Bag-Valve-Mask Ventilation Christopher King Stacy L. Reynolds Introduction The first steps in most pediatric resuscitations are to establish a patent airway and provide adequate ventilatory support. Although definitive management of…
Rapid Sequence Induction Noel Zuckerbraun Raymond D. Pitetti Introduction A detailed discussion of the various methods for performing emergent endotracheal intubation can be found in Chapter 16. This chapter will…
Oxygen Delivery, Suctioning, and Airway Adjuncts Richard J. Scarfone Introduction Adults typically suffer sudden death as a result of primary cardiac events such as myocardial infarctions or dysrhythmias. In contrast,…
Basic Life Support Constance M. McAneney Introduction Basic life support (BLS) encompasses early recognition and intervention for respiratory and cardiopulmonary arrest. The goal of BLS is to artificially supply oxygen…
Documentation Philip V. Scribano Introduction When encountering a pediatric patient in the emergency department (ED) who requires a diagnostic or therapeutic procedure, the medical provider must be able to accurately…
Teaching Procedures in the Emergency Department Fran Nadel Gary Geis Introduction Teaching procedures in the emergency department (ED) offers many unique advantages and challenges. There are many opportunities to perform…
Informed Consent Jennifer L. Reed Richard M. Ruddy Introduction Every person has the right to be informed regarding their medical care and then consent to or dissent from the proposed…
Protecting the Health Professional Against Hazardous Exposures Jason Y. Kim Louis M. Bell Introduction Health care workers (HCWs) practice medicine in a potentially dangerous environment. Occupational health hazards include infectious,…
Aseptic Technique Christine S. Cho Evaline A. Alessandrini Introduction Aseptic technique is used to prevent the access of micro-organisms to a sterile field where a procedure or operation is being…
Emergent Drug Dosing and Equipment Selection Robert C. Luten Introduction Most procedures performed in the emergency department (ED) do not require rapid selection of drugs and equipment. Although the majority…
