Accident and emergency medicine Books

This textbook is written at the dawn of a new era in the management of sepsis. Recent achievements in the clinical management of septic shock are the culmination of decades of basic and applied research by innovative ...

Healing War Trauma details a broad range of exciting approaches for healing from the trauma of war. The techniques described in each chapter are designed to complement and supplement cognitive-behavioral treatment protocols-and, ultimately, to help...

In today's fast-paced world, stress has become an inevitable part of our lives. Everyone feels stressed at some point in their lives, whether because of work demands, money worries, difficulties in personal relationships, or health problems. The...

Today's hectic lifestyles mean that stress is an ever-present component of most people's days. Everyone experiences stress at some point in their lives, whether it's due to the demands of their jobs, their personal relationships, or the difficulties of...

Caroline is a passionate, transformational leader. She is continually driven by the results of those that have learned the Total Release Experience (R). Privileged to have discovered the many mysteries of the body to heal itself with a simple,...

DescriptionDrugs, delusions and disorders, a five year jaunt through the many afflictions of one man who just refused to die. A true story about how a man's madness turned into a search for the answers to great philosphical questions in order to regain...

Most people accessing mental health and addiction services have experienced trauma. For those working in community services, treatment agencies and hospitals, providing "trauma-informed care" requires an understanding of the effects of trauma, and of how...

Veterans in rural communities face unique challenges, who will step up to help?Beginning with a brief scenario of a more gentle view of rural life, the book moves through learned information about families, children, and our returning National Guard and...

Are You Ready to Reboot Your PTSD?Reboot! Confronting PTSD on Your Terms offersa well-structured method for getting a grip onPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and startingto turn it around. Detailed inventories providethe opportunity to explore...

CQI for EMS is not just another long winded, academic dissertation which drones on about abstract theories borrowed from quality control of industry, rather it is a quick and easy read specifically designed for the beleaguered, time and resource...

Treating the Trauma Survivor is a practical guide to assist mental health, health care, and social service providers in providing trauma-informed care. This resource provides essential information in order to understand the impacts of trauma by...

This accessible book provides an overview of trauma-informed care and related neuroscience research across populations. The book explains how trauma can alter brain structure, identifies the challenges and commonalities for each population, and provides...

In this time of large-scale global migration at levels unrivalled since World War II, primary care practitioners are providing the first line of care to economic migrants and refugees. In doing so, they face daily the considerable challenges that this...

This new addition to the popular 100 cases series explores common clinical scenarios that will be encountered by the medical student and junior doctor during practical training in the emergency department, in the community and in intensive and critical...

This practical guidebook was written with sailors and travelers in mind, and contains valuable information for treating a variety of illnesses and injuries when medical help is not immediately available. The book also includes a list of common medicines...

This classic text, written by two pioneers in the field of critical care medicine, provides a comprehensive overview of the pathophysiology and management of traumatic shock. Drawing on their extensive experience as clinicians and researchers, the...

One moment life was sunny and carefree. In the next it was stormy and chaotic. That’s what happened to twenty-year-old Susannah Pitman as she stood on the front porch of her childhood home and witnessed a tree fall on her father during a fast...

Intensive Care Medicine has been continuously growing and expanding, culturally, technically and geographically. Monitoring and instrumentation are continuously improving and more and more hospitals are getting Intensive Care...

Following up on his well-received first book, Andy Thompson provides another captivating, thought-provoking and at times intense glimpse into the daily life of a Paramedic working in the UK's National Health Service. In the style of his first book, Andy...

Die ECMO Therapie ist eine der invasivsten und komplexesten Therapieformen in der Intensivmedizin und stellt Anwender oft vor große Herausforderungen. Eine universell gültige Klinik-Leitlinie ist trotz bestehender ELSO Guidelines nur bedingt...

A true story of a Mother and Son in a Broken System. Powerful testimonial AutoBiography of Sarah Nazorek and Alexander Landon Aka XoAlex including topics of Domestic Violence, PTSD, Mental Health, Suicide, Grief and Family Court Problems.

1 Principles.- 2 Respiratory failure.- 3 Oxygen therapy.- 4 Disturbances of acid-base balance.- 5 Disturbances of metabolic balance.- 6 Fluid therapy and nutrition.- 7 Cardiac arrest and shock.- 8 Coronary care.- 9 Microbial infections.- 10 Ventilator...

Lightning Injuries: Electrical, Medical, and Legal Aspects presents a thorough examination of injuries inflicted by lightning strikes. The expertise of acknowledged world authorities from three continents have been brought together to create this truly...

Bachelorarbeit aus dem Jahr 2018 im Fachbereich Soziale Arbeit / Sozialarbeit, Note: 1,3, Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Sprache: Deutsch, Abstract: Diese Arbeit geht der Frage nach, wie Pflegekinder, die in ihrer frühen Kindheit traumatische...

Disaster effects on emergency responders and their families have re­ceived little attention in the media or the scientific literature to date. Nonetheless family members of firefighters, police and military mem­bers, to name but a few, may experience...

"Sadly, Christina's journey, and her children's experience of being collateral damage, is not atypical. Kudos for her strength and bravery in putting her story out there as a cautionary tale for others." (Dr. Susan Weitzman, author, Not to People like...

As you read Military Mom on a Mission you will discover the journey of a mother and her family as her son returned from the Iraqi war. She was completely excited when her son returned with all his body parts, however, little did she know PTSD was lurking...

Why Chase Greatness?ER doctor and ultramarathoner Dr. Russ Reinbolt invites you on a transformative journey that transcends the boundaries of ordinary living in his debut book, In Pursuit of Extreme Greatness. In a world where average is often the...

The realm of emergency medicine is perpetually evolving, and concomitantly, the impartation of competencies and proficiencies is expanding. Furthermore, each successive cohort of emergency physicians necessitates supplementary knowledge and aptitudes to...

This field manual (FM) provides doctrine, as well as techniques and procedures for conducting medical evacuation and medical regulating operations. Medical evacuation encompasses both the evacuation of Soldiers from the point of injury (POI) or wounding...

Attachment-Focused Family Play Therapy presents an essential roadmap for therapists working with traumatized youth. Exploring trauma and attachment through a neurobiological focus, the book lays out a flexible framework for practitioners treating young...

This inspiring text offers a collection of case studies from expert clinical social workers who work closely with survivors of LGBTQ-related sexual trauma.The book covers a wide range of topics, such as gender and sexual minority asylum seekers, the...

First published in 1902, this manual is a comprehensive guide to first aid during a variety of situations. With step-by-step instructions and clear illustrations, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to better understand how to handle medical...

Specifically focusing on the immediate management and diagnosis of patients in the intensive care unit, this reference contains expert reviews and practical care recommendations for patients with acute respiratory failure. Packed with detailed...

Infectious Complications in Transplant Patients has been uniquely designed and formatted to address issues and trends pertaining to pathogens deemed important in critically ill transplant patients. The chapters have been...

Brain Injury is the second volume in the book series, Molecular and Cellular Biology of Critical Care Medicine. In this volume, a group of internationally regarded experts in important areas of neuroscience and...

Infections and their complications are a very Additionally, they have a responsibility to ensure important clinical area in the intensive care that nosocomial infections are prevented and unit setting. Community-acquired...

"Don't take medication. Take an overdose of medication. Jump in front of a train. Jump out of a window. Don't talk to anyone, not even Nerissa."In 2013, Charlie was told that the voices she hears are a symptom of schizoaffective disorder. Neither she nor...

Wild and wooley rescue stories from America's Paramedics and EMTs, wrapped around the story of an empty nest syndrome mid-life mom who shook up her life by becoming an EMT.

Millions of people participate in sporting activities every day, from the daily runner to the three-times-a-week "gym rat," to members of myriad sports teams. Sports injuries are among the most commonly presenting issues in...

A profound exploration of emergency medicine practiced at the most remote and challenging frontiers of East Africa. This inspiring memoir finds hope and meaning in the face of extraordinary odds as a young physician asks: What are the ethical and...

No can see the world that exists inside one's head. Sometimes you might wish you could close your eyes and never wake, drifting off peacefully into an eternal slumber. (No) I am (not) okay is Dre Hill's exploration into this hidden inner world and what...

"Dans le domaine de la médecine, l'administration précise et appropriée des médicaments est d'une importance vitale. 'Précision Thérapeutique' est une œuvre essentielle pour quiconque travaille dans le domaine de la santé, offrant une vue d'ensemble...

This is the author's memoir chronicling her journey of becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. This book reflects on the lives of the clients the author personally served in schools, as well as in outpatient mental health clinics. It is...