Publication

2001-03-15 - Blackwell Publishing Limited

Language

English

Word Count

129,500 words, Guess

Page Count

518 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number00045449
  • LibraryThing1738997

Classifications

  • LCCRC86.8.S68 2001

Description

"The Third Edition of this book continues to provide a guide to acute medicine for the junior physician and casualty officer. It offers detailed guidance on what to do when faced with medical emergencies 'on take', on the ward, or in the A&E Department, and includes a step-by-step guide to the nine most important practical procedures." "In this edition, the authors have revised all chapters in line with current evidence and guidelines, and have added new chapters on the critically ill patient, acute diarrhoea, abdominal pain, electrolyte imbalances and acid-base disorders. The layout has been improved to make key information even more accessible."--BOOK JACKET.

First Sentence

Cardiac arrest is defined as the sudden loss of consciousness with absent femoral or carotid pulses.

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