Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine 4th Edition

Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine 4th Edition

Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine, 4th Edition by Punit S. Ramrakha, Kevin P. Moore and Amir H. Sam is a practical, comprehensive and portable guide to the assessment and management of acutely ill patients.

Published by Oxford University Press as part of the renowned Oxford Medical Handbooks series, the book provides rapid access to current therapies, clinical protocols and evidence-based treatment guidelines across the major areas of acute and emergency medicine.

The concise structure enables medical students, trainees and clinicians to locate essential diagnostic and management information quickly. The book also provides step-by-step guidance on practical procedures frequently performed in acute medical settings.

Key Features

• Comprehensive coverage of acute and emergency medicine
• Practical approach to assessing acutely ill patients
• Current evidence-based treatment recommendations
• Up-to-date clinical guidelines and management protocols
• Covers emergencies involving all major organ systems
• Provides rapid diagnostic and differential-diagnosis guidance
• Includes drug overdoses and poisoning management
• Detailed section on practical acute medical procedures
• Compact format designed for rapid clinical consultation
• Suitable for hospital wards, emergency departments and acute units
• Useful for examinations and postgraduate training
• Part of the trusted Oxford Medical Handbooks series

Major Topics Covered

• Cardiac emergencies
• Acute coronary syndromes and myocardial infarction
• Cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac arrest
• Respiratory emergencies and respiratory failure
• Pulmonary embolism and pneumothorax
• Gastrointestinal and hepatological emergencies
• Renal emergencies and acute kidney injury
• Shock, sepsis and resuscitation
• Neurological emergencies
• Infectious diseases and HIV-related emergencies
• Diabetic and endocrine emergencies
• Haematological emergencies
• Rheumatological emergencies
• Dermatological emergencies
• Psychiatric emergencies
• Drug overdoses and poisoning
• Electrolyte and acid–base disturbances
• Arterial and central venous access
• Cardioversion and temporary cardiac pacing
• Airway management and mechanical ventilation
• Chest-drain insertion and pleural aspiration
• Lumbar puncture and other practical procedures

Recommended For

• Undergraduate medical students
• Interns and junior doctors
• Acute medicine residents and trainees
• Emergency medicine physicians
• Internal medicine residents
• MRCP and postgraduate examination candidates
• Critical care and hospital-based clinicians
• Medical colleges and institutional libraries

Book Information

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