Author Description
Acute Care Casebook Provides A Case-based Approach To The Broad Practice Of Acute Care Medicine, Covering A Variety Of Common Patient Presentations And Clinical Environments. This Book Features Over 70 Illustrated Cases, Including Presentations Of Trauma And Medical Illness In Wilderness Medicine, Military And Prehospital Environments, Pediatrics, Emergency Medicine, And Intensive Care Unit And Floor Emergencies. Designed For Students And Trainees In Medicine, Nursing, Ems, And Other Acute Care Specialties, This Text Guides Readers Through Not Only Symptom Evaluation And Treatment, But Also The Thought Process And Priorities Of Experienced Clinicians. Each Chapter Features Key Diagnoses And Management Pearls From Leading Experts That Will Help Prepare Readers For Any Event, From Stabilizing And Transporting A Trauma Patient In The Field, To Managing Post-operative Complications In The Icu.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text investigates the clinical decision-making processes required to manage diverse patient presentations across various acute care environments. Author Bret P. Nelson, a recognized expert in emergency medicine, utilizes a case-based pedagogical framework to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. By presenting over 70 distinct scenarios, the book emphasizes the prioritization of care and the diagnostic logic employed by seasoned clinicians in high-pressure settings.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Over 70 illustrated clinical case studies
- Coverage of wilderness, military, prehospital, pediatric, and ICU environments
- Management pearls and key diagnostic criteria for acute presentations
Scope Limits
- Does not serve as a comprehensive textbook for every medical specialty
- Focuses on acute stabilization rather than long-term chronic disease management
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Clinicians and educators frequently cite this work as a practical resource for trainees navigating the complexities of emergency and critical care. Experts highlight the book's utility in developing the clinical intuition necessary for managing unpredictable patient outcomes in diverse settings.
Page Count:
272
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0190865423
ISBN-13:
9780190865429
Nursing
Emergency medicine
Medical
Reference
Acute Care