Acute Medicine: A Practice Guide - Softcover

SPRIGINGS

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0632021691 ISBN 13: 9780632021697

Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell, 1990

Synopsis

This is a truly practical guide explaining what to do in medical emergencies. It describes the detailed management of common general problems such as hypotension or the unconscious patient, with other sections dealing with specific diagnoses and practical procedures. A final section contains useful information including the preparation of drug infusions. The book is clearly laid out with extensive use of lists and tables, and will be of use to all doctors caring for acutely ill medical patients in casualty and on the ward.

About this title

Review:

"This book makes an excellent companion for the junior doctor in the Emergency Department or the Admissions Unit.... [It Provides] the essentials in an easy to use format and comes highly recommended as an at–your–fingertips companion." ( Acute Medicine Journal, December 2008)

It is a handy book, especially for doctors in training who need immediate help in managing a medical emergency. I can recommend it without hesitation. (Hospital Doctor)

"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)

From the Back Cover:

Acute Medicine offers an accessible and concise guide to the practical management of all acute medical problems likely to be encountered in the emergency department, ambulatory care centre, acute medical unit or on the wards.

Reflecting the maturation of acute medicine as a separate specialty, the book is divided into common presentations, specific problems and procedures. New to the fifth edition is a chapter on bed–side ultrasonography; throughout, emphasis is placed on patient safety, and the use of flow diagrams, tables and figures ensures that key information is quickly accessible.

Thoroughly revised by experts in the subject, and updated to reflect current approaches to diagnosis and management, Acute Medicine is an excellent companion for the trainee as well as an aide–mémoire for the more experienced physician.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
• Publication date: 1990
• ISBN 10: 0632021691
• ISBN 13: 9780632021697
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352