Minor Emergencies, 3rd Edition

• Philip Buttaravoli, MD, FACEP, Medical Director of the Emergency Department, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Palm Beach, FL
• Stephen M. Leffler, MD, FACEP, Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians, Professor of Emergency Medicine, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Fletcher Allen Health Care, Burlington, Vermont

Minor Emergencies gives you the practical how-tos you need to handle a wide range of non-life-threatening medical crises with speed and expertise. Completely updated with the latest equipment, devices, dosages, and techniques, this compact and portable medical reference book delivers fast, efficient guidance just when you need it. With Minor Emergencies on hand, you’ll always be prepared!

New to This Edition

• Consult this title on your favorite e-reader with intuitive search tools and adjustable font sizes. Elsevier eBooks provide instant portable access to your entire library, no matter what device you’re using or where you’re located.
• Access this critical guide online wherever you go! At www.expertconsult.com you can navigate the complete text, follow links to PubMed, browse images, and view 60 procedural videos, including:
  • Removing foreign body from skin
  • Upper facial injury-fracture examination
  • Upper facial injury-fracture examination, and much more!
• Stay on top of the latest procedures and treatment guidelines with updated coverage of 184 topics, including Swimmer’s Ear, Dental Pain, Broken Rib, Locked Knee, Puncture Wounds, and Sunburn.
• Get procedural sedation recommendations from Dr. Alfred Sacchetti, MD, FACEP.

Key Features

• Find guidance at a glance with “What to Do” and “What NOT to Do” checklists.
• Effectively respond to medical crises at the point of care with Minor Emergencies!