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.
Key Features
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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.
Author Information
Edited by Arsalan Zaidi, MD, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Kainat Saleem, MD, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
PART 1 Cases With Cardiovascular Pathologies
1 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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