Dysrhythmias
Chapter 79 Dysrhythmias Donald M. Yealy and Joshua M. Kosowsky The term dysrhythmia denotes any abnormality in cardiac rhythm. In this chapter, we review dysrhythmias outside the context of cardiac…
Spinal Injuries
Chapter 43 Spinal Injuries Amy H. Kaji, Edward J. Newton and Robert S. Hockberger Perspective Background Prehistoric humans undoubtedly suffered little in the way of significant spinal injury. Their semierect…
Femur and Hip
Chapter 56 Femur and Hip Brittany L. Murray Perspective Background Ancient Egyptian and Greek drawings depict persons with hip deformities ambulating with assistive crutches. The first available written description of…
Dermatologic Presentations
Chapter 120 Dermatologic Presentations Boris Garber and Rita K. Cydulka Perspective Cutaneous eruptions can be manifestations of primary dermatologic disease or signal underlying systemic illness. In addition to medical and…
Wrist and Forearm
Chapter 51 Wrist and Forearm David T. Williams and Hyung T. Kim Wrist Perspective The wrist joint is broadly defined as the anatomic area from the distal radius and ulna…
Humerus and Elbow
Chapter 52 Humerus and Elbow Thom A. Mayer Perspective Because injuries in the region of the elbow have a high potential for complications and residual disability, early recognition of neurovascular…
Ophthalmology
Chapter 71 Ophthalmology Rahul Sharma and Douglas D. Brunette Perspective Background and Epidemiology Two percent of emergency department (ED) patients have eye complaints, including primary ophthalmologic pathology, infectious problems, and…
Forensic Emergency Medicine
Chapter 65 Forensic Emergency Medicine William S. Smock Perspective Clinical forensic medicine is the application of forensic medical knowledge and techniques to live patients in a clinical setting. European, Australian,…
