Acute Medical Emergencies

Acute Medical Emergencies



Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 4223 KB
Print Length: 400 pages
Publisher: Blackwell Publishing; 1 edition (October 1, 2002)
Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
Language: English
ASIN: B000FA5TG0
Product Description

This comprehensive book gives a systematic approach to managing acute patients, from basic procedures to the specific treatments for different conditions. Based on the Advanced Life Support Group course MedicALS, it is a tried and tested guide appropriate for all emergency staff, as well as those likely to encounter acute emergencies on the ward.

Contents include:

recognition of the medical emergency
the structured approach to: airway, breathing, circulation, disability assessment
presenting complaints: respiratory, cardiac, hepatic, renal, and brain failure
organ failure
special circumstances: elderly and immunocompromised patients, transportation of the seriously ill patient
interpretation of emergency investigations
practical procedures: airway and breathing, circulation, and medical.
With the winning ALSG formula of clear, step by step text backed up with helpful line drawings, summary boxes, and an appendix of drugs, Acute Medical Emergencies is the ideal ready reference for all emergency situations.



Book Info
(BMJ Books) Gives a systematic approach to managing acute patients, from basic procedures to the specific treatments for different conditions. Based on the Advanced Life Support Group course MedicALS. Step-by-step text is backed with line drawings, summary boxes, and an appendix of drugs. Softcover.


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