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.
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