Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine, 4th Edition

Current, comprehensive, and focused, the bestselling Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine returns for its fourth edition.


Thoroughly revised and updated throughout, this trusted,
quick-reference guide includes the latest evidence-based guidelines and
recommended management of medical emergencies alongside new figures and
clinical tips from experienced authors and a team of dedicated
specialist reviewers. With a new chapter on acute medicine and the older
patient, and even more distilled key points and practice tips, it is
accessible to all members of the multidisciplinary team and
practitioners across an even wider range of specialties. The Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine remains the must-have resource for all those dealing with acute illness.


Your practical guide to the presentation, causes, and management of the
acutely ill patient, this Handbook will take you step-by-step through
the management of the patient while awaiting specialist help, and
beyond, with details of specialist treatments to help you make an
informed decision about your patient\'s ongoing care.

We
have taken on board recent consumer feedback on the 4th edition and
would like to clarify that the handbook has been kept to a portable and
concise size whilst including the necessary information required by our
readers. We have updated the Adult advanced life support algorithm in
our latest reprint and online, and the other points raised by consumers
are with the book authors for their review. Readers can get in touch
with us directly using the contact details on the back of the book or at
our online form via the address below with questions or comments. https://global.oup.com/academic/category/medicine-and-health