Roberts and Hedges’ Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care E-Book, 8th Edition

SECTION I Vital Signs and Patient Monitoring Techniques
1. Vital Signs Measurement
2. Devices for Assessing Oxygenation and Ventilation

SECTION II Respiratory Procedures
3. Basic Airway Management and Decision-Making
4. Tracheal Intubation
5. Pharmacologic Adjuncts to Intubation
6. Cricothyrotomy and Percutaneous Translaryngeal Ventilation
7. Tracheostomy Care
8. Mechanical Ventilation
9. Thoracentesis
10. Tube Thoracostomy

SECTION III Cardiac Procedures
11. Techniques for Supraventricular Tachycardias
12. Cardioversion and Defibrillation
13. Assessment of Implantable Cardiac Devices
14. Basic Electrocardiographic Techniques
15. Emergency Cardiac Pacing
16 Pericardiocentesis
17. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Artificial Perfusion During Cardiac Arrest
18. Resuscitative Thoracotomy

SECTION IV Vascular Techniques and Volume Support
19. Pediatric Vascular Access and Blood Sampling Techniques
20. Arterial Puncture and Cannulation
21. Peripheral Intravenous Access
22. Central Venous Catheterization
23. Venous Cutdown
24. Indwelling Vascular Access Devices: Emergency Access and Management
25. Intraosseous Infusion
26. Alternative Methods of Drug Administration
27. Autotransfusion
28. Transfusion Therapy: Blood and Blood Products

SECTION V Anesthetic and Analgesic Techniques
29. Local and Topical Anesthesia
30. Regional Anesthesia of the Head and Neck
31. Regional Anesthesia of the Thorax and Extremities
32. Intravenous Regional Anesthesia
33. Systemic Analgesia and Sedation for Procedures

SECTION VI Soft Tissue Procedures
34. Principles of Wound Management
35. Methods of Wound Closure
36. Soft Tissue Foreign Body Removal
37. Incision and Drainage
38. Burn Care Procedures
39. Post–Cosmetic Procedure Interventions

SECTION VII Gastrointestinal Procedures
40. Esophageal Foreign Bodies
41. Nasogastric and Feeding Tube Placement
42. Balloon Tamponade of Gastroesophageal Varices
43. Decontamination of the Poisoned Patient
44. Peritoneal Procedures
45. Abdominal and Groin Hernia Reduction
46. Anorectal Procedures

SECTION VIII  Musculoskeletal Procedures
47. Prehospital Immobilization
48. Management of Amputations
49. Tendon Injuries in the Hand, Wrist, Knee, and Foot
50. Management of Common Dislocations
51. Splinting Techniques
52. Podiatric Procedures
53. Treatment of Bursitis, Tendinitis, and Trigger Points
54. Arthrocentesis
55. Compartment Syndrome Evaluation

SECTION IX Genitourinary, Obstetric, and Gynecologic Procedures
56. Urologic Procedures
57. Emergency Childbirth
58. Gynecologic Procedures
59. The Sexual Assault Forensic Examination

SECTION X Neurologic Procedures
60. Management of Increased Intracranial Pressure and Intracranial Shunts
61. Spinal Puncture and Cerebrospinal Fluid Examination
62. Special Neurologic Tests and Procedures

SECTION XI Ophthalmologic, Otolaryngologic, and Dental Procedures
63. Ophthalmologic Procedures
64. Otolaryngologic Procedures
65. Emergency Dental Procedures

SECTION XII Special Procedures
66. Procedures Pertaining to Hypothermia and Hyperthermia
67. Ultrasound
68. Bedside Laboratory and Microbiologic Procedures
69. Standard Precautions and Infectious Exposure Management
70. Physical and Chemical Restraint
71. Noncardiac Implantable Devices
72. Radiation in Pregnancy and Clinical Issues of Radiocontrast Agents
73. Procedures in the Setting of Anticoagulation
74. The Impact of Health Inequities on Medical Procedures
75. The Mass Casualty Incident
76. Recognition and Response to Human Trafficking

Review of the previous edition:
"This has been recognized as the authoritative book on emergency medicine procedures. As evidenced by a large number of new authors, countless images, and high-quality videos on current topics, this book remains as relevant as ever. It is truly the definitive reference on emergency medicine procedures." -Reviewed by Michael D. Zwank, MD, RDMS, FACEP (University of Minnesota Medical School) Doody's Score: 93, 4 Stars!