516
INDEXmultiple injury 219
pregnancy 389
rapid sequence induction see rapid
sequence induction intubation
ENT emergencies 395–407
enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli 149
envenomation 192–9
environmental emergencies 201–16
enzymes
cardiac, with myocardial contusions
233
normal values 504
epicondyles, humeral fractures 284–5
inflammation 329
epididymo-orchitis, acute 271
epidural (extradural) haemorrhage 25–6
epiglottitis (supraglottitis) 14, 353–4
epilepsy 89–93
febrile convulsions and risk of 366
see also seizures
epinephrine see adrenaline
epiphyseal fractures of distal radius 292
episcleritis, acute 421–2
epistaxis 402–4
erythema infectiosum (fifth disease) 116,
117
erythema multiforme 112
escharotomy 253
Escherichia coli, enterotoxigenic 149
eversion ankle injuries 312
exanthematous diseases 116
excellence in ED care 446
exploration of wound 319
exposure in multiple injury 221–2
extensor tendon injuries, hand 300–1
external disaster (major incident) 456–74
external ear
foreign body 396–7
infections 398–9
extradural haemorrhage 25–6
eye 409–25
injuries 223–4, 411–16
high-voltage electrocution 214
opening in Glasgow Coma Scale 30
topical preparations 410
eyelids 417–18
burn 412
laceration 412
non-traumatic conditions 417–18
facial injuries 223–4, 428
burns see burns
midface 222, 433
suturing minor wounds 320
facial nerve palsy 400–1
factor VIII and XI deficiency
(haemophilias), traumatic arthritis
107, 108
fainting see syncope
falciparum malaria 159, 159–60
falls
elderly 120–1
from height, fractures 313
FAST (focused assessment by sonography
for trauma), blunt abdominal
trauma 239
febrile patient see fever
feet see foot
females
medical crises 389–93
urethral catheterization 485–6
see also gynaecology; pregnancy
femoral nerve block 489–91
femoral vein, central line insertion via
477, 479
femur
avascular necrosis of head 302–3
fractures 303–5
neck 303–4
shaft 304
supracondylar and condylar 305
fentanyl, infusion guidelines 35
fetal distress (and monitoring) in
maternal trauma in late pregnancy
387–8
fever (pyrexia)
child 361–3
convulsions 365–6
neutropenia and 146–7
fibular fracture 310
fifth disease 116, 117
finger
infections 325
injuries 295–301
distal (tip) 301
see also thumb injuries
fire coral 198, 199
firearms wounds 240–1
first aid