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Revision as of 13:57, 8 March 2017
1.0 SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, AND PRESENTATIONS
1.1 Abnormal Vital Sign Physiology
- 1.1.1 Hypothermia
- 1.1.2 Fever
- 1.1.3 Bradycardia
- 1.1.4 Tachycardia
- 1.1.5 Apnea
- 1.1.6 Tachypnea
- 1.1.7 Hypoxia
- 1.1.8 Hypotension
- 1.1.9 Hypertension
1.2 Pain
- 1.2.1 Pain (unspecified)
- 1.2.2 Headache (See 12.3)
- 1.2.3 Eye pain
- 1.2.4 Chest pain
- 1.2.5 Abdominal pain
- 1.2.6 Pelvic pain
- 1.2.7 Back pain
1.3 General
- 1.3.1 Altered mental status
- 1.3.2 Anuria
- 1.3.3 Anxiety
- 1.3.4 Ascites
- 1.3.5 Ataxia
- 1.3.6 Auditory disturbances
- 1.3.7 Bleeding
- 1.3.8 Congestion/Rhinorrhea
- 1.3.9 Constipation
- 1.3.10 Cough
- 1.3.11 Crying/Fussiness
- 1.3.12 Cyanosis
- 1.3.13 Dehydration
- 1.3.14 Diarrhea
- 1.3.15 Dysmenorrhea
- 1.3.16 Dysphagia
- 1.3.17 Dysuria
- 1.3.18 Edema
- 1.3.19 Failure to thrive
- 1.3.20 Fatigue/Malaise
- 1.3.21 Feeding problems
- 1.3.22 Hematemesis
- 1.3.23 Hematuria
- 1.3.24 Hemoptysis
- 1.3.25 Hiccup
- 1.3.26 Jaundice
- 1.3.27 Joint swelling
- 1.3.28 Lethargy
- 1.3.29 Lightheadedness/Dizziness
- 1.3.30 Limp
- 1.3.31 Lymphadenopathy
- 1.3.32 Mechanical and indwelling devices, complications
- 1.3.33 Nausea/Vomiting
- 1.3.34 Occupational exposure
- 1.3.35 Palpitations
- 1.3.36 Paralysis
- 1.3.37 Paresthesia/Dysesthesia
- 1.3.38 Poisoning
- 1.3.39 Pruritus
- 1.3.40 Rash
- 1.3.41 Rectal bleeding
- 1.3.42 Shock
- 1.3.43 Shortness of breath
- 1.3.44 Sore throat
- 1.3.45 Stridor
- 1.3.46 Syncope
- 1.3.47 Tinnitus
- 1.3.48 Tremor
- 1.3.49 Urinary incontinence
- 1.3.50 Urinary retention
- 1.3.51 Vaginal bleeding
- 1.3.52 Vaginal discharge
- 1.3.53 Vertigo
- 1.3.54 Visual disturbances
- 1.3.55 Weakness
- 1.3.56 Wheezing
2.0 ABDOMINAL AND GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS
2.1 Abdominal Wall
- 2.1.1 Hernias
2.2 Esophagus
- 2.2.1 Infectious disorders
- 2.2.1.1 Candida (See 4.4.2.1, 7.5.7)
- 2.2.1.2 Viral esophagitis
- 2.2.1.1 Candida (See 4.4.2.1, 7.5.7)
- 2.2.2 Inflammatory disorders
- 2.2.2.1 Esophagitis
- 2.2.2.2 Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD)
- 2.2.2.3 Toxic effects of caustic (See 17.1.14)
- 2.2.2.1 Esophagitis
- 2.2.3 Motor abnormalities
- 2.2.3.1 Spasms
- 2.2.3.1 Spasms
- 2.2.4 Structural disorders
- 2.2.4.1 Boerhaave’s syndrome
- 2.2.4.2 Diverticula
- 2.2.4.3 Foreign body
- 2.2.4.4 Hernias
- 2.2.4.5 Mallory-Weiss syndrome
- 2.2.4.6 Stricture and stenosis
- 2.2.4.7 Tracheoesophageal fistula
- 2.2.4.8 Varices
- 2.2.4.1 Boerhaave’s syndrome
- 2.2.5 Tumors
2.3 Liver
- 2.3.1 Cirrhosis
- 2.3.1.1 Alcoholic
- 2.3.1.2 Biliary obstructive
- 2.3.1.3 Drug-induced
- 2.3.1.1 Alcoholic
- 2.3.2 Hepatorenal failure
- 2.3.3 Infectious disorders
2.4 Gall Bladder and Biliary Tract
- 2.4.1 Cholangitis
- 2.4.2 Cholecystitis
- 2.4.3 Cholelithiasis/Choledocholithiasis
- 2.4.4 Tumors
2.5 Pancreas
- 2.5.1 Pancreatitis
- 2.5.2 Tumors
2.6 Peritoneum
2.7 Stomach
- 2.7.1 Infectious Disorders
- 2.7.2 Inflammatory Disorders
- 2.7.2.1 Gastritis
- 2.7.2.1 Gastritis
- 2.7.3 Peptic ulcer disease
- 2.7.3.1 Hemorrhage
- 2.7.3.2 Perforation
- 2.7.3.1 Hemorrhage
- 2.7.4 Structural disorders
- 2.7.4.1 Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
- 2.7.4.2 Foreign body
- 2.7.4.1 Congenital hypertrophic pyloric stenosis
- 2.7.5 Tumors
2.8 Small Bowel
- 2.8.1 Infectious disorders
- 2.8.2 Inflammatory disorders
- 2.8.3 Motor abnormalities
- 2.8.3.1 Obstruction
- 2.8.3.2 Paralytic ileus
- 2.8.3.1 Obstruction
- 2.8.4 Structural disorders
- 2.8.4.1 Aortoenteric fistula
- 2.8.4.2 Congenital anomalies
- 2.8.4.3 Intestinal malabsorption
- 2.8.4.4 Meckel's diverticulum
- 2.8.4.1 Aortoenteric fistula
- 2.8.5 Tumors
- 2.8.6 Vascular Insufficiency
2.9 Large Bowel
- 2.9.1 Infectious disorders
- 2.9.1.1 Antibiotic-associated
- 2.9.1.2 Bacterial
- 2.9.1.3 Parasitic
- 2.9.1.4 Viral
- 2.9.1.1 Antibiotic-associated
- 2.9.2 Inflammatory disorders
- 2.9.2.1 Appendicitis
- 2.9.2.2 Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
- 2.9.2.3 Radiation colitis
- 2.9.2.4 Ulcerative colitis
- 2.9.2.1 Appendicitis
- 2.9.3 Motor abnormalities
- 2.9.3.1 Hirschsprung’s disease
- 2.9.3.2 Irritable bowel
- 2.9.3.3 Obstruction
- 2.9.3.1 Hirschsprung’s disease
- 2.9.4 Structural disorders
- 2.9.4.1 Congenital abnormalities
- 2.9.4.2 Diverticula
- 2.9.4.3 Intussusception
- 2.9.4.4 Volvulus
- 2.9.4.1 Congenital abnormalities
- 2.9.5 Tumors
2.10 Rectum and Anus
- 2.10.1 Infectious disorders
- 2.10.1.1 Perianal/Anal abscess
- 2.10.1.2 Perirectal abscess
- 2.10.1.3 Pilonidal cyst and abscess
- 2.10.1.1 Perianal/Anal abscess
- 2.10.2 Inflammatory disorders
- 2.10.2.1 Proctitis
- 2.10.2.1 Proctitis
- 2.10.3 Structural disorders
- 2.10.3.1 Anal fissure
- 2.10.3.2 Anal fistula
- 2.10.3.3 Congenital anomalies
- 2.10.3.4 Foreign body
- 2.10.3.5 Hemorrhoids
- 2.10.3.6 Rectal prolapse
- 2.10.3.1 Anal fissure
- 2.10.4 Tumors
2.11 Spleen
- 2.11.1 Asplenism
- 2.11.2 Splenomegaly
- 2.11.3 Vascular insufficiency/Infarction
3.0 CARDIOVASCULAR DISORDERS
3.1 Cardiopulmonary Arrest
3.2 Congenital Abnormalities of the Cardiovascular System
3.3 Disorders of Circulation
- 3.3.1 Arterial
- 3.3.1.1 Aneurysm
- 3.3.1.2 Aortic dissection
- 3.3.1.3 Thromboembolism
- 3.3.1.1 Aneurysm
- 3.3.2 Venous
- 3.3.2.1 Thromboembolism (See 16.6.2)
- 3.3.2.1 Thromboembolism (See 16.6.2)
3.4 Disturbances of Cardiac Rhythm
- 3.4.1 Cardiac dysrhythmias
- 3.4.1.1 Ventricular
- 3.4.1.2 Supraventricular
- 3.4.1.1 Ventricular
- 3.4.2 Conduction disorders
3.5 Diseases of the Myocardium, Acquired
- 3.5.1 Cardiac failure
- 3.5.1.1 Cor pulmonale
- 3.5.1.2 High output
- 3.5.1.3 Low output
- 3.5.1.1 Cor pulmonale
- 3.5.2 Cardiomyopathy
- 3.5.2.1 Hypertrophic
- 3.5.2.1 Hypertrophic
- 3.5.3 Congestive heart failure
- 3.5.4 Coronary syndromes
- 3.5.5 Ischemic heart disease
- 3.5.6 Myocardial infarction
- 3.5.7 Myocarditis
- 3.5.8 Ventricular aneurysm
3.6 Diseases of the Pericardium
- 3.6.1 Pericardial tamponade (See 18.1.2.6)
- 3.6.2 Pericarditis
3.7 Endocarditis
3.8 Hypertension
3.9 Tumors
3.10 Valvular Disorders
4.0 CUTANEOUS DISORDERS
4.1 Cancers of the Skin
- 4.1.1 Basal cell
- 4.1.2 Kaposi's sarcoma
- 4.1.3 Melanoma
- 4.1.4 Squamous cell
4.2 Ulcerative Lesions
- 4.2.1 Decubitus
- 4.2.2 Venous stasis
4.3 Dermatitis
4.4 Infections
- 4.4.1 Bacterial
- 4.4.1.1 Abscess
- 4.4.1.2 Cellulitis
- 4.4.1.3 Erysipelas
- 4.4.1.4 Impetigo
- 4.4.1.5 Necrotizing infection
- 4.4.1.1 Abscess
- 4.4.2 Fungal
- 4.4.2.1 Candida (See 2.2.1.1, 7.5.7)
- 4.4.2.2 Dermatophytes
- 4.4.2.1 Candida (See 2.2.1.1, 7.5.7)
- 4.4.3 Ectoparasites
- 4.4.4 Viral
- 4.4.4.1 Aphthous ulcers
- 4.4.4.2 Childhood exanthems (See 10.6.8, 10.6.9)
- 4.4.4.3 Herpes simplex (See 10.6.4, 13.1.3.1)
- 4.4.4.4 Herpes zoster (See 10.6.5)
- 4.4.4.5 Human papillomavirus (HPV) (See 13.1.3.2)
- 4.4.4.6 Molluscum contagiosum
- 4.4.4.1 Aphthous ulcers
- 4.5 Maculopapular Lesions
- 4.5.1 Erythema multiforme
- 4.5.2 Erythema nodosum
- 4.5.3 Henoch-Schönlein purpura (HSP)
- 4.5.4 Pityriasis rosea
- 4.5.5 Purpura
- 4.5.6 Urticaria
- 4.5.1 Erythema multiforme
- 4.6 Papular/Nodular Lesions
- 4.6.1 Hemangioma/Lymphangioma
- 4.6.2 Lipoma
- 4.6.3 Sebaceous cyst
- 4.6.1 Hemangioma/Lymphangioma
- 4.7 Vesicular/Bullous Lesions
- 4.7.1 Pemphigus
- 4.7.2 Staphylococcal scalded skin syndrome
- 4.7.3 Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- 4.7.4 Toxic epidermal necrolysis
- 4.7.5 Bullous pemphigoid
- 4.7.1 Pemphigus
5.0 ENDOCRINE, METABOLIC, AND NUTRITIONAL DISORDERS
- 5.1.1 Metabolic or respiratory
- 5.1.2 Mixed acid-base balance disorder
5.2 Adrenal Disease
- 5.2.1 Corticoadrenal insufficiency
- 5.2.2 Cushing's syndrome
5.3 Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
- 5.3.1 Calcium metabolism
- 5.3.2 Fluid overload/Volume depletion
- 5.3.3 Potassium metabolism
- 5.3.4 Sodium metabolism
- 5.3.5 Magnesium metabolism
- 5.3.6 Phosphorus metabolism
5.4 Glucose Metabolism
- 5.4.1 Diabetes mellitus
- 5.4.1.1 Type I
- 5.4.1.2 Type II
- 5.4.1.3 Complications in glucose metabolism
- 5.4.1.3.1 Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
- 5.4.1.3.2 Hyperglycemia
- 5.4.1.3.3 Hyperosmolar hyperglycemic state
- 5.4.1.3.4 Hypoglycemia
- 5.4.1.3.1 Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA)
- 5.4.1.1 Type I
5.5 Nutritional Disorders
- 5.5.1 Vitamin deficiencies
- 5.5.2 Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome
- 5.5.3 Malabsorption
5.6 Parathyroid Disease
5.7 Pituitary Disorders
- 5.7.1 Panhypopituitarism
- 5.7.1 Panhypopituitarism
5.8 Thyroid Disorders
- 5.8.1 Hyperthyroidism
- 5.8.2 Hypothyroidism
- 5.8.3 Thyroiditis
5.9 Tumors of Endocrine Glands
- 5.9.1 Adrenal
- 5.9.1.1 Pheochromocytoma
- 5.9.1.1 Pheochromocytoma
- 5.9.2 Pituitary
- 5.9.3 Thyroid
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DISORDERS
6.1 Bites and Envenomation (See 18.1.3.2)
- 6.1.1 Arthropods
- 6.1.2 Mammals
- 6.1.3 Marine organisms (See 17.1.28)
- 6.1.4 Reptiles
6.2 Dysbarism
- 6.2.1 Air embolism
- 6.2.2 Barotrauma
- 6.2.3 Decompression syndrome
6.3 Electrical Injury (See 18.1.3.3.1)
- 6.3.1 Lightning
6.4 High-altitude Illness
- 6.4.1 Acute mountain sickness
- 6.4.2 Barotrauma of ascent
- 6.4.3 High-altitude cerebral edema
- 6.4.4 High-altitude pulmonary edema
6.5 Submersion Incidents
- 6.5.1 Cold water immersion
- 6.5.2 Near drowning
6.6 Temperature-related Illness
- 6.6.1 Heat
- 6.6.1.1 Heat exhaustion
- 6.6.1.2 Heat stroke
- 6.6.1.1 Heat exhaustion
- 6.6.2 Cold
- 6.6.2.1 Frostbite
- 6.6.2.2 Hypothermia
- 6.6.2.1 Frostbite
7.0 HEAD, EAR, EYE, NOSE, THROAT DISORDERS
7.1 Ear
- 7.1.1 Foreign body
- 7.1.1.1 Impacted cerumen
- 7.1.1.1 Impacted cerumen
- 7.1.2 Labyrinthitis
- 7.1.3 Mastoiditis
- 7.1.4 Ménière’s disease
- 7.1.5 Otitis externa
- 7.1.6 Otitis media
- 7.1.7 Perforated tympanic membrane (See 18.1.11.2)
- 7.1.8 Perichondritis
7.2 Eye
- 7.2.1 External eye
- 7.2.1.1 Blepharitis
- 7.2.1.2 Burn confined to eye (See 18.1.10.2)
- 7.2.1.3 Conjunctivitis
- 7.2.1.4 Corneal abrasions (See 18.1.10.1)
- 7.2.1.5 Dacryocystitis
- 7.2.1.6 Disorders of lacrimal system
- 7.2.1.7 Foreign body
- 7.2.1.8 Inflammation of the eyelids
- 7.2.1.9 Keratitis
- 7.2.1.1 Blepharitis
- 7.2.2 Anterior pole
- 7.2.3 Posterior pole
- 7.2.3.1 Choroiditis/Chorioretinitis
- 7.2.3.2 Optic neuritis
- 7.2.3.3 Papilledema
- 7.2.3.4 Retinal detachments and defects (See 18.1.10.8)
- 7.2.3.5 Retinal vascular occlusion
- 7.2.3.1 Choroiditis/Chorioretinitis
- 7.2.4 Orbit
- 7.2.4.1 Cellulitis
- 7.2.4.1.1 Preseptal
- 7.2.4.1.2 Postseptal
- 7.2.4.1.1 Preseptal
- 7.2.4.2 Purulent endophthalmitis
- 7.2.4.1 Cellulitis
7.3 Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis
7.4 Nose
- 7.4.1 Epistaxis
- 7.4.2 Foreign body
- 7.4.3 Rhinitis
- 7.4.4 Sinusitis
7.5 Oropharynx/Throat
- 7.5.1 Dentalgia
- 7.5.2 Diseases of the oral soft tissue
- 7.5.2.1 Ludwig's angina
- 7.5.2.2 Stomatitis
- 7.5.2.1 Ludwig's angina
- 7.5.3 Diseases of the salivary glands
- 7.5.3.1 Sialolithiasis
- 7.5.3.2 Suppurative parotitis
- 7.5.3.1 Sialolithiasis
- 7.5.4 Foreign body
- 7.5.5 Gingival and periodontal disorders
- 7.5.5.1 Gingivostomatitis
- 7.5.5.1 Gingivostomatitis
- 7.5.6 Larynx/Trachea
- 7.5.6.1 Epiglottitis (See 16.1.1.2)
- 7.5.6.2 Laryngitis
- 7.5.6.3 Tracheitis
- 7.5.6.1 Epiglottitis (See 16.1.1.2)
- 7.5.7 Oral candidiasis (See 2.2.1.1, 4.4.2.1)
- 7.5.8 Dental abscess
- 7.5.9 Peritonsillar abscess
- 7.5.10 Pharyngitis/Tonsillitis
- 7.5.11 Retropharyngeal abscess
- 7.5.12 Temporomandibular joint disorders
- 7.5.1 Dentalgia
7.6 Tumors
8.0 HEMATOLOGIC DISORDERS
- 8.1.1 Complications
8.2 Hemostatic Disorders
- 8.2.1 Coagulation defects
- 8.2.1.1 Acquired
- 8.2.1.2 Hemophilias
- 8.2.1.1 Acquired
- 8.2.2 Disseminated intravascular coagulation
- 8.2.3 Platelet disorders
- 8.2.3.1 Thrombocytopenia
- 8.2.3.1 Thrombocytopenia
8.3 Lymphomas
8.4 Pancytopenia
8.5 Red Blood Cell Disorders
- 8.5.1 Anemias
- 8.5.1.1 Aplastic
- 8.5.1.2 Hemoglobinopathies
- 8.5.1.2.1 Sickle cell disease
- 8.5.1.2.1 Sickle cell disease
- 8.5.1.3 Hemolytic
- 8.5.1.4 Hypochromic
- 8.5.1.4.1 Iron deficiency
- 8.5.1.4.1 Iron deficiency
- 8.5.1.5 Megaloblastic
- 8.5.1.1 Aplastic
- 8.5.2 Polycythemia
- 8.5.3 Methemoglobinemia (See 17.1.29)
8.6 White Blood Cell Disorders
- 8.6.1 Leukemia
- 8.6.2 Multiple myeloma
- 8.6.3 Leukopenia
9.0 IMMUNE SYSTEM DISORDERS
9.1 Collagen Vascular Disease
- 9.1.1 Raynaud’s disease
- 9.1.2 Reiter’s syndrome
- 9.1.3 Rheumatoid arthritis (See 11.3.1.3)
- 9.1.4 Scleroderma
- 9.1.5 Systemic lupus erythematosus
- 9.1.6 Vasculitis
9.2 Hypersensitivity
- 9.2.1 Allergic reaction
- 9.2.2 Anaphylaxis
- 9.2.3 Angioedema
- 9.2.4 Drug allergies
9.3 Transplant-related Problems
- 9.3.1 Immunosuppression
- 9.3.2 Rejection
9.4 Immune Complex Disorders
- 9.4.1 Kawasaki syndrome
- 9.4.2 Rheumatic fever
- 9.4.3 Sarcoidosis
- 9.4.4 Post-streptococcal glomerulonephritis (See 15.3.1)
10.0 SYSTEMIC INFECTIOUS DISORDERS
10.1 Bacterial
- 10.1.1 Bacterial food poisoning
- 10.1.1.1 Botulism
- 10.1.1.1 Botulism
- 10.1.2 Chlamydia
- 10.1.3 Gonococcus
- 10.1.4 Meningococcus
- 10.1.5 Mycobacterium
- 10.1.5.1 Atypical mycobacteria
- 10.1.5.2 Tuberculosis
- 10.1.5.1 Atypical mycobacteria
- 10.1.6 Other bacterial diseases
- 10.1.6.1 Gas gangrene (See 11.6.3)
- 10.1.6.1 Gas gangrene (See 11.6.3)
- 10.1.7 Sepsis/Bacteremia
- 10.1.7.1 Septic Shock
- 10.1.7.2 Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS)
- 10.1.7.3 Toxic shock syndrome
- 10.1.7.1 Septic Shock
- 10.1.8 Spirochetes
- 10.1.8.1 Syphilis
- 10.1.8.1 Syphilis
- 10.1.9 Tetanus
10.2 Biological Warfare Agents
10.3 Fungal Infections
10.4 Protozoan/Parasites
- 10.4.1 Malaria
- 10.4.2 Toxoplasmosis
10.5 Tick-Borne
- 10.5.1 Ehrlichiosis
- 10.5.2 Lyme disease
- 10.5.3 Rocky Mountain spotted fever
10.6 Viral
- 10.6.1 Infectious mononucleosis
- 10.6.2 Influenza/Parainfluenza
- 10.6.3 Hantavirus
- 10.6.4 Herpes simplex (See 4.4.4.3, 13.1.3.1)
- 10.6.5 Herpes zoster/Varicella (See 4.4.4.4)
- 10.6.6 HIV/AIDS
- 10.6.7 Rabies
- 10.6.8 Roseola (See 4.4.4.2)
- 10.6.9 Rubella (See 4.4.4.2)
10.7 Emerging Infections, Pandemics, and Drug Resistance
11.0 MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS (NONTRAUMATIC)
11.1 Bony Abnormalities
- 11.1.1 Aseptic/Avascular necrosis
- 11.1.2 Osteomyelitis
- 11.1.3 Bony Tumors
11.2 Disorders of the Spine
- 11.2.1 Disc disorders of the spine
- 11.2.2 Inflammatory spondylopathies
- 11.2.3 Low back pain
- 11.2.3.1 Cauda equina syndrome (See 18.1.15.1)
- 11.2.3.2 Sacroiliitis
- 11.2.3.3 Sprains/Strains
- 11.2.3.1 Cauda equina syndrome (See 18.1.15.1)
11.3 Joint Abnormalities
- 11.3.1 Arthritis
- 11.3.1.1 Septic
- 11.3.1.2 Crystal arthropathies
- 11.3.1.3 Rheumatoid (See 9.1.3)
- 11.3.1.4 Juvenile
- 11.3.1.5 Osteoarthrosis
- 11.3.1.1 Septic
- 11.3.2 Congenital dislocation of the hip
- 11.3.3 Slipped capital femoral epiphysis
11.4 Muscle Abnormalities
- 11.4.1 Myositis
- 11.4.2 Rhabdomyolysis
11.5 Overuse Syndromes
- 11.5.1 Bursitis
- 11.5.2 Muscle strains
- 11.5.3 Peripheral nerve syndrome
- 11.5.3.1 Carpal tunnel syndrome
- 11.5.3.1 Carpal tunnel syndrome
- 11.5.4 Tendonitis
11.6 Soft Tissue Infections
- 11.6.1 Fasciitis
- 11.6.2 Felon
- 11.6.3 Gangrene (See 10.1.6.1)
- 11.6.4 Paronychia
- 11.6.5 Synovitis/Tenosynovitis
12.0 NERVOUS SYSTEM DISORDERS
- 12.2.1 Multiple sclerosis
12.3 Headache (See 1.2.2)
12.4 Hydrocephalus
- 12.4.1 Normal pressure
- 12.4.2 VP shunt
12.5 Infections/Inflammatory Disorders
- 12.5.1 Encephalitis
- 12.5.2 Intracranial and intraspinal abscess
- 12.5.3 Meningitis
- 12.5.4 Myelitis
- 12.5.5 Neuritis
12.6 Movement Disorders
- 12.6.1 Dystonic reaction
- 12.6.2 Chorea/Choreiform
- 12.6.3 Tardive dyskinesia
- 12.7.1 Guillain-Barré syndrome
- 12.7.2 Myasthenia gravis
- 12.7.3 Peripheral neuropathy
12.8 Other Conditions of the Brain
- 12.8.1 Dementia (See 14.5.3)
- 12.8.2 Parkinson’s disease
- 12.8.3 Pseudotumor cerebri
12.9 Seizure Disorders
- 12.9.1 Febrile
- 12.9.2 Neonatal
- 12.9.3 Status epilepticus
- 12.9.3.1 Nonconvulsive
- 12.9.3.1 Nonconvulsive
12.10 Spinal Cord Compression
12.11 Stroke
- 12.11.1 Hemorrhagic
- 12.11.1.1 Intracerebral
- 12.11.1.2 Subarachnoid
- 12.11.1.1 Intracerebral
- 12.11.2 Ischemic
- 12.11.2.1 Embolic
- 12.11.2.2 Thrombotic
- 12.11.2.1 Embolic
12.12 Transient Cerebral Ischemia
12.13 Tumors
13.0 OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY
13.1 Female Genital Tract
- 13.1.1 Cervix
- 13.1.1.1 Cervicitis and endocervicitis
- 13.1.1.2 Tumors
- 13.1.1.1 Cervicitis and endocervicitis
- 13.1.2 Infectious disorders
- 13.1.2.1 Pelvic inflammatory disease
- 13.1.2.1.1 Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome
- 13.1.2.1.2 Tuboovarian abscess
- 13.1.2.1.1 Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome
- 13.1.2.2 Urethritis
- 13.1.2.1 Pelvic inflammatory disease
- 13.1.3 Lesions
- 13.1.3.1 Herpes simplex (See 4.4.4.3, 10.6.4 )
- 13.1.3.2 Human papillomavirus (HPV) (See 4.4.4.5)
- 13.1.3.1 Herpes simplex (See 4.4.4.3, 10.6.4 )
- 13.1.4 Ovary
- 13.1.5 Uterus
- 13.1.5.1 Dysfunctional bleeding
- 13.1.5.2 Endometriosis
- 13.1.5.3 Prolapse
- 13.1.5.4 Tumors
- 13.1.5.4.1 Gestational trophoblastic disease
- 13.1.5.4.2 Leiomyoma
- 13.1.5.4.1 Gestational trophoblastic disease
- 13.1.5.1 Dysfunctional bleeding
- 13.1.6 Vagina and vulva
- 13.1.6.1 Bartholin’s cyst
- 13.1.6.2 Foreign body
- 13.1.6.3 Vaginitis/Vulvovaginitis
- 13.1.6.1 Bartholin’s cyst
13.2 Normal Pregnancy
13.3 Complications of Pregnancy
- 13.3.1 Abortion
- 13.3.2 Ectopic pregnancy
- 13.3.3 Hemolysis, elevated liver enzymes, low platelets (HELLP) syndrome
- 13.3.4 Hemorrhage, antepartum
- 13.3.4.1 Abruptio placentae (See 18.2.1)
- 13.3.4.2 Placenta previa
- 13.3.4.1 Abruptio placentae (See 18.2.1)
- 13.3.5 Hyperemesis gravidarum
- 13.3.6 Gestational hypertension
- 13.3.6.1 Eclampsia
- 13.3.6.2 Preeclampsia
- 13.3.6.1 Eclampsia
- 13.3.7 Infections
- 13.3.8 Rh isoimmunization
- 13.3.9 First trimester bleeding
- 13.3.10 Gestational diabetes
13.4 High-risk Pregnancy
13.5 Normal Labor and Delivery
13.6 Complications of Labor
- 13.6.1 Fetal distress
- 13.6.2 Premature labor (See 18.2.3)
- 13.6.3 Premature rupture of membranes
- 13.6.4 Rupture of uterus (See 18.2.4)
13.7 Complications of Delivery
- 13.7.1 Malposition of fetus
- 13.7.2 Nuchal cord
- 13.7.3 Prolapse of cord
- 13.8.1 Endometritis
- 13.8.2 Hemorrhage
- 13.8.3 Mastitis
- 13.8.4 Pituitary infarction
13.9 Contraception
14.0 PSYCHOBEHAVIORAL DISORDERS
14.1 Addictive Behavior
- 14.1.1 Alcohol dependence
- 14.1.2 Drug dependence
- 14.1.3 Eating disorders
- 14.1.4 Substance abuse
- 14.1.5 Tobacco dependence
14.2 Mood Disorders and Thought Disorders
- 14.2.1 Acute psychosis
- 14.2.2 Bipolar disorder
- 14.2.3 Depression
- 14.2.3.1 Suicidal risk
- 14.2.3.1 Suicidal risk
- 14.2.4 Grief reaction
- 14.2.5 Schizophrenia
14.3 Factitious Disorders
14.4 Neurotic Disorders
- 14.4.1 Anxiety/Panic
- 14.4.2 Obsessive compulsive
- 14.4.3 Phobic
- 14.4.4 Post-traumatic stress
14.5 Organic Psychoses
- 14.5.1 Chronic organic psychotic conditions
- 14.5.1.1 Alcoholic psychoses
- 14.5.1.2 Drug psychoses
- 14.5.1.1 Alcoholic psychoses
- 14.5.2 Delirium
- 14.5.3 Dementia (See 12.8.1)
- 14.5.4 Intoxication and/or withdrawal
- 14.5.4.1 Alcohol (See 17.1.2)
- 14.5.4.2 Hallucinogens (See 17.1.17)
- 14.5.4.3 Opioids (See 17.1.1.3)
- 14.5.4.4 Sedatives/Hypnotics/Anxiolytics (See 17.1.35)
- 14.5.4.5 Sympathomimetics and cocaine (See 17.1.36;17.1.15)
- 14.5.4.6 Anticholinergic (See 17.1.4)
- 14.5.4.1 Alcohol (See 17.1.2)
14.6 Patterns of Violence/Abuse/Neglect
- 14.6.1 Interpersonal violence
- 14.6.1.1 Child, intimate partner, elder
- 14.6.1.1 Child, intimate partner, elder
- 14.6.2 Homicidal Risk
- 14.6.3 Sexual assault
- 14.6.4 Staff/Patient safety
14.7 Personality Disorders
14.8 Psychosomatic Disorders
- 14.8.1 Hypochondriasis
- 14.8.2 Hysteria/Conversion
15.0 RENAL AND UROGENITAL DISORDERS
15.1 Acute and Chronic Renal Failure
15.2 Complications of Renal Dialysis
15.3 Glomerular Disorders
- 15.3.1 Glomerulonephritis (See 9.4.4)
- 15.3.2 Nephrotic syndrome
15.4 Infection
- 15.4.1 Cystitis
- 15.4.2 Pyelonephritis
15.5 Male Genital Tract
- 15.5.1 Genital lesions
- 15.5.2 Hernias
- 15.5.3 Inflammation/Infection
- 15.5.3.1 Balanitis/Balanoposthitis
- 15.5.3.2 Epididymitis/Orchitis
- 15.5.3.3 Gangrene of the scrotum (Fournier's gangrene)
- 15.5.3.4 Prostatitis
- 15.5.3.5 Urethritis
- 15.5.3.1 Balanitis/Balanoposthitis
- 15.5.4 Structural
- 15.5.4.1 Paraphimosis/Phimosis
- 15.5.4.2 Priapism
- 15.5.4.3 Prostatic hypertrophy (BPH)
- 15.5.4.4 Torsion
- 15.5.4.1 Paraphimosis/Phimosis
- 15.5.5 Testicular masses
- 15.5.6 Tumors
15.6 Nephritis
- 15.6.1 Hemolytic uremic syndrome
15.7 Structural Disorders
- 15.7.1 Calculus of urinary tract
- 15.7.2 Obstructive uropathy
- 15.7.3 Polycystic kidney disease
15.8 Tumors
16.0 THORACIC-RESPIRATORY DISORDERS
16.1 Acute Upper Airway Disorders
- 16.1.1 Infections
- 16.1.1.1 Croup
- 16.1.1.2 Epiglottitis (See 7.5.6.1)
- 16.1.2 Obstruction
- 16.1.3 Tracheostomy/Complications
16.2 Disorders of Pleura, Mediastinum, and Chest Wall
- 16.2.1 Costochondritis
- 16.2.2 Mediastinitis
- 16.2.3 Pleural effusion
- 16.2.4 Pleuritis
- 16.2.5 Pneumomediastinum
- 16.2.6 Pneumothorax (See 18.1.2.7)
- 16.2.6.1 Simple
- 16.2.6.2 Tension
- 16.2.6.3 Open
- 16.2.7 Empyema
16.3 Noncardiogenic Pulmonary Edema
16.4 Obstructive/Restrictive Lung Disease
- 16.4.1 Asthma/Reactive airway disease
- 16.4.2 Bronchitis and bronchiolitis
- 16.4.3 Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
- 16.4.4 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- 16.4.5 Cystic fibrosis
- 16.4.6 Environmental/Industrial exposure
- 16.4.7 Foreign body
16.5 Physical and Chemical Irritants/Insults
- 16.5.1 Pneumoconiosis
- 16.5.2 Toxic effects of gases, fumes, vapors (See 18.1.3.3.2)
16.6 Pulmonary Embolism/Infarct
- 16.6.1 Septic emboli
- 16.6.2 Venous thromboembolism (See 3.3.2.1)
- 16.6.3 Fat emboli
16.7 Pulmonary Infections
- 16.7.1 Lung abscess
- 16.7.2 Pneumonia
- 16.7.2.1 Aspiration
- 16.7.2.2 Community-acquired
- 16.7.2.3 Health care-associated
- 16.7.3 Pulmonary tuberculosis
- 16.7.4 Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)
- 16.7.5 Pertussis
16.8 Tumors
17.0 TOXICOLOGIC DISORDERS
17.1 Drug and Chemical Classes
- 17.1.1 Analgesics
- 17.1.1.1 Acetaminophen
- 17.1.1.2 Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS)
- 17.1.1.1 Acetaminophen
- 17.1.1.3 Opiates and related narcotics (See 14.5.4.3)
- 17.1.1.4 Salicylates
- 17.1.2 Alcohol (See 14.5.4.1)
- 17.1.3 Anesthetics
- 17.1.4 Anticholinergics/Cholinergics (See 14.5.4.6)
- 17.1.5 Anticoagulants/Antithrombotics
- 17.1.6 Anticonvulsants
- 17.1.7 Antidepressants
- 17.1.8 Antiparkinsonism drugs
- 17.1.9 Antihistamines and antiemetics
- 17.1.10 Antipsychotics
- 17.1.11 Bronchodilators
- 17.1.12 Carbon monoxide
- 17.1.13 Cardiovascular drugs
- 17.1.13.1 Antiarrhythmics
- 17.1.13.1.1 Digitalis
- 17.1.13.1.1 Digitalis
- 17.1.13.2 Antihypertensives
- 17.1.13.3 Beta blockers
- 17.1.13.4 Calcium channel blockers
- 17.1.13.1 Antiarrhythmics
- 17.1.14 Caustic agents (See 2.2.2.3)
- 17.1.15 Cocaine (See 14.5.4.5)
- 17.1.16 Cyanides, hydrogen sulfide
- 17.1.17 Hallucinogens (See 14.5.4.2)
- 17.1.18 Hazardous materials
- 17.1.19 Heavy metals
- 17.1.20 Herbicides, insecticides, and rodenticides
- 17.1.21 Household/Industrial chemicals
- 17.1.22 Hormones/Steroids
- 17.1.23 Hydrocarbons
- 17.1.24 Hypoglycemics/Insulin
- 17.1.25 Inhaled toxins
- 17.1.26 Iron
- 17.1.27 Isoniazid
- 17.1.28 Marine toxins (See 6.1.3)
- 17.1.29 Methemoglobinemia (See 8.5.3)
- 17.1.30 Mushrooms/Poisonous plants
- 17.1.31 Neuroleptics
- 17.1.32 Non-prescription drugs
- 17.1.33 Organophosphates
- 17.1.34 Recreational drugs
- 17.1.35 Sedatives/Hypnotics (See 14.5.4.4)
- 17.1.36 Stimulants/Sympathomimetics (See 14.5.4.5)
- 17.1.37 Strychnine
- 17.1.38 Lithium
- 17.1.39 Nutritional supplements
- 17.1.40 Chemical warfare agents
- 17.1.41 Antibiotics
- 17.1.42 Antiretrovirals
18.0 TRAUMATIC DISORDERS
18.1 Trauma
- 18.1.1 Abdominal trauma
- 18.1.1.1 Diaphragm
- 18.1.1.2 Hollow viscus
- 18.1.1.3 Penetrating
- 18.1.1.4 Retroperitoneum
- 18.1.1.5 Solid organ
- 18.1.1.6 Vascular
- 18.1.1.1 Diaphragm
- 18.1.2 Chest trauma
- 18.1.2.1 Aortic dissection/Disruption
- 18.1.2.2 Contusion
- 18.1.2.3 Fracture
- 18.1.2.3.1 Clavicle
- 18.1.2.3.2 Ribs/Flail chest
- 18.1.2.3.3 Sternum
- 18.1.2.3.1 Clavicle
- 18.1.2.4 Hemothorax
- 18.1.2.5 Penetrating chest trauma
- 18.1.2.6 Pericardial tamponade (See 3.6.1)
- 18.1.2.7 Pneumothorax (See 16.2.6)
- 18.1.2.1 Aortic dissection/Disruption
- 18.1.3 Cutaneous injuries
- 18.1.3.1 Avulsions
- 18.1.3.2 Bite wounds (See 6.1)
- 18.1.3.3 Burns
- 18.1.3.3.1 Electrical (See 6.3)
- 18.1.3.3.2 Chemical (See 16.5.2)
- 18.1.3.3.3 Thermal
- 18.1.3.3.1 Electrical (See 6.3)
- 18.1.3.4 Lacerations
- 18.1.3.5 Puncture wounds
- 18.1.3.1 Avulsions
- 18.1.4 Facial fractures
- 18.1.4.1 Dental
- 18.1.4.2 Le Fort
- 18.1.4.3 Mandibular
- 18.1.4.4 Orbital
- 18.1.4.5 Nasal
- 18.1.4.5.1 Septal hematoma
- 18.1.4.5.1 Septal hematoma
- 18.1.4.6 Zygomatic arch
- 18.1.4.1 Dental
- 18.1.5 Genitourinary trauma
- 18.1.5.1 Bladder
- 18.1.5.2 External Genitalia
- 18.1.5.3 Renal
- 18.1.5.4 Ureteral
- 18.1.5.5 Urethral
- 18.1.5.1 Bladder
- 18.1.6 Head trauma
- 18.1.6.1Intracranial injury
- 18.1.6.2 Scalp lacerations/Avulsions
- 18.1.6.3 Skull fractures
- 18.1.6.1Intracranial injury
- 18.1.7 Injuries of the spine
- 18.1.7.1 Dislocations/Subluxations
- 18.1.7.2 Fractures
- 18.1.7.3 Sprains/Strains
- 18.1.7.1 Dislocations/Subluxations
- 18.1.8 Extremity bony trauma
- 18.1.8.1 Dislocations/Subluxations
- 18.1.8.2 Fractures (open and closed)
- 18.1.8.1 Dislocations/Subluxations
- 18.1.9 Neck trauma
- 18.1.9.1 Laryngotracheal injuries
- 18.1.9.2 Penetrating neck trauma
- 18.1.9.3 Vascular injuries
- 18.1.9.3.1 Carotid artery
- 18.1.9.3.2 Jugular vein
- 18.1.9.3.1 Carotid artery
- 18.1.9.4 Strangulation
- 18.1.9.1 Laryngotracheal injuries
- 18.1.10 Ophthalmologic trauma
- 18.1.10.1 Corneal abrasions/Lacerations (See 7.2.1.4)
- 18.1.10.2 Corneal burns (See 7.2.1.2)
- 18.1.10.2.1 Acid
- 18.1.10.2.2 Alkali
- 18.1.10.2.3 Ultraviolet
- 18.1.10.2.1 Acid
- 18.1.10.3 Eyelid lacerations
- 18.1.10.4 Foreign body (See 19.4.4.8)
- 18.1.10.5 Hyphema (See 7.2.2.2)
- 18.1.10.6 Lacrimal duct injuries
- 18.1.10.7 Penetrating globe injuries
- 18.1.10.8 Retinal detachments (See 7.2.3.4)
- 18.1.10.9 Traumatic iritis (See 7.2.2.3)
- 18.1.10.10 Retrobulbar hematoma
- 18.1.10.1 Corneal abrasions/Lacerations (See 7.2.1.4)
- 18.1.11 Otologic trauma
- 18.1.11.1 Hematoma
- 18.1.11.2 Perforated tympanic membrane (See 7.1.7)
- 18.1.11.1 Hematoma
- 18.1.12 Pediatric fractures
- 18.1.12.1 Epiphyseal
- 18.1.12.1.1 Salter-Harris classification
- 18.1.12.1.1 Salter-Harris classification
- 18.1.12.2 Greenstick
- 18.1.12.3 Torus
- 18.1.12.1 Epiphyseal
- 18.1.13 Pelvic fracture
- 18.1.14 Soft-tissue extremity injuries
- 18.1.14.1 Amputations/Replantation
- 18.1.14.2 Compartment syndromes
- 18.1.14.3 High-pressure injection
- 18.1.14.4 Injuries to joints
- 18.1.14.5 Penetrating trauma
- 18.1.14.6 Periarticular
- 18.1.14.7 Sprains/Strains
- 18.1.14.8 Tendon injuries
- 18.1.14.8.1 Lacerations/Transections
- 18.1.14.8.2 Ruptures
- 18.1.14.8.2.1 Achilles tendon
- 18.1.14.8.2.2 Patellar tendon
- 18.1.14.8.2.1 Achilles tendon
- 18.1.14.8.1 Lacerations/Transections
- 18.1.14.9 Vascular injuries
- 18.1.14.1 Amputations/Replantation
- 18.1.15 Spinal cord and nervous system trauma
- 18.1.15.1 Cauda equina syndrome (See 12.2.3.1)
- 18.1.15.2 Injury to nerve roots
- 18.1.15.3 Peripheral nerve injury
- 18.1.15.4 Spinal cord injury
- 18.1.15.1 Cauda equina syndrome (See 12.2.3.1)
18.2 Trauma in Pregnancy
- 18.2.1 Abruptio placentae (See 13.3.4.1)
- 18.2.2 Perimortem C-section (See 19.4.8.2)
- 18.2.3 Premature labor (See 13.6.2)
- 18.2.4 Rupture of uterus (See 13.6.4)
18.3 Multi-system Trauma
- 18.3.1 Blast injury
19.0 PROCEDURES AND SKILLS INTEGRAL TO THE PRACTICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
19.1 Airway Techniques
- 19.1.1 Intubation
- 19.1.2 Airway adjuncts
- 19.1.3 Surgical airway
- 19.1.4 Mechanical ventilation
- 19.1.5 Non-invasive ventilatory management
- 19.1.6 Ventilatory monitoring
19.2 Resuscitation
- 19.2.1 Cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- 19.2.2 Neonatal resuscitation
- 19.2.3 Pediatric resuscitation
- 19.2.4 Post-resuscitative care
- 19.2.5 Blood, fluid, and component therapy
- 19.2.6 Arterial catheter insertion
- 19.2.7 Central venous access
- 19.2.8 Intraosseous infusion
- 19.2.9 Defibrillation
- 19.2.10 Thoracotomy
19.3 Anesthesia and Acute Pain Management
- 19.3.1 Local anesthesia
- 19.3.2 Regional nerve block
- 19.3.3 Procedural sedation and analgesia
19.4 Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
- 19.4.1 Abdominal and gastrointestinal
- 19.4.1.1 Anoscopy
- 19.4.1.2 Excision of thrombosed hemorrhoid
- 19.4.1.3 Gastric lavage
- 19.4.1.4 Gastrostomy tube replacement
- 19.4.1.5 Nasogastric tube
- 19.4.1.6 Paracentesis
- 19.4.1.1 Anoscopy
- 19.4.2 Cardiovascular and Thoracic
- 19.4.2.1 Cardiac pacing
- 19.4.2.2 Cardioversion
- 19.4.2.3 ECG interpretation
- 19.4.2.4 Pericardiocentesis
- 19.4.2.5 Thoracentesis
- 19.4.2.6 Thoracostomy
- 19.4.2.1 Cardiac pacing
- 19.4.3 Cutaneous
- 19.4.3.1 Escharotomy
- 19.4.3.2 Incision and drainage
- 19.4.3.3 Trephination, nails
- 19.4.3.4 Wound closure techniques
- 19.4.3.5 Wound management
- 19.4.3.1 Escharotomy
- 19.4.4 Head, ear, eye, nose, and throat
- 19.4.4.1 Control of epistaxis
- 19.4.4.2 Drainage of peritonsillar abscess
- 19.4.4.3 Laryngoscopy
- 19.4.4.4 Lateral canthotomy
- 19.4.4.5 Slit lamp examination
- 19.4.4.6 Tonometry
- 19.4.4.7 Tooth stabilization
- 19.4.4.8 Corneal foreign body removal (See 18.1.10.4)
- 19.4.4.9 Drainage of hematoma
- 19.4.4.1 Control of epistaxis
- 19.4.5 Systemic infectious
- 19.4.6 Musculoskeletal
- 19.4.6.1 Arthrocentesis
- 19.4.6.2 Compartment pressure measurement
- 19.4.6.3 Fracture/Dislocation immobilization techniques
- 19.4.6.4 Fracture/Dislocation reduction techniques
- 19.4.6.5 Spine immobilization techniques
- 19.4.6.6 Fasciotomy
- 19.4.6.1 Arthrocentesis
- 19.4.7 Nervous system
- 19.4.7.1 Lumbar puncture
- 19.4.7.1 Lumbar puncture
- 19.4.8 Obstetrics and gynecology
- 19.4.8.1 Delivery of newborn
- 19.4.8.2 Perimortem c-section (See 18.2.2)
- 19.4.8.3 Sexual assault examination
- 19.4.8.1 Delivery of newborn
- 19.4.9 Psychobehavioral
- 19.4.9.1 Psychiatric screening examination
- 19.4.9.2 Violent patient management/Restraint
- 19.4.9.1 Psychiatric screening examination
- 19.4.10 Renal and urogenital
- 19.4.10.1 Bladder catheterization
- 19.4.10.1.1 Urethral catheter
- 19.4.10.1.2 Suprapubic catheter
- 19.4.10.1.1 Urethral catheter
- 19.4.10.2 Cystourethrogram
- 19.4.10.3 Testicular detorsion
- 19.4.10.1 Bladder catheterization
- 19.4.11 Toxicologic
- 19.4.11.1 Decontamination
- 19.4.11.1 Decontamination
19.5 Other Diagnostic and Therapeutic Procedures
- 19.5.1 Foreign body removal
- 19.5.2 Collection and handling of forensic material
- 19.5.3 Ultrasound
- 19.5.3.1 Diagnostic
- 19.5.3.2 Procedural
- 19.5.3.1 Diagnostic
20.0 OTHER CORE COMPETENCIES OF THE PRACTICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE
20.1 Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- 20.1.1 Interpersonal skills
- 20.1.2 Communication skills
- 20.1.2.1 Complaint management and service recovery
- 20.1.2.2 Conflict management
- 20.1.2.3 Crisis resource management
- 20.1.2.4 Delivering bad news
- 20.1.2.5 Multicultural approach to the ED patient
- 20.1.2.6 Negotiation skills
- 20.1.2.1 Complaint management and service recovery
20.2 Practice-based Learning and Improvement
- 20.2.1 Performance improvement and lifelong learning
- 20.2.1.1 Evidence-based medicine
- 20.2.1.2 Interpretation of medical literature
- 20.2.1.3 Knowledge translation
- 20.2.1.4 Patient safety and medical errors
- 20.2.1.5 Performance evaluation and feedback
- 20.2.1.6 Research
- 20.2.1.1 Evidence-based medicine
- 20.2.2 Practice guidelines
- 20.2.3 Education
- 20.2.3.1 Patient and family
- 20.2.3.2 Provider
- 20.2.3.1 Patient and family
- 20.2.4 Principles of quality improvement
20.3 Professionalism
- 20.3.1 Advocacy
- 20.3.1.1 Patient
- 20.3.1.2 Professional
- 20.3.1.1 Patient
- 20.3.2 Ethical principles
- 20.3.2.1 Conflicts of interest
- 20.3.2.2 Diversity awareness
- 20.3.2.3 Electronic communications/Social media
- 20.3.2.4 Medical ethics
- 20.3.2.1 Conflicts of interest
- 20.3.3 Leadership and management principles
- 20.3.4 Well-being
- 20.3.4.1 Fatigue and impairment
- 20.3.4.2 Time management/Organizational skills
- 20.3.4.3 Work/Life balance
- 20.3.4.4 Work dysphoria (burn-out)
- 20.3.4.1 Fatigue and impairment
- 20.4.1 Clinical informatics
- 20.4.1.1 Computerized order entry
- 20.4.1.2 Clinical decision support
- 20.4.1.3 Electronic health record
- 20.4.1.4 Health information integration
- 20.4.1.1 Computerized order entry
- 20.4.2 ED Administration
- 20.4.2.1 Contracts and practice models
- 20.4.2.2 Patient flow and throughput
- 20.4.2.2.1 Patient triage and classification
- 20.4.2.2.2 Hospital crowding and diversion
- 20.4.2.2.3 Observation and rapid treatment units
- 20.4.2.2.1 Patient triage and classification
- 20.4.2.3 Financial principles
- 20.4.2.3.1 Billing and coding
- 20.4.2.3.2 Cost-effective care and resource utilization
- 20.4.2.3.3 Reimbursement issues
- 20.4.2.3.1 Billing and coding
- 20.4.2.4 Human resource management
- 20.4.2.4.1 Allied health professionals
- 20.4.2.4.2 Recruitment, credentialing, and orientation
- 20.4.2.4.1 Allied health professionals
- 20.4.2.1 Contracts and practice models
- 20.4.3 ED operations
- 20.4.3.1 Policies and procedures
- 20.4.3.2 ED data acquisition and operational metrics
- 20.4.3.3 Safety, security, and violence in the ED
- 20.4.3.1 Policies and procedures
- 20.4.4 Health care coordination
- 20.4.4.1 End-of-life and palliative care/Advance directives
- 20.4.4.2 Placement options
- 20.4.4.1 End-of-life and palliative care/Advance directives