Oxford Handbooks in Emergency Medicine – serie

Good medical and nursing records are essential in A&E for adequate clinical care as well as for medico-legal reasons. This book describes, with many examples, the information that A&E records should contain. Some pro-formas for collecting information on specific injuries are given and there are many examples of appropriate notes.This book will provide expert guidance for doctors and nurses in A&E departments

Legal Problems in Emergency Medicine is a small, practical book which covers a large, complex subject. It is the first book to offer practical guidance specifically for the doctor, nurse, manager, or lawyer faced with legal difficulties arising out of a medical emergency. 'Ignorance of the law is no excuse', and all professionals now require a working knowledge of the law relating to their subject. Those practising Emergency Medicine are no exception, whether casualty officers, hospital specialists, general practitioners, or nursing or paramedical staff. The first part of this book offers guidance, with examples, for those 'on the spot' in difficult situations, whilst the second part consists of a condensed but authoritative summary of the various legal topics comprising emergency medicine law. Written in plain language, it makes several complex and difficult areas of the law accessible to the legal layman-yet it does not avoid more complicated issues and is fully reference so that the truth of each statement can be validated. Readers will benefit from the extensive working knowledge of a unique team of authors: an emergency physician who has practised at the English Bar, and a practising solicitor.

The second edition of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation has been updated throughout, and continues to provide an up-to-date and concise guide to the management of common cardiac emergencies including, in particular, the management of a full cardiorespiratory arrest. As well as dealing with cardiac arrest associated with ischaemic heart disease, details are also given of the management of cardiac arrest from less common causes, including asthma, pulmonary embolism, anaphylaxis, and drug overdose. This edition also includes new recommendations for the management of peri-arrest rhythms. The chapter on paediatric cardiopulmonary resuscitation, written by Dr David Zideman has been fully updated in line with the most recent paediatric guidelines following the European Resuscitation Council and Advanced Paediatric Life Support recommendations. The organization of a resuscitation team, the practical management of acute myocardial infarction, and the use of various thrombolytic agents are all discussed. This book will be particularly useful to doctors and nurses working in Accident or Emergency or general medicine, and to paramedics.

This book covers the most common paediatric problems encountered in the Accident and Emergency Department. The contents include cardiopulmonary resusciatation, major trauma, fractures and other orthopaedic problems, burns scalds, and poisoning. Child abuse and its recognition and management are described. Emphasis has been placed on the emergency management of serious illness,and injury and on the management of common problems. In many instances, further management is described both for readers studying for the Accident and Emergency fellowship examination and also in cases where specialist help is unavailable. This edition includes a revised section on paediatric resuscitation which summarizes the latest guidelines, and the information on fractures has been extended to follow the Advanced Paediatric Life Support guidelines, and the information on fractures has been altered into tabular form to allow for ease of use and comparison between possible diagnosis. The book will provide an essential practical reference for all junior doctors and nurses working in A & E departments.

This book covers the most common paediatric problems encountered by staff in the Emergency Department. The contents include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, major trauma, fractures and other orthopaedic problems, burns, scalds, and poisoning. Child abuse and its recognition and management are described. Emphasis has been placed on the emergency management of serious illness and injury and on the management of common problems. In many cases, further management is described for those studying for the Accident and fellowship examination in Accident and Emergency.This edition includes a revised section on paediatric resuscitation which summarizes the latest guidelines in this area. The section on major trauma has been extended to follow the Advanced Paediatric Life Support guidelines, and the section on fractures, now in tabular format, is easier to understand and compare possible diagnoses. This is an essential practical reference for all junior doctors and nurses working in an emergency department.

This compact yet comprehensive handbook will allow Accident and Emergency staff to investigate and treat hand injuries with confidence - and just as importantly, to see at a glance which patients should be referred immediately to a specialist hand surgeon. Written in a concise and accessible style, it is illustrated throughout with clear and informative diagrams.

Musculo-skeletal problems underlie many of the cases seen by doctors working in accident and emergency departments. It is estimated that over 4 million patients per annum will attend an A & E department in England and Wales with such a condition. Although many of these problems may be considered less serious, when compared to others seen in A & E departments, a misdiagnosis could have far reaching and even fatal consequences. It is also the area where statistically A & E doctors are most likely to make an error of diagnosis. Musculo-skeletal problems in emergency medicine provides guidelines on the history taking and examination of patients with musculo-skeletal problems. The book starts by explaining the pathology of musculo-skeletal injuries, describing the wide range of non-traumatic musculo-skeletal problems that present to an A & E department. Each section of the body is then dealt with in detail, with advice given on the management of Uspecific patient presentations. Throughout, emphasis is placed on the diagnosis of traumatic and non-traumatic injuries, and detailed guidance provided on their initial investigation, management, and ongoing referral. The book is fully illustrated and includes 'key points' at the start of each chapter.

Many patients come to the Accident and Emergency department in pain or with conditions requiring local or general anaesthesia. Close co-operation between the staff of the Anaesthesia and Accident and Emergency departments is vital if anaesthesia and analgesia are to be dealt with efficiently and safely. This new edition of Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Emergency Medicine has been extensively revised throughout, especially with regard to resuscitation techniques. It provides a concise guide to anaesthesia and pain relief in Emergency Medicine. Throughout, the emphasis is on the practical management of problems, giving clear instructions about the treatment of common conditions.

Many patients come to the Accident and Emergency department in pain or with conditions requiring local or general anaesthesia. Close co-operation between the staff of the Anaesthesia and Accident and Emergency departments is vital if anaesthesia and analgesia are to be dealt with efficiently and safely. This new edition of Anaesthesia and Analgesia in Emergency Medicine has been extensively revised throughout, especially with regard to resuscitation techniques. It provides a concise guide to anaesthesia and pain relief in Emergency Medicine. Throughout, the emphasis is on the practical management of problems, giving clear instructions about the treatment of common conditions. * Features the new 1997 European Resuscitation Council Guidelines * Some new sections included * Revised throughout The book is written for staff working in an Accident and Emergency department, but will also be of interest to those training in anaesthesia Reviews of first edition: 'The authors are to be congratulated on their efforts in producing a worthwhile addition to the trauma anesthesia literature...' (Anaesthesia and Analgesia, 1995) 'The book contains an enormous assortment of very valuable information, nearly all of it in a very clear and concisely presented manner'. (Today's Anaesthetist, 1994) 'The information this book contains will benefit all staff involved in emergency medicine' ( Journal of the British Association for Immediate Care, 1994)