Hamilton Bailey's Emergency Surgery

This comprehensive textbook equips surgical trainees with vital knowledge and skills for managing acute surgical patients, making Hamilton Bailey's Emergency Surgery a key resource in the field.

Designed to meet the needs of core and higher surgical trainees around the world, the 14th edition of Hamilton Bailey's Emergency Surgery provides essential knowledge and an evidence base to support surgical decision-making. The on-call surgeon will be well-prepared to cover general, emergency, vascular, and trauma surgery. This comprehensive approach ensures that practitioners are equipped with the necessary tools for effective patient care in urgent situations.

The management of injured and acutely unwell patients is a cornerstone of surgical practice. While techniques for assessment, investigation, and operative management of emergency surgical patients may be derived from elective practices, they also demand quick decision-making and a constant awareness of both anatomical and physiological pathology. The Hamilton Bailey's Emergency Surgery textbook is a definitive resource that encapsulates these vital principles, making it an invaluable reference for surgical professionals.

Reflecting significant changes in the field of emergency and general surgery, this new edition is tailored to the needs of both basic and higher surgical trainees. With thorough coverage of emergency surgical principles, including anaesthetic considerations and damage control techniques, it addresses core topics such as shock response, surgical infections, wound management, and nutrition. This ensures that clinicians have access to evidence-based medicine for acute care surgery, making Hamilton Bailey's Emergency Surgery an essential guide for general surgeons and those working in emergency settings.