This text is a comprehensive and in-depth treatment of emergency nursing that not only covers procedures and interventions but includes the rationales for each. The text fulfills the needs of both the experienced and the beginner ED nurse. In six units with 53 chapters, the text covers clinical fundamentals, treatment for trauma and medical-surgical emergencies, the foundations of emergency nursing practice, and special populations. With over 350 high-quality illustrations, 150 need-to-know tables, and the most current and reliable references, the reader is provided the most comprehensive and evidence-based content available for emergency nursing.