Geriatric Emergency Medicine
by Meldon, Stephen W.; Ma, O. John; Woolard, Robert; Meldon, Stephen W.; American College of Emergency MedicineEdition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2003-10-23
Publisher(s): McGraw-Hill Professional
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Summary
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
Author Biography
Stephen W. Meldon, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio O. John Ma, MD, Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Truman Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri Robert Woolard, MD, Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
Table of Contents
Table of Contents:
Special Considerations
Cardiovascular Emergencies
Pulmonary Emergencies
Gastrointestinal Emergencies
Genitourinary Emergencies
Vascular Emergencies
Neurologic Emergencies
Trauma
Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies
Dermatologic Emergencies
Ophthalmologic Emergencies
ENT Emergencies
Hematologic and Oncologic Emergencies
Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic Emergencies
Psychiatric Emergencies
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