Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine Fourth Edition and Oxford Handbook of Pre-Hospital Care Pack (Oxford Medical Handbooks) Book

The Oxford Handbook of Emergency Medicine Fourth Edition and the Oxford Handbook of Pre-Hospital Care are bundled together in a pack that represents excellent value for money. The combination of two practical handbooks presents a package essential to every doctor with an interest in emergency medicine and pre-hospital care. Fully revised and updated the fourth edition of theOxford 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 and 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. Following 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. The Oxford Handbook of Pre-Hospital Care provides the reader with authoritative evidence-based advice on the assessment and management of pre-hospital care emergencies. It is designed to provide information for all immediate care practitioners including doctors paramedics emergency care practitioners nurses and voluntary aid society members. The Oxford Handbook format and size make its content readily accessible and it can be carried easily in jackets or other personal protective clothing. Each section defines the important clinical features of the named condition and includes boxes containing essential advice. The treatment section incorporates national and international guidelines and protocols where available and reflects contemporary best practice.Topics include scene safety personal protective equipment basic and advanced life support head injuries chest injuries abdominal and pelvic injuries spinal injuries musculoskeletal injuries medical emergencies mass gathering incidents major incidents burns and all other related problems. The authors have broad experience in pre-hospital care including civilian and military practice in various fields such as medical emergencies road traffic collisions entrapments ballistic trauma and major incidents. This is the essential quick-reference guide to pre-hospital medicine.Read More