Oxford Handbook Of Acute Medicine

By (author) Ramrakha Punit; By (author) Moore Kevin; By (author) Sam Amir
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The fourth edition of the Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine has been revised throughout to include the most up-to-date guidelines and treatment management plans. With new figures and clinical tips, and a brand new chapter on the older patient, this edition remains the must-have resource for all those dealing with acute illness.
Description
Current, comprehensive, and focused, the bestselling Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine returns for its fourth edition. Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, this trusted, quick-reference guide includes the latest evidence-based guidelines and recommended management of medical emergencies alongside new figures and clinical tips from experienced authors and a team of dedicated specialist reviewers. With a new chapter on acute medicine and the older patient, and even more distilled key points and practice tips, it is accessible to all members of the multidisciplinary team and practitioners across an even wider range of specialties. The Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine remains the must-have resource for all those dealing with acute illness. Your practical guide to the presentation, causes, and management of the acutely ill patient, this Handbook will take you step-by-step through the management of the patient while awaiting specialist help, and beyond, with details of specialist treatments to help you make an informed decision about your patient''s ongoing care. We have taken on board recent consumer feedback on the 4th edition and would like to clarify that the handbook has been kept to a portable and concise size whilst including the necessary information required by our readers. We have updated the Adult advanced life support algorithm in our latest reprint and online, and the other points raised by consumers are with the book authors for their review. Readers can get in touch with us directly using the contact details on the back of the book or at our online form via the address below with questions or comments. https://global.oup.com/academic/category/medicine-and-health
Table of contents
1: Cardiac emergencies 2: Respiratory emergencies 3: Gastroenterological emergencies 4: Renal emergencies 5: Shock 6: Neurological emergencies 7: Infectious diseases 8: Emergencies in HIV-positive patients 9: Endocrine emergencies 10: Haematological emergencies 11: Rheumatological emergencies 12: Dermatological emergencies 13: Psychiatric emergencies 14: Drug overdoses 15: Practical procedures 16: Differential diagnosis 17: Acute medicine and the older patient
Review quote
Review from previous edition Continuing on the tradition of excellence that define the Oxford Handbooks, this little book is ideal for all stages of medical training... This book is definitely one to add to your collection of core texts.
Biographical note
Punit Ramrakha is a Consultant Cardiologist at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, and Hammersmith Hospital, London, UK Kevin Moore is Professor of Hepatology at Royal Free and University College Medical School, University College, London, UK Amir Sam is a Consultant Physician and Endocrinologist at Hammersmith Hospital and a Reader in Endocrinology at Imperial College London, UK
Feature
A comprehensive guide to the most up-to-date therapies and protocols for managing a wide range of acute medical situations Relates pathophysiology to features to aid diagnosis Identifies priorities for treatment and provides step-by-step management advice Contains the latest evidence-based guidelines, and reflects current recommended management of medical emergencies