ANESTHESIA
Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders
Chapter 128 Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders Adhi N. Sharma and David L. Levy Thyroid dysfunction (hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism) arguably represents the most common form of endocrine disorder. Together with adrenal…
Scuba Diving and Dysbarism
Chapter 143 Scuba Diving and Dysbarism Richard L. Byyny and Lee W. Shockley Perspective Underwater free diving to salvage wrecks and to harvest seafood, sponges, coral, and mother-of-pearl has been…
Electrolyte Disorders
Chapter 125 Electrolyte Disorders Camiron L. Pfennig and Corey M. Slovis Electrolyte abnormalities are common in emergency medicine and can vary greatly in importance, severity, and symptoms. Asymptomatic electrolyte abnormalities…
Gastroenteritis
Chapter 94 Gastroenteritis Sandy A. Craig Background Gastroenteritis is defined as an inflammation of the stomach or intestines resulting in some combination of nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Although most affected…
Neurologic Disorders
Chapter 175 Neurologic Disorders David H. Rubin, Dina Halpern Kornblau, Edward E. Conway, Jr. and Stuart M. Caplen Perspective Many acute neurologic manifestations of disease that precipitate a visit to…
Genitourinary and Renal Tract Disorders
Chapter 174 Genitourinary and Renal Tract Disorders Maureen McCollough and Ghazala Q. Sharieff Perspective This chapter discusses some of the more common causes of scrotal, testicular, and penile pain in…
Skin and Soft Tissue Infections
Chapter 137 Skin and Soft Tissue Infections Daniel J. Pallin and Denise Nassisi Perspective Background and Epidemiology Skin infections are among the most common problems treated by emergency physicians. In…
Foreign Bodies
Chapter 60 Foreign Bodies Stephen H. Thomas and Jeffrey M. Goodloe Perspective History When people ingest or insert foreign bodies, a brief history may be sufficient to establish the diagnosis,…
