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Medical and surgical emergencies: the ABCDE approach

By: Publication details: Tunbridge Wells : Anshan, 2017ISBN:
  • 9781848291423
Summary: Medical and Surgical Emergencies is based around the ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Everything Else) approach to the acutely unwell patient, and is designed specifically for medical students and junior doctors. This approach is frequently taught in medical schools and is used in healthcare systems worldwide. The book is scenario-based where readers can work through each case and learn how to manage the acutely unwell patient. Following each case there are a set of questions in a viva format. It is divided into chapters based on different medical and surgical specialties. Each chapter contains several scenarios on common emergencies in those specialties. The style is interactive and encourages usage among small groups in preparation for examinations. The user-friendly layout makes it easy and enjoyable to work through. This book is ideal for students and junior doctors revising for clinical exams, allowing them to learn new things about certain emergencies and to consolidate their knowledge.
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373 pp. : illus.

Medical and Surgical Emergencies is based around the ABCDE (Airway, Breathing, Circulation, Disability, Everything Else) approach to the acutely unwell patient, and is designed specifically for medical students and junior doctors. This approach is frequently taught in medical schools and is used in healthcare systems worldwide. The book is scenario-based where readers can work through each case and learn how to manage the acutely unwell patient. Following each case there are a set of questions in a viva format. It is divided into chapters based on different medical and surgical specialties. Each chapter contains several scenarios on common emergencies in those specialties. The style is interactive and encourages usage among small groups in preparation for examinations. The user-friendly layout makes it easy and enjoyable to work through. This book is ideal for students and junior doctors revising for clinical exams, allowing them to learn new things about certain emergencies and to consolidate their knowledge.

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