Mechanical Ventilation and Noninvasive Ventilatory Support
Chapter 2 Mechanical Ventilation and Noninvasive Ventilatory Support Todd A. Seigel Perspective Invasive and noninvasive ventilation are essential components in the management of critically ill patients. Some patients require support…
Constipation
Chapter 32 Constipation Jan M. Shoenberger Perspective The term constipation refers to a symptom or complex of symptoms and not a specific diagnosis. Patients and health care providers often define…
Sore Throat
Chapter 23 Sore Throat David H. Newman and Ashley E. Shreves Perspective Epidemiology In 2007 the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey reported more than 2 million emergency department visits…
Brain Resuscitation
Chapter 8 Brain Resuscitation William J. Meurer and Robert Silbergleit Perspective Recognition of the dominant role of the brain in determining the quality of human life dates back to the…
Hemoptysis
Chapter 24 Hemoptysis Calvin A. Brown, III and Ali S. Raja Perspective Epidemiology Hemoptysis is defined as the expectoration of blood from the respiratory tract below the vocal cords. Most…
Monitoring the Emergency Patient
Chapter 5 Monitoring the Emergency Patient Anthony M. Napoli and Baruch Krauss Perspective Monitoring is a routine part of emergency department (ED) care. From vital sign measurement to the provision…
