The 5-Minute Emergency Medicine Consult

by Rosen, Peter; Barkin, Roger M.; Hayden, Stephen R.; Schaider, Jeffrey J.; Wolfe, Richard E.

• ISBN13: 9780683301779
• ISBN10: 0683301772
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1999-06-23
• Publisher: LWW

Summary

Stellar editorship combines with the famous "5-Minute" format for a resource no emergency department should be without. Coverage includes presenting signs and symptoms, medical disorders, pediatric disorders, trauma, environment, poisoning, and a clinical pharmacology formulary. Concentrating on the conditions most commonly encountered in the ER, the text enables fast retrieval of information, including basics, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, disposition, and miscellaneous concerns such as coding and references.

Table of Contents

Preface	vii	(4)
Contributors	xi
ALPHABETICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	2	(2)
Abdominal Pain	4	(4)
Abdominal Trauma, Blunt	8	(2)
Abdominal Trauma, Imaging	10	(2)
Abdominal Trauma, Penetrating	12	(2)
Abortion, Spontaneous	14	(2)
Abruptio Placenta	16	(2)
Abscess, Skin / Soft Tissue	18	(2)
Abuse, Elder	20	(2)
Abuse, Pediatric	22	(2)
Acetaminophen, Poisoning	24	(2)
Acidosis	26	(2)
Acromioclavicular Joint Injury	28	(2)
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG)	30	(2)
Adnexal Mass	32	(2)
Adrenal Insufficiency	34	(2)
Advanced Directives	36	(2)
Advanced Trauma Life Support	38	(2)
Air Embolism	40	(2)
Airway Management	42	(2)
Alcohol, Poisoning	44	(2)
Alcoholic Ketoacidosis	46	(2)
Altered Mental Status	48	(2)
Amenorrhea	50	(2)
Amphetamine, Poisoning	52	(2)
Amputation, Traumatic / Reimplantation	54	(2)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis	56	(2)
Anal Fissure	58	(2)
Anaphylaxis	60	(2)
Anemia	62	(2)
Angina	64	(2)
Angioedema	66	(2)
Ankle Fracture / Dislocation	68	(2)
Ankle Sprain	70	(2)
Ankylosing Spondylitis	72	(2)
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury	74	(2)
Anticholinergic, Poisoning	76	(2)
Aortic Dissection, Thoracic	78	(2)
Aortic Rupture, Traumatic	80	(2)
Aphthous Ulcer	82	(2)
Apnea	84	(2)
Appendicitis	86	(2)
Arsenic, Poisoning	88	(2)
Arterial Occlusion	90	(2)
Arthritis, Degenerative	92	(2)
Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid	94	(2)
Arthritis, Monoarticular	96	(2)
Arthritis, Rheumatoid	98	(2)
Arthritis, Septic	100	(2)
Ascites	102	(2)
Asthma, Adult	104	(2)
Asthma, Pediatric	106	(2)
Ataxia	108	(2)
Atrial Fibrillation	110	(2)
Atrial Flutter	112	(2)
Atrioventricular Blocks	114	(2)
Bacterial Tracheitis	116	(2)
Barbiturate, Poisoning	118	(2)
Barotrauma	120	(2)
Bartholin's Abscess	122	(2)
Basal Cell Carcinoma	124	(2)
Bell's Palsy	126	(2)
Benzodiazepine, Poisoning	128	(2)
Beta-Blocker, Poisoning	130	(2)
Bipolar Disorder	132	(2)
Black Widow Spider Bite	134	(2)
Bladder Injury	136	(2)
Blow Out Fracture	138	(2)
Boerhaave's Syndrome	140	(2)
Botulism	142	(2)
Bowel Obstruction	144	(2)
Bradyarrhythmias	146	(2)
Bronchiolitis	148	(2)
Bronchitis	150	(2)
Brown Recluse Spider Bite	152	(2)
Bundle Branch Blocks	154	(2)
Burns	156	(2)
Bursitis	158	(2)
Calcaneal Fracture	160	(2)
Calcium Channel Blocker, Poisoning	162	(2)
Candidiasis, Oral	164	(2)
Carbamazepine, Poisoning	166	(2)
Carbon Monoxide, Poisoning	168	(2)
Cardiac Arrest	170	(2)
Cardiac Pacemakers	172	(2)
Cardiac Transplantation Complications	174	(2)
Cardiogenic Shock	176	(2)
Cardiomyopathy	178	(2)
Cardiomyopathy, Peripartum	180	(2)
Carpal Fractures	182	(2)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	184	(2)
Cat Bite / Cat Scratch Disease	186	(2)
Cauda Equina Syndrome	188	(2)
Caustic Ingestion	190	(2)
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis	192	(2)
Cellulitis	194	(2)
Cerebral Aneurysm	196	(2)
Cerebral Vascular Accident	198	(2)
Cervical Adenitis	200	(2)
Cervical Spine Injury, Adult	202	(2)
Cervical Spine Injury, Pediatric	204	(2)
Cesarean Section, Emergency	206	(2)
Chalazion	208	(2)
Chancroid	210	(2)
Chemical Weapons Poisoning	212	(2)
Chest Pain	214	(2)
Chest Trauma, Blunt	216	(2)
Chest Trauma, Penetrating	218	(2)
Chlamydia	220	(2)
Chloral Hydrate, Poisoning	222	(2)
Cholangitis	224	(2)
Cholecystitis	226	(2)
Cholelithiasis	228	(2)
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	230	(2)
Cirrhosis	232	(2)
Clavicle Fracture	234	(2)
Cluster Headache	236	(2)
COBRA / Patient Transfer Issues	238	(2)
Cocaine, Poisoning	240	(2)
Coccyx Fracture	242	(2)
Collagen Vascular Disease	244	(2)
Colon Trauma	246	(2)
Coma	248	(4)
Compartment Syndrome	252	(2)
Congenital Heart Disease	254	(4)
Congestive Heart Failure	258	(2)
Conjunctivitis	260	(2)
Conscious Sedation / Rapid Sequence Intubation	262	(2)
Constipation	264	(2)
Contact Dermatitis	266	(2)
Conversion Disorder	268	(2)
Cor Pulmonale	270	(2)
Corneal Abrasion	272	(2)
Corneal Burn	274	(2)
Corneal Foreign Body	276	(2)
Croup	278	(2)
Cushing's Syndrome	280	(2)
Cyanide, Poisoning	282	(2)
Cyanosis	284	(2)
Cystic Fibrosis	286	(2)
Dacryoadenitis	288	(2)
Dacryocystitis	290	(2)
Decompression Sickness	292	(2)
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)	294	(2)
Defibrillators, Implantable	296	(2)
Delirium	298	(2)
Delivery, Uncomplicated	300	(2)
Dementia	302	(2)
Dental Trauma	304	(2)
Depression	306	(2)
Dermatomyositis / Polymyositis	308	(2)
Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile	310	(2)
Diabetic Ketoacidosis	312	(2)
Dialysis Complications	314	(2)
Diaper Rash	316	(2)
Diaphragmatic Trauma	318	(2)
Diarrhea, Adult	320	(2)
Diarrhea, Pediatric	322	(2)
Digoxin, Poisoning	324	(2)
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation	326	(2)
Disulfiram Reaction	328	(2)
Diverticulitis	330	(2)
Diverticulosis	332	(2)
Dizziness	334	(2)
Dog Bite	336	(2)
Domestic Violence	338	(2)
Duodenal Trauma	340	(2)
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding	342	(2)
Dysphagia	344	(2)
Dyspnea	346	(2)
Dystonic Reaction	348	(2)
Eating Disorder	350	(2)
Ectopic Pregnancy	352	(2)
Edema	354	(2)
Elbow Injuries	356	(2)
Electrical Injury	358	(2)
Encephalitis	360	(2)
Endocarditis	362	(2)
Endometriosis	364	(2)
Epididymitis / Orchitis	366	(2)
Epidural Abscess	368	(2)
Epidural Hematoma	370	(2)
Epiglottitis, Adult	372	(2)
Epiglottitis, Pediatric	374	(2)
Epiphyseal Injuries	376	(2)
Epistaxis	378	(2)
Erysipelas	380	(2)
Erythema Infectiosum	382	(2)
Erythema Multiforme	384	(2)
Erythema Nodosum	386	(2)
Esophageal Trauma	388	(2)
Ethylene Glycol, Poisoning	390	(2)
External Ear Chondritis / Abscess	392	(2)
Extremity Trauma, Penetrating	394	(2)
Failure to Thrive	396	(2)
Fatigue	398	(2)
Feeding Problems, Pediatric	400	(2)
Feeding Tube Complications	402	(2)
Felon	404	(2)
Femur Fracture	406	(2)
Fever, Adult	408	(2)
Fever, Pediatric	410	(2)
Fibrocystic Breast Disease	412	(2)
Fibromyalgia	414	(2)
Flail Chest	416	(2)
Forearm Fracture, Shaft / Distal	418	(2)
Foreign Body, Esophageal	420	(2)
Foreign Body, Ear	422	(2)
Foreign Body, Nasal	424	(2)
Foreign Body, Rectal	426	(2)
Fournier's Gangrene	428	(2)
Fracture, Open	430	(2)
Fractures, Pediatric	432	(2)
Frontal Sinus Fracture	434	(2)
Frostbite	436	(2)
Gallstone Ileus	438	(2)
Gangrene	440	(2)
Gastric Outlet Obstruction	442	(2)
Gastritis	444	(2)
Gastroenteritis	446	(2)
Gastroesophageal Reflux	448	(2)
Gastrointestinal Bleed	450	(2)
Glaucoma	452	(2)
Globe Rupture	454	(2)
Glomerulonephritis	456	(2)
Gonococcal Disease	458	(2)
Gout / Pseudogout	460	(2)
Granulocytopenia	462	(2)
Greenstick Fracture	464	(2)
Guillain Barre Syndrome	466	(2)
Hallucinogen, Poisoning	468	(2)
Hand Infection	470	(2)
Head Trauma, Blunt	472	(2)
Head Trauma, Penetrating	474	(2)
Headache	476	(2)
HELLP Syndrome	478	(2)
Hemophilia	480	(2)
Hemoptysis	482	(2)
Hemorrhagic Shock	484	(2)
Hemorrhoid	486	(2)
Hemothorax	488	(2)
Henoch Schonlein Purpura	490	(2)
Hepatic Encephalopathy	492	(2)
Hepatic Injury	494	(2)
Hepatitis	496	(2)
Hepatorenal Syndrome	498	(2)
Hernia	500	(2)
Herpes Simplex	502	(2)
Herpes Zoster	504	(2)
Herpes, Genital	506	(2)
Hiccups	508	(2)
High Altitude Illness	510	(2)
Hip Injury	512	(2)
HIV / AIDS	514	(2)
Hordeolum	516	(2)
Horner's Syndrome	518	(2)
Human Bite	520	(2)
Humeral Head Fracture	522	(2)
Humeral Shaft Fracture	524	(2)
Hydatidiform Mole	526	(2)
Hydrocarbon, Poisoning	528	(2)
Hydrocele	530	(2)
Hydrocephalus	532	(2)
Hymenoptera Envenomation	534	(2)
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy	536	(2)
Hypercalcemia	538	(2)
Hyperemesis Gravidarum	540	(2)
Hyperkalemia	542	(2)
Hypernatremia	544	(2)
Hyperosmolar Syndrome	546	(2)
Hyperparathyroidism	548	(2)
Hypertension	550	(2)
Hypertensive Emergencies	552	(2)
Hyperthermia	554	(2)
Hyperthyroidism	556	(2)
Hypertrophic Cadiomyopathy	558	(2)
Hyperventilation	560	(2)
Hyperviscosity Syndrome	562	(2)
Hyphema	564	(2)
Hypocalcemia	566	(2)
Hypoglycemia	568	(2)
Hypoglycemic Agent, Poisoning	570	(2)
Hypokalemia	572	(2)
Hyponatremia	574	(2)
Hypoparathyroidism	576	(2)
Hypothermia	578	(2)
Hypothyroidism	580	(2)
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura	582	(2)
Immunosuppression	584	(2)
Impetigo	586	(2)
Inborn Errors of Metabolism	588	(2)
Incompetence, Determination of	590	(2)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease	592	(2)
Influenza	594	(2)
Intracerebral Hemorrhage	596	(2)
Intussusception	598	(2)
Iritis	600	(2)
Iron, Poisoning	602	(2)
Irritable Bowel	604	(2)
Irritable Infant	606	(2)
Irritant Gas Exposure	608	(2)
Isoniazid, Poisoning	610	(2)
Isopropanol, Poisoning	612	(2)
Jaundice	614	(2)
Jones Fracture	616	(2)
Kaposi's Sarcoma	618	(2)
Kawasaki Disease	620	(2)
Knee Dislocation	622	(2)
Labor	624	(2)
Labyrinthitis	626	(2)
Laceration Management	628	(2)
Laryngitis	630	(2)
Larynx Fracture	632	(2)
Le Forte Fracture	634	(2)
Lead, Poisoning	636	(2)
Leg-Calve-Perthes Disease	638	(2)
Leukemia	640	(2)
Lightning Injury	642	(2)
Lisfranc Fracture	644	(2)
Lithium, Poisoning	646	(2)
Low Back Pain	648	(2)
Ludwig's Angina	650	(2)
Lumbar Spine Fracture	652	(2)
Lunate Dislocation	654	(2)
Lyme Disease	656	(2)
Lymphadenitis	658	(2)
Lymphangitis	660	(2)
Lymphogranuloma Venereum	662	(2)
Maisonneuve Fracture	664	(2)
Malaria	666	(2)
Malgaigne Fracture	668	(2)
Mallet Finger	670	(2)
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome	672	(2)
Malrotation	674	(2)
Mandibular Fracture	676	(2)
Marine Envenomation	678	(2)
Mastitis	680	(2)
Mastoiditis	682	(2)
Measles	684	(2)
Meckel's Diverticulum	686	(2)
Medial Collateral Ligament Strain	688	(2)
Medial Meniscus Injury	690	(2)
Megacolon, Aganglionic	692	(2)
Melanoma	694	(2)
Meniere's Disease	696	(2)
Meningitis	698	(2)
Meningococcemia	700	(2)
Mercury, Poisoning	702	(2)
Mesenteric Ischemia	704	(2)
Metacarpal Injuries	706	(2)
Metatarsal Injuries	708	(2)
Methanol, Poisoning	710	(2)
Methemoglobinemia	712	(2)
Migraine Headache	714	(2)
Mitral Valve Prolapse	716	(2)
Molluscum Contagiosum	718	(2)
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor, Poisoning	720	(2)
Mononucleosis	722	(2)
Multiple Myeloma	724	(2)
Multiple Sclerosis	726	(2)
Mumps	728	(2)
Munchausen's Syndrome	730	(2)
Mushroom, Poisoning	732	(2)
Myasthenia Gravis	734	(2)
Myocardial Contusion	736	(2)
Myocardial Infarction	738	(2)
Myocarditis	740	(2)
Nasal Fracture	742	(2)
Nausea	744	(2)
Near Drowning	746	(2)
Neck Injury By Strangulation / Hanging	748	(2)
Neck Trauma, Blunt, Anterior	750	(2)
Neck Trauma, Penetrating, Anterior	752	(2)
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections	754	(2)
Needle Stick	756	(2)
Neonatal Jaundice	758	(2)
Neonatal Sepsis	760	(2)
Nephritic Syndrome	762	(2)
Nephrotic Syndrome	764	(2)
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome	766	(2)
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema	768	(2)
Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory, Poisoning	770	(2)
Nursemaid's Elbow	772	(2)
Oculomotor Nerve Palsy	774	(2)
Opiate, Poisoning	776	(2)
Opportunistic Infections	778	(2)
Optic Artery Occlusion	780	(2)
Optic Neuritis	782	(2)
Orbital Cellulitis	784	(2)
Organophosphate, Poisoning	786	(2)
Osgood-Schlatter Disease	788	(2)
Osteogenesis Imperfecta	790	(2)
Osteomyelitis	792	(2)
Osteoporosis	794	(2)
Otitis Externa	796	(2)
Otitis Media	798	(2)
Otologic Trauma	800	(2)
Ovarian Cyst / Torsion	802	(2)
Paget's Disease	804	(2)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst	806	(2)
Pancreatic Trauma	808	(2)
Pancreatitis	810	(2)
Panic Attacks	812	(2)
Paraphimosis	814	(2)
Parkinson's Disease	816	(2)
Paronychia	818	(2)
Patellar Injuries	820	(2)
Patent Ductus Arteriosus	822	(2)
Pediatric Exanthams	824	(2)
Pediatric Trauma	826	(2)
Pediculosis	828	(2)
Pelvic Fracture	830	(2)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease	832	(2)
Pemphigus	834	(2)
Penile Shaft Fracture	836	(2)
Peptic Ulcer	838	(2)
Perforated Viscous	840	(2)
Peri-lunate Dislocation	842	(2)
Perianal Abscess	844	(2)
Pericardial Effusion / Tamponade	846	(2)
Pericarditis	848	(2)
Periodontal Abscess	850	(2)
Periorbital Cellulitis	852	(2)
Peripheral Vascular Disease	854	(2)
Peritonsillar Abscess	856	(2)
Pertussis	858	(2)
Phalangeal Injuries, Foot	860	(2)
Phalangeal Injuries, Hand	862	(2)
Pharyngitis	864	(2)
Phencyclidine, Poisoning	866	(2)
Phenothiazine, Poisoning	868	(2)
Phenytoin, Poisoning	870	(2)
Pheochromocytoma	872	(2)
Phimosis	874	(2)
Pityriasis Rosea	876	(2)
Placenta Previa	878	(2)
Plant, Poisoning	880	(2)
Pleural Effusion	882	(2)
Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia	884	(2)
Pneumomediastinum	886	(2)
Pneumonia, Adult	888	(2)
Pneumonia, Pediatric	890	(2)
Pneumothorax	892	(2)
Poisoning	894	(2)
Poisoning, Antidotes	896	(4)
Poisoning, Gastric Decontamination	900	(2)
Poisoning, Toxidromes	902	(4)
Polio	906	(2)
Polycythemia	908	(2)
Postpartum Hemorrhage	910	(2)
Postpartum Infection	912	(2)
Pre Excitation Syndrome	914	(2)
Preeclampsia / Eclampsia	916	(2)
Pregnancy, Trauma In	918	(2)
Pregnancy, Uncomplicated	920	(2)
Priapism	922	(2)
Prostatitis	924	(2)
Pruritus	926	(2)
Pruritus Ani	928	(2)
Psoriasis	930	(2)
Psychiatric Commitment	932	(2)
Psychosis, Acute	934	(2)
Psychosis, Medical vs. Psychiatric	936	(2)
Pulmonary Contusion	938	(2)
Pulmonary Edema	940	(4)
Pulmonary Embolism	944	(1)
Purpura	944	(2)
Pyelonephritis	946	(2)
Phyloric Stenosis	948	(2)
Rabies	950	(2)
Radiation Injury	952	(2)
Rash, Pediatric	954	(2)
Rectal Prolapse	956	(2)
Rectal Trauma	958	(2)
Red Eye	960	(2)
Reiter's Disease	962	(2)
Renal Calculus	964	(2)
Renal Failure	966	(2)
Renal Injury	968	(2)
Respiratory Distress	970	(2)
Restraints, Physical	972	(2)
Resuscitation Termination	974	(2)
Resuscitation, Newborn	976	(2)
Resuscitation, Pediatric	978	(2)
Retinal Detachment	980	(2)
Retropharyngeal Abscess	982	(2)
Reye's Syndrome	984	(2)
Rhabdomyolysis	986	(2)
Rheumatic Fever	988	(2)
Rib Fracture	990	(2)
Ring / Constricting Band Removal	992	(2)
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever	994	(2)
Roseola	996	(2)
Rubella	998	(2)
Sacral Fracture	1000	(2)
Salicylate, Poisoning	1002	(2)
Sarcoidosis	1004	(2)
Scabies	1006	(2)
Scaphoid Fracture	1008	(2)
Schizophrenia	1010	(2)
Sciatica / Herniated Disc	1012	(2)
Scorpion Bite	1014	(2)
Seborrheic Dermatitis	1016	(2)
Seizure, Adult	1018	(2)
Seizure, Pediatric	1020	(2)
Seizures, Febrile	1022	(2)
Sepsis	1024	(2)
Sexual Assault	1026	(2)
Shock	1028	(4)
Shoulder Dislocation	1032	(2)
Sick Sinus Syndrome	1034	(2)
Sickle Cell Disease	1036	(2)
Sinusitis	1038	(2)
Sleep Apnea	1040	(2)
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis	1042	(2)
Small Bowel Injury	1044	(2)
Smoke Inhalation	1046	(2)
Snake Envenomation	1048	(2)
Spinal Cord Injury	1050	(2)
Spinal Cord Syndromes	1052	(2)
Spinal Dislocations / Subluxations	1054	(2)
Splenic Injury	1056	(2)
Spondylolysis / Spondylolisthesis	1058	(2)
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis	1060	(2)
Sporotrichosis	1062	(2)
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome	1064	(2)
Sternoclavicular Joint Injury	1066	(2)
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome	1068	(2)
Stridor	1070	(2)
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage	1072	(2)
Subdural Hematoma	1074	(2)
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)	1076	(2)
Suicide, Risk Evaluation	1078	(2)
Supraventricular Tachycardia	1080	(2)
Sympathomimetic, Poisoning	1082	(2)
Syncope	1084	(2)
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)	1086	(2)
Synovitis, Toxic	1088	(2)
Syphilis	1090	(2)
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	1092	(2)
Tachydysrhythmias	1094	(4)
Tarsal Injuries	1098	(2)
Temporal Arteritis	1100	(2)
Temporal Mandibular Joint Injury	1102	(2)
Tendon Lacerations	1104	(2)
Tendonitis	1106	(2)
Tenosynovitis	1108	(2)
Testicular Torsion	1110	(2)
Tetanus	1112	(2)
Theophylline, Poisoning	1114	(2)
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	1116	(2)
Thoracic Spine Injury	1118	(2)
Thrombolytic Therapy	1120	(2)
Thrombophlebitis	1122	(2)
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura	1124	(2)
Thumb Fractures	1126	(2)
Tibial / Fibular Shaft Fracture	1128	(2)
Tibial Plateau Fracture	1130	(2)
Tinea Infections, Cutaneous	1132	(2)
Toluene, Poisoning	1134	(2)
Toothache	1136	(2)
Torticollis	1138	(2)
Torus Fracture	1140	(2)
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis	1142	(2)
Toxic Shock Syndrome	1144	(2)
Toxoplasmosis	1146	(2)
Transesophageal Fistula	1148	(2)
Transfusion Complications	1150	(2)
Transient Ischemic Attack	1152	(2)
Transplant Rejection	1154	(2)
Trichomonas	1156	(2)
Tricyclic Antidepressant, Poisoning	1158	(2)
Trigeminal Neuralgia	1160	(2)
Tuberculosis	1162	(2)
Tularemia	1164	(2)
Tumor Compression Syndrome	1166	(2)
Tympanic Membrane Perforation	1168	(2)
Ultraviolet Keratitis	1170	(2)
Urethral Trauma	1172	(2)
Urethritis	1174	(2)
Urinary Retention	1176	(2)
Urinary Tract Fistula	1178	(2)
Urinary Tract Infection, Adult	1180	(2)
Urinary Tract Infection, Pediatric	1182	(2)
Urticaria	1184	(2)
Vaginal Bleeding	1186	(2)
Vaginal Bleeding In Pregnancy	1188	(2)
Vaginal Discharge	1190	(2)
Vaginal / Cervical Infection	1192	(2)
Valvular Heart Disease	1194	(2)
Varicella	1196	(2)
Varices	1198	(2)
Vasculitis	1200	(2)
Venous Insufficiency	1202	(2)
Ventricular Fibrillation	1204	(2)
Ventricular Peritoneal Shunts	1206	(2)
Ventricular Tachycardia	1208	(2)
Vertigo	1210	(2)
Violence, Management of	1212	(2)
Visual Loss	1214	(2)
Vitreous Hemorrhage	1216	(2)
Volvulus	1218	(2)
Vomiting, Adult	1220	(2)
Vomiting, Pediatric	1222	(2)
Von Willebrand Disease	1224	(2)
Warts	1226	(2)
Wernicke Encephalopathy	1228	(2)
Wilms Tumor	1230	(2)
Withdrawal, Alcohol	1232	(2)
Withdrawal, Drug	1234	(2)
Wolfe-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome	1236	(2)
Wound Ballistics	1238	(2)
Zygoma Fracture	1240	(3)
Appendix: Commonly used Drugs in the Emergency Department	1243
TOPICAL TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRESENTING SIGNS/SYMPTOMS
Abdominal Pain	4
Adnexal Mass	32
Airway Management	42
Altered Mental Status	48
Anaphylaxis	60
Angioedema	66
Apnea	84
Ataxia	108
Cardiac Arrest	170
Chest Pain	214
Coma	248
Conscious Sedation / Rapid Sequence Intubation	262
Cyanosis	284
Dizziness	334
Dysphagia	344
Dyspnea	346
Edema	354
Epistaxi	378
Fatigue	398
Fever, Adult	408
Fever, Pediatric	410
Headache	476
Hemoptysis	482
Hemorrhagic Shock	484
Hiccups	508
Hypertension	550
Hyperventilation	560
Irritable Infant	606
Jaundice	614
Nausea	744
Pruritus	928
Purpura	944
Red Eye	960
Respiratory Distress	970
Sepsis	1024
Shock	1028
Stridor	1070
Syncope	1084
Urticaria	1184
Vertigo	1210
Visual Loss	1214
Vomiting, Adult	1220
Vomiting, Pediatric	1222
ADMINISTRATIVE
Advanced Directives	36
COBRA / Patient Transfer Issues	238
Incompetence, Determination of	590
Psychiatric Commitment	932
Restraints, Physical	972
Resuscitation Termination	974
CARDIAC EMERGENCIES
Angina	64
Atrial Fibrillation	110
Atrial Flutter	112
Atrioventricular Blocks	114
Bradyarrhythmias	146
Bundle Branch Blocks	154
Cardiac Arrest	170
Cardiac Pacemakers	172
Cardiac Transplantation Complications	174
Cardiogenic Shock	176
Cardiomyopathy	178
Cardiomyopathy, Peripartum	180
Chest Pain	214
Congenital Heart Disease	254
Congestive Heart Failure	258
Cor Pulmonale	270
Defibrillators, Implantable	296
Endocarditis	362
Hypertensive Emergencies	552
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy	558
Mitral Valve Prolapse	716
Myocardial Infarction	738
Myocarditis	740
Patent Ductus Arteriosus	822
Pericardial Effusion / Tamponade	846
Pericarditis	848
Pre-excitation Syndrome	914
Sick Sinus Syndrome	1034
Supraventricular Tachycardia	1080
Tachydysrhythmias	1094
Thrombolytic Therapy	1120
Valvular Heart Disease	1194
Ventricular Fibrillation	1204
Ventricular Tachycardia	1208
Wolfe-Parkinson-White (WPW) Syndrome	1236
DERMATOLOGIC / SOFT TISSUE EMERGENCIES
Abscess, Skin / Soft Tissue	18
Basal Cell Carcinoma	124
Candidiasis, Oral	164
Cellulitis	194
Chancroid	210
Contact Dermatitis	266
Diaper Rash	316
Erysipelas	380
Erythema Infectiosum	382
Erythema Multiforme	384
Erythema Nodosum	386
External Ear Chondritis / Abscess	392
Felon	404
Fibrocystic Breast Disease	412
Fournier's Gangrene	428
Gangrene	440
Hand Infection	470
Herpes Simplex	502
Herpes Zoster	504
Herpes, Genital	506
Impetigo	586
Laceration Management	628
Lymphadenitis	658
Lymphangitis	660
Lymphogranuloma Venereum	662
Mastitis	680
Melanoma	694
Molluscum Contagiosum	718
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections	754
Needle Stick	756
Paronychia	818
Pediculosis	828
Pemphigus	834
Pityriasis Rosea	876
Psoriasis	930
Rash, Pediatric	954
Scabies	1006
Seborrheic Dermatitis	1016
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome	1064
Stevens-Johnson Syndrome	1068
Tinea Infections, Cutaneous	1132
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis	1142
Urticaria	1184
Warts	1226
ENDOCRINE EMERGENCIES
Adrenal Insufficiency	34
Cushing's Syndrome	280
Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile	310
Diabetic Ketoacidosis	312
Hyperparathyroidism	548
Hyperthyroidism	556
Hypoparathyroidism	576
Hypothyroidism	580
Pheochromocytoma	872
Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH)	1086
ENVIRONMENTAL EMERGENCIES
Air Embolism	40
Barotrauma	120
Black Widow Spider Bite	134
Brown Recluse Spider Bite	152
Cat Bite / Cat Scratch Disease	186
Decompression Sickness	292
Dog Bite	336
Electrical Injury	358
Frostbite	436
High Altitude Illness	510
Human Bite	520
Hymenoptera Envenomation	534
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy	536
Hyperthermia	554
Hypothermia	578
Lightning Injury	642
Marine Envenomation	678
Near Drowning	746
Radiation Injury	952
Scorpion Bite	1014
Smoke Inhalation	1046
Snake Envenomation	1048
GASTROINTESTINAL EMERGENCIES
Anal Fissure	58
Appendicitis	86
Ascites	102
Boerhaave's Syndrome	140
Bowel Obstruction	144
Caustic Ingestion	190
Cholangitis	224
Cholecystitis	226
Cholelithiasis	228
Cirrhosis	232
Constipation	264
Diarrhea, Adult	320
Diarrhea, Pediatric	322
Diverticulitis	336
Diverticulosis	338
Dysphagia	344
Feeding Tube Complications	402
Foreign Body, Esophageal	420
Foreign Body, Rectal	426
Gallstone Ileus	438
Gastric Outlet Obstruction	442
Gastritis	444
Gastroenteritis	446
Gastroesophageal Reflux	448
Gastrointestinal Bleed	450
Hemorrhoid	486
Hepatic Encephalopathy	492
Hepatitis	496
Hepatorenal Syndrome	498
Hernia	500
Inflammatory Bowel Disease	592
Intussusception	598
Irritable Bowel	604
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome	672
Malrotation	674
Meckel's Diverticulum	686
Megacolon, Aganglionic	692
Mesenteric Ischemia	704
Pancreatic Pseudocyst	806
Pancreatitis	810
Peptic Ulcer	838
Perforated Viscous	840
Perianal Abscess	844
Rectal Prolapse	956
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis	1060
Varices	1198
Volvulus	1218
GENITOURINARY EMERGENCIES
Chancroid	210
Chlamydia	220
Epididymitis / Orchitis	366
Fournier's Gangrene	428
Gonococcal Disease	458
Herpes, Genital	506
Hydrocele	530
Lymphogranuloma Venereum	662
Paraphimosis	814
Penile Shaft Fracture	836
Phimosis	874
Priapism	922
Prostatitis	924
Syphilis	1090
Testicular Torsion	1110
Urethral Trauma	1172
Urethritis	1174
Urinary Retention	1176
Urinary Tract Fistula	1178
Urinary Tract Infection, Adult	1180
Urinary Tract Infection, Pediatric	1182
GYNECOLOGIC EMERGENCIES
Adnexal Mass	32
Amenorrhea	50
Bartholin's Abscess	122
Chlamydia	220
Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding	342
Endometriosis	364
Fibrocystic Breast Disease	412
Gonococcal Disease	458
Herpes, Genital	506
Mastitis	630
Ovarian Cyst / Torsion	802
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease	832
Sexual Assault	1026
Trichomonas	1156
Vaginal Bleeding	1186
Vaginal Discharge	1190
Vaginal / Cervical Infection	1192
HEAD AND NECK EMERGENCIES
Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (ANUG)	30
Angioedema	66
Aphthous Ulcer	82
Bell's Palsy	126
Blowout Fracture	138
Candidiasis, Oral	164
Cervical Adenitis	200
Dental Trauma	304
Epiglottitis, Adult	372
Epiglottitis, Pediatric	374
Epistaxis	378
External Ear Chondritis / Abscess	392
Foreign Body, Ear	422
Foreign Body, Nasal	424
Frontal Sinus Fracture	434
Head Trauma, Blunt	472
Head Trauma, Penetrating	474
Labyrinthitis	626
Laryngitis	630
Ludwig's Angina	650
Mandibular Fracture	676
Mastoiditis	682
Meniere's Disease	696
Otitis Externa	796
Otitis Media	798
Otologic Trauma	800
Periodontal Abscess	850
Peritonsillar Abscess	856
Pharyngitis	864
Retropharyngeal Abscess	982
Sinusitis	1038
Temporal Mandibular Joint Injury	1102
Toothache	1136
Torticollis	1138
Tympanic Membrane Perforation	1168
Zygoma Fracture	1240
HEMATOLOGIC EMERGENCIES
Anemia	61
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation	326
HELLP Syndrome	478
Hemophilia	480
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura	582
Polycythemia	908
Sickle Cell Disease	1036
Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura	1124
Transfusion Complications	1150
von Willebrand Disease	1224
IMMUNE SYSTEM EMERGENCIES
Anaphylaxis	60
Angioedema	66
Granulocytopenia	462
HIV / AIDS	514
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura	582
Immunosuppression	584
Opportunistic Infections	778
Reiter's Disease	962
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus	1092
Transplant Rejection	1154
Vasculitis	1200
INFECTIOUS DISEASE EMERGENCIES
Botulism	142
Cellulitis	194
Cervical Adenitis	200
Encephalitis	360
Endocarditis	362
Gonococcal Disease	458
Hand Infection	470
Influenza	594
Kawasaki Disease	620
Lyme Disease	656
Malaria	666
Measles	684
Meningitis	698
Meningococcemia	700
Mononucleosis	722
Mumps	728
Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections	754
Osteomyelitis	792
Pertussis	858
Polio	906
Rabies	950
Rheumatic Fever	988
Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever	994
Roseola	996
Rubella	998
Sepsis	1024
Sporotrichosis	1062
Syphilis	1090
Tetanus	1112
Toxic Shock Syndrome	1144
Toxoplasmosis	1146
Tuberculosis	1162
Tularemia	1164
Varicella	1196
METABOLIC EMERGENCIES
Acidosis	26
Alcoholic Ketoacidosis	46
Diabetic Ketoacidosis	312
Hypercalcemia	536
Hyperkalemia	542
Hypernatremia	544
Hyperosmolar Syndrome	546
Hypocalcemia	566
Hypoglycemia	568
Hypokalemia	572
Hyponatremia	574
NERVOUS SYSTEM EMERGENCIES
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis	56
Bell's Palsy	126
Cauda Equina Syndrome	188
Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis	192
Cerebral Aneurysm	196
Cerebral Vascular Accident	198
Cluster Headache	236
Coma	248
Delirium	298
Dementia	302
Dystonic Reaction	348
Encephalitis	360
Epidural Abscess	368
Epidural Hematoma	370
Guillain Barre Syndrome	466
Headache	476
Horner's Syndrome	518
Hydrocephalus	532
Intracerebral Hemorrhage	596
Migraine Headache	714
Multiple Sclerosis	726
Myasthenia Gravis	734
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome	766
Oculomotor Nerve Palsy	774
Parkinson's Disease	816
Seizure, Adult	1018
Seizure, Pediatric	1020
Seizures, Febrile	1022
Spinal Cord Syndromes	1052
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage	1072
Transient Ischemic Attack	1152
Trigeminal Neuralgia	1160
Ventricular Peritoneal Shunts	1206
Wernicke Encephalopathy	1228
NONTRAUMATIC MUSCULOSKELETAL EMERGENCIES
Ankylosing Spondylitis	72
Arthritis, Degenerative	92
Arthritis, Juvenile Rheumatoid	94
Arthritis, Monoarticular	96
Arthritis, Rheumatoid	98
Arthritis Septic	100
Bursitis	158
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome	184
Collagen Vascular Disease	244
Compartment Syndrome	252
Dermatomyositis / Polymyositis	308
Felon	404
Fibromyalgia	414
Gout / Pseudogout	460
Leg Calve Perthes Disease	640
Low Back Pain	648
Osgood Schlatter Disease	788
Osteogenesis Imperfecta	790
Osteomyelitis	792
Osteoporosis	794
Paget's Disease	804
Paronychia	818
Rhabdomyolysis	986
Ring / Constricting Band Removal	992
Sciatica / Herniated Disc	1012
Slipped Capital Femoral Epiphysis	1042
Spondylolysis / Spondylolisthesis	1058
Synovitis, Toxic	1088
Tendinitis	1106
Tenosynovitis	1108
OBSTETRICAL EMERGENCIES
Abortion, Spontaneous	14
Abruptio Placenta	16
Cardiomyopathy, Peripartum	130
Cesarean Section, Emergency	206
Delivery, Uncomplicated	300
Ectopic Pregnancy	352
HELLP Syndrome	478
Hydatidiform Mole	526
Hyperemesis Gravidarum	540
Labor	624
Placenta Previa	878
Postpartum Hemorrhage	910
Postpartum Infection	912
Preeclampsia / Eclampsia	916
Pregnancy, Trauma in	918
Pregnancy, Uncomplicated	920
Vaginal Bleeding in Pregnancy	1188
ONCOLOGIC EMERGENCIES
Hyperviscosity Syndrome	562
Kaposi's Sarcoma	618
Leukemia	640
Multiple Myeloma	724
Tumor Compression Syndrome	1166
OPHTHALMOLOGIC EMERGENCIES
Chalazion	208
Conjunctivitis	260
Corneal Abrasion	272
Corneal Burn	274
Corneal Foreign Body	276
Dacryoadenitis	288
Dacryocystitis	290
Glaucoma	452
Globe Rupture	454
Hordeolum	516
Hyphema	564
Iritis	600
Optic Artery Occlusion	780
Optic Neuritis	782
Orbital Cellulitis	784
Periorbital Cellulitis	852
Red Eye	960
Retinal Detachment	980
Ultraviolet Keratitis	1170
Visual Loss	1214
Vitreous Hemorrhage	1216
ORTHOPEDIC INJURIES
Acromioclavicular Joint Injury	28
Amputation, Traumatic / Reimplantation	54
Ankle Fracture / Dislocation	68
Ankle Sprain	70
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury	74
Calcaneal Fracture	160
Carpal Fractures	182
Cervical Spine Injury, Adult	202
Cervical Spine Injury, Pediatric	204
Clavicle Fracture	234
Coccyx Fracture	242
Elbow Injuries	356
Epiphyseal Injuries	376
Femur Fracture	406
Forearm Fracture, Shaft / Distal	418
Fracture, Open	430
Fractures, Pediatric	432
Greenstick Fracture	464
Hand Infection	470
Hip Injury	512
Humeral Head Fracture	522
Humeral Shaft Fracture	524
Jones Fracture	616
Knee Dislocation	622
Lisfranc Fracture	644
Lumbar Spine Fracture	652
Lunate Dislocation	654
Maisonneuve Fracture	664
Malgaigne Fracture	668
Mallet Finger	670
Medial Collateral Ligament Strain	688
Medial Meniscus Injury	690
Metacarpal Injuries	706
Metatarsal Injuries	708
Nursemaid's Elbow	772
Patellar Injuries	820
Pelvic Fracture	830
Perilunate Dislocation	842
Phalangeal Injuries, Foot	860
Phalangeal Injuries, Hand	862
Sacral Fracture	1000
Scaphoid Fracture	1008
Shoulder Dislocation	1032
Spinal Dislocations / Subluxations	1054
Sternoclavicular Joint Injury	1066
Tarsal Injuries	1098
Thoracic Spine Injury	1118
Thumb Fracture	1126
Tibial / Fibular Shaft Fracture	1128
Tibial Plateau Fracture	1130
Torus Fracture	1140
PEDIATRIC EMERGENCIES
Abuse, Pediatric	22
Apnea	84
Asthma, Pediatric	106
Bacterial Tracheitis	116
Bronchiolitis	148
Cervical Spine Injury, Pediatric	204
Croup	218
Cystic Fibrosis	286
Diabetes Mellitus, Juvenile	300
Diaper Rash	316
Diarrhea, Pediatric	322
Epiglottitis, Pediatric	374
Epiphyseal Injuries	376
Failure to Thrive	396
Feeding Problems, Pediatric	400
Fever, Pediatric	410
Fractures, Pediatric	432
Henoch Schonlein Purpura	490
Hydrocele	530
Inborn Errors of Metabolism	588
Intussuception	598
Irritable Infant	606
Kawasaki Disease	620
Malrotation	674
Megacolon, Aganglionic	692
Neonatal Jaundice	758
Neonatal Sepsis	760
Nursemaid's Elbow	772
Patent Ductus Arteriosus	822
Pediatric Exanthams	824
Pediatric Trauma	826
Pertussis	858
Pneumonia, Pediatric	890
Pruritus Ani	928
Pyloric Stenosis	948
Rash, Pediatric	954
Resuscitation, Neonate	976
Resuscitation, Pediatric	978
Reye's Syndrome	984
Seizure, Pediatric	1020
Seizures, Febrile	1022
Staphylococcal Scalded Skin Syndrome	1064
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)	1076
Transesophageal Fistula	1148
Urinary Tract Infection, Pediatric	1182
Vomiting, Pediatric	1222
Wilms Tumor	1230
PULMONARY THORACIC EMERGENCIES
Airway Management	42
Asthma, Adult	104
Asthma, Pediatric	106
Bacterial Tracheitis	116
Bronchiolitis	148
Bronchitis	150
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	230
Cor Pulmonale	270
Croup	278
Cystic Fibrosis	286
Dyspnea	346
Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema	768
Pleural Effusion	882
Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia	884
Pneumomediastinum	886
Pneumonia, Adult	888
Pneumonia, Pediatric	890
Pneumothorax	892
Pulmonary Edema	940
Pulmonary Embolism	942
Sarcoidosis	1004
Sleep Apnea	1040
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome	1116
PSYCHOBEHAVIORAL EMERGENCIES
Abuse, Elder	20
Abuse, Pediatric	22
Bipolar Disorder	132
Conversion Disorder	268
Delirium	300
Depression	306
Domestic Violence	336
Dystonic Reaction	348
Eating Disorder	350
Munchausen's Syndrome	730
Panic Attacks	812
Psychiatric Commitment	932
Psychosis, Acute	934
Psychosis, Medical vs. Psychiatric	936
Restraints, Physical	972
Schizophrenia	1010
Suicide, Risk Evaluation	1078
Violence, Management of	1212
Withdrawal, Alcohol	1232
Withdrawal, Drug	1234
RENAL EMERGENCIES
Dialysis Complications	314
Glomerulonephritis	456
Nephritic Syndrome	762
Nephrotic Syndrome	764
Pyelonephritis	946
Renal Calculus	964
Renal Failure	966
Rhabdomyolysis	986
TOXICOLOGIC EMERGENCIES
Acetaminophen, Poisoning	24
Alcohol, Poisoning	44
Amphetamine, Poisoning	52
Anticholinergic, Poisoning	76
Arsenic, Poisoning	88
Barbiturate, Poisoning	118
Benzodiazepine, Poisoning	128
Beta blocker, Poisoning	130
Calcium Channel Blocker, Poisoning	162
Carbamazepine, Poisoning	166
Carbon Monoxide, Poisoning	168
Caustic Ingestion	190
Chemical Weapons Poisoning	212
Chloral Hydrate, Poisoning	222
Cocaine, Poisoning	240
Cyanide, Poisoning	282
Digoxin, Poisoning	324
Disulfiram Reaction	328
Ethylene Glycol, Poisoning	340
Hallucinogen, Poisoning	468
Hydrocarbon, Poisoning	528
Hypoglycemic Agent, Poisoning	570
Iron, Poisoning	602
Irritant Gas Exposure	608
Isoniazid, Poisoning	610
Isopropanol, Poisoning	612
Lead, Poisoning	636
Lithium, Poisoning	646
Mercury, Poisoning	702
Methanol, Poisoning	710
Methemoglobinemia	712
Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitor, Poisoning	720
Mushroom, Poisoning	732
Nonsteroidal Anti inflammatory, Poisoning	770
Opiate, Poisoning	776
Organophosphate, Poisoning	786
Phencyclidine, Poisoning	866
Phenothiazine, Poisoning	868
Phenytoin, Poisoning	870
Plant, Poisoning	880
Poisoning	894
Poisoning, Antidotes	896
Poisoning, Gastric Decontamination	900
Poisoning, Toxidromes	902
Salicylate, Poisoning	1002
Sympathomimetic, Poisoning	1082
Theophylline, Poisoning	1114
Toluene, Poisoning	1134
Tricyclic Antidepressant, Poisoning	1158
TRAUMATIC INJURIES
Abdominal Trauma, Blunt	8
Abdominal Trauma, Imaging	10
Abdominal Trauma, Penetrating	12
Abuse, Elder	20
Advanced Trauma Life Support	38
Bladder Injury	138
Blow out Fracture	140
Burns	156
Chest Trauma, Blunt	216
Chest Trauma, Penetrating	218
Colon Trauma	246
Compartment Syndrome	252
Dental Trauma	304
Diaphragmatic Trauma	318
Domestic Violence	338
Duodenal Trauma	340
Epidural Hematoma	370
Esophageal Trauma	388
Extremity Trauma, Penetrating	394
Flail Chest	416
Frontal Sinus Fracture	434
Head Trauma, Blunt	472
Head Trauma, Penetrating	474
Hemothorax	488
Hepatic Injury	494
Intracerebral Hemorrhage	596
Laceration Management	628
Larynx Fracture	632
Le Forte Fracture	634
Myocardial Contusion	736
Nasal Fracture	742
Neck Injury by Strangulation / Hanging	748
Neck Trauma, Blunt, Anterior	750
Neck Trauma, Penetrating, Anterior	752
Otologic Trauma	800
Pancreatic Trauma	808
Pediatric Trauma	826
Penile Shaft Fracture	836
Pneumothorax	892
Pregnancy, Trauma in	918
Pulmonary Contusion	938
Rectal Trauma	958
Renal Injury	968
Rib Fracture	990
Small Bowel Injury	1044
Spinal Cord Injury	1050
Spinal Cord Syndromes	1052
Spinal Dislocations / Subluxations	1054
Splenic Injury	1056
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage	1072
Subdural Hematoma	1074
Tendon Lacerations	1104
Urethral Trauma	1172
Wound Ballistics	1238
Zygoma Fracture	1240
VASCULAR EMERGENCIES
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm	2
Aortic Dissection, Thoracic	78
Aortic Rupture, Traumatic	80
Arterial Occlusion	90
Cerebral Aneurysm	196
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)	294
Gangrene	440
Mesenteric Ischemia	704
Peripheral Vascular Disease	854
Temporal Arteritis	1100
Thrombophlebitis	1122
Venous Insufficiency	1202