Description
URGENCY AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE 7TH ED
Book Summary
This seventh edition of "Urgency and Emergency Medicine" establishes itself as an indispensable diagnostic and action protocol guide for healthcare professionals. Written by emergency physicians for emergency physicians, the work offers agile access to essential information for addressing the main urgent and emergency situations. With 218 chapters and 20 new contents, it includes the latest recommendations in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and an in-depth update on intoxications, incorporating concepts on chemical submission. It is a practical tool that details everything from the interpretation of complementary tests to the execution of diagnostic-therapeutic techniques, facilitating decision-making in the day-to-day life of the emergency department.
What is it about?
The work constitutes a complete roadmap for clinical practice in emergencies. It systematically addresses the most frequent urgent and emergency processes, including those of an obstetric-gynecological and pediatric nature. The book does not only describe pathologies, but also guides the reader in the interpretation of key complementary examinations such as plain radiology, electrocardiograms, blood analysis, and ultrasound, with an expanded chapter on their current indications. Furthermore, it details step-by-step the performance of techniques such as venous access, paracentesis, thoracentesis, or lumbar puncture. A differential value is the detailed description of pharmacological doses and dilutions, as well as action, admission, and discharge protocols, offering a practical and complete guide for the management of the urgent patient.
Main Topics
- Action protocols in medical urgency and emergencies.
- Interpretation of complementary tests in the urgent context (ECG, radiology, analysis, ultrasound).
- Diagnostic-therapeutic techniques in emergencies (venous access, paracentesis, thoracentesis, lumbar puncture, catheterization).
- Update on cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) according to the most recent recommendations.
- Management of intoxications and poisonings, including chemical submission.
- Psychiatric emergencies, with a new section dedicated to the topic.
- Emergencies in special populations (obstetric-gynecological and pediatric).
- Practical pharmacology in emergencies: doses, dilutions, and administration protocols.
Who is it recommended for?
This book is primarily aimed at urgency and emergency physicians, as well as residents training in this specialty. It is also of great utility for students of Medicine, Nursing, and other health branches who wish to delve deeper into urgent care. Likewise, it is a practical reference for doctors of other specialties who, in their clinical practice, may face urgent and emergency situations and need a quick and reliable reference guide.
What this book provides
- Fast and structured access to essential information for clinical decision-making in the emergency department.
- Detailed action protocols ranging from diagnosis to patient discharge or admission.
- A practical guide for performing the most common techniques in emergencies, with step-by-step descriptions.
- Comprehensive update of key contents, including CPR, intoxications, and emergency ultrasound.
- Precise pharmacological information with doses and dilutions, facilitating safe prescription in critical situations.
Technical Specifications
- Author: MONTERO PEREZ
- Publisher: Elsevier
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: MEDICINE, URGENCY AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Collection: MEDICINE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: June 2023
- Number of pages: 1231
- Weight: 2730 g
Editorial Assessment
This seventh edition of "Urgency and Emergency Medicine" is presented as a necessary and complete update of a reference work in the field of emergency medicine. Its practical approach, based on protocols and action guides, makes it an immediate reference tool of great value for the professional working under pressure in an emergency department. The incorporation of new chapters on psychiatric emergencies and the updating of key sections such as intoxications and CPR demonstrate the authors' commitment to evidence-based medicine and the changing needs of the field. It is, without a doubt, a formative and practical investment for any healthcare worker who wishes to optimize their response to critical situations.