Anesthesia Key

Chapter 32 Constipation Jan M. Shoenberger Perspective The term constipation refers to a symptom or complex of symptoms and not a specific diagnosis. Patients and health care providers often define…

Chapter 17 Confusion J. Stephen Huff Perspective The term confusion connotes an alteration in higher cerebral functions, such as memory, attention, or awareness. In addition, the ability to sustain and…

Chapter 23 Sore Throat David H. Newman and Ashley E. Shreves Perspective Epidemiology In 2007 the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey reported more than 2 million emergency department visits…

Chapter 8 Brain Resuscitation William J. Meurer and Robert Silbergleit Perspective Recognition of the dominant role of the brain in determining the quality of human life dates back to the…

Chapter 18 Seizures Jason T. McMullan, Ana M. Davitt and Charles V. Pollack, Jr. Perspective Seizures are episodes of abnormal neurologic functioning caused by pathologically excessive activation of neurons, either…

Chapter 24 Hemoptysis Calvin A. Brown, III and Ali S. Raja Perspective Epidemiology Hemoptysis is defined as the expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract below the vocal cords. Most…

Chapter 31 Diarrhea Robert E. Collier Perspective Most cases of diarrhea are self-limited and require only supportive care. Conversely, patients with more serious infection and associated comorbidity may have life-threatening…

Chapter 5 Monitoring the Emergency Patient Anthony M. Napoli and Baruch Krauss Perspective Monitoring is a routine part of emergency department (ED) care. From vital sign measurement to the provision…

Chapter 15 Syncope Robert A. De Lorenzo Disclaimer: The opinions or assertions are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of the Army Medical Department or…

Chapter 12 Fever in the Adult Patient Frederick C. Blum and Michelle H. Biros Perspective Epidemiology Fever is a common presenting complaint in both pediatric and adult (aged 18-65 years)…