Introduction Symptoms such as abdominal pain; nausea; vomiting; diarrhea; or painful, decreased, or increased urination are some of the most common emergency department (ED) patient complaints. These symptoms can be…
The endocrine system is a complex, coordinated, and highly regulated system that helps the body adapt to its constantly changing metabolic needs. One major endocrine-related disease, diabetes mellitus, is frequently…
Introduction The emergency department (ED) technician (EDT) plays a critical role in the initial assessment, triage, workup, and management of patients with cardiac complaints. This chapter provides a framework for…
Introduction Point-of-care (POC) testing is a term used to describe diagnostic testing that is performed in the patient’s unit rather than in the hospital’s central lab or outside reference lab….
A systematic approach for the evaluation of a newly arrived ED patient will allow the emergency department (ED) technician to properly evaluate and help prioritize the patient. The ED technician…
Team Dynamics in the Emergency Department Team dynamics play a vital role in the emergency department (ED) because teamwork and coordination allow for the highest-quality care possible. Individual skills are…
The Organization of the Hospital A hospital is a complex institution in which patients are treated by members of the hospital’s medical staff, that includes, but is not limited to,…
The emergency department (ED) is a complex organization in which care is provided by healthcare providers with a variety of different types of training, employment relationships, heirarchy of roles, and…
Optic Neuropathies: Ischemic, Inflammatory, Infectious, or Compressive Mitchell B. Strominger Victoria M. Hammond THE CLINICAL CHALLENGE Optic neuropathy is the general term that describes vision loss secondary to a disease…
