The Unofficial Guide to Medical and Surgical Emergencies

<p>The unique and award-winning <i>Unofficial Guides</i> 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 <i>Unofficial Guide</i>.</p> <p><i>The Unofficial Guide Medical and Surgical Emergencies</i> 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.</p> <p>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.</p><ul> <li>Clear, simple, practical tips for managing common emergency scenarios </li> <p> <li>Describes patient management through real time thought processes of a doctor making decisions</li> <p> <li>Key clinical and prescribing tips to improve safety </li> <p> <li>Covers a wide range of cases, including fluid prescriptions, interpreting blood test results and acute management of emergencies</li> <p> <li>Covers practical essentials such as clerking, effective communication and handover tips</li> <p> <li>High quality images to illustrate important clinical findings</li> </ul>