Evidence-Based Emergency Care (eBook)

Jesse M. Pines, MD, MBA and Worth Everett, MD Both Dr. Pines and Dr. Everett practice emergency medicine atthe Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania They are trained in clinical epidemiology and biostatistics, andwell versed in evidence-based medicine methodology

Preface.

Foreword.

About the Authors.

Section 1: The Science of Diagnostic Testing and ClinicalDecision Rules.

1 Diagnostic Testing in Emergency Care.

2 Evidence-Based Medicine: the Process.

3 The Epidemiology and Statistics of Diagnostic Testing.

4 Clinical Decision Rules.

Section 2: Traumatic Injuries.

5 Cervical Spine Fractures.

6 Cervical Spine Fractures in Older Adults.

7 Cervical Spine Fractures in Children.

8 Blunt Abdominal Trauma.

9 Acute Knee Injuries.

10 Blunt Head Injury.

11 Blunt Head Trauma in Children.

12 Acute Ankle and Foot Injuries.

13 Occult Scaphoid Fractures.

14 Blunt Chest Trauma.

15 Occult Hip Fracture.

Section 3: Cardiology.

16 Heart Failure.

17 Syncope.

18 Acute Coronary Syndrome.

Section 4: Infectious Disease.

19 Serious Bacterial Infections and Occult Bacteremia inChildren.

20 Bacterial Meningitis in Children.

21 Necrotizing Fasciitis.

22 Pharyngitis.

23 Infective Endocarditis.

24 Urinary Tract Infection.

25 Sinusitis.

26 Pneumonia.

27 Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.

Section 5: Surgical and Abdominal Complaints.

28 Acute Nonspecific, Nontraumatic Abdominal Pain.

29 Bowel Obstruction.

30 Acute Pancreatitis.

31 Acute Appendicitis.

32 Acute Cholecystitis.

Section 6: Urology.

33 Kidney Stones.

34 Testicular Torsion.

Section 7: Neurology.

35 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.

36 Acute Stroke.

Section 8: Miscellaneous: Ophthalmology, Hematology,Rheumatology, and Pulmonology.

37 Pulmonary Embolism and Deep Vein Thrombosis.

38 Temporal Arteritis.

39 Intraocular Pressure.

40 Asthma.

Index.

?Until now there has been a paucity of truly evidence-basedguidance for diagnostic and clinical decision making in the ED.Pines and Everett have smartly aggregated a substantial body ofinformation into a compact textbook format for emergencypractitioners.? ( Annals of Emergency Medicine, September2009)

?Presentation of clinical examples and the comprehensivediscussion of current decision rules as worked out from theliterature will appeal not only to those working in emergencymedicine but also to those involved in developing clinicalguidelines.? (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, November2008)

?Evidence based Emergency Care has a strong place in currentpractice. The authors review a large number of clinical decisionrules and studies comparing diagnostic modalities? (RespiratoryCare, June 2009)

?The chapter structure works very well and the author commentaryprovides a useful bottom-line conclusion and practical insight. Thebook is well organized and well written, with sufficient depth toaddress each of the clinical diagnostic questions. The authorsprovide a balanced, evidence-based approach that encourages readersto review relevant data and draw their own conclusions. Overall,emergency medicine and critical care pharmacists will find this auseful pocket-sized diagnostic testing and clinical decisionguide.? (Annals of Pharmacotherapy, December 2008)

?This practical guide will be useful to anyone practicingemergency medicine. The authors are well regarded, board-certifiedemergency medicine physicians. The authors do an excellent job ofproviding clinically relevant evidence that we can use to supportour daily decisions in the emergency department. Provide[s] a goodsummary of clinically useful information that will help each of usto make better informed, evidence-based decisions.? (Doody'sBook Reviews, November 2008)