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Roberts and Hedges’ Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care,
Edition 8Editors: Edited by Diane M. Birnbaumer, M.D., FACEP
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15 Sep 2025
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Covering everything from airway management and ventilation, wound care, and cardiac procedures to resuscitation, diagnostic imaging, and sedation, Roberts and Hedges’ Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine and Acute Care, Eighth Edition, provides the practical, highly visual information you need in emergency medicine and acute care practice. Comprehensive, detailed, and up to date, this copiously illustrated reference describes in detail both the common and uncommon procedures you’re likely to consider (how, why, when to, and when not to perform them), as well as recommends other emergency or acute care procedures that may be an option. For clinicians at all levels of experience, this fully revised 8th Edition remains the most well-known and trusted procedures manual in its field.
Key Features
- Covers the latest equipment, devices, drug therapies, and techniques you need to know for the effective practice of emergency medicine and acute care
- Includes Procedure Boxes that depict entire procedures at a glance, functioning as a mini-atlas that allows you to quickly grasp how to perform a procedure
- Contains more than 3,500 images, including new color photographs, Ultrasound Boxes, and new algorithms
- Covers hot topics such as evaluation of patients with implantable devices, management of patients with cardiac assist devices, and care of patients after cosmetic procedures, as well as procedures performed by acute care practitioners such as sedation of the agitated patient, alternate methods of drug delivery, and common errors and complications in the acute care setting
- Includes over 250 video clips (many new to this edition) demonstrating key procedures and techniques
- An eBook version is included with purchase. The eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references, with the ability to search, customize your content, make notes and highlights, and have content read aloud. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date
About the author
Edited by Diane M. Birnbaumer, M.D., FACEP, Emeritus Professor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Emeritus Professor of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA Emeritus Faculty, Department of Emergency Medicine, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, USA
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
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
Book Reviews
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!
"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!
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9780323779227
Page Count:
1581
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Emergency medicine residents and practitioners