Author Description
Fully Revised And Updated, The Oxford Handbook Of Emergency Medicine Is The Definitive, Best-selling Guide For All Of The Common Conditions That Present To The Emergency Department. Whether You Work In Emergency Medicine, Or Just Want To Be Prepared, This Book Will Be Your Essential Guide. Following The Latest Clinical Guidelines And Evidence, Written And Reviewed By Experts, This Handbook Will Ensure You Are Up To Date And Have The Confidence To Deal With All Emergency Presentations, Practices, And Procedures. In Line With The Latest Developments In The Field, Such As Infection Control, Dnr Orders, Advanced Directives And Learning Disability, The Book Also Includes New Sections Specifically Outlining Patient Advice And Information, As Well As New And Revised Vital Information On Paediatrics And Psychiatry. For All Junior Doctors, Specialist Nurses, Paramedics, Clinical Students, Gps And Other Allied Health Professionals, This Rapid-reference Handbook Will Become A Vital Companion For Both Study And Practice.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This handbook serves as a comprehensive, evidence-based reference guide designed to assist healthcare professionals in the rapid diagnosis and management of common conditions encountered in emergency departments. The authors, a team of experienced clinicians and emergency medicine specialists, synthesize current clinical guidelines and procedural standards into a portable format. The text functions as a decision-support tool, providing structured protocols to ensure consistency and accuracy in high-pressure medical environments.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Protocols for common emergency presentations and clinical procedures
- Updated guidance on infection control, DNR orders, and advanced directives
- Specialized sections on pediatric and psychiatric emergencies
- Patient communication and information resources
Scope Limits
- Does not replace specialized surgical or sub-specialty textbooks for complex interventions
- Focuses primarily on acute stabilization rather than long-term management or chronic care
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Experts and practitioners frequently identify this text as a foundational resource for junior doctors, paramedics, and clinical students due to its high density of actionable information. Readers often note that the handbook's structured, rapid-reference format makes it a standard companion for daily clinical practice.
Page Count:
770
Publication Date:
2012-01-01
ISBN-10:
0191029343
ISBN-13:
9780191029349
Reference
Healthcare
Medical
Emergency medicine