Minor emergencies [electronic resource] / Philip Buttaravoli, Stephen M. Leffler.
Minor Emergencies gives you the practical how-tos you need to handle a wide range of non-life-threatening medical crises with speed and expertise. Completely updated with the latest equipment, devices, dosages, and techniques, this compact and portable medical reference book delivers fast, efficient...
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| Edition: | 3rd ed. |
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Table of Contents:
- Dystonic Drug Reaction
- Heat Illness : (Heat Edema, Heat Syncope, Heat Cramps, Heat Exhaustion)
- Hyperventilation
- Hysterical Coma or Pseudoseizure
- Idiopathic Facial Paralysis : (Bell's Palsy)
- Migraine Headache
- Seizures (Convulsions, Fits), Adult
- Seizures (Convulsions, Fits), Febrile and Pediatric
- Tension-Type (Muscle Contraction) Headache
- Trivial, Minimal, and Minor Head Trauma : (Concussion)
- Vasovagal or Neurocardiogenic or Neurally Mediated Syncope : (Faint, Swoon)
- Vertigo : (Dizziness, Lightheadedness)
- Weakness
- Conjunctivitis : (Pink Eye)
- Contact Lens Complications
- Corneal Abrasion
- Foreign Body, Conjunctival
- Foreign Body, Corneal
- Hordeolum : (Stye)
- Iritis : (Acute Anterior Uveitis)
- Periorbital and Conjunctival Edema
- Periorbital Ecchymosis : (Black Eye)
- Removal of Dislocated Contact Lens
- Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
- Ultraviolet Keratoconjunctivitis : (Welder's or Tanning Bed Burn)
- Cerumen Impaction : (Earwax Blockage)
- Epistaxis : (Nosebleed)
- Foreign Body, Ear
- Foreign Body, Nose
- Foreign Body, Throat
- Laryngotracheobronchitis : (Croup)
- Mononucleosis : (Glandular Fever)
- Nasal Fracture : (Broken Nose)
- Otitis Externa (Swimmer's Ear), Acute
- Otitis Media, Acute
- Otitis Media with Effusion; Serous (Secretory) Otitis Media (Glue Ear)
- Perforated Tympanic Membrane : (Ruptured Eardrum)
- Pharyngitis : (Sore Throat)
- Rhinitis, Acute : (Runny Nose)
- Rhinosinusitis : (Sinusitis)
- Aphthous Ulcer : (Canker Sore)
- Avulsed Tooth, Dental Subluxation, Dental Luxation
- Bleeding after Dental Surgery
- Burning Mouth Syndrome, Burning Tongue : (Glossodynia)
- Dental Pain, Periapical Abscess : (Tooth Abscess)
- Dental Pain, Pericoronitis
- Dental Pain, Postextraction Alveolar Osteitis : (Dry Socket)
- Dental Pain, Pulpitis
- Dental Trauma : (Fracture, Subluxation, and Displacement)
- Gingivitis and Acute Necrotizing Ulcerative Gingivitis : (Trench Mouth)
- Lacerations of the Mouth
- Mucocele : (Mucous Cyst)
- Oral Candidiasis : (Thrush or Yeast Infection)
- Oral Herpes Simplex : (Cold Sore, Fever Blister)
- Orthodontic Complications
- Perleche : (Angular Cheilitis)
- Sialolithiasis : (Salivary Duct Stones)
- Temporomandibular Disorder : (TMD, TMJ Syndrome)
- Temporomandibular Joint Dislocation : (Jaw Dislocation)
- Uvular Edema, Acute
- Bronchitis (Chest Cold), Acute
- Costochondritis and Musculoskeletal Chest Pain
- Inhalation Injury : (Smoke Inhalation)
- Irritant Incapacitant Exposure : (Lacrimators, Riot Control Agents, Tear Gas)
- Rib Fracture and Costochondral Separation : (Broken Rib)
- Anal Fissure
- Constipation, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, and Colic(Stomach Cramps)
- Diarrhea : (Acute Gastroenteritis)
- Enterobiasis : (Pinworm, Threadworm, Seatworm)
- Esophageal Food Bolus Obstruction : (Steakhouse or Cafe Coronary Syndrome)
- Foreign Body, Rectal
- Foreign Body, Swallowed
- Hemorrhoids : (Piles)
- Innocuous Ingestions
- Singultus : (Hiccups)
- Vomiting : (Food Poisoning, Gastroenteritis)
- Blunt Scrotal Trauma
- Colorful Urine
- Epididymitis
- Genital Herpes Simplex
- Phimosis and Paraphimosis
- Prostatitis, Acute Bacterial
- Urethritis : (Drip, Clap)
- Urinary Retention, Acute
- Urinary Tract Infection, Lower (Cystitis), Uncomplicated
- Urinary Tract Infection, Upper : (Pyelonephritis)
- Bartholin Abscess
- Condylomata Acuminata : (Genital Warts)
- Contact Vulvovaginitis
- Dysmenorrhea : (Menstrual Cramps)
- Foreign Body, Vaginal "Morning After" Emergency Contraception.
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Vaginitis
- Acromioclavicular (Shoulder) Separation
- Acromioclavicular (Shoulder) Separation
- Annular Ligament Displacement, Radial Head Subluxation : (Nursemaid's Elbow)
- Boutonniere Finger
- Boxer's Fifth Metacarpal Fracture
- Boxer's Fifth Metacarpal Fracture
- Boxer's Fifth Metacarpal Fracture
- Cervical Strain : (Whiplash)
- Cheiralgia Paresthetica : (Handcuff Neuropathy)
- Clavicle (Collarbone) Fracture
- Coccyx Fracture : (Tailbone Fracture)
- De Quervain Paratenonitis : (Thumb Tenosynovitis)
- Extensor Tendon Avulsion
- Distal Phalanx : (Baseball or Mallet Finger)
- Finger Dislocation : (PIP Joint)
- Finger Sprain : (PIP Joint)
- Fingertip (Tuft) Fractures
- Flexor Digitorum Profundus Tendon Avulsion
- Distal Phalanx : (Splay Finger)
- Ganglion Cysts
- Gouty Arthritis, Acute
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral Epicondylitis and Medial Epicondylitis : (Tennis Elbow, Golfer's Elbow)
- Ligament Sprains : (Including Joint Capsule Injuries)
- Locked Knee
- Lumbar Strain, Acute : ("Mechanical" Low Back Pain, Sacroiliac Dysfunction)
- Monarticular Arthritis, Acute
- Muscle Cramps : (Charley Horse)
- Muscle Strains and Tears
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Fibromyalgia : (Trigger Points)
- Patellar Dislocation : (Kneecap Dislocation)
- Plantar Fasciitis("Heel Spur")
- "Plantaris Tendon" Rupture, Gastrocnemius Muscle Tear : (Calf Muscle Tear)
- Polymyalgia Rheumatica
- Radial Head Fracture
- Radial Neuropathy : (Saturday Night Palsy)
- Scaphoid Fracture
- Shoulder Dislocation.
- Tendinopathy : Tendinosis, Paratenonitis
- Toe Fracture : (Broken Toe)
- Torticollis : (Wryneck)
- Ulnar Collateral Ligament Tear of the Thumb : (Ski Pole or Gamekeeper's Thumb)
- Bicycle Spoke Injury and Other Crush Injuries
- Contusion : (Bruise)
- Fingernail or Toenail Avulsion
- Fingertip Avulsion, Superficial
- Fishhook Removal
- Foreign Body Beneath Nail
- Impalement Injuries, Minor
- Laceration, Simple
- Mammalian Bites
- Marine Envenomations
- Nail Bed Laceration
- Nail Root Dislocation
- Needle (Foreign Body) in Foot
- Paronychia
- Pencil Point Puncture
- Puncture Wounds
- Ring Removal
- Sliver, Superficial : (Splinter)
- Subcutaneous Foreign Bodies : (Metal, Dental Fragments, Glass, Gravel, and Hard Plastic)
- Subungual Ecchymosis : (Tennis Toe)
- Subungual Hematoma
- Torn/Split Earlobe
- Traumatic Tattoos and Abrasions
- Zipper Entrapment : (Penis or Chin)
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Arachnid Envenomation : (Spider Bite)
- Arthropod Bites : (Bug Bites, Insect Bites)
- Cutaneous Abscess or Pustule
- Cutaneous Larva Migrans : (Creeping Eruption)
- Diaper Dermatitis : (Diaper Rash)
- Erysipelas, Cellulitis, Lymphangitis
- Fire Ant Stings
- Friction Blister
- Frostnip, Frostbite, and Mild Hypothermia
- Herpes Zoster : (Shingles)
- Hymenoptera (Bee, Wasp, Hornet) Envenomation : (Bee Sting)
- Impetigo
- Partial-Thickness (Second-Degree) Burns and Tar Burns
- Pediculosis : (Lice, Crabs)
- Pityriasis Rosea
- Pyogenic Granuloma or Lobular Capillary Hemangioma : (Proud Flesh)
- Scabies : (Human Itch Mite)
- Sea Bather's Eruption : (Sea Lice)
- Sunburn
- Tick Bite, Tick Removal
- Tinea Pedis, Tinea Cruris, Tinea Corporis : (Athlete's Foot, Jock Itch, Ringworm)
- Toxicodendron (Rhus) Allergic Contact Dermatitis : (Poison Ivy, Oak, or Sumac)
- Urticaria, Acute : (Hives)
- Warts : (Common Wart, Plantar Wart)
- Appendix A Complete Eye Examination
- Appendix B Digital Block
- Appendix C Fingertip Dressing, Simple
- Appendix D Oral Nerve Blocks
- Appendix E Procedural Sedation and Analgesia
- Appendix F Rabies Prophylaxis
- Appendix G State and Regional Poison Control Centers
- Appendix H Tetanus Prophylaxis.