Prehospital Immobilization
Chapter 46 Prehospital Immobilization Anne Klimke and Molly Furin Modern emergency medical service (EMS) was created in 1966 as a result of the National Highway Safety Act. Since then, provision…
Emergency Dental Procedures
Chapter 64 Emergency Dental Procedures Kip R. Benko Complaints pertaining to the teeth and supporting maxillofacial structures are common, and patients frequently go to the emergency department (ED) for evaluation….
Central Venous Catheterization and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring
Chapter 22 Central Venous Catheterization and Central Venous Pressure Monitoring Christopher R. McNeil, Salim R. Rezaie and Bruce D. Adams Review Box 22-1 Central venous catheterization: indications, contraindications, complications, and…
Peritoneal Procedures
Chapter 43 Peritoneal Procedures Michael S. Runyon and John A. Marx† Paracentesis and diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) constitute the two primary intraperitoneal procedures. They are fundamentally similar in purpose and…
Splinting Techniques
Chapter 50 Splinting Techniques Carl R. Chudnofsky Splints are used frequently in the emergency department (ED) for temporary immobilization of fractures and dislocations and for definitive treatment of soft tissue…
Burn Care Procedures
Chapter 38 Burn Care Procedures Anthony S. Mazzeo, Leigh Ann Price and Kevin B. Gerold Two million people suffer a burn-related injury every year in the United States. The American…
Treatment of Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Trigger Points
Chapter 52 Treatment of Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Trigger Points Jason P. Becker and Joshua E. Markowitz Bursitis and tendinitis are terms frequently used to describe a variety of common and…
Nasogastric and Feeding Tube Placement
Chapter 40 Nasogastric and Feeding Tube Placement Leonard E. Samuels Nasogastric (NG) intubation is commonly used to evaluate or treat bowel obstruction, ileus, or gastric hemorrhage, preoperatively or postoperatively, or…
Principles of Wound Management
Chapter 34 Principles of Wound Management Richard L. Lammers and Zachary E. Smith Management of acute traumatic wounds is one of the most common procedures in emergency medicine. Although many…
Podiatric Procedures
Chapter 51 Podiatric Procedures Douglas L. McGee Normal daily activities cannot easily be accomplished without walking, so patients with painful or infectious conditions of the feet often seek medical attention….
