The Emergency Department

Author : Dr. Fred Voon
Publisher : FriesenPress
Page : 153 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-06-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781777603427

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Your Inside Guide to the Emergency Department by Dr. Fred Voon Pdf

This is the first book for the general public, written by a physician, to guide you through what really happens in the Emergency Department (ED). In Canada there are over 15 million Emergency visits a year. In the USA, over 145 million annually – a shocking 46 visits for every 100 persons! Learn what to expect if you, or a loved one, becomes one. - What happens and why from the ambulance to the trauma bay? - What and whom should you bring? - Why do you have to wait so long? Why did that person get seen before you? - Who gets seen faster? How can you get treated sooner? - Why do you have to tell the same story over again? - Who are all these people? - What should you do to prepare? Dr. Voon also busts some common myths and provides tons of practical tips and tricks to help you stay out of the ED: - What might not be an emergency after all? - What should everyone stock in their Home Medicine Cabinet? - What internet sites can we trust? As an in-depth and comprehensible resource, this non-fiction is a reference that belongs in every household and every waiting room. Find out more on the web at DrVoon.com.

Author : Joseph R. Shiber,Scott D. Weingart
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 711 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-06-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030287948

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Emergency Department Critical Care by Joseph R. Shiber,Scott D. Weingart Pdf

This comprehensive book provides practical guidance on the care of the critical patient in the emergency department. It focuses on the ED physician or provider working in a community hospital where, absent the consulting specialists found in a large academic center, the provider must evaluate and stabilize critically ill and injured patients alone. Structured in an easily accessible format, chapters present fundamental information in tables, bullet points, and flow diagrams. Emergency medicine scenarios covered across 38 chapters include acute respiratory failure, spinal cord Injuries, seizures and status epilepticus, care of the newborn, and end-of-life care. Written by experts in the field, Emergency Department Critical Care is an essential resource for practicing emergency physicians and trainees, internists and family physicians, advance practice nurses, and physician’s assistants who provide care in emergency departments and urgent care centers.

Author : Robert W. Strauss,Thom A. Mayer
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 785 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071769693

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Strauss and Mayer’s Emergency Department Management (eBook) by Robert W. Strauss,Thom A. Mayer Pdf

A Comprehensive, Practical Text on Effectively Running an Emergency Department Emergency Department Management is a real-world, pragmatic guide designed to help emergency department managers efficiently handle the many complex issues that arise in this challenging clinical environment. Written by professionals who have spent their entire careers in the service of emergency department patients, this unique text delivers practical solutions to virtually any problem that may arise in running an emergency department or acute care center. COMPLETE, EXPERT COVERAGE OF EVERY IMPORTANT MANAGEMENT TOPIC, INCLUDING: Leadership Principles Operations Informatics Quality and Service Finance Reimbursement Contracts Legal and Regulatory Issues Malpractice Human Resources Emergency Department Management offers the guidance and expertise required to deliver consistent, rapid, high-quality care. It is the single-best resource available to help you navigate the leadership challenges that arise daily in the emergency department.

Author : Stephanie J. Baker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-19
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1622180100

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Excellence in the Emergency Department by Stephanie J. Baker Pdf

By implementing proven, evidence-based tools and techniques, leaders can overcome the excuses and create an ED where employees and physicians want to work and patients want to receive care. That's true whether your ED is big or small, inner city or rural, or any combination of the above. Excellence in the Emergency Department explains how. Author Stephanie Baker, has created an outstanding resource book filled with proven, easy-to-implement, step-by-step instructions that will help you move your emergency department forward. These process-improvement tactics are based on research Studer Group.

Author : Jon Huddy
Publisher : American College Emergency Physicians
Page : 252 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Hospitals
ISBN : UCLA:L0086699972

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Emergency Department Design by Jon Huddy Pdf

A new book from ACEP that will help you participate effectively-or lead the way-in the successful design of your emergency department. Emergency Department Design will teach you the design and planning process so that you and other caregivers can make decisions about what's best for your department. Whether you're building a new department, remodeling an existing one, expanding, or simply adding a new service, the critical decisions you'll make must be based on an understanding of the design process. Time and time again, the best results are achieved when caregivers drive this process, working with design professionals to plan not just for today's patients, but also for those of the future. Read this book and learn how to: Assess your space needs Set physical design goals that meet operational outcomes Define the scope of your project Select a design professional Evaluate the "workability" of proposed design solutions ...and much more. You'll minimize the complexity of the challenge, reduce wasted time, and focus on creating a design that fulfills your vision of how emergency care should be provided. The author is Jon Huddy, AIA, with FreemanWhite, Inc., a nationally renowned architectural firm specializing in emergency department design. Mr. Huddy brings a passion for emergency department design, a commitment to include caregivers in the design process, and an entertaining, energetic presentation style to this book. Michael T. Rapp, MD, JD, FACEP, past president of ACEP, served as editor and contributed his insights in a special introductory chapter, "The Emergency Physician's Perspective." Plus, more than 20 other emergency care professionals and architects have contributed case studies and "pearls and pitfalls" from their own personal experiences with emergency department design projects.

Author : Jody Crane MD MBA,Chuck Noon PhD
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781439895382

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The Definitive Guide to Emergency Department Operational Improvement by Jody Crane MD MBA,Chuck Noon PhD Pdf

In a unique and integrated approach, The Definitive Guide to Emergency Department Operational Improvement: Employing Lean Principles with Current ED Best Practices to Create the "No Wait" Department exposes you to the academics behind managing the complex service environment that is the ED. The book combines applied management science and ED experi

Author : Stephanie Kayden,Philip D. Anderson,Robert Freitas,Elke Platz
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2014-11-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107007390

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Emergency Department Leadership and Management by Stephanie Kayden,Philip D. Anderson,Robert Freitas,Elke Platz Pdf

Written for a global audience, by an international team, the book provides practical, case-based emergency department leadership skills.

Author : Amal Mattu,Arjun S. Chanmugam,Stuart P. Swadron,Carrie Tibbles,Dale Woolridge,Lisa Marcucci
Publisher : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Page : 993 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781451152852

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Avoiding Common Errors in the Emergency Department by Amal Mattu,Arjun S. Chanmugam,Stuart P. Swadron,Carrie Tibbles,Dale Woolridge,Lisa Marcucci Pdf

This pocket book succinctly describes 400 errors commonly made by attendings, residents, medical students, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in the emergency department, and gives practical, easy-to-remember tips for avoiding these errors. The book can easily be read immediately before the start of a rotation or used for quick reference on call. Each error is described in a short clinical scenario, followed by a discussion of how and why the error occurs and tips on how to avoid or ameliorate problems. Areas covered include psychiatry, pediatrics, poisonings, cardiology, obstetrics and gynecology, trauma, general surgery, orthopedics, infectious diseases, gastroenterology, renal, anesthesia and airway management, urology, ENT, and oral and maxillofacial surgery.

Author : Diana Slade,Marie Manidis,Jeannette McGregor,Hermine Scheeres,Eloise Chandler,Jane Stein-Parbury,Roger Dunston,Maria Herke,Christian M.I.M. Matthiessen
Publisher : Springer
Page : 158 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9783662460214

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Communicating in Hospital Emergency Departments by Diana Slade,Marie Manidis,Jeannette McGregor,Hermine Scheeres,Eloise Chandler,Jane Stein-Parbury,Roger Dunston,Maria Herke,Christian M.I.M. Matthiessen Pdf

This book was conceived in response to the increasing recognition of the central role of communication in effective healthcare delivery, particularly in high-stress contexts. Over a three-year period, the research team investigated communication between patients and clinicians in five representative emergency departments (EDs). The book describes the communicative complexity and intensity of work in the ED and identifies the features of successful patient-clinician interactions. Drawing on authentic examples of communication within the ED, the book provides comprehensive communication strategies for healthcare professionals that can be readily integrated into everyday practice. ‘Professor Diana Slade and her colleagues have written an innovative and practical book on communication and relationships in emergency departments and their effects on the patient experience. Rarely does one find a book that so seamlessly translates research findings into practical action strategies. The book is an invaluable resource for the training of physicians, nurses, hospital administrators and others in healthcare.’ - Elizabeth A. Rider, MSW, MD, FAAP, Department of Pediatrics, Harvard Medical School ‘My participation in the UTS Emergency Communication project provided extraordinary insights into the complexities and subtleties of communication encounters during a patient’s emergency department journey. This project has made a lasting impact on my daily work, and I hope will improve emergency patient care into the future.’ - Dr Nick Taylor, Emergency Medicine Specialist, The Canberra Hospital ‘The captured clinical conversations between doctors, nurses and patients are fascinating... The discussion and conclusions provide a rare insight into an integral and critical component of Emergency Medicine practice. The team, led by Professor Slade, was truly unobtrusive, professional and personable.’ - Dr Marian Lee, Emergency Physician, Director of Emergency Medicine Training

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on the Future of Emergency Care in the United States Health System
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 424 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-05-03
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309133777

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Hospital-Based Emergency Care by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Care Services,Committee on the Future of Emergency Care in the United States Health System Pdf

Today our emergency care system faces an epidemic of crowded emergency departments, patients boarding in hallways waiting to be admitted, and daily ambulance diversions. Hospital-Based Emergency Care addresses the difficulty of balancing the roles of hospital-based emergency and trauma care, not simply urgent and lifesaving care, but also safety net care for uninsured patients, public health surveillance, disaster preparation, and adjunct care in the face of increasing patient volume and limited resources. This new book considers the multiple aspects to the emergency care system in the United States by exploring its strengths, limitations, and future challenges. The wide range of issues covered includes: • The role and impact of the emergency department within the larger hospital and health care system. • Patient flow and information technology. • Workforce issues across multiple disciplines. • Patient safety and the quality and efficiency of emergency care services. • Basic, clinical, and health services research relevant to emergency care. • Special challenges of emergency care in rural settings. Hospital-Based Emergency Care is one of three books in the Future of Emergency Care series. This book will be of particular interest to emergency care providers, professional organizations, and policy makers looking to address the deficiencies in emergency care systems.

Author : Susan Stefan
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2006-03-16
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780195189292

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Emergency Department Treatment of the Psychiatric Patient by Susan Stefan Pdf

"In Emergency Department Treatment of the Psychiatric Patient Dr. Stefan uses research, surveys, and statutory and litigation materials to examine problems with emergency department care for clients with psychiatric disorders." "She relies on interviews with emergency department nurses, doctors, and psychiatrists, as well as surveys of people with psychiatric disabilities, to present the perspectives of both the individuals seeking treatment, and those providing it." "This eye-opening book explores the structural pressures on emergency departments and identifies the burdens and conflicts that undermine their efforts to provide compassionate care to people in psychiatric crisis." --Book Jacket.

Author : Scott C. Sherman,Joseph W. Weber,Michael Schindlbeck,Rahul Patwari
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2014-01-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780071794619

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Clinical Emergency Medicine by Scott C. Sherman,Joseph W. Weber,Michael Schindlbeck,Rahul Patwari Pdf

Ninety-eight of the chief complaints and disorders you're most likely to encounter in the ED! A clear, concise guide for clinicians new to the Emergency Department A Doody's Core Title for 2015! Written by authors who are practicing emergency physicians and emergency medicine educators, Clinical Emergency Medicine distills the entire content of the emergency medicine curriculum into less than one hundred succinct, clinically relevant chapters. This unique book is intended to guide you through what you must know and be able to do during an actual shift and give you a better understanding of the issues and problems you will face while working in the Emergency Department. Featuring a consistent, find-it-now design, Clinical Emergency Medicine delivers concise, must-know information on ninety-eight chief complaints and disorders, ranging from asthma and chest pain to fever and poisoning. Each chapter begins with Key Points, followed by an Introduction, Clinical Presentation (History and Physical Examination), Diagnostic Studies, Medical Decision Making, Treatment and Disposition, and Suggested Reading. Whenever possible, the authors provide practical advice on drug dosing, the medical decision-making thought process, treatment plans, and dispositions that will be of value in a clinical environment. Numerous diagnostic algorithms simplify the problem and point you towards a solution. Valuable to medical students, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and junior level residents, Clinical Emergency Medicine teaches you things that may not have been covered in medical or physician assistant school, but have an important bearing on patient outcomes.

Author : John M. Shiver,David Eitel
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-12-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1420084976

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Optimizing Emergency Department Throughput by John M. Shiver,David Eitel Pdf

Across the country ambulances are turned away from emergency departments (EDs) and patients are waiting hours and sometimes days to be admitted to a hospital room. Hospitals are finding it hard to get specialist physicians to come to treat emergency patients. Our EDs demand a new way of thinking. They are not at a tipping point; they are at a breaking point. Under current loads and trends they are going to begin to break and these breakdowns will be painful and ultimately dangerous to society. Recognizing that the ideal in health care is presently beyond our immediate grasp, this book instead focuses on providing health care leaders with the tools they can employ to optimize the performance of EDs and thereby improve service to patients, employees, and communities. Written by 20 of the most progressive and successful health care reformers in the country, the approaches described can be utilized to quantify improvements, enhance predictability of workflow, and improve staff scheduling. The data derived using these techniques can serve as powerful evidence in support of change. While a common discussion among ED professionals is the perception that many patients are not really emergency patients and could be treated in another setting at another time, that argument is not germane until we as a nation elect to reform the way we chose to deliver healthcare to the underserviced. In the meantime this book provides invalauable information to help individual hospitals to retool their ED’s. It offers new approaches that think outside of the box for all stakeholders. It also provides the statistical evidence that administrators need to make their cases for changes and added resources. It will help you forecast the demand for services and give your center an approach that will allow the ED to become a source of income rather than one that continues to hemorrhage needed limited health care funding.

Author : JEAN. HASELTINE GALIANA (WILLIAM.),William A. Haseltine
Publisher : Springer
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019-01-01
Category : Geriatric nursing
ISBN : 9789811321641

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Aging Well by JEAN. HASELTINE GALIANA (WILLIAM.),William A. Haseltine Pdf

"This open access book outlines the challenges of supporting the health and wellbeing of older adults around the world and offers examples of solutions designed by stakeholders, healthcare providers, and public, private and nonprofit organizations in the United States. The solutions presented address challenges including: providing person-centered long-term care, making palliative care accessible in all healthcare settings and the home, enabling aging-in-place, financing long-term care, improving care coordination and access to care, delivering hospital-level and emergency care in the home and retirement community settings, merging health and social care, supporting people living with dementia and their caregivers, creating communities and employment opportunities that are accessible and welcoming to those of all ages and abilities, and combating the stigma of aging. The innovative programs of support and care in Aging Well serve as models of excellence that, when put into action, move health spending toward a sustainable path and greatly contribute to the well-being of older adults."--Provided by publisher.

Author : Esther Hing
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 8 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Emergency medical services
ISBN : UCR:31210020567309

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Wait Time for Treatment in Hospital Emergency Departments, 2009 by Esther Hing Pdf