Review of the 2nd Edition: "Blend(s) step-by-step instruction with general background, pertinent pathophysiology, clinical rationale, complications, and painstakingly chosen references...The complete physician"s how-to manual for emergency department procedures...This impressive book accomplishes the difficult task of serving as an academic standard in the specialty of emergency medicine and as a practical resource." --JAMA The Third Edition of Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine continues ti be the most comprehensive and up-to-date procedural text in emergency medicine! This popular resource has been thoroughly revised to make it more user-friendly for readers. Each chapter explores the full range of issues surrounding a clinical procedure, including indications and contraindications, equipment, technique, interpretation, complications, and more. The third edition of the preeminent book in hepatology has been thoroughly revised, reorganized, and updated. This state-of-the-art reference--now in two stand-alone volumes--makes it easier than ever to access the latest information from the leaders in the field. Volume 1--Basic Sciences--focuses on the latest findings in both normal and pathologic hepatic physiology and cell biology. Volume 2--Clinical Issues--delivers comprehensive coverage of all aspects on clinical liver disease, including comprehensive coverage of all aspects of clinical liver disease, including clinical manifestations, causative factors, laboratory abnormalities, and more. Features: * Offers today"s most complete, in-depth, and current coverage of the field. * Updated artwork program - plus new illustrations and more comprehensive tables - to deliver more insight into key techniques and concepts. * Text organization follows EM approach to priorities. * Investigates adjunctives to techniques such as pharmacology for intubation and sedation/analgesia as well as regional anesthesia. * Features expanded coverage of universal infectious disease precautions.