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When seven-year-old Angela Harris is rushed to a hospital emergency room in an unexplained coma, Dr. Ben Allen, the young pediatrician assigned to her case, welcomes the diagnostic challenge. His enthusiasm turns to frustration when confronted with the child's overbearing father, her phlegmatic mother, her senile great-aunt, a knife-happy surgeon, and a hospital administrator who values fund-raising above patient care. Consumed by his efforts to save Angela, Allen must do so in the face of a series of events that threaten to end his budding career.

Una pandemia global. Un hospital colapsado. Una historia de amor que desafía el caos. Pandemia! es una novela de ficción médica profundamente realista, inspirada en las experiencias vividas por el autor, Dr. Donald Elton, médico especialista en cuidados intensivos pulmonares en Florida Central, durante los primeros y más duros meses del COVID-19. El Dr. Roger Jackson, cardiólogo recién llegado a Florida, e Isabel Meléndez, enfermera de cardiología con años de experiencia, se ven arrastrados a un torbellino de contagios, colapsos hospitalarios, escasez de equipos, decisiones ...

Crash: Stories From the Emergency Room is a gripping anthology series that takes readers inside the hectic world of emergency room medicine through the eyes of different doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and paramedics. Each book contains a collection of stories told from their unique perspectives as they cope with the controlled chaos and high stakes of trying to save lives. The stories range from high-adrenaline rescues following accidents and disasters to quieter but equally emotional moments dealing with terminal illness and end-of-life care. While some recount dramatic cases that pushed...

Based on experiences of a New York City resident and Emergency Service Technician, Concrete Lifeguards is a book that tells us about the life of the men and women behind the uniform.

Shared Moments with a Stranger is a moving true story of resilience, intuition, and holistic healing through the eyes of Martine, a mother navigating the terrifying yet hopeful journey of premature birth during the COVID-19 pandemic. After an unexpected pregnancy just a month into lockdown, Martine gave birth at only 24 weeks.

Crash: Stories From the Emergency Room is a gripping anthology series that takes readers inside the hectic world of emergency room medicine through the eyes of different doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and paramedics. Each book contains a collection of stories told from their unique perspectives as they cope with the controlled chaos and high stakes of trying to save lives. The stories range from high-adrenaline rescues following accidents and disasters to quieter but equally emotional moments dealing with terminal illness and end-of-life care. While some recount dramatic cases that pushed...

Medical emergencies strike without warning, turning lives upside down. How ready are you for that moment? The Roadmap to Hospital Care: Insights on Preparing for Health Emergencies & Hospital Stays with Confidence is a guide for patients and caregivers aiming to navigate healthcare challenges with confidence and clarity. Authored by an experienced hospital physician who brings personal insights into navigating the healthcare system, this book is designed to empower you and your loved ones on your healthcare journey. Through personal stories, this guide illustrates complex healthcare ...

For my mother's life Stroke, what to do? On August 16, 2013, my mother experienced a devastating stroke that left her completely debilitated. The doctors delivered grim prognoses to my sisters and me, warning us that she might not survive. They cautioned that even if she did pull through, she would likely remain in a vegetative state. It was a harrowing moment, filled with uncertainty and fear. But my mother is a true fighter, and she defied the odds. She not only survived the stroke, but she also made a remarkable recovery and regained control of her life. It wasn't a miraculous overnight ...

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One mom's adventures of taking care of her 2 year old daughter who suffered a broken femur and needed to be in a half body (spica) cast for six weeks. The work offers encouragement, perspective, and practical tips to parents regarding caring for their child while in a spica cast.

-Extraordinary encounters. Unexpected humor. Endless challenges. Life-threatening diseases. Unthinkable trauma.- From peculiar conditions and mysterious ailments to remarkable recoveries and perplexing medical mysteries, Stat: Crazy Medical Stories, draws from real-life accounts. Each chapter unveils crazy medical cases as narrated by the healthcare professionals themselves. The stories take you on a captivating journey across various disciplines, including general medicine, surgery, psychiatry, and more. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions; you’ll laugh, cry, and be shocked as you ...

Ein authentischer Einblick in den Alltag einer Notärztin - im Hörbuch von der Autorin selbst gelesen. Carola Holzner arbeitet in einer Notaufnahme und ist als Notärztin im Einsatz. Nirgendwo sonst ist die Grenze so schmal zwischen Glück und Unglück, Hoffnung und Segen. Leben und Tod. Sekunden entscheiden. Ein Herzschlag entscheidet. Und im besten Fall schlägt das Herz des Arztes für den Patienten. Carola Holzners Herz schlägt vor allem für die Menschen, sie ist als Fachärztin für Anästhesie, Intensivmedizin und Notfallmedizin unermüdlich im Einsatz.

Wenn der Körper mit den Anforderungen der Gesundheit, einschließlich einer angemessenen Ernährung, Umwelt, Aktivität und Psychologie, ausgestattet ist, kann eine optimale Gesundheit erhalten werden. Wenn diese Anforderungen nicht ausreichend erfüllt werden, ist die Gesundheit gefährdet. Oft ist das Heilfasten das beste Mittel, um die Wiederherstellung deiner Gesundheit und deiner körperlichen Fitness zu erleichtern. Es ermöglicht dem Körper, eine einzigartige physiologische Heilungsreaktion zu erzeugen, die beispiellos ist.

Shocking, funny and unflinchingly honest, Emergency Admissions gives us a fascinating glimpse into the extraordinary world of ambulance driving from the man behind the wheel.

Kit Wharton has been an ambulance driver for a dozen years. This book is his report from the frontline of that work: 999 calls that hurtle him to critical moments in other peoples' lives. Nothing in this job is normal; every job is different. From the bizarre to the terrifying and tragic, Wharton takes his audience through his strange work.

Early in September, 1918, the United States was invaded by a scourge of highly infectious and fatal disease, which spread with rapidity throughout the country, eventually infecting 500 million people worldwide, or about 27 percent of the world population, killing anywhere from 17 million to as many as 100 million, making it one of the deadliest epidemics in human history. Known as Spanish Influenza, it was pandemic in its nature. No one seemed to know much about the disease or its treatment, and medical science and public health agencies were alike unprepared to cope with it.

Cancer rates worldwide are projected to increase 75% by 2030, which is a frightening projection. This means cancer rates will nearly double over the next two decades, and 1 in 3 Americans will be diagnosed with a form of cancer before they turn 65. The majority of new cancer incidences are in developing countries in which rates are estimated to increase nearly 90% over the next two decades. Alan Philowitz takes his readers on a journey in “The Cancer Epidemic” through the history of cancer, treatments for it, and technology guiding its research. The conclusion reached is quite startling...

The 1918 to 1919 H1N1 influenza pandemic is among the most deadly events in recorded human history, having killed an estimated 50 to 100 million persons. Recent H5N1 avian influenza epizootics associated with sporadic human fatalities have heightened concern that a new influenza pandemic, one at least as lethal as that of 1918, could be developing.

Domina la Profesión de Técnico en Emergencias Médicas (TEM) y Paramédico: Tu Guía Concisa para una Carrera Evaluando el Estado de un Paciente y Brindando Atención Médica de Emergencia es una herramienta esencial para quienes desean ingresar o avanzar en el campo de los servicios médicos de emergencia. Este completo recurso detalla el papel crucial de los TEM y paramédicos en la prestación de cuidados inmediatos y decisivos en situaciones críticas. Desde la respuesta a emergencias y la evaluación de pacientes hasta la administración de procedimientos avanzados y el transporte ...

Crash: Stories From the Emergency Room is a gripping anthology series that takes readers inside the hectic world of emergency room medicine through the eyes of different doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and paramedics. Each book contains a collection of stories told from their unique perspectives as they cope with the controlled chaos and high stakes of trying to save lives. The stories range from high-adrenaline rescues following accidents and disasters to quieter but equally emotional moments dealing with terminal illness and end-of-life care. While some recount dramatic cases that pushed...

Volume 11 of Code Blue: Tales from the Emergency Room continues to deliver gripping, real-life stories from the high-stakes world of emergency medicine. This volume dives deeper into the intense, fast-paced environment of the ER, highlighting the critical decision-making and teamwork that save lives daily. From the harrowing case of a young stroke patient to the miraculous recovery of a trauma victim, each chapter offers a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs faced by emergency room doctors. With a blend of medical expertise and human compassion, Volume 11 showcases the ...