Acute Medicine: A Practical Guide to the Management of Medical Emergencies [Paperback]

David Sprigings (Author), John Chambers (Author), Andrew Jeffrey (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0632036524 | ISBN-13: 978-0632036523 | Publication Date: January 15, 1995 | Edition: 2nd

This is a truly practical guide aimed at the junior physician or casualty officer which explains what to do when faced with medical emergencies "on take", on the ward or in the Accident and Emergency department. In this Second Edition, the authors have thoroughly revised all chapters to take into account the advances in diagnosis and treatment which have taken place over the past five years. A chapter on acute abdominal pain has been added to Section One

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This second edition of the practical guide to management of medical emergencies offers the busy doctor, in A & E or on the wards, immediate access to practical steps to copy with urgent medical problems...It is handy book, especially for doctors in training who need immediate help in managing a medical emergency. I can recommend it without hesitation.'

Hospital Doctor, 1995, on the second edition.

'This excellent little book was written for junior medical staff. However as a concise vade-mecum for the anaesthetist it would be extremely valuable.'

Anaethesia & Intensive Care, 1995, on the second edition. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

From the Back Cover

The Third Edition of this hugely popular book continues to provide a practical guide to acute medicine for the junior physician and casualty officers. It offers detailed guidance on what to do when faced with medical emergencies 'on take', on the ward, or in the A&E Department, and includes a step-by-step guide to the nine most important practical procedures.

In this new edition, the authors have thoroughly revised all chapters in line with current evidence and guidelines, and have added new chapters on the critically ill patient, acute diarrhoea, abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalances and acid-base disorders. The layout has been improved to make key information even more accessible. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 426 pages
• Publisher: Blackwell Science Inc; 2nd edition (January 15, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0632036524
• ISBN-13: 978-0632036523
• Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 4.9 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,468,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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