Roberts' Practical Guide to Common Medical Emergencies

By James R. Roberts

ritten by a leading authority in emergency medicine, this convenient handbook is packed with expert advice on what to do, when to do it, and why to do it for the most commonly encountered emergency situations. Specifically designed for quick and easy reference, the book provides hands-on guidance for dealing with acetaminophen toxicity, ophthalmological emergencies, puncture wounds, swallowed foreign bodies, paronychia, pain control, streptococcal pharyngitis, tendon disorders, and seizures. An additional section examines common myths and misconceptions about NSAID gastropathy, kidney stones, epinephrine, therapy for gastrointestinal hemorrhage, and other problems and procedures in emergency medicine. The author is the Editorial Board Chairman of Emergency Medicine News --the field's number one publication in readership, exposure, and efficiency. The book is based on Dr. Roberts' most popular In Focus columns from the magazine, completely updated and revised for today's practice

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0397518382
• ISBN13: 9780397518388
• Release Date: January 1996
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.

Customer Reviews

this book saved my life

I was cooking and cut my finger very bad. I learned how to stop the blood and drive myself to the hospital