Optimize Diagnostic Decision-Making in Emergency Care with Evidence-Based Practices

By Ali S. Raja, Jesse M. Pines, Fernanda Bellolio, and Christopher R. Carpenter, the newly revised third edition of Evidence-Based Emergency Care: Diagnostic Testing and Clinical Decision Rules offers a comprehensive review of the evidence and expert discussion of relevant issues in diagnostic testing in emergency medicine.

This landmark book provides a detailed overview of the science of diagnostic testing and reviews the process behind the development of clinical decision rules. The focus is on asking and answering practical questions using original research studies, while commenting on the best available evidence for relevant clinical topics.

Comprehensive Coverage of Diagnostic Testing in Emergency Medicine

• Explore the latest insights on COVID-19 diagnostic testing and its implications on emergency care.
• Discover the role of telemedicine in improving patient outcomes and streamlining emergency care.
• Delve into the latest research on trauma diagnosis, cardiology, infectious disease, and surgical and abdominal complaints.
• Examine practical discussions on urology, neurology, hematology, ophthalmology, pulmonology, rheumatology, and geriatric medicine.

The book also explores practice and policy considerations of testing in an era of limited resources, making it an essential read for emergency medicine physicians, nurses, and other allied health professionals. Additionally, administrators and managers in healthcare settings will find valuable insights on optimizing the use of scarce resources while maintaining the highest standards of care.

Published by Wiley-Blackwell, the 3rd edition of Evidence-Based Emergency Care: Diagnostic Testing and Clinical Decision Rules is a comprehensive resource that spans 768 pages, making it an indispensable addition to any healthcare professional’s library.