Head Trauma
Chapter 32 Head Trauma Terry Mahan Buttaro Definition and Epidemiology Each year, up to 2.5 million people in the United States sustain a traumatic brain injury (TBI).1 This number can…
Cardiac Arrest
Chapter 28 Cardiac Arrest Terry Mahan Buttaro Definition and Epidemiology According to the American Heart Association (AHA), 17.3 million people in the world die each year from heart disease.1 In…
Burns (Minor)
Chapter 46 Burns (Minor) Randy M. Gordon Definition and Epidemiology The skin is the largest organ of the body and functions as an excellent barrier against external injury. A burn…
Animal and Human Bites
Chapter 44 Animal and Human Bites Daniel W. O’Neill, Brian Jennings Definition and Epidemiology Every year there are millions of people throughout the world who sustain bite wounds. Although many…
Bradycardia and Tachycardia
Chapter 27 Bradycardia and Tachycardia Terry Mahan Buttaro Bradycardia Definition and Epidemiology Absolute bradycardia is defined as a heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute. Athletes, older adults,…
Seborrheic Dermatitis
Chapter 65 Seborrheic Dermatitis Theresa A. Bedford Definition and Epidemiology Seborrheic dermatitis is a chronic, common dermatosis that occurs across the life span. It is characterized by greasy, slightly erythematous…
Examination of the Skin and Approach to Diagnosis of Skin Disorders
Chapter 38 Examination of the Skin and Approach to Diagnosis of Skin Disorders Maria Isabel Romano Definition and Epidemiology Skin problems occur often in the general population and are the…
Acute Bronchospasm
Chapter 24 Acute Bronchospasm Laurie Soroken, Annette McDonough Definition and Epidemiology Asthma that is not appropriately managed may lead to exacerbations requiring emergent care.1 Bronchospasm, a symptom of asthma, is…
