Guide to Essentials in Emergency Medicine

This comprehensive resource, Guide to Essentials in Emergency Medicine, balances practical bedside use with thorough examination preparation, making it invaluable for medical students and professionals alike.

This book serves as a practical, evidence-based tool that can be conveniently used at the patient's bedside, while also functioning as a comprehensive reference for both undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Emergency Medicine. Guide to Essentials in Emergency Medicine successfully strikes a balance between being accessible for immediate use and providing thorough information needed for examinations.

In this edition, several hallmark features from previous versions have been retained. The easy-to-read format allows for succinct clinical descriptions, highlights key points, and introduces problems through a symptom-based approach in Part 1. Additionally, popular sections like Caveats address potential pitfalls encountered in clinical practice, while Special Tips for GPs offer practical advice.

New features enhance the learning experience for users. There is a clear distinction between chapters aimed at basic learners and those for advanced learners, with 805 pages dedicated to foundational knowledge and advanced chapters marked with blue bars. The book has undergone a thorough revision, incorporating improved illustrations and introducing nine brand-new chapters, including three focused on emergency CT interpretation. Furthermore, QR codes provide access to over 100 clinical photos, radiological images, and videos, ensuring that essential information is readily available without overwhelming the reader.