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Publisher: OXFORD
The Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine is an up-to-date, practical and comprehensive guide to the management of the acutely ill patient. The book relates pathophysiology to clinical features to help the reader make the diagnosis quickly. It identifies priorities for treatment and leads the reader, step-by-step, through the management of the patient while awaiting specialist help. Wherever possible, published guidelines have been incorporated to ensure that the book reflects current, recommended management of medical emergencies, with evidence-based treatments. Details of specialist treatments are included to inform readers about the patient's likely ongoing care. Contents 1. Cardiovascular emergencies 2. Respiratory emergencies 3. Shock 4. Infectious diseases 5. Infections in the HIV patient 6. Renal emergencies 7. Neurological emergencies 8. Psychiatric emergencies 9. Endocrine emergencies 10. Gastroenterological emergencies 11. Haematological emergencies 12. Rheumatological emergencies 13. Dermatological emergencies 14. Drug overdoses 15. Disorders due to physical agents 16. Practical procedures Reference intervals Useful web sites Useful telephone numbers Index Publication date: September 2004 914 pages, 180x100 mm
author: RAMRAKHA
ISBN: 0-19-852072-7
