A new library for emergency medicine.

Area of Science:

• Emergency Medicine
• Medical Education
• Publishing Trends

Context:

• The past decade has seen a significant increase in the publication of emergency medicine textbooks.
• This proliferation has led to difficulties for residents and institutions in selecting appropriate resources.
• Establishing comprehensive libraries for emergency medicine residency programs and hospital departments is crucial for medical education.

Purpose:

• To critically review a large selection of emergency medicine textbooks.
• To provide curated, recommended lists of essential books for different library settings.
• To assist emergency physicians and librarians in making cost-effective textbook selections.

Summary:

• A critical review of 703 pre-selected emergency medicine textbooks was conducted.
• Recommended lists include 165 books for residency libraries and 27 for hospital emergency department libraries.
• The estimated costs for these curated libraries are $6,433.05 and $1,230.05, respectively.

Impact:

• Facilitates informed decision-making for acquiring essential emergency medicine literature.
• Aims to maximize value and minimize expenditure in textbook selection processes.
• Supports the development of robust educational resources for emergency medicine professionals.