Cellulitis
Chapter 47 Cellulitis Elizabeth Talbot, Laura Elyse Shevy Definition and Epidemiology Skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs) are among the most common reasons for which patients seek outpatient care and…
CRITICAL CARE
Bullous Pemphigoid
Chapter 45 Bullous Pemphigoid Kathryn K. Ellis, Kathryn R. Colcher Definition and Epidemiology Bullous pemphigoid (BP) is the most common of the autoimmune blistering diseases affecting primarily the elderly population.1,2…
Bites and Stings
Chapter 26 Bites and Stings Joanne Sandberg-Cook Insect Bites and Stings Definition and Epidemiology More species of insects are in existence than any other form of multicellular life. Insects that…
Chemical Exposure
Chapter 29 Chemical Exposure Terry Mahan Buttaro Definition and Epidemiology Chemical exposures can occur by inhalation, ingestion, injection, or absorption through the skin and mucous membranes. Although a chemical exposure…
Hypotension
Chapter 33 Hypotension Ashley Moore-Gibbs Definition and Epidemiology Hypotension, or low blood pressure, is defined as a systolic blood pressure of 90 mm Hg or less. Blood pressure readings should always…
Sexual Assault
Chapter 35 Sexual Assault Julie G. Stewart Definition and Epidemiology Sexual violence consists of a variety of crimes including rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.1 Sexual harassment includes many types…
Environmental and Food Allergies
Chapter 31 Environmental and Food Allergies John W. Distler Environmental Allergies Definition and Epidemiology Environmental allergens are responsible for a wide range of signs and symptoms ranging from rhinitis, eczema,…
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Primary Care
Chapter 23 Disaster and Emergency Preparedness and Response in Primary Care Stephen Pixley The Evolution of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Efforts in Health Care Disaster preparedness has evolved dramatically over…
Cardiovascular
(1) Department of Pharmacy, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York, NY, USA KeywordsTIMISTEMINSTEMIUnstable anginaAspirinClopidogrelPrasugrelTicagrelorBivalirudinWarfarinMetoprololNitroglycerinFibrinolyticHeparinEnoxaparinCHADS2 TorsadesExtravasationEmbolismVTEVitamin K Table 2.1 Thrombolysis in myocardial infarction (TIMI) grade flows TIMI grade…
