Gorbach's 5-Minute Infectious Diseases Consult

by Matthew E. Falagas, Eleftherios Mylonakis

2012 · Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Using the two-page, templated organization of the 5-Minute Consult series, Gorbach's 5-Minute Infectious Diseases Consult, Second Edition provides comprehensive coverage for clinicians dealing with infectious diseases. The two major sections of the book cover chief complaints and individual diseases and disorders. Additional materials include summary information about individual microorganisms as well as numerous elements related to drugs for infectious disorders. A team of international authorities provides actionable information, supported by current reearch and practice guidelines.

Acute Management of Autism Spectrum Disorders, An Issue of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America

by Matthew Siegel, Bryan H. King

2014 · Elsevier Health Sciences

The "spectrum in this disorder is Autistic Disorder, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. This issue specifically addresses acute management of the extreme behaviors that accompany this disorder spectrum: extreme behaviors, complete lack of communication, inability to learn or express language, etc, and covers in-hospital or residential therapies as well as in-home family involvement. Medical treatment for this disorder is the main focus of discussion in topics such as: Emotional Regulation: Concepts and Practice in ASD; Specialized Inpatient Treatment of ASD; Residential Treatment of Severe Behavioral Disturbance in ASD; Treatment of ASD in General Child Psychiatry Units; Behavioral Approaches to Acute Problems; Communication Strategies for Behavioral Challenges in ASD, along with topics covering Psychiatric Assessment of Acute Presentations in ASD; Sensory Regulation and its Relationship to Acute Problems in ASD; Family Dysfunction, Assessment and Treatment in the context of Severe Behavioral Disturbance in ASD; and Self Injurious Behavior in ASD.

Cases in Pre-hospital and Retrieval Medicine

by Daniel Ellis, Matthew Hooper, Neel Bhanderi, Fran Lockie

2022 · Elsevier Health Sciences

This highly regarded case-based book focuses on the principles of pre-hospital and retrieval medicine and the continuum of care provided for critically ill or injured patients in the field. The second edition has been extensively re-written and updated to keep up with the rapidly expanding sub-speciality of Pre-Hospital and Retrieval Medicine (PHRM)/Pre-Hospital Emergency Medicine (PHEM). Written by leading specialists in PHRM, each question and discussion is usually illustrated with a photograph from author archives and real events. The cases are divided into the following themes: pre-hospital medicine; retrieval medicine; service development and special circumstances; and a new section on Paediatric and Neonatal retrieval. The book is ideal study aid for PHRM/PHEM training and examinations and is designed for all members of the multidisciplinary PHRM team. Essential reading for a broad range of emergency medical and non-medical personnel, the book features: - a visually assisted format and high-level discussion - operationally useful appendices, including human factors tools, critical clinical procedures and recommended equipment lists - PHRM relevant clinical reviews inclusive of multitrauma, stabilisation and transfer of the physiologically unstable patient, paediatric and neonatal retrievals, major incidents and HAZMAT, environmental emergencies and physical rescue, flight physiology, advanced multi-organ support, end-of-life discussions in the field, teamwork and crew resource management, clinical governance and communication - case study approach enhances the dynamic learning experience - real photos and case studies bring content to life - All questions extensively re-written and updated to reflect changes in PHRM over the last 10 years - Extensive, new case discussions including lung injury and complex ventilation strategies, advanced haemodynamic support, haemorrhage control and massive transfusion, hypothermia, tele-medicine and advanced clinical coordination. - Includes complex and advanced PHRM interventions, including ECMO and REBOA - New suite of cases written specifically to cover paediatric and neonatal retrieval - Additional scene photos and questions