Description

An Introduction to
Clinical
Emergency
Medicine

An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine is a
much-needed resource for individuals practicing
this challenging field. This textbook is novel in
its approach to emergency medicine topics. It

describes in detail the best and most current meth-
ods to care for patients in the emergency depart-
ment, including initial evaluation, generation of

differential diagnoses, problem solving, and
management of challenging conditions based on
presenting symptoms. Unlike other textbooks, in
which the diagnosis is known, this textbook
approaches clinical problems as clinicians manage
patients – without full knowledge of the final
diagnosis. It provides an understanding for how

to approach patients with undifferentiated con-
ditions, ask the right questions, gather historical

data, utilize physical examination skills, and

order and interpret appropriate laboratory and
radiographic tests. This textbook also provides
current management and disposition strategies
with controversies presented, including pearls,
pitfalls, and myths for topics covered. Chapters

are written by nationally- and internationally-
respected clinicians, educators, and researchers

in the field of emergency medicine. An Introduction
to Clinical Emergency Medicine offers just the right

combination of text, clinical images, and practi-
cal information for students, residents, physician

assistants, nurse practitioners, and experienced

physicians in all medical disciplines. The over-
riding goal of this textbook is to improve the

practitioner’s understanding of emergency med-
icine principles and practice, directly benefiting

patient care in a variety of emergency settings.