TINTINALLI.S EMERGENCY MEDICINE: A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE

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Unquestionably the leading text in emergency medicine, TintinallisEmergencyMedicine is a true must-have resource for everyone in emergency medicine,from residents to practicing physicians. The ninth edition provides the depthand breadth of coverage that reflects the complexity and expertise needed topractice emergency medicine successfully in todays fast-paced environments. Itis an important contemporary clinical emergency care resource for physicians,nurse practitioners, and physician assistants who practice emergency medicineand for emergency medicine and paediatric emergency medicine fellows. Itremains the preferred study guide for in-training and board examinations andre-certification.

This comprehensive text covers everything from pre-hospitalcare,disaster preparedness, and basic resuscitative techniques to all the majordiseases requiring emergency treatment in adults and children, such aspulmonaryemergencies, renal and genitourinary disorders, and haemophilia.

Full-colour design with more tables than ever to succinctlypresent key information.

Extensive updates to all sections, incorporating the latestguidelines,evidence-based protocols, and relevant research.

NEW! Online access to more than 50 videos, covering a widerange of procedural and diagnostic topics and focusing on the latestultrasound-guided techniques.

NEW! Chief Complaint infographics for the Thirty Most CommonPresenting Symptoms in the Emergency Department. These printable,downloadable guides feature algorithms, mnemonics, and succinct text to assistdifferential diagnosis. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Contributors 
Pharmacy Reviewers 
Preface 
Section 1. Prehospital Care 
1. Emergency Medical Services 
2. Prehospital Equipment 
3. Air Medical Transport 
4. Mass Gatherings 
Section 2. Disaster Management 
5. Disaster Preparedness 
6. Natural Disasters 
7. Bomb, Blast, and Crush Injuries 
8. Chemical Disasters 
9. Bioterrorism 
10. Radiation Injuries 
Section 3. Resuscitation 
11. Sudden Cardiac Death 
12. Approach to Nontraumatic Shock 
13. Approach to Traumatic Shock 
14. Allergy and Anaphylaxis 
15. Acid-Base Disorders 
16. Blood Gases, Pulse Oximetry, and Capnography 
17. Fluids and Electrolytes 
18. Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances 
19. Pharmacology of Antiarrhythmics and Antihypertensives 
20. Pharmacology of Vasopressors and Inotropes 
21. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy 
Section 4. Resuscitative Procedures 
22. Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 
23. Defibrillation and Electrical Cardioversion 
24. Cardiac Resuscitation 
25. Resuscitation in Pregnancy 
26. PostCardiac Arrest Syndrome 
27. Ethical Issues of Resuscitation 
28. Noninvasive Airway Management and Supraglottic Airways 
29A Tracheal Intubation 
29B Mechanical Ventilation 
30. Surgical Airways 
31. Vascular Access 
32. Hemodynamic Monitoring 
33. Cardiac Pacing and Implanted Defibrillation 
34. Pericardiocentesis 
Section 5. Analgesia, Anesthesia, and Procedural Sedation 
35. Acute Pain Management 
36. Local and Regional Anesthesia 
37. Procedural Sedation and Analgesia in Adults 
38. Chronic Pain 
Section 6. Wound Management 
39. Wound Evaluation 
40. Wound Preparation 
41. Wound Closure 
42. Face and Scalp Lacerations 
43. Arm, Forearm, and Hand Lacerations 
44. Thigh, Leg, and Foot Lacerations 
45. Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies 
46. Puncture Wounds and Bites 
47. Postrepair Wound Care 
Section 7. Cardiovascular Disease 
48. Chest Pain 
49. Acute Coronary Syndromes 
50. Cardiogenic Shock 
51. Low-Probability Acute Coronary Syndrome 
52. Syncope 
53. Acute Heart Failure 
54. Valvular Emergencies 
55. Cardiomyopathies and Pericardial Disease 
56. Venous Thromboembolism Including Pulmonary Embolism 
57. Systemic Hypertension 
58. Pulmonary Hypertension 
59. Aortic Dissection and Related Aortic Syndromes 
60. Aneurysmal Disease 
61. Arterial Occlusion 
Section 8. Pulmonary Disorders 
62. Respiratory Distress 
63. Hemoptysis 
64. Acute Bronchitis and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections 
65. Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Aspiration Pneumonia, and NoninfectiousPulmonary Infiltrates 
66. Lung Empyema and Abscess 
67. Tuberculosis 
68. Pneumothorax 
69. Acute Asthma and Status Asthmaticus 
70. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 
Section 9. Gastrointestinal Disorders 
71. Acute Abdominal Pain 
72. Nausea and Vomiting 
73. Disorders Presenting Primarily With Diarrhea 
74. Constipation 
75. Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding 
76. Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding 
77. Esophageal Emergencies 
78. Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastritis 
79. Pancreatitis and Cholecystitis 
80. Hepatic Disorders 
81. Acute Appendicitis 
82. Diverticulitis 
83. Bowel Obstruction 
84. Hernias 
85. Anorectal Disorders 
86. Gastrointestinal Procedures and Devices 
87. Complications of General Surgical Procedures 
Section 10. Renal and Genitourinary Disorders 
88. Acute Kidney Injury 
89. Rhabdomyolysis 
90. End-Stage Renal Disease 
91. Urinary Tract Infections and Hematuria 
92. Acute Urinary Retention 
93. Male Genital Problems 
94. Urologic Stone Disease 
95. Complications of Urologic Procedures and Devices 
Section 11. Obstetrics and Gynecology 
96. Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 
97. Abdominal and Pelvic Pain in the Nonpregnant Female 
98. Ectopic Pregnancy and Emergencies in the First 20 Weeks of Pregnancy 
99. Comorbid Disorders in Pregnancy 
100. Maternal Emergencies After 20 Weeks of Pregnancy and in the PeripartumPeriod 
101. Emergency Delivery 
102. Vulvovaginitis 
103. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease 
104. Breast Disorders 
105. Complications of Gynecologic Procedures 
Section 12. Pediatrics 
106. Emergency Care of Children 
107. Neonatal and Pediatric Transport 
108. Resuscitation of Neonates 
109. Resuscitation of Children 
110. Pediatric Trauma 
111. Minor Head Injury and Concussion in Children 
112. Cervical Spine Injury in Infants and Children 
113. Intubation and Ventilation of Infants and Children 
114. Vascular Access in Infants and Children 
115. Pain Management and Procedural Sedation for Infants and Children 
116. Neonatal Emergencies and Common Neonatal Problems 
117. Brief Resolved Unexplained Events and Apparent Life-Threatening Events 
118. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome 
119. Fever and Serious Bacterial Illness in Infants and Children 
120. Meningitis in Infants and Children 
121. Ear and Mastoid Disorders in Infants and Children 
122. Eye Emergencies in Infants and Children 
123. Nose and Sinus Disorders in Infants and Children 
124. Mouth and Throat Disorders in Infants and Children 
125. Neck Masses in Infants and Children 
126. Stridor and Drooling in Infants and Children 
127. Wheezing in Infants and Children 
128. Pneumonia in Infants and Children 
129. Congenital and Acquired Pediatric Heart Disease 
130. Syncope, Dysrhythmias, and ECG Interpretation in Children 
131. Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Dehydration in Infants and Children 
132. Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy in Infants and Children 
133. Acute Abdominal Pain in Infants and Children 
134. Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Infants and Children 
135. Urinary Tract Infection in Infants and Children 
136. Pediatric Urologic and Gynecologic Disorders 
137. Renal Emergencies in Children 
138. Seizures in Infants and Children 
139. Headache in Children 
140. Altered Mental Status in Children 
141. Pediatric Orthopedic Emergencies 
142. Rashes in Infants and Children 
143. Sickle Cell Disease in Children 
144. Hematologic Emergencies in Infants and Children 
145. Oncologic Emergencies in Infants and Children 
146. Metabolic Emergencies in Infants and Children 
147. Diabetes in Children 
148. The Child With Special Healthcare Needs 
149. Behavioral Disorders in Children 
150. Child Abuse and Neglect 
Section 13. Infectious Diseases 
151. Sepsis 
152. Soft Tissue Infections 
153. Sexually Transmitted Infections 
154. Serious Viral Infections 
155. Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection 
156. Endocarditis 
157. Tetanus 
158. Rabies 
159. Malaria 
160. Food and Waterborne Illnesses 
161. Zoonotic Infections 
162. Global Travelers 
163. Occupational Exposures, Infection Control, and Standard Precautions 
Section 14. Neurology 
164. Neurologic Examination 
165. Headache 
166. Spontaneous Subarachnoid and Intracerebral Hemorrhage 
167. Stroke Syndromes 
168. Altered Mental Status and Coma 
169. Ataxia and Gait Disturbances 
170. Vertigo 
171. Seizures and Status Epilepticus in Adults 
172. Acute Peripheral Neurologic Disorders 
173. Chronic Neurologic Disorders 
174. Central Nervous System and Spinal Infections 
175. Central Nervous System Procedures and Devices 
Section 15. Toxicology 
176. General Management of Poisoned Patients 
177. Cyclic Antidepressants 
178. Atypical and Serotonergic Antidepressants 
179. Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors 
180. Antipsychotics 
181. Lithium 
182. Barbiturates 
183. Benzodiazepines 
184. Nonbenzodiazepine Sedatives 
185. Alcohols 
186. Opioids 
187. Cocaine and Amphetamines 
188. Hallucinogens 
189. Salicylates 
190. Acetaminophen 
191. Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs 
192. Methylxanthines and Nicotine 
193. Digitalis Glycosides 
194. Beta-Blockers 
195. Calcium Channel Blockers 
196. Antihypertensives 
197. Anticonvulsants 
198. Iron 
199. Hydrocarbons and Volatile Substances 
200. Caustic Ingestions 
201. Pesticides 
202. Anticholinergics 
203. Metals and Metalloids 
204. Industrial Toxins 
205. Vitamins and Herbals 
206. Antimicrobials 
207. Dyshemoglobinemias 
Section 16. Environmental Injuries 
208. Cold Injuries 
209. Hypothermia 
210. Heat Emergencies 
211. Bites and Stings 
212. Snakebite 
213. Marine Trauma and Envenomation 
214. Diving Disorders 
215. Drowning 
216. High-Altitude Disorders 
217. Thermal Burns 
218. Chemical Burns 
219. Electrical and Lightning Injuries 
220. Mushroom Poisoning 
221. Poisonous Plants 
222. Carbon Monoxide 
Section 17. Endocrine Disorders 
223. Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus 
224. Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus 
225. Diabetic Ketoacidosis 
226. Ketoacidotic Syndromes 
227. Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State 
228. Hypothyroidism and Myxedema Crisis 
229. Hyperthyroidism and Thyroid Storm 
230. Adrenal Insufficiency 
Section 18. Hematologic and Oncologic Disorders 
231. Anemia and Polycythemia 
232. Hemostasis 
233. Acquired Bleeding Disorders 
234. Clotting Disorders 
235. Hemophilias and von Willebrands Disease 
236. Sickle Cell Disease and Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias 
237. Acquired Hemolytic Anemia 
238. Transfusion Therapy 
239. Thrombotics and Antithrombotics 
240. Emergency Complications of Malignancy 
Section 19. Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat, and Oral Disorders 
241. Eye Emergencies 
242. Ear Disorders 
243. Face and Jaw Emergencies 
244. Nose and Sinuses 
245. Oral and Dental Emergencies 
246. Neck and Upper Airway 
247. Complications of Airway Devices 
Section 20. Dermatology 
248. Initial Evaluation and Management of Skin Disorders 
249. Generalized Skin Disorders 
250. Skin Disorders: Face and Scalp 
251. Skin Disorders: Trunk 
252. Skin Disorders: Groin and Skinfolds 
253. Skin Disorders: Extremities 
Section 21. Trauma 
254. Trauma in Adults 
255. Trauma in the Elderly 
256. Trauma in Pregnancy 
257. Head Trauma 
258. Spine Trauma 
259. Trauma to the Face 
260. Trauma to the Neck 
261. Pulmonary Trauma 
262. Cardiac Trauma 
263. Abdominal Trauma 
264. Trauma to the Flank and Buttocks 
265. Genitourinary Trauma 
266. Trauma to the Extremities 
Section 22. Orthopedics 
267. Initial Evaluation and Management of Orthopedic Injuries 
268. Injuries to the Hand and Digits 
269. Wrist Injuries 
270. Elbow and Forearm Injuries 
271. Shoulder and Humerus Injuries 
272. Pelvis Injuries 
273. Hip and Femur Injuries 
274. Knee Injuries 
275. Leg Injuries 
276. Ankle Injuries 
277. Foot Injuries 
278. Compartment Syndrome 
Section 23. Musculoskeletal Disorders 
279. Neck and Back Pain 
280. Shoulder Pain 
281. Hip and Knee Pain 
282. Systemic Rheumatic Diseases 
283. Nontraumatic Disorders of the Hand 
284. Joints and Bursae 
285. Soft Tissue Problems of the Foot 
Section 24. Psychosocial Disorders 
286. Mental Health Disorders: ED Evaluation and Disposition 
287. Acute Agitation 
288. Mental Health Disorders of the Elderly 
289. Mood and Anxiety Disorders 
290. Psychoses 
291. Eating Disorders 
292. Substance Use Disorders 
Section 25. Abuse and Assault 
293. Female and Male Sexual Assault 
294. Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse 
295. Abuse of the Elderly and Impaired 
Section 26. Special Situations 
296. Injection Drug Users 
297. The Transplant Patient 
298. The Patient with Morbid Obesity 
299. The Transgender Patient 
300. Palliative Care 
301. Death Notification and Advance Directives 
302. Military Medicine 
303. Legal Issues in Emergency Medicine 
Index