The unique and award-winning Unofficial Guides series is a
collaboration between senior students, junior doctors and specialty
experts. This combination of contributors understands what is essential
to excel on your course, in exams and in practice - as well as the
importance of presenting information in a clear, fun and engaging way.
Packed with hints and tips from those in the know, when you are in a
hurry and need a study companion you can trust, reach for an Unofficial
Guide.
The Unofficial Guide Medical and Surgical Emergencies offers a
collection of common clinical emergency scenarios. It walks you through
the practical steps of the decision-making process, from taking a
referral through to making a management plan and prescribing - all
designed to ensure safe and best practice.
With plenty of tips to support your clinical reasoning, real time
examples, and a focus on initial management before a diagnosis is clear,
this book is ideal for medical students as well as junior doctors
wanting a quick reference guide or revision aid.
- Clear, simple, practical tips for managing common emergency scenarios
- Describes patient management through real time thought processes of a
doctor making decisions
- Key clinical and prescribing tips to improve safety
- Covers a wide range of cases, including fluid prescriptions,
interpreting blood test results and acute management of emergencies
- Covers practical essentials such as clerking, effective communication
and handover tips
- High quality images to illustrate important clinical findings
