The new 6th edition of Sheehy’s trusted emergency care resource – now developed in conjunction with the Emergency Nurses Association – features complete coverage of the essentials emergency nurses need to know. Important discussions focus on basic and advanced life support, intravenous therapy, medical emergencies, trauma emergencies, and emergency care for special populations. Each condition commonly seen in the emergency setting is thoroughly addressed, from signs and symptoms, to diagnosis, treatment, developmental considerations, patient education, and more. New chapters and updated material make this resource a must-have for current practice. * Complete, up-to-date, practical information is essential for both clinical practitioners and nursing students. * Thorough discussions of each condition include signs and symptoms, diagnosis/diagnostic testing, treatment/interventions, age/developmental considerations, and patient/family education/discharge instructions. * Compact, portable size makes it ideal for on-the-spot reference in any setting.