Admission and Discharge Decisions in Emergency Medicine

• Author(s): Leonard R. Frank, Kathleen A. Jobe,
• Publisher: Hanley & Belfus
• Pages: 435
• ISBN_10: 1560534125
  ISBN_13: 9781560534129
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Medical / Allied Health Services / Emergency Medical Services , Medical / Critical Care , Medical / Emergency Medicine , Medical / Toxicology , Medical / Evidence-Based Medicine ,

Description:... This book examines and discusses the decision of whether or not to admit specific patients to the hospital for over 85 diagnoses commonly seen in the emergency department. Each chapter covers the background, evidence, and treatment and admission recommendations, based on current literature and clinical consensus. Tables and bulleted lists clearly describe the protocol for each presentation. Comprehensive references are included to aid the reader in the decision-making process.

Boxes at the beginning of each chapter indicate clearly which patients to admit and which to discharge. Readers who want a quick reference can find what they need right away, and those who want more in-depth informationcan continue reading for background information and research to direct decision-making.

Bulleted lists provide easy-to-follow recommendations and considerations for treatment and follow-up.

Tables containing review of literature included so readers can make evidence-based decisions.

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