Emergency Medicine: An Approach to Clinical Problem-Solving

Back in an all-new edition, Emergency Medicine covers the most common disorders seen in the emergency department in a handy, outline format. It explains the responsibilities of the emergency physician along with the decisions that need to be made. The 2nd Edition is perfect for on-the-go consultation--soft cover, shorter, and more focused.

• Organized by symptom orientation rather than disease, reflecting how patients present.
• Covers the most common presentations in emergency medicine.
• Provides case studies throughout the chapters.
• Gives special consideration to pediatric and geriatric populations in most chapters

• Features new chapters on shock, penetrating trauma, HIV patients, and domestic violence.
• Provides more information on women patients and evidence-based medicine.
• Includes new international contributors.
• Updates and revises all chapters with the newest information.