Overview
This volume, sponsored by the American College of Emergency Physicians, is a comprehensive, practical, ready-reference for the ED physician. Content focuses on how to effectively and accurately diagnose and treat this unique population. Each chapter is structured as follows: High Yield Facts: a bulleted list of 5 high yield facts Introduction: definition of problem and relevancy to older population Epidemiology (if applicable): scope, incidence/prevalence, mortality Pathophysiology: causative factors, predispositions, risk factors, mechanisms of disease process or injury, organ systems affected and disease course Clinical Features: chief complaint, presenting symptoms key historical information, physical examination including general appearance, vital signs, specific findings, and associated findings Diagnosis and Differential: laboratory findings and ancillary testing (including indications for same and also predictive value of such tests, differential diagnosis Emergency Department Care and Disposition: immediate management priorities (overview), initial ED management (to include both pharmacological and non-pharmacological care of the patient), subsequent care (if applicable). Can also include prognosis. Additional Aspects: complications, controversies, pitfalls, medical/legal issues, ethical issues, and costs
Full Product Details
Author: Stephen Meldon ,
O. John Ma ,
Robert Woolard
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education - Europe
Imprint: McGraw-Hill Medical
Dimensions:
Width: 18.50cm
, Height: 2.30cm
, Length: 23.10cm
Weight: 0.898kg
ISBN: 9780071383851
ISBN 10: 0071383859
Pages: 585
Publication Date: 16 November 2003
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Primary & secondary/elementary & high school
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Professional & Vocational
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Educational: Primary & Secondary
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Out of stock
Author Information
Stephen W. Meldon, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Metrohealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio Dr. Meldon, an active ACEP member, frequently gives courses and writes about emergency care of the elderly. He is one of the faculty for the geriatric section at the Ohio Board Review course and is developing a fellowship program in Geriatric Emergency Medicine at Case Western Reserve. O. John Ma, M.D., Associate Professor, Vice Chair for Academic Advancement, and Research Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Truman Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri. Robert Woolard, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Brown University School of Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island
