Roberts and Hedges’ Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine
- 6th Edition - July 10, 2013
- Imprint: Saunders
- Author: James R. Roberts
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 2 4 8 6 2 - 4
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 1 - 4 5 5 7 - 4 8 5 9 - 4
Roberts and Hedges’ Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine continues its long tradition of being the most well-known and trusted procedures manual in emergency medicine. The ne… Read more
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Request a sales quoteRoberts and Hedges’ Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine continues its long tradition of being the most well-known and trusted procedures manual in emergency medicine. The newly revised 6th edition of this classic medical reference has been thoroughly updated with step-by-step Review, Procedure, and Ultrasound Boxes covering the latest equipment, devices, drug therapies, and techniques you need to know for effective practice of emergency medicine. You'll access complete and detailed guidance on exactly when, how, and why to perform all of today’s common and uncommon procedures and get the best results.
- Understand the ins and outs of every procedure you're likely to consider, such as how, why, when to, and when not to perform them, in addition to other emergency procedures that may be an option.
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Emergency Medicine
Section I Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring Techniques
1 Vital Sign Measurement
2
Devices for Assessing Oxygenation and VentilationSection II Respiratory Procedures
3
Basic Airway Management and Decision Making4
Tracheal Intubation5
Pharmacologic Adjuncts to Intubation6
Cricothyrotomy and Percutaneous Translaryngeal Ventilation7
Tracheostomy Care8
Mechanical Ventilation9
Thoracentesis10
Tube ThoracostomySection III Cardiac Procedures
11
Techniques for Suproventricular Tachycardias12
Defibrillation and Cardioversion13
Assessment of Implantable Devices14
Basic Electrocardiographic Techniques15
Emergency Cardiac Pacing16
Pericardiocentesis17
Artificial Perfusion during Cardiac Arrest18
Resuscitative ThoracotomySection IV Vascular Techniques and Volume Support
19
Pediatric Vascular Access and Blood Sampling Techniques20
Arterial Puncture and Cannulation21
Peripheral Intravenous Access22
Central Venous Catheterization and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring23
Venous Cutdown24
Indwelling Vascular Devices: Emergency Access and Management25
Intraosseous Infusion26
Alternative Methods of Drug Administration27
Autotransfusion28
Transfusion Therapy: Blood & Blood ProductsSection V Anesthetic and Analgesic Techniques
29
Local and Topical Anesthesia30
Regional Anesthesia of the Head and Neck31
Nerve Blocks of the Thorax and Extremities32
Intravenous Regional Anesthesia33
Systemic Analgesia and Sedation for ProceduresSection VI Soft Tissue Procedures
34
Principles of Wound Management35
Methods of Wound Closure36
Foreign Body Removal37
Incision and Drainage38
Burn Care ProceduresSection VII Gastrointestinal Procedures
39
Esophageal Foreign Bodies40
Nasogastric and Feeding Tube Placement41
Balloon Tamponade of Gastroesophageal Varices42
Decontamination of the Poisoned Patient43
Peritoneal Procedures44
Abdominal Hernia Reduction45
Anorectal ProceduresSection VIII Musculoskeletal Procedures
46
Prehospital Immobilization47
Management of Amputations48
Extensor and Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand, Wrist, and Foot49
Management of Common Dislocations50
Splinting Techniques51
Podiatric Procedures52
Treatment of Bursitis, Tendinitis and Trigger Points53
Arthrocentesis54
Compartment Syndrome EvaluationSection IX Genitourinary, Obstetric, and Gynecologic Procedures
55
Urologic Procedures56
Emergency Childbirth57
Culdocentesis58
Examination of the Sexual Assault VictimSection X Neurologic Procedures
59
Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure and Intracranial Shunts60
Spinal Puncture and Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination61
Special Neurologic Tests and ProceduresSection XI Ophthalmologic, Otolaryngologic, and Dental Procedures
62
Ophthalmologic Procedures63
Otolaryngologic Procedures64
Emergency Dental ProceduresSection XII Special Procedures
65
Procedures Pertaining to Hypothermia and Hyperthermia66
Ultrasound67
Bedside Laboratory and Microbiologic Procedures68
Standard Precautions and Infectious Exposure Management69
Educational Aspects of Emergency Department Procedures70
Physical and Chemical Restraint71
Noncardiac Implantable Devices72
Radiation in Pregnancy and Clinical Issues of Radiocontrast AgentsAppendix I
Commonly Used Formulas and CalculationsAppendix 2
Medications and Equipment for Resuscitation- Edition: 6
- Published: July 10, 2013
- Imprint: Saunders
- Language: English
- eBook ISBN: 9780323248624
- eBook ISBN: 9781455748594
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James R. Roberts
Dr. Roberts’ research is interdisciplinary and involves fundamental, clinical, behavioral and epidemiological studies. He has been involved in several seminal studies of preeclampsia including the recognition of preeclampsia as involving endothelial dysfunction and being more than hypertension in pregnancy. He currently is involved in global health research and is on the Management Committee of the Bill and Melinda Gates funded study, Preeclampsia and Eclampsia monitoring prevention and treatment (PRE-EMPT0. He also heads the Global Pregnancy Collaboration, a consortium of 34 centers world-wide that facilitates collaborative research. He is a co-investigator on studies in Brazil and South Africas.
Affiliations and expertise
Professor of Emergency Medicine, Vice Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Senior Consultant, Division of Toxicology, The Drexel University College of Medicine; Chairman, Department of Emergency Medicine, Director, Division of Medical Toxicology, Mercy Catholic Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania