Emergency Procedures and Techniques

This thoroughly updated Fourth Edition is a must for residents and practitioners who need a practical, clear, and readable guide to emergency medicine procedures. The book provides fast access to the essentials of emergency interventions for a wide range of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. "Axioms" and "Cautions" highlighted by large headings appear throughout the book and more than 400 easy-to-follow diagrams demonstrate key techniques. This edition describes the latest procedural advances and includes much-needed guidelines on newer problems involving implantable defibrillators, indwelling devices, and percutaneous feeding tubes.