Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine

Fully revised and updated, the Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine is the definitive, best-selling guide for all of the common conditions that present to the emergency department. Whether working in emergency medicine, or just want to be prepared, this book is the essential guide. Following the latest clinical guidelines and evidence, written and reviewed by experts, this handbook will ensure the reader is up to date and has the confidence to deal with all emergency presentations, practices and procedures. In line with the latest developments in the field, such as infection control, DNR orders, advanced directives, and learning disability, the book also includes new sections specifically outlining patient advice and information, as well as new and revised vital information on paediatrics and psychiatry.

“"...this book is a must-have for anyone wanting to become the next doctor to ride in the shiny red HEMS helicopter on his/her way to an emergency...Stimulating reading for anyone interested in emergency medicine." --MAD (Barts and the London Med Student Journal)”

The Fourth Edition of the Oxford Handbook of Emergerncy Medicine is proof that good things come in small packages. This compact little powerhouse more than lives up to expectations established by earlier editions. It offers sound clinical guidance in an easily accessible format and would be a handy edition to the pockets of emergency medidince clinicians. Journal of the American Medical Association

Jonathan P. Wyatt, Consultant in Emergency Medicine and Forensic Physician, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, UK;Robin N. Illingworth, Consultant in Emergency Medicine, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK;Colin A. Graham, Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China;Kerstin Hogg, Lecturer in Emergency Medicine, University of Manchester, UK

Fully revised and updated, the Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine is the definitive, best-selling guide for all of the common conditions that present to the emergency department. Whether you work in emergency medicine, or just want to be prepared, this book will be your essential guide.Following the latest clinical guidelines and evidence, written and reviewed by experts, this handbook will ensure you are up to date and have the confidence to deal with all emergency presentations, practices, and procedures. In line with the latest developments in the field, such as infection control, DNR orders, advanced directives and learning disability, the book also includes new sections specifically outlining patient advice and information, as well as new and revised vital information on paediatrics and psychiatry. For all junior doctors, specialist nurses, paramedics, clinical students, GPs and other allied health professionals, this rapid-reference handbook will become a vital companion for both study and practice.

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