Book[edited by] Barbara K. Blok, Dickson S. Cheung, Timothy F. Platts-Mills.
Summary: This 2 edition is a concise review of every topic found on the emergency medicine written board examination. The book is a collection of hundreds of frequently tested, high-yield facts and visual aids based on the most recently administered in-service and board exams. Features: Full-color insert with must-know clinical images. Written by residents and ER doctors who passed the exam. A chapter on how to prepare for the exam provides valuable test-taking advice.
Contents:
Resuscitation / Emily Damuth
Cardiovascular emergencies / Christopher W. Jones
Trauma / David Thompson
Orthopedics / Erica Douglass
Pediatrics / Stacy A. Trent and Joshua S. Easter
Toxicology / Jennie A. Buchanan and Jeena Jacob
Endocrine, metabolic, fluid, and electrolyte disorders / Amanda E. Kao
Infectious disease / Karen Ekernas
Hematology, oncology, allergy, and immunology / Nathan J. Cleveland and Ketan Patel
Thoracic and respiratory disorders / Charles M. Reynolds
Abdominal and gastrointestinal emergencies / Ian W. Tate and Deborah Vinton
Obstetrics and gynecology / Leslie L. Armstrong
Environmental emergencies / Tracy A. Cushing
Head, eye, ear, nose, and throat emergencies / Gabrielle A. Jacquet
Neurology / Dale P. Quirke
Psychobehavioral disorders / Whitney Barrett
Dermatology / Janetta L. Iwanicki
Renal and genitourinary emergencies / Tyler S. Jorgensen
Procedures and skills / Sara M. Krzyzaniak
EMS and disaster medicine / Jefferson G. Williams
Ethical/legal issues / Ryan D. Paterson and Hugh F. Hill III.