CHAPTER 40. Environmental Emergencies Kathleen Flarity Outdoor activities are extremely popular with individuals of all ages. Activities such as hiking, jogging, biking, swimming, and diving, however, place the individual at…
CHAPTER 27. Maxillofacial Trauma Chris M. Gisness Maxillofacial trauma involving injury of the facial bones, neurovascular structures, skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscles, and glands is a common injury in patients treated…
CHAPTER 47. Pediatric Emergencies Nancy L Mecham Sick children present distinctive challenges to many health care professionals. Assessment and treatment of children is unique because of the developmental, anatomic, and…
CHAPTER 34. Gastrointestinal Emergencies Amy Herrington Gastrointestinal (GI) emergencies vary from minor problems to more serious, potentially life-threatening problems. Complaints of a GI nature are a common reason for visits…
CHAPTER 37. Endocrine Emergencies Colette M. Morey The endocrine system is an integrated complex of hormone-secreting glands. This system is instrumental in regulating metabolism, tissue function, growth and development, moods…
CHAPTER 46. Obstetric Emergencies Donna L. Mason Emergency departments (EDs) handle obstetric emergencies throughout all stages of pregnancy. The goal for obstetric emergencies is to stabilize the mother and ultimately…
CHAPTER 36. Fluids and Electrolytes Betty Kuiper Water is the most abundant fluid medium in the body, composing 60% of total body weight for the average adult, 80% in a…
CHAPTER 35. Renal and Genitourinary Emergencies Cynthia S Baxter Genitourinary (GU) problems are a common complaint in the emergency department (ED). According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), urinary…
CHAPTER 29. Obstetric Trauma Terri McGowan Repasky The actual incidence of obstetric trauma is unknown, but it has been estimated that injuries occur in 6% to 7% of all pregnancies….
