Essential Procedures for Emergency, Urgent, and Primary Care Settings: A Clinical Companion (4th Edition)

Built for the front lines—this fully revised edition delivers concise, practical, image-rich procedural content where time matters most

Fast, practical, and image-rich, this essential reference streamlines procedural skill-building for emergency, urgent, and primary care clinicians. The new edition features fully updated content, clinical tips, and best-practice guidance from expert educators. This core resource covers over 70 key procedures—from injections and splints to laceration repair and diagnostics—with tools to support competent, efficient care. Faculty reviewers consistently praise the text for its broad procedural scope, clear visuals, and practical clinical utility across emergency, urgent, and primary care. Users of previous editions highlighted its well-organized format, step-by-step guidance, and value as a go-to reference for both students and practicing providers learning or refining essential procedures.

What’s New:

• Expanded focus on urgent and primary care, including otolaryngology, ophthalmology, cardiology, and musculoskeletal systems
• New chapters on ultrasound, wound care, and IV access reflect evolving practice standards and point-of-care skills
• Updated airway management content to include advanced procedural guidance for diverse emergency scenarios
• Revised pharmacology references and protocols aligned with current prescribing practices and clinical guidelines
• Enhanced visual aids and procedural photos for clearer step-by-step guidance in critical skills and interventions

Key Features:

• Covers 70+ essential procedures with step-by-step instructions, clinical pearls, full-color images, and updated urgent care content
• Builds the confidence and competence needed to perform common procedures safely, improve clinical efficiency, and deliver high‑quality patient care
• Features clear visuals, clinical pearls, and step-by-step guidance that support rapid learning, skill retention, and real-world procedural readiness
• Authored by highly experienced emergency and urgent care clinicians who translate complex procedures into practical, accessible guidance
• Instructor Resources include a Test Bank and Mapping to the AACN Essentials