medicine and its application, focusing on the diagnosis and management of problems encountered in the emergency department. This stellar new team of editors has introduced many new features including a "Cardinal Presentations" section, chapter consistency, and more diagnostic imaging throughout. All existing chapters have been extensively revised, and reference lists have been edited to include more significant, up-to-date references.Hot topics include: child abuse, sexual assault, gang violence, AIDS/HIV, tuberculosis, tick-borne illnesses, high-altitude medicine, radiation injuries, plants, mushrooms and herbal medications, inhaled toxins, SIDS, general approach to pediatric population, acute complications of pregnancy, drug therapy and substance abuse in pregnancy, the developmentally or physically disabled patient, weapons of mass destruction, information technology and emergency medicine, and end of life issues Brand-new 'Cardinal Presentations' section gives you immediate access to common signs and symptoms Enhanced consistency throughout clinical chapters speeds navigation and learning Reference list revised to ensure that every one is essential and up-to-dateSpanish version also available, ISBN: 84-8174-637-1

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