Emergency category: 818 books

In this era of evidence-based medicine, one of the biggest challenges confronting acute medicine clinicians is keeping abreast with the rapidly changing recommendations that guide clinical practice. Oxford Desk Reference: Acute Medicine allows easy access to evidence-based materials on commonly encountered...

Twelve From Hell is the story of a twelve hour night shift in a busy ER. The cases presented are somewhat graphic though I have attempted to minimize the technical aspects in the interest of not bogging down the reader with too much information. Since this is a work of nonfiction I have not spent a great...

This book draws on recently acquired knowledge to provide the reader with comprehensive, up-to-date information on the full range of obstetric complications that may be encountered during the third trimester of pregnancy and puerperium. For each complication, risk factors and clinical presentation...

The book is the third (practical) part of the Manual of First Aid. All texts are short, understandable, and always contain the right answer (marked with ?), which makes them suitable for self-study and testing the paramedics professional knowledge. In the first volume, the cases concern the following...

The acclaimed clinical guide to managing both pediatric endocrine disorders and inborn errors of metabolism No other text so skillfully blends the disciplines of endocrinology and inborn metabolic disorders into one clinically focused, highly visual resource as Pediatric Endocrinology and Inborn...

Every day, approximately 1000 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth, most of which result from common treatable complications, such as haemorrhage, infections, pre-eclampsia and obstructed labour, which have not been recognized in time or treated properly. Every unborn...

Acidosis is a medical disorder in which there is too much acid in the body fluids.It is just the opposite of alkalosis (too much base inside the body fluids).When the body fluids have too much acid, this is termed acidosis.Acidosis happens when the kidneys and lungs can not keep the body’s pH in...

Monitoring the Critically Ill Patient is an invaluable, accessible guide to caring for critically ill patients on the general ward. Now fully updated and improved throughout, this well-established and handy reference guide text assumes no prior knowledge and equips students and newly-qualified staff...

When it comes to learning ECG interpretation, there's simply no faster or easier way to master basic rhythms than this unique book. Using a fun and easy-to-understand writing style, this updated new edition uses humor, cartoons, and personal stories to walk you through the entire ECG process: from...

From the publishers of the market-leading at a Glance series comes a comprehensive yet accessible overview of all the fundamental elements of acute and critical care nursing. Acute and Critical Care Nursing at a Glance provides an introduction to the key knowledge and skills for patient assessment...

The perfect examination guide for medical graduates undertaking postgraduate study in obstetrics and gynaecology Examination Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 3rd Edition is a rapid reference appropriate for daily use in a busy hospital ward, clinic or medical surgery. This practical exam...

This seventh book in the series of Success in Academic Surgery look to sustain the field and facilitate the next generation of leaders in Academic Global Surgery. It brings together a catalogue of current knowledge, needs, and pathways to a career in the field. Academic Global Surgery involves...

Bedside Procedures for the Intensivist delivers practical tips and clear, step-by-step instruction on the most common procedures in the ICU. The convenient and portable handbook focuses on ultrasound-guided techniques, including an introduction to ultrasound physics and principles, while individual...

Knowledge at-a-glance on all aspects of Parkinson's and related syndromes The only resource of its kind, this is a concise yet comprehensive overview of Parkinson's disease and related syndromes written for PAs, medical students, case managers, and nurse practitioners in primary care and neurology...