Avoiding Common Errors in the Emergency Department

Mattu, Amal MD

Book Information
Edition:	1st
Publisher:	Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
ISBN:	1-60547-227-1 (1605472271)
ISBN-13:	978-1-60547-227-0 (9781605472270)
New Edition:	1-4963-2074-3
Format:	Pocketbook
Binding:	Softcover
Copyright:	2010
Publish Date:	05/10
Bookstore Series:	Avoiding Common Errors Series (See all titles)
Weight:	1.75 Lbs.
Pages:	946
Carton Quantity:	20
Subject Class:	CCM (Critical Care Medicine)
Remarks:	A New Edition of this Title is Available
Doody Star Rating:	3
Return Policy:	Returns accepted up to 12 months provided no other recalls or return restrictions apply.
Table Of Contents:	View
Contributing Authors:	View

Class Specifications
Discipline:	Hospitals
Subject Definition:	Critical Care-Methods; Emergency Service, Hospital
NLM Class:	WX 215
LC Class:	RC86.7
Abstract:	Avoiding Common Errors in the Emergency Department 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 pitfalls. This pocket 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. Sections that focus on non-clinical aspects of emergency medicine practice--such as proper documentation, communication with consultants, and interactions with lawyers--are also included.

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