Ophthalmologic Procedures
Chapter 62 Ophthalmologic Procedures Kevin J. Knoop and William R. Dennis The following discussion focuses on procedures performed by emergency clinicians during the evaluation and treatment of injuries and diseases…
Nerve Blocks of the Thorax and Extremities
Chapter 31 Nerve Blocks of the Thorax and Extremities Mark Spektor and John J. Kelly Virtually every peripheral nerve can be blocked at some point along its course from the…
Burn Care Procedures
Chapter 38 Burn Care Procedures Anthony S. Mazzeo, Leigh Ann Price and Kevin B. Gerold Two million people suffer a burn-related injury every year in the United States. The American…
Central Venous Catheterization and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
Chapter 22 Central Venous Catheterization and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring Christopher R. McNeil, Salim R. Rezaie and Bruce D. Adams Review Box 22-1 Central venous catheterization: indications, contraindications, complications, and…
Treatment of Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Trigger Points
Chapter 52 Treatment of Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Trigger Points Jason P. Becker and Joshua E. Markowitz Bursitis and tendinitis are terms frequently used to describe a variety of common and…
Prehospital Immobilization
Chapter 46 Prehospital Immobilization Anne Klimke and Molly Furin Modern emergency medical service (EMS) was created in 1966 as a result of the National Highway Safety Act. Since then, provision…
Extensor and Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand, Wrist, and Foot
Chapter 48 Extensor and Flexor Tendon Injuries in the Hand, Wrist, and Foot Peter E. Sokolove and David K. Barnes Extensor Tendons Extensor tendons are quite superficial, covered only by…
Radiation in Pregnancy and Clinical Issues of Radiocontrast Agents
Chapter 72 Radiation in Pregnancy and Clinical Issues of Radiocontrast Agents Denis J. Dollard Pregnant women are frequently evaluated in emergency departments (EDs) for complaints that may require diagnostic imaging….
Peritoneal Procedures
Chapter 43 Peritoneal Procedures Michael S. Runyon and John A. Marx† Paracentesis and diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) constitute the two primary intraperitoneal procedures. They are fundamentally similar in purpose and…
Tracheal Intubation
Chapter 4 Tracheal Intubation Robert F. Reardon, John W. McGill and Joseph E. Clinton Intubation is often the pivotal procedure in the emergency management of critically ill patients. There are…
