Roberts and Hedges' Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine

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 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. Rapidly review the entire contents online, including brand-new videos of common and complex procedures, at Expert Consult. See entire procedures at a glance with the addition of new Procedure Boxes, which offer step-by-step visual instruction on over 250 emergency techniques. Ideal for point-of-care reference, these Procedure Boxes also serve as a comprehensive mini atlas and are especially useful for less-encountered procedures or those that require complex equipment. Easily apply the latest emergency ultrasound techniques through new Ultrasound Boxes, all of which are expertly written and richly illustrated with photographs of the technique as well as screen captures of the US images. Master today's hottest new procedures including ultrasound for diagnosis of pneumothorax; loop abscess drainage; pediatric fluid resuscitation; and video-assisted intubation. Clearly and efficiently visualize all emergency procedures with a complete overhaul of figures, now nearly all in full color; new diagnostic images representing multiple modalities; and online-only procedural videos demonstrating key techniques. Your purchase entitles you to access the web site until the next edition is published, or until the current edition is no longer offered for sale by Elsevier, whichever occurs first. Elsevier reserves the right to offer a suitable replacement product (such as a downloadable or CD-ROM-based electronic version) should access to the web site be discontinued.

Table of Contents:
Section I Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring Techniques 1 Vital Sign Measurement 2 Devices for Assessing Oxygenation and Ventilation Section II Respiratory Procedures 3 Basic Airway Management and Decision Making 4 Tracheal Intubation 5 Pharmacologic Adjuncts to Intubation 6 Cricothyrotomy and Percutaneous Translaryngeal Ventilation 7 Tracheostomy Care 8 Mechanical Ventilation 9 Thoracentesis 10 Tube Thoracostomy Section III Cardiac Procedures 11 Techniques for Suproventricular Tachycardias 12 Defibrillation and Cardioversion 13 Assessment of Implantable Devices 14 Basic Electrocardiographic Techniques 15 Emergency Cardiac Pacing 16 Pericardiocentesis 17 Artificial Perfusion during Cardiac Arrest 18 Resuscitative Thoracotomy Section IV Vascular Techniques and Volume Support 19 Pediatric Vascular Access and Blood Sampling Techniques 20 Arterial Puncture and Cannulation 21 Peripheral Intravenous Access 22 Central Venous Catheterization and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring 23 Venous Cutdown 24 Indwelling Vascular Devices: Emergency Access and Management 25 Intraosseous Infusion 26 Alternative Methods of Drug Administration 27 Autotransfusion 28 Transfusion Therapy: Blood & Blood Products Section V Anesthetic and Analgesic Techniques 29 Local and Topical Anesthesia 30 Regional Anesthesia of the Head and Neck 31 Nerve Blocks of the Thorax and Extremities 32 Intravenous Regional Anesthesia 33 Systemic Analgesia and Sedation for Procedures Section VI Soft Tissue Procedures 34 Principles of Wound Management 35 Methods of Wound Closure 36 Foreign Body Removal 37 Incision and Drainage 38 Burn Care Procedures Section VII Gastrointestinal Procedures 39 Esophageal Foreign Bodies 40 Nasogastric and Feeding Tube Placement 41 Balloon Tamponade of Gastroesophageal Varices 42 Decontamination of the Poisoned Patient 43 Peritoneal Procedures 44 Abdominal Hernia Reduction 45 Anorectal Procedures Section VIII Musculoskeletal Procedures 46 Prehospital Immobilization 47 Management of Amputations 48 Extensor and Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand, Wrist, and Foot 49 Management of Common Dislocations 50 Splinting Techniques 51 Podiatric Procedures 52 Treatment of Bursitis, Tendinitis and Trigger Points 53 Arthrocentesis 54 Compartment Syndrome Evaluation Section IX Genitourinary, Obstetric, and Gynecologic Procedures 55 Urologic Procedures 56 Emergency Childbirth 57 Culdocentesis 58 Examination of the Sexual Assault Victim Section X Neurologic Procedures 59 Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure and Intracranial Shunts 60 Spinal Puncture and Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination 61 Special Neurologic Tests and Procedures Section XI Ophthalmologic, Otolaryngologic, and Dental Procedures 62 Ophthalmologic Procedures 63 Otolaryngologic Procedures 64 Emergency Dental Procedures Section XII Special Procedures 65 Procedures Pertaining to Hypothermia and Hyperthermia 66 Ultrasound 67 Bedside Laboratory and Microbiologic Procedures 68 Standard Precautions and Infectious Exposure Management 69 Educational Aspects of Emergency Department Procedures 70 Physical and Chemical Restraint 71 Noncardiac Implantable Devices 72 Radiation in Pregnancy and Clinical Issues of Radiocontrast Agents Appendix I Commonly Used Formulas and Calculations Appendix 2 Medications and Equipment for Resuscitation