Emergencies of the head and neck

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Emergencies of the Head and Neck provides the most comprehensive, practical information on ear, nose and throat emergencies. Written from a multi-specialty perspective, its organised by anatomic region along with general topics on Evaluation of the Emergency Patient, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Medical Emergencies. Emergencies covered include primary emergencies such as upper airway obstruction, infections and trauma, as well as emergencies during and after head and neck surgery. Special topics include chapters in Emergencies in Facial Plastic Surgery and Ophthalmologic Emergencies. Each chapter is organised by introduction, presentation, evaluation, priorities, outcome and selected references, providing immediate access to the information needed to diagnose and treat patients who need immediate attention. Includes thorough coverage of general topics, and topics organised by anatomic region Provides a uniform organisation of introduction, presentation, evaluation, priorities, outcome and selected references. Features a practical approach to problems, for quick assimilation of material