and chest or abdominal pain.

There are separate sections on interpretation of investigations, and procedures for managing the emergency. It covers procedures for acute emergencies occurring anywhere - on hospital wards or beyond. The clarity of the text, including simple line illustrations, ensure its tried and tested procedures provide clear, concise advice on recognition and management of medical emergencies.

Table of contents

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      Front Matter (pages i–xii)

  2. Part I: Introduction

    1. Chapter 1

      Introduction (pages 1–6)

    2. Chapter 2

      Recognition of the Medical Emergency (pages 7–11)

  3. Part II: Structured Approach

    1. Chapter 3

      A Structured Approach to Medical Emergencies (pages 13–32)

    2. Chapter 4

      Airway Assessment (pages 33–41)

    3. Chapter 5

      Breathing Assessment (pages 43–53)

    4. Chapter 6

      Circulation Assessment (pages 55–65)

    5. Chapter 7

      Disability Assessment (pages 67–84)

  4. Part III: Presenting Complaints

    1. Chapter 8

      The Patient with Breathing Difficulties (pages 85–120)

    2. Chapter 9

      The Patient with Shock (pages 121–145)

    3. Chapter 10

      The Patient with Chest Pain (pages 147–158)

    4. Chapter 11

      The Patient with Altered Conscious Level (pages 159–186)

    5. Chapter 12

      The ‘Collapsed’ Patient (pages 187–202)

    6. Chapter 13

      The Overdose Patient (pages 203–214)

    7. Chapter 14

      The Patient with a Headache (pages 215–231)

    8. Chapter 15

      The Patient with Abdominal Pain (pages 233–259)

    9. Chapter 16

      Thec patient with Hot Red Legs or Cold White Legs (pages 261–268)

    10. Chapter 17

      The Patient with Hot and/or Swollen Joints (pages 269–280)

    11. Chapter 18

      The Patient with a Rash (pages 281–292)

    12. Chapter 19

      The Patient with Acute Confusion (pages 293–305)

  5. Part IV: Organ Failure

    1. Chapter 20

      Organ Failure (pages 307–341)

  6. Part V: Special Circumstances

    1. Chapter 21

      The Elderly Patient (pages 343–354)

    2. Chapter 22

      Transportation of the Seriously Ill Patient (pages 355–367)

    3. Chapter 23

      The Pregnant Patient (pages 369–375)

    4. Chapter 24

      The Immunocompromised Patient (pages 377–379)

    5. Chapter 25

      The Patient with Acute Spinal Cord Compression (pages 381–383)

  7. Part VI: Interpretation of Emergency Investigations

    1. Chapter 26

      Acid–Base Balance and Blood Gas Analysis (pages 385–407)

    2. Chapter 27

      Dysrhythmia Recognition (pages 409–429)

    3. Chapter 28

      Chest X-Ray Interpretation (pages 431–435)

    4. Chapter 29

      Haematological Investigations (pages 437–447)

    5. Chapter 30

      Biochemical Investigations (pages 449–453)

  8. Part VII: Practical Procedures

    1. Chapter 31

      Practical Procedures: Airway and Breathing (pages 455–468)

    2. Chapter 32

      Practical Procedures: Circulation (pages 469–476)

    3. Chapter 33

      Practical Procedures: Medical (pages 477–483)

  9. Part VIII: Appendix

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      Appendix: Drugs Commonly Used in the Management of Medical Emergencies (pages 485–492)

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      Answers to Time Out Questions (pages 493–503)

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      Index (pages 505–524)

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