Oxford Handbook of Acute Medicine, 2nd Revised edition--------------------------------------------------The management of acute medical emergencies is the most demanding andstressful aspect of medical training. Most textbooks of medicine canonly go into general detail about the management of medical emergencies,and it is difficult for the practising doctor to keep up-to-date withthe latest guidelines while doing a busy clinical job. The Oxford Handbookof Acute Medicine is an up-to-date, practical and comprehensive guideto the management of the acutely ill patient. The book relates pathophysiologyto clinical features to help the reader make the diagnosis quickly.It identifies priorities for treatment and leads the reader, step-by-step,through the management of the patient while awaiting specialist help.Wherever possible, published guidelines have been incorporated to ensurethat the book reflects current, recommended management of medical emergencies,with evidence-based treatments. Details of specialist treatments areincluded to inform readers about the patient's likely ongoing care.The layout of the book reflects clinical practice: topics are dividedinto assessment, differential diagnosis, immediate management and ongoingtreatment. There is an extensive section on practical procedures.It is the ideal companion for students (keen to understand the managementof patients they see during their training), practising physiciansat all levels from recently qualified doctors to consultants (to brushupon the modern management of acute medical conditions), staff in A&Ewho see acutely ill patients daily, and nurses caring for acutely illpatients.