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Clinical Practice

Point-of-care applications: Designed for fast-paced environments, enabling clinicians to access concise, evidence-based resources and make informed, time-sensitive decisions efficiently.

Our Most Popular Point-of-care Applications:

 

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Systematic Reviews: Crucial for evidence-based practice as they provide rigorously synthesized, high-quality research to inform clinical decisions efficiently and reliably.

Most Popular Databases for Systematic Reviews

Procedural Support: Explore hands-on resources that bring procedures to life — from 3D anatomy models to detailed surgical guides, expert videos, and trusted resources.

AccessMedicine Multimedia

Diagnostic & Imaging Studies Videos
Visual walk-throughs of diagnostic tests and imaging interpretation.

Audio Heart and Lung Sounds
Build your auscultation skills with clinical audio examples.

Anatomy.tv

Explore 3D interactive human anatomy models with tools to zoom, rotate, and peel back layers.

Procedure Videos

A robust video library showing how to prepare for, perform, and follow up on common clinical procedures.

Roberts & Hedges’ Clinical Procedures in Emergency Medicine (7e)

Includes over 230 videos and in-depth clinical guides to emergency procedures.

Atlas of Suturing Techniques (2e, 2022)

Comprehensive and highly visual guide to surgical wound closure, laceration care, and cosmetic repair.

Ethicon Knot-Tying Manual

Master essential surgical knots with this trusted manual, ideal for learners and clinical refreshers.

Pharmaceutical Toolkit: Comprehensive, up-to-date drug data, including interactions, dosage guidance, tablet identification, and surgical case applications to support safe and effective pharmacological decisions in clinical settings.

Databases

Clinical Practice Guidelines: According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), "Clinical practice guidelines are state­ments that include recommendations intended to optimize patient care that are informed by a systematic review of evidence and an assessment of the benefits and harms of alternative care options." 

Emergency Medicine Guidelines

  • American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP)
    • ACEP publishes clinical policies and guidelines on a variety of topics, including pain management, sepsis, trauma care, and cardiovascular emergencies.
    • ACEP Clinical Policies
  • Society for Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) 
    • SAEM offers a series of clinical practice guidelines known as the Guidelines for Reasonable and Appropriate Care in the Emergency Department (GRACE). These guidelines address common chief complaints in emergency departments, providing evidence-based recommendations to enhance patient care.
    • GRACE Guidelines

Safety Education and Risk Management: Adhering to national patient safety standards is essential for minimizing risk and improving patient outcomes, while compliance with HIPAA ensures the protection of sensitive health information and maintains patient confidentiality.

Legal Issues in Emergency Medicine

Chapter from Tintinalli's Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide, 9e. Covers legal and ethical issues in EM care, including patient departures, minors' care, EMTALA, risk management, negligence, and confidentiality.

Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals

Details patient safety standards such as improving communication, ensuring correct patient identification, and enhancing surgical safety practices.

HIPAA: Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

HIPAA establishes federal standards to protect sensitive health information, including privacy and security rules issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.