Minor emergencies [electronic resource] : splinters to fractures / Philip Buttaravoli.
An essential quick reference for the office, the hospital, or anywhere, this book provides all the instructions you need to handle common, non-life-threatening emergencies with speed and expertise. Whether you're called on to remove a bean from a child's nose or treat accidental tear gas e...
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Table of Contents:
- Part 1: Neurologic and Psychiatric Emergences
- 001Dystonic Drug Reaction
- 002Heat Illness (Heat Edema, Heat Syncope, Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion)
- 003Hyperventilation
- 004Hysterical Coma or Pseudoseizure
- 005Idiopathic Facial Paralysis (Bell₂s Palsy)
- 006Migraine Headache
- 007Seizures (Convulsions, Fits), Adult
- 008Seizures (Convulstions, Fits), Febrile and Pediatric
- 009Tension-Type (Muscle Contraction) Headache
- 010Trivial, Minimal, and Minor Head Trauma (Concussion)
- 011Vasovagal or Neurocardiogenic or Neurally Mediated Syncope (Faint, Swoon)
- 012Vertigo (Dizziness, Lightheadedness)
- 013Weakness
- Part 2: Ophthalmologic Emergencies
- 014Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- 015Contact Lens Complications
- 016Corneal Abrasion
- 017Foreign Body, Conjunctival
- 018Foreign Body, Corneal
- 019Hordeolum (Sty)
- 020Iritis (Acute Anterior Uveitis)
- 021Periorbital and Conjunctival Edema
- 022Periorbital Ecchymosis (Black Eye)
- 023Removal of Dislocated Contact Lens
- 024Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- 025Ultraviolet Keratoconjunctivitis (Welder₂s or Tanning Bed Burn)
- Part 3: Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies
- 026Cerumen Impaction (Earwax Blockage)
- 027Epitaxis (Nosebleed)
- 028Foreign Body, Ear
- 029Foreign Body, Nose
- 030Foreign Body, Throat
- 031Laryngotracheobronchitis (Croup)
- 032Mononucleosis (Glandular Fever)
- 033Nasal Fracture (Broken Nose)
- 034Otitis Externa (Swimmer₂s Ear), Acute
- 035Otitis Media, Acute
- 036Otitis Media with Effusion; Serous (Secretory) Otitis Media (Glue Ear)
- 037Perforated Tympanic Membrane (Ruptured Eardrum)
- 038Pharyngitis (Sore Throat)
- 039Rhinitis, Acute (Runny Nose)
- 040Rhinosinusitis (Sinusitis)
- Part 4: Oral and Dental Emergencies
- 041Aphthous Ulcer, Acute
- 042Avulsed Tooth, Dental Subluxation, and Dental Luxation
- 043Bleeding after Dental Surgery
- 044Burning Mouth Syndrome, Burning Tongue (Glossodynia)
- 045Dental Pain, Periapical Abscess (Tooth Abscess)
- 046Dental Pain, Pericoronitis
- 047Dental Pain, Postextraction Alveolar Osteitis (Dry Socket)
- 048Dental Pain, Pulpitis
- 049Dental Trauma (Fracture, Subluxation, and Displacement)
- 050Gingivitis and Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis (Trench Mouth)
- 051Lacerations of the Mouth
- 052Mucocele (Mucous Cyst)
- 053Oral Candidiasis (Thrush or Yeast Infection)
- 054Oral Herpes Simplex (Cold Sore, Fever Blister)
- 055Orthodontic Complications
- 056Perl̈che (Angular Cheilitis)
- 057Sialolithiasis (Salivary Duct Stones)
- 058Temporomandibular Disorder
- 059Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation (Jaw Dislocation)
- 060Uvular Edema, Acute
- Part 5: Pulmonary and Thoracic Emergencies
- 061Bronchitis (Chest Cold), Acute
- 062Costochondritis and Musculoskeletal Chest Pain
- 063Inhalation Injury (Smoke Inhalation)
- 064Irritant Incapcitant Exposure (Lacrimators, Riot Control Agents, Tear Gas)
- 065Rib Fracture and Costochondral Separation (Broken Rib)
- Part 6: Gastrointestinal Emergencies
- 066Anal Fissure
- 067Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Colic (Stomach Cramps)
- 068Diarrhea (Acute Gastoenteritis)
- 069Enterobiasis (Pinworm, Seatworm, Threadworm)
- 070Esophageal Food Bolus Obstruction (Steakhouse Syndrome)
- 071Foreign Body, Rectal
- 072Foreign Body, Swallowed
- 073Hemorrhoids (Piles)
- 074Innocuous Ingestions
- 075Singultus (Hiccups)
- 076Vomiting (Food Poisoning, Gastroenteritis)
- Part 7: Urologic Emergencies
- 077Blunt Scrotal Trauma
- 078Colorful Urine
- 079Epididymitis
- 080Genital Herpes Simplex
- 081Phimosis and Paraphimosis
- 082Prostatitis, Acute Bacterial
- 083Urethritis (Drip, Clap)
- 084Urinary Retention, Acute
- 085Urinary Tract Infection, Lower (Cystitis), Uncomplicated
- 086Urinary Tract Infection, Upper (Pyelonephritis)
- Part 8: Gynecologic Emergencies
- 087Bartholin Abscess
- 088Condylomata acuminate (Genital Warts)
- 089Contact Vulvovaginitis
- 090Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Cramps)
- 091Foreign Body, Vaginal
- 092₃Morning After₄ Emergency Contraception
- 093Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- 094Vaginal Bleeding
- 095Vaginitis
- Part 9: Musculoskeletal Emergencies
- 096Acromioclavicular (Shoulder) Separation
- 097Ankle Sprain (Twisted Ankle)
- 098Annular Ligament Displacement, Radial Head Subluxation (Nursemaid₂s Elbow)
- 099Boutonnïre Finger
- 100Boxer₂s Fifth Metacarpal Fracture
- 101Bursitis
- 102Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- 103Cervical Strain (Whiplash)
- 104Cheiralgia Paresthetica (Handcuff Neuropathy)
- 105Clavicle (Collarbone) Fracture
- 106Coccyx Fracture (Tailbone Fracture)
- 107DeQuervain₂s Paratenonitis (Thumb Tenosynovitis)
- 108Extensor Tendon Avulsion--Distal Phalanx (Baseball or Mallet Finger)
- 109Finger Dislocation (PIP Joint)
- 110Finger Sprain (PIP Joint)
- 111Fingertip (Tuft) Fractures
- 112Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon Avulsion--Distal Phalanx (Splay Finger)
- 113Ganglion Cysts
- 114Gouty Arthritis, Acute
- 115Knee Sprain
- 116Lateral Epicondylitis (Tennis Elbow) and Medial Epicondylitis (Golfer₂s Elbow)
- 117Ligament Sprains (Including Joint Capsule Injuries)
- 118Locked Knee
- 119Lumbar Strain (₃Mechanical₄ Low Back Pain, Sacroiliac Dysfunction), Acute
- 120Monarticular Arthritis, Acute
- 121Muscle Cramps (Charley Horse)
- 122Muscle Strains and Tears
- 123Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia (Trigger-Points)
- 124Patellar Dislocation
- 125Plantar Fasciitis (₃Heel Spur₄)
- 126₃Plantaris Tendon₄ Rupture, Gasrocnemius Muscle Tear (Calf Muscle Tear)
- 127Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- 128Radial Head Fracture
- 129Radial Neuropathy (Saturday Night Palsy)
- 130Scaphoid Fracture
- 131Shoulder Dislocation
- 132Tendinopathy: Tendinosis, Paratenonitis (Tendonitis)
- 133Toe Fracture (Broken Toe)
- 134Torticollis (Wryneck)
- 135Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear of the Thumb (Ski Pole or Gamekeeper₂s Thumb)
- Part 10: Soft Tissue Emergencies
- 136Bicycle Spoke Injury
- 137Contusion (Bruise)
- 138Fingernail or Toenail Avulsion
- 139Fingertip Avulsion, Superficial
- 140Fishhook Removal
- 141Foreign Body beneath Nail
- 142Impalement Injuries, Minor
- 143Laceration, Simple
- 144Mammalian Bites
- 145Marine Envenomations
- 146Nailbed Laceration
- 147Nail Root Dislocation
- 148Needle (Foreign Body) in Foot
- 149Paronychia
- 150Pencil Point Puncture
- 151Puncture Wounds
- 152Ring Removal
- 153Sliver, Superficial
- 154Subcutaneous Foreign Bodies (Metal, Dental Fragments, Glass, Gravel, and Hard Plastic)
- 155Subungual Ecchymosis; Tennis Toe
- 156Subungual Hematoma
- 157Torn/Split Earlobe
- 158Traumatic Tattoos and Abrasions
- 159Zipper Entrapment (Penis or Chin)
- Part 11: Dermatologic Emergencies
- 160Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- 161Arachnid Envenomation (Spider Bite)
- 162Arthropod Bites (Bug Bites, Insect Bites)
- 163Cutaneous Abscess or Pustule
- 164Cutaneous Larva Migrans (Creeping Eruption)
- 165Diaper Dermatitis (Diaper Rash)
- 166Erysipelas, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis
- 167Fire Ant Stings
- 168Friction Blister
- 169Frostnip, Frostbite, and Mild Hypothermia
- 170Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- 171Hymenoptera (Bee, Wasp, Hornet) Envenomation
- 172Impetigo
- 173Partial-Thickness (Second-Degree) Burns and Tar Burns
- 174Pediculosis (Lice, Crabs)
- 175Pityriasis Rosea
- 176Pyogenic Granuloma or Lobular Capillary Hemangioma (Proud Flesh)
- 177Scabies (Human Itch Mite)
- 178Sea Bather₂s Eruption (Sea Lice)
- 179Sunburn
- 180Tick Removal
- 181Tinea Pedis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Corporis (Athlete₂s Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm)
- 182Toxicodendron (Rhus) Allergic Contact Dermatitis (Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac)
- 183Uticaria (Hives), Acute
- 184Warts (Common and Plantar)
- Appendixes
- Appendix AComplete Eye Examination
- Appendix BDigital Block
- Appendix CFingertip Dressing, Simple
- Appendix DOral Nerve Blocks
- Appendix EProcedural Sedation and Analgesia
- Appendix FRabies Prophylaxis
- Appendix GRegional Poison Control Center Phone Numbers
- Appendix HTetanus Prophylaxis.