"Acute Medical Emergencies" is based on the popular Advanced Life Support Group
course MedicALS (Medical Advanced Life Support) and is an invaluable resource
for all doctors dealing with medical emergencies.This comprehensive guide deals
with the medical aspects of diagnosis and treatment of acute emergencies. Its
structured approach teaches the novice how to assess and recognise a patient in
an acute condition, and how to interpret vital symptoms such as breathlessness
and chest or abdominal pain.
There are separate sections on interpretation of investigations, and procedures
for managing the emergency. It covers procedures for acute emergencies occurring
anywhere - on hospital wards or beyond. The clarity of the text,