Acute Medicine: Uncommon Problems and Challenges

Gathers together all uncommon problems relevant to the treatment of seriously ill patients in a quick one-stop reference

Uncommon problems tend to be overlooked; they are usually difficult to diagnose and a challenge to manage. Each topic addressed in this volume contains both essential diagnostic and treatment information and discusses the implications for intensive care management, obviating the need to refer to specialized sources. The A-Z format with frequent cross-referencing aids rapid access to key information and cartoons throughout aid learning. Intensivists, anaesthetists, emergency specialists and a wide range of other healthcare professionals will find this an invaluable resource when faced with acute medical problems. From Abruptio placentae to Zollinger-Ellison syndrome, Acute Medicine: Uncommon Problems and Challenges will help you diagnose and manage the tricky acute problems you encounter in daily clinical practice.

Features include:

• A wide range of topics that are difficult to find information on are pulled together in this practical, quick-reference text
• Problems are organised alphabetically for easy access to individual topics
• Illustrated with cartoons throughout to enhance teaching

Platform:

OvidSP

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press

Product Type:

Book

Author:

Cade, J.F.

ISBN:

978-0-52-118941-5

Specialty:

• Critical Care Medicine
• Emergency Medicine & Trauma

Language:

English

Edition:

1st

Pages:

448

Publication Year:

2011

Doody's Star Rating®:

Score:

71