Hypertensive crisis
This chapter will review the pharmacotherapy for treatment of high blood pressure according to the 2017 High Blood Pressure Clinical Practice Guideline. Definitions Hypertensive urgency Severe elevations in blood pressure…
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Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS)
This chapter will review the American Diabetes Association Practice Guidelines on diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state (HHS). Introduction DKA and HHS are the two most serious acute complications…
Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter
This chapter will review the current recommendations from the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology/Heart Rhythm Society practice guidelines. Anticoagulation to prevent thromboembolism in atrial fibrillation (AF) or atrial flutter…
Adult advanced cardiovascular life support
This chapter will review the current recommendations from the American Heart Association Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. Asystole/pulseless electrical activity • Algorithm ( Fig. 3.1 ) Figure…
Acutely decompensated heart failure (ADHF)
This chapter will review the pharmacologic management of heart failure (HF) according to the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association/Heart Failure Society of America Practice Guidelines. Definitions • ADHF:…
Acute coronary syndromes
This chapter will review the pharmacologic management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) according to the 2013 American College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association (AHA) ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) and 2014…
Chapter 9 – Procedures for orthopedic emergencies
Chapter 9 Procedures for orthopedic emergencies Orthopedic Emergencies, ed. Michael C. Bond, Andrew D. Perron, and Michael K. Abraham. Published by Cambridge University Press. © Cambridge University Press 2013. Moira…
Chapter 10 – Immobilization and splinting
Chapter 10 Immobilization and splinting Orthopedic Emergencies, ed. Michael C. Bond, Andrew D. Perron, and Michael K. Abraham. Published by Cambridge University Press. © Cambridge University Press 2013. Michael C….
Chapter 8 – Orthopedic infections and other complications
Chapter 8 Orthopedic infections and other complications Orthopedic Emergencies, ed. Michael C. Bond, Andrew D. Perron, and Michael K. Abraham. Published by Cambridge University Press. © Cambridge University Press 2013….
Chapter 2 – Shoulder and elbow emergencies
Chapter 2 Shoulder and elbow emergencies Orthopedic Emergencies, ed. Michael C. Bond, Andrew D. Perron, and Michael K. Abraham. Published by Cambridge University Press. © Cambridge University Press 2013. Sanjeev…
