This guide presents the most current information on medications, street drugs, the opioid crisis, and intraosseous access. Chapters are replete with new case studies, updated photos, and time-tested tips.

Table of Contents

• Reviewers of the Fourth Edition
• Reviewers of the Previous Edition
• Preface
• Acknowledgments
• 1. Tips on Surviving ED Nursing
• 2. Acid–Base Imbalances
• 3. Cardiovascular Emergencies
• 4. Dental, Ear, Nose, and Throat Emergencies
• 5. Disaster Response Emergencies
• 6. Endocrine Emergencies
• 7. Environmental Emergencies
• 8. Fluid and Electrolyte Imbalances
• 9. Gastrointestinal Emergencies
• 10. Genitourinary Emergencies
• 11. Geriatric Emergencies
• 12. Hematologic Emergencies
• 13. Infectious Disease Emergencies
• 14. Mental Health Emergencies
• 15. Musculoskeletal and Wound Care Emergencies
• 16. Neurologic Emergencies
• 17. OB/GYN Emergencies
• 18. Ocular Emergencies
• 19. Pediatric Emergencies
• 20. Respiratory Emergencies
• 21. Shock Emergencies
• 22. Substance Abuse and Toxicologic Emergencies
• 23. Traumatic Emergencies
• 24. Triage
• Appendices
• A. Common ED Lab Values
• B. Everyday ED Medications
• C. Critical Intravenous Drips
• D. Abbreviations
• E. 12-Lead EKGs and Common Dysrhythmias
• F. Skills Check-Off Sheets
• Bibliography