First Aid For The Emergency Medicine Clerkship, Third Edition (First Aid Series)

First Aid for the Emergency Medicine Clerkship, Third Edition (First Aid Series)

Latha Stead (Author), Matthew Kaufman (Author)

First Aid for the Emergency Medicine Clerkship is a concise high-yield review of core competencies, written by recent clerkship students and faculty-verified for accuracy. It covers essential emergency medicine topics to excel in the ED and ace the shelf exam, with new mini-cases and 8 pages of full-color images.

**Features**

– High-yield facts for in-service, shelf exams, and USMLE Step 2
– Mnemonics, diagrams, and illustrations for key concepts
– Insider tips from top students for stellar performance
– Ward Tips for common “pimp” questions
– Classifieds for high-yield websites and opportunities
– Typical Scenario and Exam Tip boxes for exam prep
– NEW mini-cases for classic and frequently tested scenarios

**Content to excel in the clerkship:**
Section I: Succeeding in the EM Clerkship; Section II: High-Yield Facts; Resuscitation; Diagnostics; Trauma; Neurologic, Head and Neck, Respiratory, Cardiovascular, GI, Renal/GU, Hematologic/Oncologic, Gynecologic, OB, Musculoskeletal, Endocrine, Dermatologic Emergencies; Procedures; Toxicology; Environmental Emergencies; Ethics, Medico-legal Issues, EBM; Section III: Classified