Noncardiac Implantable Devices
Chapter 71 Noncardiac Implantable Devices Paul Jhun and Eduardo Borquez In addition to cardiac pacemakers and defibrillators, a number of noncardiac devices have been developed for electronic neuromodulation and drug…
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Transfusion Therapy: Blood and Blood Products
Chapter 28 Transfusion Therapy Blood and Blood Products Diane L. Gorgas and Colin G. Kaide Transfusion of blood components (red cells, white cells, platelets, whole plasma, or plasma fractions) is…
Intravenous Regional Anesthesia
Chapter 32 Intravenous Regional Anesthesia* James R. Roberts and Sharon K. Carney Review Box 32-1 Intravenous regional anesthesia: indications, contraindications, complications, and equipment. A double cuff tourniquet is shown. Not…
Pharmacologic Adjuncts to Intubation
Chapter 5 Pharmacologic Adjuncts to Intubation Richard B. Schwartz and Greene Shepherd Endotracheal (ET) intubation in the emergency setting presents a challenge distinct from that associated with intubation of fasted,…
Artificial Perfusion during Cardiac Arrest
Chapter 17 Artificial Perfusion during Cardiac Arrest Benjamin S. Abella, Mariana R. Gonzalez and Lance B. Becker Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can be lifesaving for a patient in cardiac arrest, particularly…
The Education of Resident Physicians in Emergency Medicine
Emergency Medicine Residency Infrastructure and Support The Residency Office: A Hub of Activity and a Myriad of Relationships The residency office interacts with multiple individuals and agencies in a complex…
Teaching Lifelong Learning Skills: Journal Club and Beyond
Incorporation of Research-Enhanced Practice Into Graduate Medical Education As a result of increasing governmental support for medical investigators, the volume and complexity of clinical research have increased significantly since World…
Obstacles to Teaching in The Emergency Department
Obstacles Inherent in The Emergency Department Educators in the ED often cite lack of time as the major obstacle to teaching during a shift. While balancing patient care and teaching…
The Emergency Department Consultation: Teaching Physician–Physician Communication to Improve Patient Outcomes
Introduction Synergy—the bonus that is achieved when things work together harmoniously. —Mark Twain The two words “information” and “communication” are often used interchangeably, but they signify quite different things. Information…
Teaching the Intangibles: Professionalism and Interpersonal Skills/Communication
Communication and Professionalism At its core, professionalism is the ability to suspend self-interest for the benefit of patients and their family [1]. Inherent in professionalism is commitment to honesty, proper…
