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PALS provider manual

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American Heart Association. --[Dallas, TX]: American Heart Association , 2020.

Call Number: WS 290 A37 2020 RES

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Sub-Location: RESERVE

Call Number: WS 290 A37 2020 RES

Corporate Author: American Heart Association

Other Authors: American Academy of Peditarics

Alternate Title: Pediatric advanced life support provider manual

Place of Publication: [Dallas, TX]

Publisher: American Heart Association

Date of Publication: 2020

Physical Description: 332 p.

ISBN: 978198892900

Subjects (MeSH): Life Support Care; Heart Arrest; Emergencies; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Child; Infant

Format: Book

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Sub-Location: RESERVE

Copies: 5

Loan Period: 1 week loan

Essentials of pediatric emergency medicine

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Valani, Rahim. --[Edmonton, AB]: Brush Education , 2018.

Call Number: WS 205 E78 2018

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Call Number: WS 205 E78 2018

Author: Valani, Rahim

Place of Publication: [Edmonton, AB]

Publisher: Brush Education

Date of Publication: 2018

Physical Description: 434 p.

ISBN: 9.78E+12

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Emergency Medicine; Critical Care; Child

Format: Book

Publication Type: Handbook

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Copies: 1

Loan Period: 2 weeks

On call : principles and protocols

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Shane A. Marshall, John Ruedy. (6th ed.) --Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier , c2017.

Call Number: WB 39 M369o 2017

Location: Halifax Infirmary; Dickson Building

Ideal for any on-call professional, resident, or medical student, this best-selling reference covers the common problems you’ll encounter while on call in the hospital. On Call Principles and Protocols, 6th Edition, fits perfectly in your pocket, ready to provide key information in time-sensitive, challenging situations. You’ll gain speed, skill, and knowledge with every call - from diagnosing a difficult or life-threatening situation to prescribing the right medication.

Call Number: WB 39 M369o 2017

Author: Marshall, Shane A

Other Authors: Ruedy, John

Responsibility: Shane A. Marshall, John Ruedy

Edition: 6th ed.

Alternate Title: Principles and protocols; Principles & protocols

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Elsevier

Date of Publication: c2017

Physical Description: 545 p.

Series Title: On call series

ISBN: 9780323479769

Subjects (MeSH): Clinical Protocols; Emergencies; Emergency Medicine

Abstract: Ideal for any on-call professional, resident, or medical student, this best-selling reference covers the common problems you’ll encounter while on call in the hospital. On Call Principles and Protocols, 6th Edition, fits perfectly in your pocket, ready to provide key information in time-sensitive, challenging situations. You’ll gain speed, skill, and knowledge with every call - from diagnosing a difficult or life-threatening situation to prescribing the right medication.

Contents: Approach to the diagnosis and management of on-call problems -- Documentation of on-call problems -- Assessment and management of volume status -- Human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis b virus, hepatitis c virus, meningococcus, influenza, ebola virus, and the house officer -- Abdominal pain -- Chest pain -- Combativeness : the out-of-control patient -- Confusion/decreased level of consciousness -- Decreased urine output -- Diarrhea -- Fall out of bed -- Fever -- Gastrointestinal bleeding -- Headache -- Heart rate and rhythm disorders -- High blood pressure -- Hypnotics, laxatives, analgesics, and antipyretics -- Hypotension and shock -- Leg pain -- Lines, tubes, and drains -- Polyuria, frequency, and incontinence -- Pronouncing death -- Seizure -- Shortness of breath -- Skin rashes and urticaria -- Stroke -- Syncope -- Transfusion reactions -- Acid-base disorder -- Anemia -- Calcium disorder -- Coagulation disorders -- Glucose disorders -- Potassium disorders -- Sodium disorders.

Format: Book

Publication Type: Handbook

Location: Halifax Infirmary; Dickson Building

Copies: 2

Loan Period: 3 weeks

A visual guide to ECG interpretation

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Jennifer L. Martindale, David F. M. Brown. (2nd ed) --Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , c2017.

Call Number: WG 140 M384 2017

Location: Aberdeen Hospital

Call Number: WG 140 M384 2017

Author: Martindale, Jennifer L.

Other Authors: Brown, David F. M.

Responsibility: Jennifer L. Martindale, David F. M. Brown

Edition: 2nd ed

Alternate Title: ECG interpretation

Former Title: Rapid interpretation of ECGs in emergency medicine

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Date of Publication: c2017

Physical Description: 525 p.

ISBN: 9781496321534

Subjects (MeSH): Electrocardiography; Arrhythmias, Cardiac - diagnosis; Emergencies

Notes: Preceded by Rapid interpretation of ECGs in emergency medicine, Jennifer L. Martindale, David F.M. Brown. 2012.

Format: Book

Location: Aberdeen Hospital

Loan Period: 3 weeks

Emergency medicine : diagnosis and management

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Anthony F.T. Brown, Mike D. Cadogan. (7th ed.) --Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press , 2016.

Call Number: WB 105 B877e 2016

Location: Cape Breton Regional

Call Number: WB 105 B877e 2016

Author: Brown, Anthony F.T.

Other Authors: Cadogan, Mike D.

Responsibility: Anthony F.T. Brown, Mike D. Cadogan

Edition: 7th ed.

Place of Publication: Boca Raton, FL

Publisher: CRC Press

Date of Publication: 2016

Physical Description: xxiii, 535 p. : ill.

ISBN: 9781498714273

ISSN: 0013-6654

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies

Format: Book

Publication Type: Handbook

Location: Cape Breton Regional

PALS provider manual

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American Heart Association. American Heart Association , 2016.

Call Number: WS 290 A37 2016 RES

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Sub-Location: RESERVE

Call Number: WS 290 A37 2016 RES

Corporate Author: American Heart Association

Other Authors: American Academy of Pediatrics

Alternate Title: Pediatric advanced life support provider manual

Publisher: American Heart Association

Date of Publication: 2016

Physical Description: 352 p.

ISBN: 9.78E+12

Subjects (MeSH): Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation; Emergencies; Heart Arrest; Life Support Care; Advanced Cardiac Life Support; Child; Infant

Format: Book

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Sub-Location: RESERVE

Copies: 6

Loan Period: 1 week

Essential management of obstetric emergencies

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Baskett, Thomas. (5th ed.) --Bristol, England: Clinical Press , 2015.

Call Number: WQ 240 B29 2015 RES

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Sub-Location: RESERVE

Call Number: WQ 240 B29 2015 RES

Author: Baskett, Thomas

Edition: 5th ed.

Place of Publication: Bristol, England

Publisher: Clinical Press

Date of Publication: 2015

Physical Description: 321 p.

ISBN: 9.78E+11

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Obstetrics - methods; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy, High-Risk

Format: Book

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Sub-Location: RESERVE

Copies: 1

Loan Period: 1 week

Essential management of obstetric emergencies

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Baskett, Thomas. (5th ed.) --Bristol, England: Clinical Press , 2015.

Call Number: WQ 240 B29 2015

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Call Number: WQ 240 B29 2015

Author: Baskett, Thomas

Edition: 5th ed.

Place of Publication: Bristol, England

Publisher: Clinical Press

Date of Publication: 2015

Physical Description: 321 p.

ISBN: 9.78E+11

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Obstetrics - methods; Pregnancy Complications; Pregnancy, High-Risk

Format: Book

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Copies: 1

Loan Period: 2 weeks

IWK emergency response manual : version 1.25

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IWK Health Centre. All Hazards Committee. --Halifax, NS: IWK Health Centre , 2013.

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Sub-Location: REFERENCE

Corporate Author: IWK Health Centre. All Hazards Committee.

Alternate Title: Emergency response manual

Place of Publication: Halifax, NS

Publisher: IWK Health Centre

Date of Publication: 2013

Physical Description: various pagings

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Disaster Planning

Notes: Electronic version is available via Pulse.

Format: Book

Location: IWK Health Sciences Library

Sub-Location: REFERENCE

Copies: 1

Loan Period: 2 weeks

Paramedic care. Vol. 5, Trauma : principles & practice

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Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert s. Porter, Richard A. Cherry. (4th ed.) --Boston, MA: Pearson , c2013.

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.5

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 5, Trauma, covers trauma and trauma systems and includes current statistics, an updated discussion of trauma systems based upon the most recent American College…

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.5

Author: Bledsoe, Bryan E

Other Authors: Porter, Robert S; Cherry, Richard A

Responsibility: Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert s. Porter, Richard A. Cherry

Edition: 4th ed.

Alternate Title: Trauma

Place of Publication: Boston, MA

Publisher: Pearson

Date of Publication: c2013

Physical Description: 404 p.

ISBN: 9780132112338

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Emergency Treatment

Abstract: Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 5, Trauma, covers trauma and trauma systems and includes current statistics, an updated discussion of trauma systems based upon the most recent American College of Surgeons Prehospital Trauma Triage Scheme, increased emphasis on trauma prevention, and the most recent research on mechanism of injury and its role in trauma triage.

Format: Book

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Copies: 1

Loan Period: 3 weeks

Paramedic care. Vol. 4, Medicine : principles & practice

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Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry. (4th ed.) --Boston, MA: Pearson , c2013.

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.4

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 4, Medicine, covers medical emergencies and includes new material on the use and interpretation of capnography, the role of CPAP in respiratory diseases, compre…

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.4

Author: Bledsoe, Bryan E

Other Authors: Porter, Robert S; Cherry, Richard A

Responsibility: Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry

Edition: 4th ed.

Alternate Title: Medicine

Place of Publication: Boston, MA

Publisher: Pearson

Date of Publication: c2013

Physical Description: 493 p.

ISBN: 9780132109031

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Emergency Treatment

Abstract: Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 4, Medicine, covers medical emergencies and includes new material on the use and interpretation of capnography, the role of CPAP in respiratory diseases, comprehensive coverage of cardiology, more information about stroke therapy and similar treatments, current toxicological practices, more material on drug-induced psychosis and similar problems, and a new chapter on non-traumatic musculoskeletal disorders.

Format: Book

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Copies: 1

Loan Period: 3 weeks

Paramedic care. Vol. 2, Paramedicine fundamentals : principles & practice

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Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry. (4th ed.) --Boston, MA: Pearson , c2013.

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.2

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 2, Paramedicine Fundamentals, covers basic paramedic-level knowledge in pathophysiology, human life-span development, and pharmacology. It also covers key advanc…

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.2

Author: Bledsoe, Bryan E

Other Authors: Porter, Robert S; Cherry, Richard A

Responsibility: Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry

Edition: 4th ed.

Alternate Title: Paramedicine fundamentals

Place of Publication: Boston, MA

Publisher: Pearson

Date of Publication: c2013

Physical Description: 412 p.

ISBN: 9780132112178

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Emergency Treatment

Abstract: Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 2, Paramedicine Fundamentals, covers basic paramedic-level knowledge in pathophysiology, human life-span development, and pharmacology. It also covers key advanced-level skills in intravenous access and medication administration as well as airway management and ventilation.

Format: Book

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Copies: 1

Loan Period: 3 weeks

Paramedic care. Vol. 3, Patient assessment : principles & practice

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Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry. (4th ed.) --Boston, MA: Pearson , c2013.

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.3

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 3, Patient Assessment , addresses the various steps and facets of patient assessment. Current terms for steps of the assessment have replaced older terms, for ex…

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.3

Author: Bledsoe, Bryan E

Other Authors: Porter, Robert S; Cherry, Richard A

Responsibility: Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry

Edition: 4th ed.

Alternate Title: Patient assessment

Place of Publication: Boston, MA

Publisher: Pearson

Date of Publication: c2013

Physical Description: 244 p.

ISBN: 9780132112352

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Emergency Treatment

Abstract: Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 3, Patient Assessment , addresses the various steps and facets of patient assessment. Current terms for steps of the assessment have replaced older terms, for example “primary assessment” replaces the former term “initial assessment”; “secondary assessment” replaces the former term “focused history and physical exam.”

Format: Book

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Copies: 1

Loan Period: 3 weeks

Paramedic care. Vol. 1, Introduction to paramedicine : principles & practice

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Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry. (4th ed.) --Boston, MA: Pearson , c2013.

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.1

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 1, Introduction to Paramedicine, provides paramedic students with the principles of advanced prehospital care and EMS operations, including an overview of the va…

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.1

Author: Bledsoe, Bryan E

Other Authors: Porter, Robert S; Cherry, Richard A

Responsibility: Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry

Edition: 4th ed.

Alternate Title: Introduction to paramedicine

Place of Publication: Boston, MA

Publisher: Pearson

Date of Publication: c2013

Physical Description: 216 p.

ISBN: 9780132112086

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Emergency Treatment

Abstract: Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 1, Introduction to Paramedicine, provides paramedic students with the principles of advanced prehospital care and EMS operations, including an overview of the various aspects of paramedic practice as well as an introduction to workforce safety and wellness, EMS research, the EMS role in public health, legal and ethical considerations, and EMS system communications and documentation.

Format: Book

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Copies: 1

Loan Period: 3 weeks

Paramedic care. Vol. 7, Operations : principles & practice

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Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry. (4th ed.) --Boston, MA: Pearson , c2013.

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.7

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 7, Operations, focuses on Paramedic-related operational issues and includes a review of ground ambulance operations, new changes in terminology that have been e…

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.7

Author: Bledsoe, Bryan E

Other Authors: Porter, Robert S; Cherry, Richard A

Responsibility: Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry

Edition: 4th ed.

Alternate Title: Operations

Place of Publication: Boston, MA

Publisher: Pearson

Date of Publication: c2013

Physical Description: 168 p.

ISBN: 9780132112345

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Emergency Treatment

Abstract: Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 7, Operations, focuses on Paramedic-related operational issues and includes a review of ground ambulance operations, new changes in terminology that have been established through the NIMS process, a new chapter on air medical operations, and updated coverage on responding to terrorist acts.

Format: Book

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Copies: 1

Loan Period: 3 weeks

Paramedic care. Vol. 6, Special patients : principles & practice

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Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry. (4th ed.) --Boston, MA: Pearson , c2013.

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.6

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 6, Special Patients, includes coverage of gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, challenged patients, and patients on chronic technology.

Call Number: WB 105 B646p 2013 v.6

Author: Bledsoe, Bryan E

Other Authors: Porter, Robert S; Cherry, Richard A

Responsibility: Bryan E. Bledsoe, Robert S. Porter, Richard A. Cherry

Edition: 4th ed.

Alternate Title: Special patients

Place of Publication: Boston, MA

Publisher: Pearson

Date of Publication: c2013

Physical Description: 261 p.

ISBN: 9780132112314

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Emergency Medical Services; Emergency Medical Technicians; Emergency Treatment

Abstract: Paramedic Care: Principles & Practice, Fourth Edition, is intended to serve as a foundational guide and reference to paramedicine. Developed to stay ahead of current trends and practices in paramedicine, all seven volumes are based on the National EMS Education Standards and the accompanying Paramedic Instructional Guidelines. Volume 6, Special Patients, includes coverage of gynecology, obstetrics, neonatology, pediatrics, geriatrics, challenged patients, and patients on chronic technology.

Format: Book

Location: Halifax Infirmary

Copies: 1

Loan Period: 3 weeks

The Wills eye manual : office and emergency room diagnosis and treatment of eye disease

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editors, Adam T. Gerstenblith, Michael P. Rabinowitz ; associate editors, Behin I. Barahimi, Christopher M. Fecarotta ; founding editors, Mark A. Friedberg, Christopher J. Rapuano. (6th ed.) --Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins , c2012.

Call Number: WW 140 W741 2012

Location: Dickson Building

The goal of the book has always been to provide a quick reference containing concise answers to diagnostic and therapeutic problems that span most of ophthalmology. The Wills Manual provides essential diagnostic tips and specific therapeutic information pertaining to eye disease. These are the issues that the ophthalmology resident, the attending ophthalmologist and the emergency room physician must deal with on a daily basis.

Call Number: WW 140 W741 2012

Other Authors: Gerstenblith, Adam T.; Rabinowitz, Michael P.

Other Authors: Wills Eye Hospital (Philadelphia, Pa.)

Responsibility: editors, Adam T. Gerstenblith, Michael P. Rabinowitz ; associate editors, Behin I. Barahimi, Christopher M. Fecarotta ; founding editors, Mark A. Friedberg, Christopher J. Rapuano

Edition: 6th ed.

Place of Publication: Philadelphia, PA

Publisher: Wolters Kluwer Health/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins

Date of Publication: c2012

Physical Description: xix, 471 p. : ill.

Subjects (MeSH): Emergencies; Emergency Treatment - methods; Eye Diseases - diagnosis; Eye Diseases - therapy

Abstract: The goal of the book has always been to provide a quick reference containing concise answers to diagnostic and therapeutic problems that span most of ophthalmology. The Wills Manual provides essential diagnostic tips and specific therapeutic information pertaining to eye disease. These are the issues that the ophthalmology resident, the attending ophthalmologist and the emergency room physician must deal with on a daily basis.