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An Introduction to

Clinical Emergency Medicine
An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine is a much-needed resource for individuals practicing this challenging field. This textbook is novel in its approach to emergency medicine topics. It describes in detail the best and most current methods to care for patients in the emergency department, including initial evaluation, generation ofdifferential diagnoses, problem solving, and management of challenging conditions based on presenting symptoms. Unlike other textbooks, in which the diagnosis is known, this textbook approaches clinical problems as clinicians manage patients – without full knowledge of the final diagnosis. It provides an understanding for how to approach patients with undifferentiated conditions, ask the rightquestions, gather historical data, utilize physical examination skills, and order and interpret appropriate laboratory and radiographic tests. This textbook also provides current management and disposition strategies with controversies presented, including pearls, pitfalls, and myths for topics covered. Chapters are written by nationally- and internationallyrespected clinicians, educators, andresearchers in the field of emergency medicine. An Introduction to Clinical Emergency Medicine offers just the right combination of text, clinical images, and practical information for students, residents, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and experienced physicians in all medical disciplines. The overriding goal of this textbook is to improve the practitioner’s understanding of emergency medicineprinciples and practice, directly benefiting patient care in a variety of emergency settings.

An Introduction to

Clinical Emergency Medicine
Swaminatha V. Mahadevan, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Associate Chief, Division of Emergency Medicine Assistant Professor of Surgery (Emergency Medicine) Stanford University School of Medicine Emergency Department Medical Director Medical Student ClerkshipDirector Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA

Gus M. Garmel, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Co-Program Director, Stanford/Kaiser Emergency Medicine Residency Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery (Emergency Medicine) Stanford University School of Medicine Senior Staff Emergency Physician, The Permanente Medical Group Clerkship Director for Medical Students and Rotating Interns Kaiser PermanenteMedical Center, Santa Clara, CA

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