Emergency Medicine Secrets, Seventh Edition 2022, Review

 

Book Metadata

• Full Title: Emergency Medicine Secrets, Seventh Edition

• Editors: Katherine M. Bakes, MD; Jennie A. Buchanan, MD, FACEP, FACMT; Maria E. Moreira, MD, FACEP; Richard Byyny, MD, MSc, FACEP; and Peter T. Pons, MD, FACEP

• Authors: The text features over 100 contributing authors, including experts such as Jean Abbott, MD, MH; Vik Bebarta, MD; and Christopher B. Colwell, MD, FACEP

• Year of Publication: 2022

• Total Number of Pages: 814 pages.

Copyright Summary

This Seventh Edition is published by Elsevier, Inc., with a registered ISBN of 978-0-323-69473-5. The copyright notice specifies that all rights are reserved and provides a legal disclaimer stating that practitioners must rely on their own clinical experience and independent verification of diagnoses and drug dosages. 

The publisher assumes no responsibility for any injury or damage to persons or property resulting from the use of methods or ideas contained within the material.

Preface Analysis

The authors intend for this edition to serve as a concise and valuable method of imparting clinical knowledge during the maturation of emergency medicine as a specialty. 

The book aims to fill the clinical gap created by the evolving nature of daily practice by providing a reorganized structure and updated content that highlights the most critical questions a clinician must ask at the bedside. 

The selected "Top 100 Secrets" provide a distilled overview of essential concepts. The primary audience encompasses all students and practitioners of emergency medicine, ranging from novice learners to experienced clinicians.

Chapter List

Section 1: Decision Making in Emergency Medicine

• Chapter 1: Decision Making in Emergency Medicine

• Chapter 2: Adult Cardiac Arrest

• Chapter 3: Airway Management

• Chapter 4: Shock

• Chapter 5: Emergency Ultrasound

• Chapter 6: Geriatric Emergency Medicine

• Chapter 7: Palliative Care and Advance Directives

• Chapter 8: Research Methods and How to Critically Review Emergency Medicine Literature

• Chapter 9: Evidence-Based Rational Use of Diagnostic Imaging

• Chapter 10: EMTALA, The Joint Commission, and HIPAA

• Chapter 11: Emergency Medicine Observation Medicine

• Chapter 12: Performance Evaluation and Improvement in Emergency Medicine

• Chapter 13: Professionalism and Social Media Applications

Section 2: Primary Complaints

• Chapter 14: Altered Mental Status and Coma

• Chapter 15: Fever

• Chapter 16: Chest Pain

• Chapter 17: Abdominal Pain, Nausea, and Vomiting

• Chapter 18: Headache

• Chapter 19: Syncope, Vertigo, and Dizziness

• Chapter 20: Seizures

• Chapter 21: Anaphylaxis

• Chapter 22: Low Back Pain

Section 3: Nontraumatic Illness

• Chapter 23: Nontraumatic Ocular Emergencies

• Chapter 24: Nontraumatic Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies

• Chapter 25: Dental and Oral Surgical Emergencies

Section 4: Central Nervous System

• Chapter 26: Transient Ischemic Attack and Cerebrovascular Accident

• Chapter 27: Meningitis

Section 5: Respiratory System

• Chapter 28: Breathing and Ventilation

• Chapter 29: Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, and Pneumonia

• Chapter 30: Venous Thromboembolism

Section 6: Cardiovascular System

• Chapter 31: Congestive Heart Failure and Acute Pulmonary Edema

• Chapter 32: Ischemic Heart Disease

• Chapter 33: Cardiac Dysrhythmias, Pacemakers, and Implantable Defibrillators

• Chapter 34: Hypertension, Hypertensive Emergency, Aortic Dissection, and Aortic Aneurysms

• Chapter 35: Pericarditis and Myocarditis

Section 7: Gastrointestinal Tract

• Chapter 36: Esophagus and Stomach Disorders

• Chapter 37: Bowel Disorders

• Chapter 38: Liver and Biliary Tract Disease

Section 8: Genitourinary Tract

• Chapter 39: Renal Colic and Scrotal Pain

• Chapter 40: Acute Urinary Retention

• Chapter 41: Urinary Tract Infection: Cystitis, Pyelonephritis, and Prostatitis

• Chapter 42: Renal Failure

Section 9: Hematology/Oncology

• Chapter 43: Hemostasis and Coagulopathies

• Chapter 44: Sickle Cell Disease

• Chapter 45: Oncologic Emergencies

Section 10: Metabolism and Endocrinology

• Chapter 46: Fluids and Electrolytes

• Chapter 47: Acid-Base Disorders

• Chapter 48: Diabetes Mellitus

• Chapter 49: Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders

Section 11: Infectious Disease

• Chapter 50: Sepsis Syndromes and Toxic Shock

• Chapter 51: Soft-Tissue Infections

• Chapter 52: Sexually Transmitted Infections and Human Immunodeficiency Virus

• Chapter 53: Tetanus, Botulism, and Foodborne Illnesses

• Chapter 54: Travel Medicine and Vector-Borne Diseases

• Chapter 55: Arthritis

• Chapter 56: Skin Diseases

Section 12: Environmental Emergencies

• Chapter 57: Lightning and Electrical Injuries

• Chapter 58: Drowning

• Chapter 59: Hypothermia and Frostbite

• Chapter 60: Heat Illness

• Chapter 61: Altitude Illness and Dysbarisms

Section 13: Neonatal and Childhood Disorders

• Chapter 62: Evaluation of Fever in Children Younger Than Age Three

• Chapter 63: Seizures in Infancy and Childhood

• Chapter 64: Acute Respiratory Disorders in Children

• Chapter 65: Pediatric Gastrointestinal Disorders and Dehydration

• Chapter 66: Pediatric Infectious Diseases

• Chapter 67: Emergency Department Evaluation of Child Abuse

• Chapter 68: Procedural Sedation and Analgesia of the Pediatric Patient

• Chapter 69: Pediatric and Neonatal Resuscitation

Section 14: Toxicologic Emergencies

• Chapter 70: General Approach to Poisonings

• Chapter 71: The Alcohols: Ethylene Glycol, Methanol, Isopropyl Alcohol, and Alcohol-Related Complications

• Chapter 72: Antipyretic Poisoning

• Chapter 73: Bites and Stings

• Chapter 74: Smoke Inhalation

• Chapter 75: Common Drugs of Abuse

• Chapter 76: Cardiovascular Toxicology

• Chapter 77: Pediatric Ingestions

Section 15: Gynecology and Obstetrics

• Chapter 78: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

• Chapter 79: Sexual Assault

• Chapter 80: Spontaneous Abortion, Ectopic Pregnancy, and Vaginal Bleeding

• Chapter 81: Third-Trimester Complications and Delivery

Section 16: Trauma

• Chapter 82: Multiple Trauma

• Chapter 83: Maxillofacial Trauma

• Chapter 84: Cervical Spine and Spinal Cord Trauma

• Chapter 85: Head Trauma

• Chapter 86: Traumatic Ophthalmologic Emergencies

• Chapter 87: Neck Trauma

• Chapter 88: Chest Trauma

• Chapter 89: Abdominal Trauma

• Chapter 90: Pelvic Fractures and Genitourinary Trauma

• Chapter 91: Trauma in Pregnancy

• Chapter 92: Pediatric Trauma

• Chapter 93: Musculoskeletal Trauma, Conditions of the Extremity, and Hand Injuries

• Chapter 94: Burns

• Chapter 95: Wound Management

Section 17: Behavioral Emergencies

• Chapter 96: Acute Psychosis

• Chapter 97: Depression

• Chapter 98: Management of the Violent Patient

• Chapter 99: Intimate Partner Violence

Section 18: EMS and Disaster Management

• Chapter 100: EMS Medical Oversight

• Chapter 101: Disaster Management

• Chapter 102: Principles of Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction

• Chapter 103: Chemical Weapons and Terrorist Agents

• Chapter 104: Biological Weapons of Mass Destruction

• Chapter 105: Radiation Emergencies

• Chapter 106: Explosive Weapons of Mass Destruction

• Chapter 107: Tactical Medicine

Clinical Value Prop: Why Read This?

Emergency Medicine Secrets provides a high-yield, question-and-answer format that mimics the rapid-fire decision-making required in the emergency department (ED). The text prioritizes identifying and treating acute life threats over conventional, time-intensive methodologies that are often impractical in a high-acuity environment. 

Key clinical features include the following:

• Top 100 Secrets: Distilled clinical pearls for quick board review or shift preparation.

• Evidence-Based Decision Rules: Guidance on using validated tools like NEXUS, HEART, and Wells criteria to optimize imaging and disposition.

• Scannable Bedside Insights: Rapid-reference tables for Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI) medications, advanced life support protocols, and toxicology management.

• Broad Specialized Coverage: Dedicated sections on tactical medicine, geriatric care, and disaster management ensure practitioners are prepared for evolving clinical challenges.

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