Infectious Diseases: Emergency Department Diagnosis & Management

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A "Must-Have" reference for every emergency department and for every emergency department physician

This is the first book on the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases, as they present to the Emergency Department, that's been written specifically for emergency physicians by emergency physicians. These expert authors, working in large urban Emergency Departments, understand the importance of having an authoritative reference at the ready for fast diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases occurring in all body systems.

The expert authors present:

• Information selected and organized to meet the daily clinical needs of the emergency physician
• Case presentations in every chapter
• A Treatment Summary Box in each chapter, with at-a-glance review of recommended drugs and dosages
• Considerations of special populations
• Full treatment of current issues in infectious disease: bioterrorism (Anthrax, Smallpox, Plague, and Tularemia), sexually transmitted diseases, emerging infections (West Nile Virus, SARS, Hanta-Virus, and Leptospirosis), tick-borne diseases, fever in the returning traveler, and immunizations
• Examination of HIV-associated infections in various body systems
• Inclusion of TB-associated infections, influenza, CAP and bronchitis, and other lower respiratory tract infections
• A close look at central nervous system infections, including meningitis and encephalitis
• Guidance for gastrointestinal infections such as hepatitis, infectious diarrhea, and more

Author: Ellen M. Slaven, Susan C. Stone, Fred A. Lopez
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education / Medical
Published: 09/01/2006
Pages: 470
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.69lbs
Size: 9.26h x 7.38w x 0.73d
ISBN: 9780071434164

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 12/01/2006 pg. 74

About the Author
Slaven, Ellen M.: -

Ellen M. Slaven, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine
Section of Emergency Medicine
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
New Orleans, LA

Susan C. Stone, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine
Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Fred A. Lopez, MD, FACP
Associate Professor and Vice Chair
Department of Medicine
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
New Orleans, LA

Stone, Susan C.: - Susan C. Stone, MD
Department of Emergency Medicine
University of Southern California School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CaliforniaLopez, Fred A.: - McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide

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