Oxford handbook of acute medicine : [Your essential guide to the management of the acutely ill patient

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 patients' ongoing care. A comprehensive guide to the most up-to-date therapies and protocols for managing a wide range of acute medical situations Relates pathophysiology to features to aid diagnosis Identifies priorities for treatment and provides step-by-step management advice Contains the latest evidence-based guidelines, and reflects current recommended management of medical emergencies New to this Edition: New chapter on acute medicine and the older patient 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 Cover......Page 1 Series......Page 3 Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine......Page 4 Copyright......Page 5 Contents......Page 10 Specialist reviewers......Page 11 Symbols and abbreviations......Page 13 Color plates......Page 28 1 Cardiac emergencies......Page 32 2 Respiratory emergencies......Page 202 3 Gastroenterological emergencies......Page 258 4 Renal emergencies......Page 320 5 Shock......Page 358 6 Neurological emergencies......Page 378 7 Infectious diseases......Page 500 8 Emergencies in HIV-​positive patients......Page 536 9 Diabetes and endocrine emergencies......Page 576 10 Haematological emergencies......Page 638 11 Rheumatological emergencies......Page 690 12 Dermatological emergencies......Page 722 13 Psychiatric emergencies......Page 742 14 Drug overdoses......Page 770 15 Practical procedures......Page 814 16 Differential diagnoses of common presentations......Page 894 17 Acute medicine and the older patient......Page 922 Appendix......Page 938 Index......Page 946 Endpaper......Page 970 "The best-selling Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine is an up-to-date, practical and comprehensive guide to the management of the acutely ill patient.This third edition has been revised throughout to include the most up-to-date guidelines and treatment management plans. A new junior author ensures that the content remains relevant and accessible to all medics approaching acute medicine for the first time. This edition includes a new chapter which focuses on common presentations, and quick reference boxes throughout highlight top priorities in the management of each condition. The section on practical procedures has also been expanded to include core competencies for the Foundation Programme.With brand new figures and clinical tips from the experienced authors, the third edition of the Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine remains the must-have resource for all those dealing with acute illness"--Provided by publisher This title is a practical and comprehensive guide to the management of the acutely ill patient. It is a single source to the most up-to-date therapies and protocols. It presents the most recent treatment guidelines and evidence-based content that is up-to-date with the recent advances in clinical medicine. Topics covered include cardiac emergencies, respiratory emergencies, gastroenterological emergencies, renal emergencies, shock, neurological emergencies, infectious diseases, emergencies in human immunodeficiency virus, diabetes and endocrine emergencies, haematological emergencies, rheumatological emergencies, dermatological emergencies, psychiatric emergencies, drug overdoses, and practical procedures in acute medicine The fourth edition of the 'Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine' has been revised throughout to include the most up-to-date guidelines and treatment management plans. With new figures and clinical tips, and a brand new chapter on the older patient, this edition remains the must-have resource for all those dealing with acute illness