Careful monitoring of at-risk patients, early intervention, and timely escalation to the critical care unit from a general ward has been shown to improve patient clinical outcomes. The�first text of its kind�in this important area,�Rapid Response Events in the Critically Ill: A Case-Based Approach to Inpatient Medical Emergencies�is designed to help you�recognize the fundamental signs of deterioration�in patients on medical wards and ensure that transfer is made to the ICU�before the development of adverse clinical outcomes. Using a�highly effective teaching approach�preferred by both residents and fellows, this innovative text links theory to practice with a brief review of clinical cases sourced from various academic centers.
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Presents�62 real-world clinical cases�that demonstrate the principles of diagnosis and therapy, helping you develop a thorough understanding of how to diagnose and treat each condition.�
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Provides�practical clinical insights�into the best methods to improve patient safety and quality of care through the�rapid identification and clinical intervention�of hospitalized patients suffering acute deterioration.�
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Emphasizes�how to identify and manage problems�in a way that integrates theory and clinical experience.�
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Cases contain an�algorithmic flow chart�for rapid decision-making reference,�clinical pearls�on diagnosis and management, and a�consistent format�for quick and easy access to key information.�
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Enhanced eBook version included with purchase.�Your enhanced eBook allows you to access�all of�the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices.�
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Table of Contents
PART 1 Cases With Cardiovascular Pathologies1 Chest Pain in a Patient With Coronary Artery Disease - I
2 Chest Pain in a Patient With Coronary Artery Disease - II
3 Chest Pain in a Patient With Hypertensive Emergency
4 Tachycardia in a Patient With Atrial Fibrillation
5 Tachycardia in a Patient With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy
6 Tachycardia in a Patient With Alcohol Withdrawal
7 Tachycardia in a Patient With Severe Pain
8 Tachycardia and Hypotension in a Patient on Anticoagulation
9 Bradycardia in a Patient With Atrial Fibrillation
10 Bradycardia in a Patient With Myocardial Infarction
11 Bradycardia in a Patient With Heart Failure
12 Hypotension in a Patient With Heart Failure
13 Hypotension in a Patient With Myocardial Infarction
14 Cardiac Arrest in a Patient With Pulseless Electrical Activity
15 Cardiac Arrest in a Patient With Ventricular Fibrillation
16 Cardiac Arrest in a Patient With Torsades de Pointes
PART 2 Cases With Respiratory Pathologies
17 Tachypnea in a Patient With Severe Anemia
18 Tachypnea in a Patient With Asthma
19 Tachypnea in a Patient After Hip Repair Surgery
20 Hypoxia in a Patient After Repair of Femoral Fracture
21 Hypoxia in a Patient With No Cardiac or Pulmonary History
22 Acute Hypoxia in a Patient With Stroke
23 Hypoxia in a Patient With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
24 Hypoxia in a Patient With COVID-19
25 Hypoxia in a Patient With Hypertensive Emergency
26 Hypoxia in a Patient With Bullous Emphysema
27 Hypoxia in a Patient With Myasthenia Gravis
28 Hypoxia in a Patient With Sickle Cell Disease
29 Hypoxia in a Patient With Massive Pleural Effusion
30 Hypoxia in a Morbidly Obese Patient
31 Hypoxia in a Patient With Hemoptysis
32 Facial Swelling in a Patient After Bronchoscopy
33 Facial Swelling in a Patient With Penicillin Allergy
PART 3 Cases With Neurological Pathologies
34 Altered Mental Status of Unknown Cause
35 Altered Mental Status From Medication Adverse Effect
36 Altered Mental Status in a Patient With CNS Lymphoma
37 Altered Mental Status in a Patient With Sepsis
38 Altered Mental Status in a Patient With Substance Use Disorder
39 Altered Mental Status in a Patient Transferred From ICU
40 Acute Vision Loss in a Patient With Eye Pain
41 Acute Vision Loss in a Patient With Atrial Fibrillation
42 Acute Onset Facial Droop
43 Loss of Consciousness in a Patient With Viral Gastroenteritis
44 Loss of Consciousness in a Patient With Seizure Disorder
45 Seizures in a Patient With Medication Non-Compliance
46 Seizures in a Patient With Hyponatremia
47 Seizures in a Patient With New Hemodialysis
48 Severe Headache in a Patient With Migraines
49 Severe Headache in a Patient After Lumbar Puncture
50 Hyperthermia in a Patient on Polypharmacy
PART 4 Cases With Gastrointestinal Pathologies
51 Hematemesis in a Patient With Alcohol Use Disorder
52 Hematochezia in a Patient With Diverticulosis
53 Acute Abdominal Pain in a Patient on High Dose Steroids
54 Acute Abdominal Pain in a Patient With Atrial Fibrillation
55 Foreign Body Ingestion
PART 5 Cases With Endocrinological Pathologies
56 Hypotension in a Patient With Adrenal Insufficiency
57 Altered Mental Status in a Patient With Insulin-Dependent Diabetes
58 Hypotension in a Patient With Progressive Neurological Decline
59 Tachycardia in a Patient on Amiodarone
60 Muscle Spasms in a Patient With a History of Thyroidectomy
PART 6 Cases With Musculoskeletal Pathologies
61 Acute Foot Discoloration in a Patient With Peripheral Vascular Disease
62 Acute Leg Pain in a Patient With Cellulitis
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