Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-292) and index.
Front Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; List of contributors; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Chapter 1 Introduction to emergency care; Chapter 2 The initial assessment:prioritizing care delivery; Chapter 3 Acute cardiac emergencies: implications in clinical practice; Chapter 4 Minor injury and illness; Chapter 5 Major trauma: assessment prioritization and initial treatment; Chapter 6 Gynaecological and obstetric emergencies; Chapter 7 Acute surgical emergencies; Chapter 8 Head injuries; Chapter 9 Respiratory emergencies; Chapter 10 Medical emergencies.
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Using an evidenced-based and protocol driven approach, this book guides readers through a multitude of common patient scenarios, to help them acquire essential skills in assessment and priority assignment in an emergency care setting. It also includes scenarios that cover the treatment of the elderly and those with mental health emergencies.
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Foundations of emergency care.
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Emergency medicine.
Medical emergencies.
Emergencies.
Emergency Medical Services.
Emergency Treatment.
Emergency medicine.
MEDICAL-- Allied Health Services-- Emergency Medical Services.