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Contributors | |
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Preface | |
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Acknowledgments | |
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Prehospital Care | |
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Emergency Medical Services | |
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Prehospital Equipment and Adjuncts | |
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Air Medical Transport | |
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Neonatal and Pediatric Transport | |
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Mass Gatherings | |
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Disaster Preparedness | |
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Disaster Preparedness and Response | |
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Natural Disasters | |
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Bomb, Blast, and Crush Injuries | |
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Chemical Agents and Mass Casualties | |
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Bioterrorism Recognition and Response: Implications for the Emergency Clinician | |
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Radiation Injuries | |
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Resuscitation | |
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Sudden Cardiac Death | |
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Basic Cardioplumonary Resuscitation in Adults | |
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Resuscitation of Neonates | |
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Resuscitation of Children | |
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Resuscitation Issues in Pregnancy | |
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Ethical Issues of Resuscitation | |
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Cerebral Resuscitation and Therepeutic Hypothermia | |
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy | |
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Acid-Base Disorders | |
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Blood Gases | |
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Fluids and Electrolytes | |
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Cardiac Rhythm Disturbances | |
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Pharmacology of Antiarrhythmics | |
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Pharmacology of Vasopressor Agents | |
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Approach to the Patient in Shock | |
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Fluid and Blood Resuscitation | |
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Anaphylaxis, Acute Allergic Reactions, and Angioedema | |
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Resuscitative Procedures | |
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Noninvasive Airway Management | |
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Pediatric Airway Management | |
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Tracheal Intubation and Mechanical Ventilation | |
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Surgical Airway Management | |
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Neonatal and Pediatric Intraosseous and Central Venous Access | |
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Venous and Intraosseous Access in Adults | |
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Hemodynamic Monitoring | |
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Cardiac Pacing | |
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Defibrillation and Cardioversion | |
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Pericardiocentesis | |
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Analgesia, Anesthesia, and Procedural Sedation | |
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Acute Pain Management in Adults | |
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Pain Management in Infants and Children | |
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Local and Regional Anesthesia | |
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Procedural Sedation and Analgesia | |
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Adults with Chronic Pain | |
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Emergency Wound Management | |
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Evaluation of Wounds | |
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Wound Preparation | |
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Methods for Wound Closure | |
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Lacerations to the Face and Scalp | |
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Injuries to the Arm, Hand, Fingertip, and Nail | |
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Lacerations to the Leg and Foot | |
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Soft Tissue Foreign Bodies | |
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Puncture Wounds and Bites | |
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Postrepair Wound Care | |
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Cardiovascular Disease | |
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Chest Pain: Cardiac or Not | |
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Acute Coronary Syndromes: Acute Myocardial Infarction and Unstable Angina | |
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Cardiogenic Shock | |
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Low Probability Acute Coronary Syndrome | |
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Syncope | |
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Congestive Heart Failure and Acute Pulmonary Edema | |
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Valvular Emergencies | |
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The Cardiomyopathies, Myocarditis, and Pericardial Disease | |
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Thromboembolism | |
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Systemic and Pulmonary Hypertension | |
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Aortic Dissection and Related Aortic Syndromes | |
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Aneurysms of the Aorta and Major Arteries | |
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Occlusive Arterial Disease | |
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Pulmonary Emergencies | |
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Respiratory Distress | |
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Hemoptysis | |
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Acute Bronchitis and Upper Respiratory Tract Infections | |
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Community-Acquired Pneumonia, Aspiration Pneumonia, and Noninfectious Pulmonary Infiltrates | |
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Empyema and Lung Abscess | |
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Tuberculosis | |
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Spontaneous and Iatrogenic Pneumothorax | |
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Acute Asthma in Adults | |
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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
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Gastrointestinal Emergencies | |
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Acute Abdominal Pain | |
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Nausea and Vomiting | |
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Disorders Presenting Primarily with Diarrhea | |
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Acute and Chronic Constipation | |
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Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding | |
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Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding | |
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Esophageal Emergencies, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, and Swallowed Foreign Bodies | |
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Peptic Ulcer Disease and Gastritis | |
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Pancreatitis and Cholecystitis | |
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Hepatic Disorders, Jaundice, and Hepatic Failure | |
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Acute Appendicitis | |
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Diverticulitis | |
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Bowel Obstruction and Volvulus | |
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Hernias in Adults | |
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Anorectal Disorders | |
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Gastrointestinal Procedures and Devices | |
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Complications of General Surgical Procedures | |
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Renal and Genitouriinary Disease | |
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Acute Renal Failure | |
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Rhabdomyolysis | |
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Emergencies in Renal Failure and Dialysis Patients | |
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Urinary Tract Infections and Hematuria | |
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Acute Urinary Retention | |
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Male Genital Problems | |
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Urologic Stone Disease | |
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Complications of Urologic Procedures and Devices | |
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Obstetrics and Gynecology | |
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Vaginal Bleeding in the Nonpregnant Patient | |
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Abdominal and Pelvic Pain in the Nonpregnant Female | |
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Ectopic Pregnancy and Emergencies in the First 20 Weeks of Pregnancy | |
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Comorbid Diseases in Pregnancy | |
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Normal Pregnancy | |
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Emergencies after 20 Weeks of Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period | |
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Emergency Delivery | |
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Vulvovaginitis | |
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease | |
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Breast Disorders | |
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Urogynecologic Disorders and Gynecologic Oncology | |
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Complications of Gynecologic Procedures | |
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Assessment of the Child in the Emergency Department: a Practical Application of Normal Child Development | |
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Pediatrics | |
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Emergency Care of Children | |
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Neonatal Emergencies and Common Neonatal Problems | |
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome and Apparent Life-Threatening Event | |
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Fever and Serious Bacterial Illness | |
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Ear and Mastoid Disorders in Infants and Children | |
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Eye Problems in Infants and Children | |
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The Nose and Sinuses | |
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The Mouth and Throat | |
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Neck Masses in Children | |
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Stridor and Drooling | |
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Wheezing in Infants and Children | |
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Pneumonia in Infants and Children | |
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Pediatric Heart Disease: Congenital Heart Defects | |
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Pediatric Heart Disease: Acquired Heart Disease | |
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Vomiting, Diarrhea, and Dehydration in Children | |
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Acute Abdominal Pain in Children | |
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Children | |
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Urinary Tract Infection in Infants and Children | |
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Urologic and Gynecologic Problems and Procedures in Children, Deborah R. Liu | |
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Renal Emergencies in Infants and Children | |
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Seizures and Status Epilepticus in Children | |
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Headaches in Children | |
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Altered Mental Status in Children | |
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Minor Head Injury in Infants and Children | |
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Musculoskeletal Disorders in Children | |
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Rashes in Infants and Children | |
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Sickle Cell Disease | |
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Oncology and Hematology Emergencies in Children | |
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Hypoglycemia and Metabolic Emergencies in Infants and Children | |
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The Child with Special Health Care Needs | |
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The Child with Diabetes | |
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Syncope and Sudden Death in Children | |
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Behavioral and Psychiatric Disorders in Children and Infants | |
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Fluid and Electrolyte Therapy in Infants and Children | |
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Pediatric Procedures: Nasal and Otic Foreign Bodies | |
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Pediatric Procedures: Lumbar Puncture in Children | |
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Pediatric Procedures: Nursemaids' Elbow Reduction | |
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Pediatric Procedures: Electrocardiogram Interpretation | |
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Infectious Diseases | |
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases | |
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Toxic Shock Syndrome and Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome | |
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Septic Shock | |
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Soft Tissue Infections | |
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Disseminated Viral Infections | |
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome | |
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Infective Endocarditis | |
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Tetanus | |
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Rabies | |
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Malaria | |
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Foodborne and Waterborne Diseases | |
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Zoonotic Infections | |
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World Travelers | |
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Occupational Exposures, Infection Control, and Standard Precautions | |
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Pharmacology of Antimicrobics, Antifungals, and Antivirals | |
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The Neurologic Examination in the Emergency Setting | |
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Neurology | |
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Headache and Facial Pain | |
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Spontaneous Subarachnoid and Intracerebral Hemorrhage | |
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Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack, and Cervical Artery Dissection | |
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Altered Mental Status and Coma | |
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Ataxia and Gait Disturbances | |
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Vertigo and Dizziness | |
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Seizures and Status Epilepticus in Adults | |
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Acute Peripheral Neurologic Lesions | |
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Chronic Neurologic Disorders | |
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Central Nervous System and Spinal Infections | |
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Central Nervous System Procedures and Devices | |
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Principles of Drug Interactions | |
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Toxicology | |
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General Management of Poisoned Patients | |
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Cyclic Antidepressants | |
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Atypical Antidepressants, Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors, and Sereotonin Syndrome | |
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Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors | |
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Antipsychotics | |
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Lithium | |
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Barbiturates | |
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Benzodiazepines | |
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Nonbenzodiazepine Sedatives | |
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Alcohols | |
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Opioids | |
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Cocaine, Methamphetamine, and Other Amphetamines | |
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Hallucinogens | |
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Aspirin and Salicylates | |
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Acetaminophen | |
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Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs | |
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Methylxanthines and Nicotine | |
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Digitalis Glycosides | |
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Calcium Channel Blockers | |
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Antihypertensive Agents | |
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Anticonvulsants | |
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Iron | |
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Hydrocarbons and Volatile Substances | |
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Caustics | |
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Pesticides | |
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Anticholinergics | |
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Metals and Metalloids | |
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Industrial Toxins | |
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Vitamins and Herbals | |
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Antimicrobials | |
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Dyshemoglobinemias | |
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Environmental Injuries | |
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Frostbite and Other Localized Cold Injuries | |
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Hypothermia | |
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Heat Emergencies | |
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Bites and Stings | |
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Reptile Bites | |
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Trauma and Envenomations from Marine Fauna | |
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Dysbarism and Complications of Diving | |
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Drowning | |
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Thermal Burns | |
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Chemical Burns | |
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Electrical Injuries | |
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Lightning Injuries | |
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Mushroom Poisoning | |
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Poisonous Plants | |
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High-Altitude Medical Problems | |
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Carbon Monoxide | |
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Endocrine Emergencies | |
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus | |
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus | |
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Diabetic Ketoacidosis | |
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Alcoholic Ketoacidosis | |
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Hyperosmolar Hyperglycemic State | |
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Thyroid Disorders: Hypothyroidism and Myxedema Crisis | |
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Thyroid Disorders: Hypethyroidism and Thyroid Storm | |
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Adrenal Insufficiency and Adrenal Crisis | |
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Hematologic and Oncologic Emergencies | |
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Anemia | |
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Tests of Hemostatis | |
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Acquired Bleeding Disorders | |
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Clotting Disorders | |
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Hemophilias and von Willebrand Disease | |
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Sickle Cell Disease and Other Hereditary Hemolytic Anemias | |
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Acquired Hemolytic Anemia | |
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Transfusion Therapy | |
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Anticoagulants, Antiplatelet Agents, and Fibrinolytics | |
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Emergency Complications of Malignancy | |
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Common Chemotherapeutic Agents | |
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Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat, and Oral Surgery | |
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Eye Emergencies | |
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Common Disorders of the External, Middle, and Inner Ear | |
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Face and Jaw Emergencies | |
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Epistaxis, Nasal Fractures, and Rhinosinusitis | |
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Oral and Dental Emergencies | |
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Infections and Disorders of the Neck and Upper Airway | |
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Complications of Airway Devices | |
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Skin Disorders | |
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Approach to Skin Disorders in the Emergency Department | |
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Treatment of Skin Disorders in the Emergency Department | |
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Serious Generalized Skin Disorders | |
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Disorders of the Face and Scalp | |
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Disorders of the Hands, Feet, and Extremities | |
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Disorders of the Groin and Skinfolds | |
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Skin Disorders Common on the Trunk | |
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Trauma | |
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Trauma in Adults | |
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Trauma in Children | |
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Geriatric Trauma | |
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Trauma in Pregnancy | |
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Head Trauma in Adults and Children | |
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Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma | |
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Facial Injuries | |
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Trauma to the Neck | |
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Pulmonary Trauma | |
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Cardiac Trauma | |
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Abdominal Trauma | |
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Penetrating Trauma to the Flank and Buttocks | |
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Genitourinary Trauma | |
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Penetrating Trauma to the Extremities | |
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Wound Ballistics | |
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Forensics | |
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Injuries to Bones and Joints | |
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Initial Evaluation and Management of Orthopedic Injuries | |
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Injuries to the Hand and Digits | |
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Wrist Injuries | |
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Injuries to the Elbow and Forearm | |
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Shoulder and Humerus Injuries | |
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Pelvis Injuries | |
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Hip and Femur Injuries | |
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Knee Injuries | |
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Leg Injuries | |
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Ankle Injuries | |
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Foot Injuries | |
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Compartment Syndrome | |
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Orthopedic Devices and Reconstruction | |
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Musculoskeletal Disorders | |
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Neck and Back Pain | |
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Shoulder Pain | |
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Hip and Knee Pain | |
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Emergencies in Systemic Rheumatic Diseases | |
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Nontraumatic Disorders of the Hand | |
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Acute Disorders of the Joints and Bursae | |
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Soft Tissue Problems of the Foot | |
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Psychosocial Disorders | |
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Behavioral Disorders: Emergency Assessment | |
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Behavioral Disorders: Diagnostic Criteria | |
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Psychotropic Medications and Rapid Tranquilization | |
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Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa | |
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Panic Disorder | |
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Conversion Disorder | |
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Alcohol and Other Drugs of Abuse | |
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Abuse and Neglect | |
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Child Abuse and Neglect | |
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Female and Male Sexual Assault | |
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Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse | |
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Abuse of the Elderly and Impaired | |
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The Violent Patient | |
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Special Situations | |
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Injection Drug Users | |
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The Transplant Patient | |
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The Mentally Retarded Adult | |
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The Morbidly Obese Patient | |
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Grief, Death and Dying, DNR/DNI Orders: Delivering Effective Death Notifications in the Emergency Department | |
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Legal Issues in Emergency Medicine | |
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Management of Prisoners Attending the Emergency Department | |
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Military Medicine | |
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Principles of Imaging | |
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Noninvasive Myocardial Imaging | |
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Computed Tomography | |
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging | |
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Emergency Ultrasonography | |
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Index | |