Geriatric Emergency Medicine

by Meldon, Stephen W.; Ma, O. John; Woolard, Robert; Meldon, Stephen W.; American College of Emergency Medicine

• ISBN13: 9780071383851
• ISBN10: 0071383859
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-23
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Professional

Summary

This volume, sponsored by the American College of Emergency Physicians, is a comprehensive, practical, ready-reference for the ED physician. Content focuses on how to effectively and accurately diagnose and treat this unique population.Each chapter is structured as follows: High Yield Facts: a bulleted list of 5 high yield facts Introduction: definition of problem and relevancy to older population Epidemiology (if applicable): scope, incidence/prevalence, mortality Pathophysiology: causative factors, predispositions, risk factors, mechanisms of disease process or injury, organ systems affected and disease course Clinical Features: chief complaint, presenting symptoms key historical information, physical examination including general appearance, vital signs, specific findings, and associated findings Diagnosis and Differential: laboratory findings and ancillary testing (including indications for same and also predictive value of such tests, differential diagnosis Emergency Department Care and Disposition: immediate management priorities (overview), initial ED management (to include both pharmacological and non-pharmacological care of the patient), subsequent care (if applicable). Can also include prognosis. Additional Aspects: complications, controversies, pitfalls, medical/legal issues, ethical issues, and costs

Author Biography

Stephen W. Meldon, MD, Associate Professor of Emergency Medicine, Case Western Reserve School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio O. John Ma, MD, Associate Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Truman Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, Kansas City, Missouri Robert Woolard, MD, Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island

Table of Contents

Table of Contents:

Special Considerations

Cardiovascular Emergencies

Pulmonary Emergencies

Gastrointestinal Emergencies

Genitourinary Emergencies

Vascular Emergencies

Neurologic Emergencies

Trauma

Metabolic and Endocrine Emergencies

Dermatologic Emergencies

Ophthalmologic Emergencies

ENT Emergencies

Hematologic and Oncologic Emergencies

Musculoskeletal and Rheumatologic Emergencies

Psychiatric Emergencies