Examination of the Sexual Assault Victim
Chapter 58 Examination of the Sexual Assault Victim Carolyn Joy Sachs and Malinda Wheeler The majority of sexually assaulted individuals never report the crime to anyone, and only one third…
Indwelling Vascular Devices: Emergency Access and Management
Chapter 24 Indwelling Vascular Devices Emergency Access and Management Scott H. Witt and Diann M. Krywko Indwelling vascular lines provide routes for short- and long-term infusion of antibiotics, antifungal agents,…
Alternative Methods of Drug Administration
Chapter 26 Alternative Methods of Drug Administration Steven J. Bauer and Carl R. Chudnofsky The rapid administration of lifesaving, pain-relieving, and sedative medications lies at the core of the practice…
Arterial Puncture and Cannulation
Chapter 20 Arterial Puncture and Cannulation Hyung T. Kim Review Box 20-1 Arterial puncture and cannulation: indications, contraindications, complications, and equipment. Arterial puncture is the most accurate blood sampling technique…
Standard Precautions and Infectious Exposure Management
Chapter 68 Standard Precautions and Infectious Exposure Management Peter E. Sokolove and Aimee Moulin Contamination of health care workers with body fluids is a frequent occurrence in the emergency department…
Intraosseous Infusion
Chapter 25 Intraosseous Infusion Kenneth Deitch Review Box 25-1 Intraosseous infusion: indications, contraindications, complications, and equipment. Establishing vascular access in critically ill and injured patients is central to the practice…
Defibrillation and Cardioversion
Chapter 12 Defibrillation and Cardioversion Bohdan M. Minczak Review Box 12-1 Defibrillation and cardioversion: indications, contraindications, and equipment. Introduction Defibrillation is an emergency procedure performed to terminate ventricular fibrillation (VF)…
Compartment Syndrome Evaluation
Chapter 54 Compartment Syndrome Evaluation Merle A. Carter Review Box 54-1 Compartment syndrome evaluation: indications, contraindications, complications, and equipment. Open fractures, dislocations, and exposed joints are true orthopedic emergencies that…
Anorectal Procedures
Chapter 45 Anorectal Procedures Wendy C. Coates Patients with anorectal disorders are frequently encountered in the emergency department (ED). In some cases the condition is isolated, whereas in others, the…
Procedures Pertaining to Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
Chapter 65 Procedures Pertaining to Hypothermia and Hyperthermia Heather M. Prendergast and Timothy B. Erickson Procedures Pertaining to Hypothermia With an increase in outdoor activities, changing weather patterns, and the…
