The essential problem-oriented guide to all diseases that present to the emergency department-now updated and expanded! Concise, accurate coverage of common emergency problems, organized by organ system/anatomic region-and ideally suited to the fast-paced ER Cohesive priority-based and problem-based organization that reviews special aspects of emergency medicine... the management of common emergency problems... traumatic emergencies... and non-trauma emergencies Extensive, at-a-glance algorithms to facilitate quick management and diagnosis Comprehensive table of drugs commonly used in the ED Exceptional illustrations, including useful ultrasound and CT images SIXTH EDITION FEATURES: NEW chapter on syncope NEW chapter on seizure NEW chapter on gastrointestinal emergencies NEW chapter on neurologic emergencies Updates of all chapters to reflect the most current, practical information on the diagnosis and treatment of emergency conditions