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<p><b>2015 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Surgery Category!<br></b><br>Now fully revised and updated, <i>Textbook of Adult Emergency Medicine</i> provides clear and consistent coverage of this rapidly evolving specialty. Building on the success of previous editions, it covers all the major topics that present to the trainee doctor in the emergency department. It will also prove invaluable to the range of other professionals working in this setting - including nurse specialists and paramedics -<b> </b>who require concise, highly practical guidance, incorporating latest best practice and current guidelines. </p> <p>For the first time this edition now comes with a complete and enhanced electronic version, providing a richer learning experience and making rapid reference easier than ever before, anytime, anywhere.</p>.<ul> <li>Updates throughout reflect latest practice developments, curricula requirements and essential guidelines</li> <p> <li>Key point boxes highlight topic 'essentials' as well as controversial areas of treatment</li> <p> <li>An expanded list of leading international contributors ensures comprehensive coverage and maximizes worldwide relevance </li> <p> <li>New and enhanced coverage of important and topical areas - including latest imaging in emergency medicine; organ donation; massive transfusion protocols; medico legal issues; patient safety and quality measures </li> <p> <li>All new accompanying electronic version, including procedure videos and self-assessment materials to check your understanding and aid exam preparation</li> </ul><ul> <ul> <li>New and enhanced coverage of important and topical areas - including latest imaging in emergency medicine; organ donation; massive transfusion protocols; medico legal issues; patient safety and quality measures </li> <p> <li>All new accompanying electronic version, including emergency procedure videos and self-assessment materials to check your understanding and aid exam preparation</li></ul></u