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• A detailed description of the Chest X-ray, Abdomen CT and Brain CT in emergency situations.
• 14 views of skeletal X-rays with detailed descriptions and illustrations.
• ECG in the emergency room, basics and common pathological findings.
• Sonography in the emergency room with an illustrated description of the 7 standard views of the extended FAST.
• Overview of ABG interpretation.
• 73 laboratory parameters with a focused description of their clinical significance.
• Clinical hints, pitfalls and management options according to the most recent guidelines.

This book is the first part of A₂Z_inER^(c) series which aims at providing a quick yet comprehensive source for medical care providers in emergency situations.

is the guide of the lonely junior resident during the night shift. We assume that you have a good grasp of basic medical knowledge. So, we won't discuss any theoretical aspects, mechanism of action or any other boring topics. All clutter has been ripped down leaving the very core of the addressed topics, bearing in mind the old - but still true idiom; "common is common". In this book, you will find only the most common answers to the most common questions asked by younger colleagues.

A practical approach to medical diagnostic in the context of emergency situations. When to order a diagnostic test? how to perform it? and how to interpret its results? Diagnostic tests include ECG, Chest X-ray, skeletal radiology, Abdomen CT, Brain CT, Laboratory diagnostics and emergency sonography (eFAST).

Gallery of common bone fractures, classification and management. Commonly used scoring systems and scales with a focus on emergency situations and its interpretation according to the most recent guidelines.

A brief and to-the-point management plan for polytrauma, nontraumatic acute chest pain, acute abdomen, cerebral stroke. Glossary of frequently used medications (pain management, antibiotics, fluid therapy, etc..). Emergency maneuvers such as resuscitation, chest decompression, wound management, etc...