Damage Control Surgery
Damage Control Surgery Brett H. Waibel Michael F. Rotondo I. History and Evolution of Damage Control The foundation of damage control surgery (DCS) focuses on exsanguinating truncal trauma. The underpinning…
Initial Assessment and Resuscitation
Initial Assessment and Resuscitation Michael Rhodes Michael Kalina I. Introduction Resuscitation of the adult patient is an intense period of medical care in which initial and continuous patient assessment guides…
Airway Management and Anesthesia
Airway Management and Anesthesia Henry E. Wang Jean-Francois Pittet Donald M. Yealy I. General Considerations Ensuring adequate oxygenation, ventilation, and protection from aspiration are the first priorities when treating an…
Physiologic Response to Injury
Physiologic Response to Injury Luke P.H. Leenen I. Multiple changes occur in an organism following injury. The initial responses are protective, followed by compensation for the changes experienced and attempts…
Introduction to Trauma Care
Introduction to Trauma Care Amy N. Hildreth R. Shayn Martin J. Wayne Meredith I. Introduction Trauma is mechanical damage to the body caused by an external force. The trauma patient…
The Essentials of Patient Education in the Emergency Department
The Essentials of Patient Education in the Emergency Department Robin J. Trupp Elsie M. Selby Introduction Heart failure is a complex chronic condition associated with great morbidity, mortality, and economic…
Chronic Heart Failure Management: Drugs Recommended for Routine Use
Chronic Heart Failure Management: Drugs Recommended for Routine Use Robert J. Stomel Majid J. Qazi Multiple studies have established that chronic stable heart failure patients should be on four types…
Discharge Planning for Heart Failure in the Short Stay Unit
Discharge Planning for Heart Failure in the Short Stay Unit Ginger A. Conway Scope of the Problem Heart failure is the cause of nearly 1 million hospitalizations annually.1,2,3,4 and 5…
Emergency Department and Observation Unit Discharge Criteria
Emergency Department and Observation Unit Discharge Criteria Deborah B. Diercks Heart failure (HF) causes substantial morbidity and mortality in the United States and is the most common principal discharge diagnosis…
