Author Description
Head, Neck, And Dental Emergencies, Second Edition Provides The Reader With A Practical Approach To The Diagnosis And Management Of All Urgent Or Emergent Problems That Occur Above The Collar Bones. Emergency Care Must Be Simple And Quick So This Guide Comprises Short Notes, Diagrams, And Photographs, With An Emphasis On Establishing The Diagnosis While Maintaining A High Index Of Suspicion. New Features For This Edition Are Aimed At Assisting A Rapid Diagnosis. Chapters Are Symptom-based And Structured Around How The Patients Present. Quick-reference Boxes At The Start Of Each Chapter List Common Presentations And Their Causes, Followed By Tips And Tricks On What To Look For And What Questions To Ask The Patient. Fully Comprehensive, This New Edition Also Has Two New Chapters On 'the Nose' And 'the Throat'.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This text addresses the core challenge of providing rapid, accurate diagnosis and management for urgent medical conditions occurring in the head, neck, and dental regions. Mike Perry, an expert in the field, utilizes a structured, symptom-based framework to guide practitioners through high-pressure clinical scenarios. By emphasizing a high index of suspicion and streamlined diagnostic protocols, the book serves as a practical manual for clinicians who must make critical decisions under time constraints.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Symptom-based chapters organized by patient presentation
- Quick-reference boxes detailing common causes and diagnostic inquiries
- Clinical diagrams and photographs for visual identification
- Expanded coverage including dedicated chapters on the nose and throat
Scope Limits
- Does not cover long-term surgical reconstruction or chronic disease management
- Excludes non-urgent primary care procedures outside of emergency contexts
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Medical professionals frequently cite this text as a highly efficient resource for emergency departments and dental clinics. Experts highlight the book's utility as a rapid-reference tool due to its concise formatting and focus on immediate clinical decision-making.
Page Count:
464
Publication Date:
2018-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191088757
ISBN-13:
9780191088759
Dentistry
Medical
Emergency medicine
Otolaryngology
Clinical Reference
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